Whip up your own quality espresso or latte in just a few minutes. (Image: Eve Rowlands)
One customer said: “It looks great on the counter and is compact enough to fit in a small space. I have the black one and the colour has a nice semi-matte finish which looks good with the chrome coloured / metal components. The quality of the coffee is very good and there is a long lasting crema. I haven’t used the steam wand to heat / froth milk as I always drink it black, but it looks straightforward.”
Another said: “This is a superb, relatively cheap, espresso machine, which is capable of producing espresso of higher quality than that of most high street cafes.”
While a third said: “The wand for making hot water or frothy milk works a treat. It is tricky at 1st but try and get the spout just on the surface of the milk and adjust up or down a little . When you get the hang of it it makes wonderfully frothy creamy milk for espressos.”
However, one user warns that to get the best out of the machine, thoroughly read the instructions: “I read the instructions carefully because that’s the kind of person I am. I suspect that if you are not a read the instructions kind of person you may be disappointed with the coffee that you get.”
Want barista quality without having to head out the door? You need an espresso machine, but these gadgets can be an expensive bit of kit.
Luckily, the 4.3 starred , EC685M, Silver is on for a steal on Amazon at the moment. Now £179 down from £229.99 it’s proving to be incredibly popular, if Amazon ratings are anything to go by, more than 33,000 people have bought one.
Available in black, silver and red, it also comes with a milk frother and steamer so you can upgrade your espresso to a cappuccino or caffe latte. If you’re worried about having yet another bit of kitchen kit on your work surfaces, this is super slender at just 15cm wide. It’s also easy to clean, which is another added bonus, no one wants to be working up a sweat cleaning after enjoying a nice cup of coffee!
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You can froth or steam milk with the Adjustable Cappuccino System. (Image: Amazon)
A second said: “Great espresso maker. Does what it says. Getting the coffee holder fixture on and off the unit is a bit tight but that will hopefully loosen with use… If it was not for that, I’d give it 5 stars.”
For a cheaper option, Argos is selling the in grey for £105, but it is slightly larger so will take up more space.
Alternatively, try the from Debenhams, it’s pricier at £219.99 (down from £329.99) but does mean you can grind your own coffee beans.