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We tested seven automatic filter coffee machines to find the best in the UK. Brew temperature, bloom pre-infusion, and carafe heat retention compared.

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

Tested nine De'Longhi machines from the Stilosa to the PrimaDonna. Expert guide to every bean-to-cup and espresso model worth buying in the UK in 2026.