The stylish, compact FNA2 adjusts the amount of coffee dispensed according to the size of you cup. As with the Siemens machine, it can only be used with Nespresso capsules, which limits your coffee choice but adds simplicity and convenience. The added hot-water function for making infusions and tea is a bonus and, like all the machines here, it makes coffee in less time than it take to boil a kettle.

Type: Nespresso capsules
Size: W31xH21xD36cm

Price: £230

10/10

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A coffee-maker that can wake itself up in the morning and memorises your preferences - whether you use fresh beans or ground coffee, how much froth you require and the temperature you prefer. The milk jug is removable, so it can be stored in the fridge, while the machine washes itself when you switch it off.

Type: Built-grinder for coffee beans
Size: W50xH50xD50cm

Price: £1,000

8/10

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Wave your hand in front of the inspection window and it slides open automatically - a great feature, but then it was designed by Porsche. The digital display includes functions for warming the cup plate, filling the water tank and automatic descaling. And the capsule-insertion-and-ejection system alerts you when the machine needs emptying.

Type: Nespresso capsules
Size: W32xH35xD29cm

Price: £700

8/10

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The Jura has an integrated pure-water system, brews two cups of coffee simultaneously and holds up to 12 used capsules. It provides simple digital prompts to guide you through the various processes, including making milk foam for two with the ‘dual frother’ in 20 seconds. The ‘pre-infusion’ cycle moistens and conditions the ground coffee, which means maximum flavour and a thick crema.

Type:Built-in grinder for coffee beans
Size: W24xH36xD45cm

Price: £600

8/10

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The Espresseria has an integrated frothing nozzle that extends straight into your cup to simultaneously froth and steam the milk while the coffee brews. Its digital panel displays information about coffee types, temperature and how to auto-clean and descale. The conical burrs finely grind the beans, producing and ultra-smooth espresso.

Type: Built-in grinder for coffee beans
Size: W25xH37xD33cm

Price: £450

8/10

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The touchscreen interface makes this machine incredibly simple to use. Its ‘optidose’ feature enables you to vary the strength of the coffee - which is handy, since the standard setting is fairly weak. Its ceramic grinder provides an even grind, giving better control over the density of your coffee.

Type: Built-in grinder for coffee beans
Size: W32xH37xD42cm

Price: £770

6/10

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