I have a serious iced coffee problem, so this summer I'm investing in one of these barista-approved coffee makers that'll brew me the perfect chilled caffeine hit at home

There are few things l enjoy more in the summer than a really good iced coffee. As we move into warm weather season, I've made an important life decision: this year, I will invest in a coffee maker that'll let me brew my own at home. Not all of today's best coffee machines can create iced coffees, but there are a handful of really excellent models that excel in this area. I've rounded up my top contenders below — hit the View Details button to find out more about each one, and for a link to the full TechRadar review.

These coffee makers achieve their cold brews in slightly different ways, but what none of them do is to cook you up a hot espresso, ask you to pour it over a mug of ice and call it an 'iced coffee function'. (Come on guys, that's cheating.)

The Sage / Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal is a drip coffee maker that lets you create a cold brew the traditional way, using grounds steeped in cold water for a full 24 hours. It has the stamp of approval from TechRadar Homes Editor (and certified barista) Cat Ellis, who described the results as "pleasingly rounded and rich, with a sweeter profile than coffee prepared hot" and awarded this machine a full five stars.

Another five-star buy— and a better pick if you don't want to hang around for a full day for your caffeine hit — is the De'Longhi Dedica Duo. This model will brew you a cool coffee in a matter of minutes, using room-temperature water directly from its tank. Cat found the flavor "full and rounded", and commented, "Whether you drink it straight, add milk and ice, or use it in blended drinks and cocktails, it’s very tasty."

If you're looking for machines that come with ice crushed straight in, head over to my soft-serve and slushie maker roundup for a rundown of the best options on the market right now.

Cool coffee kings

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