It can be hard to find a coffee machine that offers a balance of features but the Krups Opio Espresso Machine is out to try and fill that gap.
There can be a Goldilocks effect where machines are either too basic or too smart; too focused on capsules and instant coffee or too focused on barista art. This system looks a bit different so what can it offer to users?
The Miele CM6150 Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine is a machine that promises high quality for the consumer from the moment it grinds the beans to the moment that it dispenses the coffee.
There is a heavy focus on the specification on the software and the use of automation. This is a key word that appeals to modern users that one that hands-free experience.
However, there is also a high price tag. So, is this espresso machine worth all that money or are there hidden flaws?
Espresso capsule machines like the Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee Machine provide a more streamlined approach to coffee making in contrast to the complex barista-friendly machines.
This one is especially eye-catching with a great design and a nice free gift thrown in for good measure.
Is this coffee maker able to impress the right type of user or could it do more?
Compact coffee machines for the kitchen are all the rage but there are even smaller options like the WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker.
This tiny little manual device is designed for a quick espresso on the go.
All you have to do it use the manual pump with the coffee of your choice and you can pick yourself up.
Some will do so on hikes or camping trips while others may take it to their desk at work. The question is, has this gone too small to actually be practical?
The Bosch Tassimo Vivy 2 Coffee Machine looks like a machine that will be the complete antithesis to those big, hands-on barista-level coffee machines.
It is compact with very little going on on the outside apart from the nozzle, a couple of buttons, some LED lights and a drip tray.
The idea here is that this cute little device will create any type of drink you want with the touch of a button, whenever you need it.
There are no clever features or complicated processes. This sounds perfect for busy coffee drinkers, but does it offer what they need?
Many coffee lovers like the idea of playing with creating espressos and coffee art at home, which is why the Barista Bundle of the EspressoWorks All-in-One Espresso Machine is so interesting.
This coffee machine brings together lots of different components to create a starter set for espressos and cappuccinos.
There are lots of promises about the speed of the machine, the simple processes and the quality of the coffee. So, is this starter set able to deliver and teach users?
There is a bit of a trend right now for coffee makers that go above and beyond – and the Dualit Espresso-auto 4 in 1 Coffee Machine takes this into interesting territory.
One of the best questions a machine can ask of its user is this: “which of these different drinks would you like to try today”.
A combination coffee and tea maker, when well-designed, should open up new possibilities for a wider demographic of users.
But, that machine also needs to be smart enough to understand the difference in the processes. Is this the case with this espresso coffee maker?
