If the cost of your daily coffee is starting to feel like a second rent payment then it could be time to invest in a machine of your own. The best coffee machines are capable of replicating your favourite café order at home for a fraction of the price. So investing in a decent machine, whether it be an espresso, pod or filter machine will start to pay for itself within months, especially if you’re a daily coffee drinker.
But can a good coffee machine really make a difference to how the coffee tastes? Before you spend money on hardware, there’s something worth knowing. India Rawlins, head of brand at TrueStart Coffee, puts it better than most: "You can make barista-grade coffee with modest kit, but even the best machine in the world can't rescue poor quality beans." Her advice is to seek out speciality-grade coffee beans that have been professionally graded for taste and quality. "Imagine the beans are your fuel and the machine is your engine," she adds. "If you don't fuel it properly, you'll struggle to start.”
