With coffee predicted to soon outprice a pint of beer, now is the time to invest in a coffee machine for your home, and we’ve found where to shop Smeg’s barista-approved machine for £93 less
With the price of coffee rising, it’s becoming increasingly more expensive to buy coffee or hot drinks out. And experts are even predicting that premium coffee could soon outprice a pint of beer. So, with that being a potential, it might be time to invest in a coffee machine that creates barista-level drinks at home.
We’ve found where to shop Smeg’s Ecf02 Espresso Coffee Machine With Steam Wand for £93 less than its RRP and cheaper than other retailers, such as John Lewis.
Originally priced at £399.95, the barista-approved coffee machine is now £306.95, saving you just under £100. Although this machine is still not exactly cheap, after you make the initial payment, you’ll begin saving money each day by not purchasing coffee shop drinks.
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One of the best things about having your own coffee machine is the control you have over your beans and milk. When you visit a coffee shop, you’re left with having the products they have, but the ability to purchase your own means you can make your coffee exactly how you enjoy it.
And this Smeg machine comes highly rated. It’s been designed to help you create authentic espresso, cappuccino, and lattes from your home. And if you’re worried about not knowing how to use it, the controls are user-friendly and super easy to pick up. The milk frother wand also allows you to get that coffee shop froth yourself.
If anything goes wrong, there’s also a two-year warranty when you purchase the machine.
Looking for an even more advanced coffee machine? The Sage Barista Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Grinder is one of the best out there. Although it is definitely on the pricier side at £602.99, we think the cost per use will even out pretty quickly.
Alternately, if you’re after a home coffee machine that’s a bit easier to use, Nespresso is always a good idea. The Nespresso Vertuo Next Automatic is currently massively reduced on Amazon to £69 (down from £167.99!). All this requires is coffee pods rather than beans or coffee grounds. It’s worth noting, however, that this Nespresso machine does not come with a built-in milk frother like the Sage and the Smeg.