The Lidl Silvercrest Espresso Machine will be available in stores from Thursday 12 December, just in time for the festive season. It's got some nice extras you wouldn't always find on a machine at this price point, such as a removable drip tray with a water-level indicator, so you know when it needs emptying. It also comes complete with a bottle of descaler to help you keep it running smoothly over time. Nespresso-compatible pods - find out which compostable and artisan coffee pods impressed our expert tasting panel.

Anyone searching for a coffee machine with automatic milk frothing will usually find themselves limited to expensive bean-to-cup models, or a handful of premium capsule machines. When we initially tried it out, we liked the presets and how easy it was to froth milk. We've since put it through its paces in our full lab tests to see if it lived up to its early promise.

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Lidl's machine is designed to make things simpler, with automatic milk frothing and pre-programmed drink options. Reusable coffee cups - save money and help the planet with our round-up of the best reusable coffee cups and travel mugs. Ground coffee machines are a great choice for those who want full barista-level control over their coffee, but they're more hands-on than other types of machine, and can take some time to master.

Ground coffee machines give you lots of control over the drink you make, but they can be fiddly to get the hang of, especially as you often have to dispense the espresso and froth the milk separately.Is your product defective and the manual offers no solution? Go to a Repair Café for free repair services.

Whether you're an espresso fiend or love a milky latte, head to our full guide on how to buy the best coffee machine for help choosing the right coffee machine. More manuals of Coffee Grinders Frequently Asked Questions about SilverCrest IAN 428424 Coffee Grinder Coffee grinders - discover the electric and manual grinders we recommend for making freshly ground coffee from beans. It's also worth looking at other cheap coffee machines we've tested to see if there's a model that has proven itself a good option within your budget. Some recently tested models include the following own-brand coffee machines: Reusable Dolce Gusto and Nespresso capsules - we give our verdict on the eco-friendly alternatives to single-use disposable coffee pods.I haven't tried the milk 'frother' as the coffee comes out with a nice froth on it anyway. You just have to fill the coffee holder to the top with ground coffee, then press it down with the tool provided, clip it in place, and turn on the water control. This Lidl espresso machine, which uses ground coffee, is about as cheap as they come and it has a smart retro design too.