Features

15 bar pressure. 2L removable water tank. Ground or pod coffee. Removable drip tray. Cup warming area. Measuring spoon, tamper. Two independent boilers.

Comments

This beautifully designed coffee machine takes up a lot of worktop space and the price tag means it's more suited to a connoisseur, but it produced the best coffee of all the machines tested. The professional sized filter helps to make a more authentic espresso and the two boilers mean you can make coffee and froth milk at the same time.

Stockist: 00800 3810 4026 www.kitchenaid.co.uk

GHI Test Report - May 08

Features

Bean to Cup. 15 bar pressure. 1.8L removable water tank. Bean and ground coffee. Removable drip tray, Cup warming area, measuring spoon. 250g bean container, variable cup size and coffee strength, grinding regulator, cleaning programme, descaling programme.

Comments

This contemporary machine takes up a lot of worktop space. It is fully automatic and has a digital display and controls. Espresso produced had a well developed crema and the stronger coffee setting has good body. Coffee was well balanced, but lacked dimension. Machine is very easy to use, but it takes some trial and error to change all the settings to your preference.

Stockist: 0870 840 3300 www.siemensappliances.co.uk

GHI Test Report - May 08

Features

15 bar pressure. 1.25L removable water tank. Ground or E.S.E pod coffee. Removable drip tray. Measuring spoon, tamper.

Comments

This compact machine produced an espresso with well-balanced flavours and a thick, well-developed crema. The coffee produced had a perfect drinking temperature and the professional sized filter helps to make a more authentic espresso. The pump control button is a little difficult to push down.

Stockist: 0870 4420300 www.gaggia.uk.com

GHI Test Report - May 08

Features

19 bar pressure; 1.0 litre removable water tank; choice of two serving sizes and free flow; removable drip tray; cup storage; built-in waste container. Takes Nespresso capsules. 23p / cup

Comments

Capsules only available online. Well designed machine which is easy to use and looks great. Empty pods drop into waste container which can be removed with drip tray and washed out. Side mounted water tank is easy to access.  Good crema and colour, best flavour from the larger serving size. Thick and heavy body with an edgy flavour

Stockist: 0800 442 442 www.nespresso.com

GHI Test Report - Feb 07

Features

15 bar pressure. 1.5 litre removable water tank. Ground or pod coffee. Removable drip tray. Cup warming area. Measuring spoon, three filters, tamper, frothing tube adaptor. Accessory holder for storing filters and froth nozzle. Available in cream or polished stainless steel.

Comments

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Good points: This machine works well with ground coffee or ESE Universal pods. A good crema was produced but coffee tasted slightly bitter and burnt. Controls are simple to use and the filter holder easy to fit and remove. Good sized removable water tank.

Drawbacks: Messy to froth milk but good volume produced.

Stockist: 01293 652500 www.dualit.com

GHI Test Report - Nov 08