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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Laura Honey

Want a coffee maker that doubles as a piece of decor? The illy X7.1 is all you need

Illy X7 espresso machine in pink in front of pink presents on a pink backdrop.

Illy’s unmistakably retro machine is iconic. It combines speedy capsule coffee with espresso machine mechanics, so you can enjoy making coffee like a barista without having to go through all the training and qualifications.

I’m a former barista, so I was excited to test illy’s machine. I’ve reviewed all the best single-serve coffee makers on the market, from Nespresso to Keurig and none have been quite like this. 

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