espresso-machines

Hands-on Lelit Mara X review from a coffee founder trained inside a machine manufacturer. Six weeks of bench data. Honest verdict on HX vs dual boiler.

Tested 30+ shots and milk drinks per Creatista unit. Uno vs Plus vs Pro: steam wand verdict, per-model scores, and the one model most buyers should buy.

We tested the De'Longhi Magnifica Start for two weeks across espresso, americano, and cappuccino. Here is what it does well and where it falls short.

Tested over 90 days and 1,200 cups: our Philips 5400 LatteGo review covers espresso quality, the LatteGo milk system, running costs, and the honest verdict.

Hands-on Rocket Mozzafiato review from a coffee founder with 5 years inside a machine manufacturer. All three variants compared. Is the HX worth £2,400?

Profitec Go review: 30 days testing, 5-shot temperature data, steam times, and comparison vs ECM Casa V and Rancilio Silvia Pro X. Is the GBP 849 worth it?

Rocket vs Sage Oracle Touch: cup quality, workflow, all-in cost, and 20-year build life compared by a hands-on owner of both machines since 2020.

Six weeks, 180+ shots, three bean profiles. Our De'Longhi Magnifica Evo review covers espresso quality, LatteCrema, noise, and which model to buy.

We tested 9 prosumer espresso machines over 60 days with probe temperature data. A UK coffee founder ranks the best prosumer espresso machine for home.

Single boiler, heat exchanger or dual boiler espresso machine - which actually suits you? Real machines, prices, workflows and a clear decision framework.

Both the Sage Oracle and Oracle Touch are discontinued. Honest secondhand buying guide: key differences, what to inspect, and what replaced them in 2026.

Gaggia Brera review from a coffee pro: how the compact bean-to-cup performs, the build-quality caveat, and how it compares to the De’Longhi Magnifica S.

Both the Sage Barista Pro and Barista Touch use the same espresso hardware. James Bellis compares both to tell you which is worth the price difference in 2026.

An honest La Marzocco Linea Mini review from a coffee pro trained manufacturer-side. Cafe-grade build, saturated group, and whether the price holds up.

I pulled the Rocket Appartamento TCA and Mozzafiato side by side, same grinder and beans, to find what the step up actually buys you in the cup, verdict inside.

The best espresso machine for beginners in the UK, tested by a Sanremo-trained coffee professional. Bambino Plus, Dedica and Stilosa ranked on forgiveness.

We tested 7 espresso machines under £500 in the UK, from the £100 Stilosa to the £350 Gaggia Classic Pro. James Bellis on what the price gaps actually buy.

We tested the Sage Barista Express Impress alongside the standard Barista Express. Honest verdict on the Impress tamping system premium and who it suits.

Tested the full Sage espresso range over years of professional and home use. Which machine is actually worth buying in 2026, from Bambino Plus to Oracle Touch.

Sage Barista Touch Impress reviewed by a former Sanremo UK specialist. Honest verdict on the Impress puck system, AutoMilk, and whether £999 is justified.

Tested all five Gaggia machines through The Editor Lab. Our top pick is the Classic Pro. Find out which model suits your budget and skill level for 2026.

Tested over two weeks by a former espresso machine manufacturer specialist. Full verdict on the Sage Oracle Jet's extraction, milk system, grinder, and value.

I used the Sage Oracle Touch for six weeks, pulling two shots daily. Full extraction data, honest problems, grind settings, and who should buy it.

A coffee machine specialist who trained at an espresso manufacturer breaks down the Sage Barista Express - including the grinder limitation most reviews miss.

I bought this machine for my parents during COVID and spent weeks dialling it in. Here is what years of real use tells you that a 48-hour review never will.