Few objects but coffee machines can inspire such lust (and such snobbery) among creatives. They're like the designer's version of the football team – once you've picked a favourite, you're probably going to shout about it from the rooftops to anyone who'll listen. No wonder I've written so many articles about my own machine, the Moccamaster KBG Select.
And just like the most beautiful headphones in the world, when it comes to coffee makers, there's high end, and there's high end. But thankfully, for every barista-grade beauty, there's a more affordable alternative. Whether the coffee will taste as good is up to the experts, but you don't have to fork out over ten grand for a nice looking piece of kit.
