Buying guides

Plain comparisons for the coffee corner and the cozy home, written from each product's listed specifications.

• The best espresso machine for beginners: 6 picks

  From a compact first machine to fully automatic bean-to-cup, matched to how much you want to do yourself.

• Breville Barista Express vs Bambino Plus

  How the two Breville machines differ on the grinder, the milk wand and their size.