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Casabrews 3700 Essential on kitchen counter with milk jug and mug

The Casabrews 3700 Essential is a budget-friendly entry to espresso, but it trips on one too many hurdles

By Abigail Shannon published

Casabrews makes some good entry-level coffee machines, but sadly this particular model falls short of expectations.

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Split image of three De'Longhi coffee machines

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are the 3 best De'Longhi espresso machines I recommend

By Cat Ellis published

De'Longhi espresso machines are top-notch, but choosing the right one for you can be daunting.

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Split image of Lavazza Assoluta Bean-to-Cup coffee machine and Lavazza mobile app

Lavazza's smart new coffee machine automatically adjusts its settings to suit your beans – and it looks stunning too

By Cat Ellis published

The Lavazza Assoluta looks amazing, and I can't wait to test it in my own kitchen.

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Montage of Philips, De'Longhi, and KitchenAid coffee machines

The best 3 espresso machines for beginners, recommended by a qualified barista

By Cat Ellis published

Never used an espresso machine before? Don't be intimidated – these three machines make it as easy as pie.

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la pavoni europiccola lusso

Using La Pavoni's Europiccola lever espresso machine is a labor of love, but the steep learning curve made me a better at-home barista

By Josephine Watson published

Pull the lever, Kronk!

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De'Longhi Dedica Duo coffee machine

Brewing hot and cold espresso is a piece of cake with the cute little De'Longhi Dedica Duo – and it costs less than you might expect

By Cat Ellis published

I thought the Dedica Style couldn't be beaten, but it looks like I might have been wrong.

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Split image of three super-automatic espresso machines

I test coffee makers for a living, and these are the top 3 super-automatic espresso machines I recommend for one-touch brewing

By Cat Ellis published

It's time to wave goodbye to your neighborhood barista – soon you'll be brewing cafe-quality coffee at home with zero effort.

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Smeg espresso machine on teal background with white text reading 'TechRadar big savings'

I'm a trained barista, and these are my 5 top espresso machine deals in this year's Labor Day sales

By Cat Ellis published

There's never been a better time to snag a coffee machine from big brands including De'Longhi, Philips, and Smeg.

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Smeg milk frother

Smeg's new Mini Milk Frother prepares perfect foam for cappuccinos – but it's too thick for latte art

By Cat Ellis published

Smeg's super-compact frother is whisper-quiet and super simple to use, but only offers one foam texture, and it's seriously thick.

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Split image of person putting filter in drip coffee machine, and espresso machine dispensing coffee

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are my 3 favorite budget-friendly options

By Cat Ellis published

You can easily spend hundreds on a coffee maker – but you don't have to.

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