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Philips 5500 LatteGo coffee machine with milk container and hot and iced coffee drinks
Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5546/70 Review: Are 20 Drinks Worth It?
A practical overview of the Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5546/70, its 20-recipe menu, automatic milk preparation, maintenance needs and the trade-off between convenience and control. Read more...
Philips 3300 LatteGo coffee machine with milk container and a selection of hot and iced drinks
Philips 3300 LatteGo EP3347/90 Review: Is It Right for You?
A practical overview of the Philips 3300 LatteGo EP3347/90, covering its automatic milk system, everyday drink options, maintenance and place in the Philips range. Read more...
Ninja Luxe Café Premier coffee machine with integrated grinder, portafilter and milk jug
Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601UK Review: Who Is It Best For?
An overview of the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601UK, its assisted espresso workflow, automatic milk frothing and brewing versatility, plus the compromises to consider before buying. Read more...
Four bean-to-cup coffee machines under £500 from De'Longhi, Siemens, Philips and Melitta
Best Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines Under £500 UK (2026)
Looking for a bean-to-cup coffee machine under £500? We compare four UK options from De'Longhi, Siemens, Philips and Melitta, covering milk systems, drink choices, features and who each machine suits. Read more...
De'Longhi Magnifica S vs Magnifica Start vs Magnifica Plus bean-to-cup coffee machines
De'Longhi Magnifica S vs Start vs Plus: Which Should You Buy?
Confused by the De'Longhi Magnifica range? We compare the Magnifica S, Magnifica Start and Magnifica Plus to explain the key differences in drinks, milk systems, controls and features. Read more...
How to Make Festive Coffee Drinks at Home
How to Make Festive Coffee Drinks at Home
Bring Christmas into your coffee routine with five easy festive recipes, including gingerbread latte, chocolate orange mocha and Christmas spice latte. Read more...
Best Coffee Advent Calendars 2026 (UK Edition)
Best Coffee Advent Calendars 2026 (UK Edition)
Discover four of the most interesting UK coffee Advent calendars for 2026, with options for speciality coffee, origin discovery, easy drip brewing and different brewing methods. Read more...
Cold Weather Coffee: The Best Warming Drinks for Autumn
Warming Coffee Drinks from Around the World
Travel through coffee without leaving your kitchen with five warming drinks inspired by coffee traditions from Mexico, Austria, Ireland, Spain and Morocco. Read more...
How to Dial In a New Bag of Beans: Step-by-Step
How to Dial In a New Bag of Beans: Step-by-Step
Opening a new bag can change how your espresso behaves. Use this repeatable step-by-step workflow to taste, adjust and dial in without relying on rigid rules. Read more...
UK Coffee Shops Worth Visiting for Home Barista Inspiration
UK Coffee Shops Worth Visiting for Home Barista Inspiration
Five UK coffee shops worth exploring, plus practical ways to turn a café visit into inspiration for better tasting, brewing and coffee at home. Read more...
New Year, Better Coffee: Your January 2027 Reset
New Year, Better Coffee: Your January 2027 Reset
Start 2027 with better coffee habits. Clean your equipment, reset your brewing recipe, explore new coffee and choose one practical skill to improve this January. Read more...
Coffee Trends 2026: What's Shaping Coffee This Year
Coffee Trends 2026: What's Shaping Coffee This Year
From iced coffee and experimental processing to precision home brewing and alternative milk, explore five coffee trends shaping 2026 — and the developments worth watching next Read more...