<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Coffee-makers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/kitchen-dining/coffee-makers Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Our readers' favorite espresso machine is the Breville Bambino Plus — and I couldn't agree more after testing 43 coffee makers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/our-readers-favorite-espresso-machine-is-the-breville-bambino-plus-and-i-couldnt-agree-more Nffhin4eAv3pGEwHQSepQ4 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don’t need a $1,000 espresso machine: This $299 'budget' model makes barista-quality coffee at home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-make-barista-quality-coffee-at-home-with-just-a-usd299-espresso-machine-heres-why-the-breville-bambino-punches-well-above-its-weight wBtBf4Uuo8U6VMrtvdS5FA Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:48:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Moccamaster KGBV Select in 2026 — and, yes, it’s still my favorite coffee maker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/technivorm-moccamaster-kgbv-select-review QLxed8vqc5xAkECjwHbLrM Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:43:40 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Espresso machine expert says this is the number 1 mistake home baristas make — and you probably don't even realize you're doing it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/espresso-machine-expert-says-this-is-the-number-1-mistake-home-baristas-make-and-you-probably-dont-even-realize-youre-doing-it 7bmd9Z7643MyRSSigrfkZ3 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Baratza's new $300 coffee grinder just matched a $1,500 Mazzer Philos in an espresso blind taste test — I didn't expect this at all ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/im-an-ex-barista-and-this-usd300-coffee-grinder-just-matched-a-usd1-500-grinder-in-a-blind-taste-test-im-genuinely-shocked 3YBwbewpCdUXfXmdyXNKFm Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:16:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an ex-barista and I use these essential accessories to get cafe-quality coffee at home ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/im-an-ex-barista-stop-making-bad-coffee-with-these-15-essential-accessories YXP6LvPNoRwE9suPc39wii Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:07:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the Terra Kaffe Demi — and it's the perfect espresso machine for compact kitchens ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/terra-kaffe-demi-review KdgMaEEqKbRnJuxpsChYNm Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m an ex-barista and I tested Cuisinart’s 'Breville-killer' — I don't think Breville has anything to worry about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/cuisinart-grind-tamp-and-brew-espresso-machine-review gruL3gaqmUbvbaHxLKfZRY Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:11:37 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'This is the key to unlocking barista-quality coffee': I'm a coffee expert and you should never use pressurized baskets ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/single-vs-dual-walled-baskets-whats-best-for-your-espresso-at-home MFuaFv9ti5quvidAfn63QB Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Moccamaster just launched a new colorway for 2026, and it might be my favorite yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/moccamaster-just-launched-a-new-colorway-for-2026-and-it-might-be-my-favorite-yet tge452L8Rbw7WGy4ZA2MnQ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:21:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the newest manual coffee maker from Scandi-cool brand Aarke — and it’s red-carpet ready ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/aarke-french-press-review r4CTXiD8Jz4jevzXC5YtjD Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:15:42 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the viral AeroPress Clear Color, and it’s the girlypop coffee maker my home cafe was missing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/aeropress-clear-color-review U5ykpT8snAh8xVJrPjwSUX Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:43:25 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a week testing the Chefman Caffeinator — it may be small, but it makes a mighty brew ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/chefman-caffeinator-review kGR4aHVjzqexA5iaPJbjFN Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the revered Mazzer Philos, and it’s the ‘last grinder you’ll ever buy’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/mazzer-philos-review 8PbeaoyzhhoyPRQBoxZ3Fc Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Ninja's affordable drip coffee maker, and it's an essential for busy households on a budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/ninja-fresh-brew-14-cup-programmable-coffee-maker-review EzRedpU9XdaHxEL4ukhiW6 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:21:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the divisive De'Longhi Linea Classic — it faceplanted at the first hurdle, so I recommend these 3 espresso machines instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-tested-the-divisive-delonghi-linea-classic-it-faceplanted-at-the-first-hurdle-so-i-recommend-these-3-espresso-machines-instead pnJ583b2qxT2YmB7idtiKU Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dear