Ninja's new Prestige DualBrew System does it all, at an impressive price

In only a couple of years, Ninja has changed the game with its espresso machine line, and now it's bringing its drip coffee to the U.K. for the first time. The new Prestige DualBrew System offers drip coffee brewing, and it can also brew espresso from Nespresso Original-compatible pods. Finally, tucked away at the back of this nifty machine is a milk frothing wand, making it the ideal multitasker for brewing espresso, lattes and filter coffees in one.

Aesthetically, the Prestige DualBrew borrows the sleek stainless steel accents of the brand's Luxe Café espresso machine line. It looks great, and its narrow dimensions (41cm high, 27cm wide, and 32cm deep) will be ideal for compact kitchens.

Ninja Prestige DualBrew System: £248 at Ninja UK

The new Prestige DualBrew System is a nifty and compact 3-in-1 machine, offering drip coffee by the carafe or cup, as well as espresso brewing and an in-built milk frother. For £249, it sounds like an awesome deal.

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Bringing drip to the UK

As a U.K.-based Homes editor, I was surprised when I learned how big drip coffee is in the U.S. market. Ninja has sold drip and pod machines in the U.S. for years, but due to the relative lack of popularity this side of the pond, few brands have brought drip machines over to Europe. Which is a shame, because I think drip coffee is totally delicious, and far easier to get right than a good espresso.

The Prestige DualBrew offers three brew styles: Classic, Rich and Over Ice. These come in a range of 10 drink sizes, spanning from a single cup of coffee to a 1.8 litre carafe, which is ideal for coffee-fuelled households like mine!

Another feature that would be very welcome in my house? Delay brew. I used to think this was a real gimmick, until I got used to waking up to a fresh-brewed carafe of drip coffee every morning. Now, I depend on this feature perhaps a little too much.

And if you're shopping in the U.S.? Ninja has told me that the Prestige DualBrew won't be heading your way any time soon. This is because there's already a very similar model available in the States called the CF601, which brews Keurig-compatible pods, which are more popular in the U.S. than Nespresso.

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