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Five coffee makers on picnic blanket

Coffee is my life, and these are my 5 favorite coffee makers for camping adventures

By Cat Ellis published

Sponsored by Pure

There's no need to resort to instant coffee granules when you're spending the night under canvas.

Coffee Machines
Split image of cold brew option on coffee machine, espresso machine dispensing chilled latte macchiato, and machine dispensing espresso onto ice cubes

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are my top 3 picks for making delicious cold-brew at home

By Cat Ellis published

Making smooth and delicious cold-brew doesn't have to take hours with the right coffee maker.

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Split image of coffee beans, coffee machine dispensing milk, and latte macchiato made using home coffee machine

Shhh – I test coffee makers for a living, and theses are the top 4 quiet espresso machines I recommend

By Cat Ellis last updated

Does your bean-to-cup machine leave your ears ringing? Here are three quieter alternatives

Coffee Machines
Two women drinking coffee, looking disgusted

Is your coffee machine a health hazard? 6 tips to keep it clean and fresh, from a trained barista

By Cat Ellis published

Automatic espresso machines can make a lovely warm, damp environment for nasties if not properly cared for.

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Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton published

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

Vacuums
Dreame AirStyle Pro on shelf in reviewer's bathroom, with attachments lined up behind

Dreame, please fix these issues with your hair styler gadget – I'd love to be able to recommend it as an Airwrap alternative

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The AirStyle Pro has the potential to be a serious Dyson Airwrap rival, but for two simple mis-steps.

Vacuums
Person pressing button on coffee machine, coffee machine dispensing espresso, and coffee machine dispensing latte macchiato

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are the top 3 automatic machines I recommend for easy brewing

By Cat Ellis published

The best machines for perfect brews at the press of a button. Coffee doesn't get much easier than this.

Coffee Machines
Casabrews 5418PRO espresso machine on kitchen counter with plant and cup of coffee

The new Casabrews 5418 Pro is the tiniest espresso machine I've tested, but it packs an impressive punch

By Cat Ellis published

Could this little wonder take the title of "best budget espresso machine"?

Coffee Machines
Shark Cryoglow in use

I’m halfway through testing the Shark Cryoglow, and I’m already completely sold on this puffy eye-busting LED face mask

By Josephine Watson last updated

When I first heard about the rise in LED face masks like Shark’s new Cryoglow, I wasn’t sold - but now I'm becoming a total convert.

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A front-on view of the Breville Oracle Jet coffee machine sitting on a dark wooden table with decorative plants to either side.

I spent months with the Breville Oracle Jet and it delivered speedy, flavorful espresso with minimal effort every time – but you pay for its convenience

By Lee Bell published

This high-tech, intuitive espresso machine makes creating barista-quality coffee at home an absolute breeze.

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