Nespresso machines, this is an apology — from a coffee snob and ex-barista ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/dear-nespresso-machines-this-is-an-apology-from-a-coffee-snob-and-ex-barista AQhY5n4egg8mkxaZ3gVpNa Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ De’Longhi Linea Classic review: One-trick pony, but could be perfect for your barn ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-tested-the-delonghi-linea-classic-its-a-one-trick-pony-but-it-could-be-the-pony-your-barn-is-missing L5thYQizrZgY7ydCP8Su3U Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:51:24 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put IKEA's $9 French press to the test for a week — and I was able to make some really great coffee ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-put-ikeas-usd9-french-press-to-the-test-for-a-week-and-i-was-able-to-make-some-really-great-coffee JuFBJzofT653okxMLfaLpN Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cuisinart Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine review: Here’s what you should buy instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/cuisinart-espresso-bar-slim-espresso-machine-review LQBd6spb4ekqNgZCAcVnEP Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:50:08 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Goes where few coffee machines have gone before’: Ratio Four review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/ratio-four-review yrc9r9rkDUN7pwyo9wHBVC Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:33 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got this $50 coffee accessory — and it's completely transformed my espresso ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-got-this-usd50-coffee-accessory-and-its-completely-transformed-my-espresso ie6bmWnPQUiHt9rQ7nEqsZ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grind your coffee correctly — 3 easy tips from an ex-barista ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/how-to-grind-your-coffee-correctly-3-easy-tips-from-an-ex-barista dVFRkwZoH3zpvm2QMatJEE Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Breville Bambino vs Breville Bambino Plus: Which budget espresso machine should you buy? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/breville-bambino-vs-breville-bambino-plus 4HpcQn7UEJ7csgcUyaRE8M Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:40:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you get a bean-to-cup or compact espresso machine? I'm an ex-barista, and here's my verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/should-you-get-a-bean-to-cup-or-compact-espresso-machine-im-an-ex-barista-and-heres-my-verdict PjWC4YNiwbyt8EJXfnA6pH Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just got an espresso machine for Christmas? Don’t make the one fatal mistake beginner baristas fall for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/just-got-an-espresso-machine-for-christmas-dont-make-the-one-fatal-mistake-beginner-baristas-fall-for ZYTV5pghaUFGiVqiA5D8Rm Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m an ex-barista, and I would never buy an espresso machine without this one key feature ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/im-an-ex-barista-and-i-would-never-buy-an-espresso-machine-without-this-one-key-feature B6s3CNRFue8txqmHhCEvbk Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just awarded my first 5-star rating to an espresso machine — here's what makes the Breville Bambino a perfect product ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-just-awarded-my-first-5-star-rating-to-an-espresso-machine-heres-what-makes-the-breville-bambino-a-perfect-product hhRwexZMMfCQJJoK426L9Y Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Breville’s cheapest espresso machine, and there’s no denying it — this is a 5-star product ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/sage-breville-bambino-review PXnj4g7CFRHQwPHy9cScNM Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:12:32 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m an ex-barista — and this entry-level De’Longhi bean-to-cup is the best-value espresso machine I’ve tested so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/delonghi-la-specialista-arte-evo-review r8YnmN6EvftobXqna9wrth Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:26:51 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a certified barista and these are the best coffee makers for your home right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/best-coffee-makers EAVg5F2oPcJ7LVKrajCTwb Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:22:41 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best Black Friday coffee maker and espresso machine deals — Keurig, Nespresso, De'Longhi and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/the-15-best-black-friday-espresso-machine-coffee-maker-and-keurig-deals 863zT9DCXqAnhqQFTNmr7B Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:24:18 +0000 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:42:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the 'wrong' grind size for 3 coffee brewing methods — it proves why you shouldn't buy pre-ground beans ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-used-the-wrong-grind-size-for-3-coffee-brewing-methods-it-proves-why-you-shouldnt-buy-pre-ground-beans Q8YcGxETAWHy8EvKSDVsJa Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:08:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best