There's never been a better time to invest in a new home coffee maker – I've been fortunate enough to test over a dozen new models this year, and there's a lot to be excited about, for all budgets. At the budget end of the market, machines like the De'Longhi Dedica Duo have proved that quality, consistency, and style don't have to cost the earth, while at the premium end, super-automatic machines like the Jura J10 and Siemens EQ900 are the next best thing to having a tame barista on your kitchen counter.
Cold-brewing was the hottest development, with machines at all price levels promising smooth-tasting chilled drip coffee and espresso in as little as two minutes – and many delivering exactly that. A couple of brands cheated by creating 'cold brew' options that simply dump a shot of hot espresso over a cup of ice (absolutely not the same thing) but for the most part, the results have been nicely rounded and mellow.
