Espresso Machines

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…

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.…

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…

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. Bean-to-cup machines are the middle ground between the simplicity of a capsule machine and the craft of a semi-automatic. You get fresh-ground beans, proper…

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 and Sage Bambino Plus are the two most popular semi-automatic espresso machines in the UK at their respective price points…

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 — we only feature machines we’d genuinely recommend to a friend. Buying your first proper espresso machine is one of those decisions that feels…