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If you've got a bit of money to spend, I'd recommend splashing out on the Bambino Plus. It boasts premium features with a compact design, measuring just seven inches wide. It's easy to use right out of the box and is a quality espresso and steam machine for beginners. What's more, it gets a 4.5-star review from Tom’s Guide.

Nespresso's Vertuo Lattissima is recommended as the best single-serve coffee maker by Tom's Guide and receives a 5-star rating. It combines smart milk frothing with the company’s iconic Vertuo system, making it a top pick. Beyond its sleek looks, it makes a wide range of drinks.

The Breville Bambino is the best budget espresso machine, according to Erin Bashford, the star barista at Tom's Guide. She calls it the best for pro-level espresso because it includes high-end features like a temperature controller and customizable infusion time.

If you’re worried about buying a drip coffee machine that will last, the Moccamaster KGBV Select comes with a 5-year warranty and lifetime repairs. That gives you some idea of its durability. It scores a 4.5-star rating in our review and is widely regarded as the best drip coffee maker ever invented. The coffee maker comes in a wide array of tantalizing colors, and the Polished Silver version is the best deal right now.

The AeroPress Go is the smallest and most portable in the AeroPress family. The brewer fits inside the included cup and comes with a lid, scoop, stirrer and paper filter. You only get one small press per cup, but it allows you to get the AeroPress experience while you're on the go.