Failing that, make sure to budget for a separate milk frother – you can read our guide to the best milk frothers here. Key specs – Pod type: Nespresso classic; Drink sizes: Three (Ristretto, espresso, lungo); Bar pressure: 19; Water tank capacity: 1. This is because it ejects the previous pod when you lift the lever and, if there’s a used capsule in the way of the mechanism, it could feasibly jam.

There are three brewing strengths from which to choose, offering the flexibility to make your coffee just how you like it. The professional-looking steam wand takes the automatic milk texturing tech from Sage’s pricier manual machines, and this creates silky, piping hot milk at the touch of a button. Key specs – Pod type: Nespresso original pods, L’OR pods; Drink sizes: Three (ristretto, espresso and lungo); Bar pressure: 19; Water tank capacity: 0. This type of machine is a popular choice, and is often found on any number of the best coffee machine roundups, since it’s highly rated for ease of use and delicious results.It works with classic Nespresso capsules but there are also plenty of third-party pods suitable for use too. Cheaper machines tend to deliver basic black coffees such as espressos and lungos, while pricier models add more drinks sizes and often add hot milk options. It uses the same compostable EcoCaps as the Idola, delivering great-tasting, quality coffee, and is operated with just a single button.

The L’OR Sublime is a classic-style 19-bar pressure espresso pod machine, suitable for use with all L’OR pods, Nespresso original capsules and third-party Nespresso-compatible pods. If you’re set on a Nespresso machine and want the lowdown on some of the tastiest pods, our best Nespresso capsules page will help you choose the perfect blends. It looks good on the worktop and is quick and easy to use, which makes it excellent value for money.When using the XXL capsules, it did vary a little more, but it was far more consistent than other pod machines I’ve tested, and on average it produced two decent-sized 32g shots from each capsule. L’Or, for example, has its own line of Nespresso-compatible pods, and some coffee roasters produce their own ranges of compatible pods too. It has all the benefits of the Philips L’Or Barista Sublime Coffee Capsule machine, but comes with a built-in milk frother.

Key specs – Pod type: Dolce Gusto, Starbucks for Dolce Gusto; Drink sizes: N/A; Bar pressure: Up to 15; Water tank capacity: 1.Key specs – Pod type: Lavazza A Mio Modo pods, Lavazza EcoCaps; Drink sizes: N/A; Bar pressure: 10; Water tank capacity: 0. My main issue with this machine is that currently, there aren’t a huge number of double-shot XXL pods. Made in partnership with single-serve coffee machine pioneer Philips, the new L’OR Barista Sublime boasts some useful features not commonly associated with pod coffee machines. When we first plugged it in and waited for it to light up, we were a little surprised to see that there is no on/off or indicator button to let you know that the machine is ready to use.

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