The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines
The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines

This fun-size coffee maker has a steep learning curve, but take the time to hone your barista skills and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.

Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor
Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor

I spoke to water-quality experts to find out what I should look for when choosing a water filter to upgrade my coffee-making experience.

‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens
‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens

The middle child of KitchenAid’s trio of automatic espresso machines released in 2026, the KF3 does an awful lot to impress, and is a great option if you have a smaller kitchen but still want coffee at the touch of button.

I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances — and 9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both
I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances — and 9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both

I love both types of coffee equally, and this all-in-one brewer means I don’t have to sacrifice my whole countertop for two separate machines.

The new De’Longhi Magnifica Duo prepares 20 different coffee drinks at the tap of a button — and its 3-minute cold brew feature has me sold
The new De’Longhi Magnifica Duo prepares 20 different coffee drinks at the tap of a button — and its 3-minute cold brew feature has me sold

De’Longhi has upgraded one of its best automatic coffee makers with the ability to prepare authentic cold-extracted espresso, complete with chilled milk foam.

It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we’ve tested
It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we’ve tested

Amazon has discounted the top-rated Breville Barista Express yet again, here’s why I find myself tempted to pick up the 4.5-star-rated coffee maker.

The new De’Longhi Rivelia Start is a super-compact coffee maker with a 10-drink menu — including the cold brew we desperately need for sweltering summer days
The new De’Longhi Rivelia Start is a super-compact coffee maker with a 10-drink menu — including the cold brew we desperately need for sweltering summer days

The De’Longhi Rivelia Start can brew 10 different drinks at the tap of a button, including cold brew, and create silky milk foam.

The Philips Baristina is a perfect espresso machine for beginners — and it’s more affordable than ever in the Prime Day sales
The Philips Baristina is a perfect espresso machine for beginners — and it’s more affordable than ever in the Prime Day sales

It’s our favourite budget coffee machine for a reason, and now that it’s discounted in the Prime Day sales, it makes the Baristina even easier to recommend for coffee novices.

I’m a certified barista, and these are the best 3 espresso machines I’ve tested so far this year — and the only ones genuinely worth your kitchen counter space
I’m a certified barista, and these are the best 3 espresso machines I’ve tested so far this year — and the only ones genuinely worth your kitchen counter space

I test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the three models that have received my seal of approval so far in 2026.