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SPILLING THE BEANS ON COFFEE MACHINES

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C offee is more than a beverage, it’s an important part of everyday life and a coffee machine is an essential addition to the kitchen, bringing the satisfaction and luxury of making a café-quality brew at home. But with such a wide range available, which one do you choose? Whether you’re fussy about flavour, an aspiring barista, or simply want one-touch coffee convenience, here are some key things to consider that will narrow the search for a machine that’s just right for you. How much and how often? The amount you spend on a machine ultimately comes down to how serious you are about your coffee, and how often you’ll use it. Do you want one-touch simplicity or prefer to get more hands-on with coffee creation? While taste is of course

subjective, most machines will dispense a delicious brew, so you don’t necessarily need to break the bank. Think of the savings you’ll reap by cutting the cost of your daily café spend, set a budget, and do some research beforehand. What type of machine? Modern coffee machines are packed with clever tech to create aromatic and consistent brews. Ultimately, the type you choose comes down to whether you favour convenience or creativity. Automatic and capsule machines have simple

can be customised for volume, strength and intensity, and user profiles can be created to save settings. If you want instant gratification

first thing in the morning, or any time you fancy a

coffee, you can’t go past the one-touch convenience of a capsule or automatic machine. Manual machines give you full control over the preparation process, barista-style, and require some basic coffee-making knowledge. So if you’re passionate about coffee and want to revel in the ritual of its preparation, get creative and develop your barista skills, a manual machine is the way to go. All three can also cater to a variety of cup

controls or touchscreens and pre-programmed recipes to dispense coffee at the touch of a button. Moreover, recipe presets

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