Discover your perfect coffee maker with our tried-and-tested recommendations, from top-rated brands such as Sage and Nespresso to capsule and manual machines

• The best espresso machines to release your inner barista

When it comes to something as earth-shatteringly important as coffee, everyone has an opinion. Some crave a single perfect shot of espresso, while others seek the milkiest latte; some love Starbucks and others, well, don’t. This is why the idea of there being a single best coffee machine is fanciful – everyone’s idea of the perfect coffee couldn’t be more different.

As a selfless service to coffee drinkers everywhere, I’ve spent months researching and trialling coffee machines to produce a shortlist of tried-and-tested recommendations. The list spans all the main types of coffee maker: manual espresso, filter, bean-to-cup and capsule (not sure what all of this means? Read our dedicated guide to the different types of coffee machine).

Best budget manual machine: De’Longhi Stilosa EC230£89.99 at De’Longhi

Best low-effort coffee machine: De’Longhi Magnifica Evo One Touch£449 at Amazon

Best for capsules: L’or Barista Sublime £104 at John Lewis

Best manual machine:Lelit Anna PL41TEM£509.95 at 200° Coffee

Best manual machine for beginners: Sage Bambino Plus£399 at Amazon

Best premium low-effort coffee machine: Jura C8 £672 at Appliance City

Best Nespresso machine: Nespresso Vertuo Plus £199 at Nespresso

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