Dont waste money on an overly complex coffee maker as a certified barista, these are the 3 best beginner-friendly machines I recommend for easy brewing

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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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Coffee-making doesn't have to be complicated or expensive these three beginner-friendly machines makes it both affordable and easy.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you're looking for a coffee maker that will make preparing a delicious brew as simple as possible, you're in the right place. I test over a dozen coffee makers each year here at TechRadar, and here I've put together the three I think are the most beginner-friendly, and accessibly priced too.

There are scores of sophisticated bean-to-cup machines around that will brew complex coffee drinks at the tap of a button, but they require a lot of cleaning and are usually very expensive. All the options here are simple to maintain and affordable, making them a better choice overall if you're new to brewing. Here I've picked three different machines for different brewing styles: a drip coffee maker for brewing a large pot of coffee with minimal hassle, a simple bean-to-cup espresso machine that requires minimal maintenance, and an easy-to-use capsule coffee maker that eliminates the need to handle beans or grounds entirely. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal Image 1 of 7 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 7 View Original Image 2 of 7 View Original Image 3 of 7 View Original Image 4
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Image 7 of 7 View Original Brewing a batch of drip coffee is, fundamentally,
a very straightforward process you just pour hot water onto ground coffee
and let it drip into a carafe and the Luxe Brewer Thermal keeps things
simple while providing a handful of genuinely useful customization options.

In my tests, the default settings worked well, but if you don't get just the right flavor from your beans, you can tweak the bloom time (how long the coffee is pre-infused with hot water), bloom temperature, brew time, and brew temperature to fine-tune the extraction. You may like The 3 best espresso machines this year so far, tested and barista-approved 3 compact espresso machines that will fit in even the smallest kitchen without sacrificing flavor The best coffee maker 2026: espresso and filter made easy

The machine can also prepare a batch of cold-brewed coffee. Load it up with ground coffee (the Luxe Brewer Thermal comes with a handy guide to help you measure out the optimal amount), add water to the line on the tank, remove
the carafe lid so it doesn't begin to drip, and press the button to start. Your coffee will be steeped cold for 24 hours, and the machine will beep to alert you when it's ready.

Read our full Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal review Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Today's best Breville/Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal deals voucher gift 249 View 249.95 View 249.95 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Philips Baristina Image 1 of 8 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 8 View Original Image 2 of 8 View Original Image 3 of 8 View Original Image 4 of 8 View Original Image 5 of 8 View Original Image 6 of 8 View Original Image 7
of 8 View Original Image 8 of 8 View Original This is the smallest and cheapest bean-to-cup coffee maker I've ever tested, and it's so easy to use, it's ideal for beginners and a great option for anyone thinking of making the switch from coffee capsules.

Just load your beans in the top, fill the water tank, push in the empty portafilter handle, and slide it to the right. The Baristina will grind the perfect dose of coffee into the basket, tamp it down, then slide the whole handle to the left and pull the shot for you.

It's a piece of cake, and much easier to clean than a typical automatic espresso machine because there's no moisture or debris building up inside an enclosed case. The only drawback is that it can't steam milk (unless you pick up a bundle with the standalone milk frother), but Philips has just launched an updated version the Baristina Latte that solves that particular issue. I'm very much looking forward to testing it What to read next As a barista, these are the 3 Breville coffee makers I'm looking for on Prime Day The best espresso machines 2026: Tried, tested and worth your countertop The top 5 Nespresso machines, recommended by a certified barista

Read our full Philips Baristina review Today's best Philips Baristina deals 299.99 View 299.99 View 299.99 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly Image 1 of 8 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 8 View Original Image 2 of
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Image 8 of 8 View Original Friendly by name, friendly by nature unlike most coffee pod machines, the Finesse Friendly can create rich foam using pods of long-life milk for lattes and cappuccinos in an instant.

You can get plain milk for regular cappuccinos and lattes, or capsules of flavored milk designed to pair with a particular coffee capsule (like
cinnamon roll latte, for example). I'm not usually a great fan of flavored coffee capsules, but Tassimo pods are genuinely tasty, and not overwhelmingly sweet.

The Finesse Friendly is cheap too, and is often discounted to 49.99 (about
$70 / AU$90). The downside is that the capsules can be quite expensive, particularly for drinks that require two pods (one for coffee and one for milk). It still works out cheaper than an elaborate takeout habit, but bear
in mind that this machine isn't currently available outside Europe unless imported.

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Read our full guide to the best coffee makers 1. Best espresso: Breville Barista Touch Impress 2. Best drip: Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal 3. Best all-in-one: Ninja Luxe Caf 4. Best Nespresso: Krups Nespresso Pixie



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