Then there's the KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine, plus a 2-in-1 with a built-in burr grinder. I love a good fully automatic espresso machine for its expedience and ease, ...

I’ve always used a manual or semi-automatic machine to brew my morning (and afternoon) cuppa, so fully automatic was particularly intriguing, albeit a little nerve-wracking.

An automatic machine controls the extraction time, though you’ll still be responsible for the remaining steps. A super-automatic machine does everything: grinding, tamping, extracting, and frothing.

For a bean-to-cup coffee machine that has a similar price, the Ninja Luxe Cafe costs a little less than the Smeg BCC12, and it’s our favourite budget-friendly model. Today's best Bean to Cup ...