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The best coffee makers
Desperate for Craving a cup of coffee to kick start your morning? There are so many different types of machines available (espresso, filter, cafetière, to name a few...), and what about pods? It's hard to know what's best suited for your needs.
Luckily, gransnetters have joined forces to narrow down the best for taste, overall cost and convenience. So whether you're destined to be barista or just need a quick pick-me-up, we've pulled together some of the best coffee machines and gadgets on the market.
Bosch Tassimo TAS1252GB Vivy 2 Multi-Beverage Machine, £49.99, Tesco Direct
"I love my Tassimo!"
"The latte makes a full big mug and I find it's hot enough. My husband drinks his black and hasn't complained (always a good sign)."
Philips Senseo HD7863 pod machine, £95, Amazon
"They use coffee pods can go straight into the compost. We had two of these in the past and the coffee was good."
Francis Francis for Illy X7.1 Coffee Machine, £182.44, Amazon
"For my cappuccinos, I use my lovely Francis Francis machine."
De'Longhi ESAM3000.B Magnifica Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine, £329.95, John Lewis
"I now have a 'bean to cup' machine, a De'Longhi, which makes lovely coffee and very easy."
Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker, 6 Cup £20.49, Amazon
"My days always begin with coffee made in this pot. Never fails."
"My husband swears by his oven top espresso pot, says it makes the best coffee ever."
"We have tried all sorts and have ended up back with a stovetop espresso pot."
Bodum Chambord Coffee Maker, £18.99, Amazon
"I have tried various machines, but have gone back to the cafetière full-time. I have a sort of thermos jug to keep it hot."
"I stick to my cafetière (one cup size or bigger when friends are round), which means I get to choose the coffee - and the price I pay for it instead of those expensive little pods."
Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker, £23.53, Amazon
"Makes a good straightforward cup of filter coffee. You can always use a simple milk frother, if you really have to."
"I have an Aeropress. I love it! Only drawback is if you have a number of people to make coffee for. Okay for two or three. Or one."
Prices correct as of 29/09/16
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