Best Coffee Grinders

A burr grinder is the single most impactful upgrade in home coffee. We’ve tested electric and manual grinders for espresso, filter and both, across all price points from £40 to £800. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick Baratza Encore ESP The updated...

Best Coffee Machine Descalers

Limescale is the single biggest reason coffee machines die early. A good descaler and a consistent routine doubles machine life. Here are the descalers we recommend, plus DIY alternatives and warranty considerations. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick...

Best Coffee Beans

Fresh beans from a UK roaster beat any supermarket coffee — and they’re not expensive. Here are the best current beans for espresso, filter and blends, plus single-origin picks for Colombian, Ethiopian and Brazilian preferences. At a glance — our top three picks...

Best Coffee Machine Cleaning Tablets

Cleaning tablets remove coffee oils from brew groups, portafilters and internal piping. They’re separate from descaler — both jobs need doing. Here are the best tablets for every machine type. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick Cafiza Espresso Machine...

Best Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines

Bean-to-cup machines grind fresh beans and pull a shot at the press of a button, giving you cafe-style coffee at home without the learning curve of a manual espresso rig. Our team has tested the latest models from Sage, De’Longhi, Jura, Melitta and Philips to...

Best AeroPress Models & Accessories

The AeroPress is arguably the most versatile £30 purchase in coffee — capable of espresso-style concentrates, long brews and cold brew in under two minutes. Here’s how the Original, Go, XL and Clear compare, plus the accessories worth buying. At a glance — our...