Home Barista Guide Team

  • Nespresso Original vs Vertuo: Which System Should You Choose?

    Nespresso Original vs Vertuo: Which System Should You Choose?

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. The single most common question we receive about Nespresso is this: what’s the difference between Original and Vertuo, and which should I choose? It’s…

  • De’Longhi Dedica Arte Review: Best Espresso Machine Under £200?

    De’Longhi Dedica Arte Review: Best Espresso Machine Under £200?

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. The De’Longhi Dedica Arte is the machine we recommend more than any other when someone has a budget under £200. At just 15cm wide,…

  • De’Longhi vs Sage: Which Espresso Machine Brand Wins? (2026)

    De’Longhi vs Sage: Which Espresso Machine Brand Wins? (2026)

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. Sage and De’Longhi dominate the UK home espresso market so completely that choosing between them is the first decision most buyers face. They approach…

  • Sage Bambino Plus Review

    Sage Bambino Plus Review

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. The Sage Bambino Plus occupies a unique position in the home espresso market — it delivers Sage’s premium extraction technology in a compact, relatively…

  • Sage Barista Express Review: Is It Worth £699?

    Sage Barista Express Review: Is It Worth £699?

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. The Sage Barista Express is the machine we recommend most often when someone asks us for the best home espresso setup in a single…

  • De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Review

    De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Review

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo is the machine we recommend most often in the bean-to-cup category — and it’s been that way since the Evo…

  • Best Espresso Machines Under £300 UK (2026)

    Best Espresso Machines Under £300 UK (2026)

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. The under-£300 espresso machine market has improved dramatically in recent years. Brands that used to reserve quality components for their premium tiers have pushed…

  • How to Make Espresso at Home: Complete Beginner’s Guide

    How to Make Espresso at Home: Complete Beginner’s Guide

    Note: This is an informational guide. Some links in this article are affiliate links — if you purchase through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Making great espresso at home isn’t complicated — but it does require understanding a handful of key variables. Most home espresso problems…

  • Best Milk Frothers for Home Use UK (2026)

    Best Milk Frothers for Home Use UK (2026)

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. A great espresso machine gets you halfway there. If you drink lattes, flat whites or cappuccinos, the milk matters as much as the shot.…

  • Best Nespresso Machines UK 2026: Every Model Compared

    Best Nespresso Machines UK 2026: Every Model Compared

    Disclosure: Home Barista Guide uses affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our recommendations. Nespresso makes more models than most people realise — and choosing the wrong one is an easy mistake when they all look similar on…