1. Why buy a coffee machine?
1. Why buy a coffee machine? (Image 1 of 7)
5 cute coffee makers
By Kerry Young
If your new-year’s resolutions are likely to include cutting back on luxuries, then buying yourself a smart espresso machine for Christmas is actually a good start. Say you have a two-a-day habit at a coffee chain, a mid-priced machine will have paid for itself before the year is out and you can save yourself the embarrassment of saying ‘tall, skinny latte with wings’ to an adolescent ‘barista’ every morning.
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![[1] Fast and funky: XP4020 Expert Espresso by Krups from John Lewis, £100](/4homes/images/mb/Channel4/4homes/design-and-style/shopping-guides/coffee-makers/1-Krups-lg--gt_thumbnail.jpg)
![[2] Innovative and ingenious: Magnifica ESAM3500 by De Longhi, £700](/4homes/images/mb/Channel4/4homes/design-and-style/shopping-guides/coffee-makers/2-De-Longhi-lg--gt_thumbnail.jpg)
![[3] Pretty and practical: X1 by FrancisFrancis! at John Lewis, £300](/4homes/images/mb/Channel4/4homes/design-and-style/shopping-guides/coffee-makers/3-Francis-Francis-lg--gt_thumbnail.jpg)
![[4] Small and simple: Nespresso M100 Essenza by Magimix, £120](/4homes/images/mb/Channel4/4homes/design-and-style/shopping-guides/coffee-makers/4-Magimix-Soft-Grey-lg--gt_thumbnail.jpg)
![[5] Bright and beautiful: Espresso Pure Colour by Gaggia, £190](/4homes/images/mb/Channel4/4homes/design-and-style/shopping-guides/coffee-makers/5-Gaggia-Pure-Colour-lg--gt_thumbnail.jpg)
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