espresso machines 2026: top picks from a certified barista ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/best-espresso-machines HxyZDDFniiTsvN6xBqNT8R Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:34:38 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:49:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ What do you get for the coffee lover who has everything? Victorinox and La Marzocco just teamed up to create the perfect tool ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/victorinox-and-la-marzocco-just-created-the-worlds-first-multi-tool-for-coffee-lovers vucFsCMRr9embmC9uRJhqK Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:15:00 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:02:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Live in a hard water area? Use this simple hack to know when to descale your coffee maker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-know-when-to-descale-my-coffee-machine-thanks-to-this-simple-hack-no-specialist-equipment-needed DKRXwUn84V3H3GU4uRQUEE Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:45:00 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:50:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ xBloom Studio review: the smartest drip coffee maker I've ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/xbloom-studio-coffee-maker-review N8EZFz5YKdpNW8wkwVPKLd Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Drip coffee is hard to get wrong, but this budget machine failed my taste tests ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/drip-coffee-is-hard-to-get-wrong-but-this-little-known-machine-made-the-worst-coffee-ive-ever-tasted yQPswSC6LLvmEnZW54YtHS Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:45:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gevi 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Grinder review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/gevi-10-cup-drip-coffee-maker-with-grinder-review 8p5NhBj6UKR2jNc26sA3oU Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:05:48 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Stanley Cup's drip coffee maker — here's my verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/i-tried-stanley-cups-hario-v60-alternative-but-i-still-always-go-back-to-the-same-pour-over-coffee-maker cqMCcWnwVDxBfLmaDkhfPU Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The coffee world would have you believe you need loads of expensive coffee accessories, but I'm an ex-barista, and I disagree. You just need these 2 things ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/the-coffee-world-would-have-you-believe-you-need-loads-of-expensive-coffee-accessories-but-im-an-ex-barista-and-i-disagree-you-just-need-these-2-things rPJjDNGWqam3Pj6thWhpW4 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stanley Perfect Brew Pour Over review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/stanley-perfect-brew-pour-over-review exGuP26KgedZvEreUhtB9H Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:21 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Casabrews Tornado review: An electric coffee grinder for under $150? I’m shocked too… ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/casabrews-tornado-review 2ea45bGkd8ijkvoGQsNfSa Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:58:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ MHW-3BOMBER Cube Coffee Scale 2.0 review: Pure functionality from this budget scale ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/mhw-3bomber-cube-coffee-scale-2.0-review urhtLcV5FDh7jnw4XytAAA Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:45:16 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent three months testing the Meraki espresso machine — is it too good to be true? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/meraki-espresso-machine-review XTn2rBfUUkBseg7Hh29BuE Sun, 26 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is why your coffee puck is coming out wet, and what to do about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/this-is-why-your-coffee-puck-is-coming-out-wet-and-what-to-do-about-it TtwoXiokSgznuoY2RxjNZV Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an espresso machine reviewer, but I'd never buy a superautomatic machine for myself — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/im-an-espresso-machine-reviewer-but-id-never-buy-a-superautomatic-machine-for-myself-heres-why VAJTCwa4TtV3wgKCr4MaWj Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:26:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Which Aeropress should I buy? Here's everything you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/which-aeropress-should-i-buy-heres-everything-you-need-to-know qE7cXRACviq74Feb4zmiXN Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the DeLonghi Dedica Duo on my coffee snob dad — here’s his verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/my-dad-is-a-coffee-connoisseur-and-i-made-him-coffee-using-the-delonghi-dedica-duo-heres-what-happened gpPeJx4okZ2MGApPU5RK6S Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ De’Longhi Dedica Duo review: A whimsical pastel ‘50s espresso machine with one major flaw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/delonghi-dedica-duo-review nu4aPm9xe3pBn6RcyFA86i Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:27:57 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:51 +0000