https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/ New and updated comparisons, model profiles and guides from kaffeemetrik. en-GB kaffeemetrik https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-with-milk-frother/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-with-milk-frother/ Steam wand, milk container or milk hose? Nine UK bean-to-cup machines grouped by milk system, with the figures that matter for cappuccino and latte drinkers. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/best-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/best-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/ Nine bean-to-cup coffee machines sold in the UK, compared on manufacturer data: milk system, tank, hopper and footprint. Which suits which household, and why. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/best-coffee-grinder/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/best-coffee-grinder/ Five burr coffee grinders sold in the UK, three electric and two manual, compared on manufacturer data: burrs, settings, dosing and espresso suitability. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/best-espresso-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/best-espresso-machine/ Nine home espresso machines sold in the UK, compared on manufacturer data: baskets, portafilter, built-in grinder, milk and size. Which one suits which buyer. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/budget-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/budget-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/ The four most affordable bean-to-cup machines in our UK database, all mid-range: what that budget buys, what you give up, and which model suits whom. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/budget-espresso-machine-and-grinder/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/budget-espresso-machine-and-grinder/ Five espresso machine and grinder pairings for a small budget in the UK, built from manufacturer data, plus the all-in-one alternative, bracket by bracket. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/compact-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/compact-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/ Which bean-to-cup coffee machine fits a small kitchen? Nine UK models sorted by verified width, depth and height, plus the clearances to measure first. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/delonghi-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/delonghi-coffee-machine/ De'Longhi's three Magnifica bean-to-cup machines share a tank, hopper and pump. The choice comes down to controls and milk: S, Start or Evo, by the figures. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/espresso-machine-for-beginners/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/espresso-machine-for-beginners/ Choosing a first espresso machine: seven UK models compared on manufacturer data, by baskets, ESE pods, portafilter, milk frothing and width. Where to start. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/philips-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/philips-coffee-machine/ The four Philips bean-to-cup series sold in the UK share one body, tank and grinder. You pay for drinks, milk system and display: the data, series by series. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/sage-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/comparison/sage-coffee-machine/ Three Sage espresso machines and the Smart Grinder Pro compared on Sage's own data: tank, milk frothing, built-in grinder, 54 mm portafilter. Which to choose. Comparison Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/baratza-encore-esp/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/baratza-encore-esp/ Baratza Encore ESP: 40 mm steel conical burrs, 300 g hopper and manual dosing, presented by its maker as built for espresso. Who it suits, and its limits. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-dedica-duo-ec890/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-dedica-duo-ec890/ De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: 14.9 cm wide, 4.2 kg, touch controls and a cold brew preset. What it adds to the Dedica EC685, and when a Bambino fits better. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-dedica-ec685/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-dedica-ec685/ Only 14.9 cm wide: the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 takes ground coffee or ESE pods, with a 1.1-litre tank and a steam wand. Who it suits and what is unstated. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-kg79/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-kg79/ De'Longhi KG79 burr grinder: steel flat burrs, 16 settings, 120 g hopper, 2 to 12 cup selector. What the manual says about espresso, and how far it goes. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-la-specialista-arte-ec9155/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-la-specialista-arte-ec9155/ De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155: a conical grinder with 15 settings, single-wall baskets and a 1.7-litre tank in one body. Who it suits, and the gaps. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-magnifica-evo/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-magnifica-evo/ Which Magnifica Evo has the LatteCrema carafe? Model codes for the UK, 7 one-touch drinks by De'Longhi's count, 1.8-litre tank and what the manual omits. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-magnifica-s/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-magnifica-s/ The Magnifica S ECAM 22.110.B on De'Longhi's own figures: 1.8-litre tank, 250 g hopper, steam wand, buttons and a dial, and what the manual leaves unsaid. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-magnifica-start/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-magnifica-start/ Magnifica Start on De'Longhi's figures: 1.8-litre tank, 250 g hopper, touch panel, steam wand, and what differs on the ECAM 222.20.B sold in the UK. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-stilosa-ec260/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/delonghi-stilosa-ec260/ De'Longhi Stilosa EC230 and EC260: 15-bar pump, 1,100 W, 1-litre tank, 26 cm deep, 3.5 kg. Which version takes ESE pods, and when the Dedica is the safer buy. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/jura-e8/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/jura-e8/ JURA E8, 2025 generation: 27 specialities by JURA's count, 1.9-litre tank, 280 g hopper, milk hose, 7 grind levels, and what the product page leaves open. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/ninja-luxe-cafe-premier-es601/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/ninja-luxe-cafe-premier-es601/ Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601: 25-setting grinder, dosing by weight, automatic frother and a 2-litre tank. What the sources confirm and what stays open. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-2200/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-2200/ Philips 2200 EP2220/10: the same 1.8-litre tank, 275 g hopper and 12 grind settings as dearer Philips machines, with a classic frother. What it leaves out. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-3300-lattego/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-3300-lattego/ Philips 3300 LatteGo EP3347/90: automatic milk from a 0.26-litre carafe, 5 programmed drinks, 12 grind settings and a removable brew group, per the manual. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-5400-lattego/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-5400-lattego/ Does your household need the Philips 5400 LatteGo? 4 user profiles, 12 programmed drinks and a TFT display, on the same tank and carafe as the 3300. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-5500-lattego/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/philips-5500-lattego/ Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5546/70: 20 programmed drinks with iced versions, TFT display, 0.26-litre carafe, and the points where Philips's own data conflicts. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-bambino/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-bambino/ Sage Bambino SES450 on Sage's figures: 54 mm portafilter, ThermoJet heating, pressurised and single-wall baskets, 1.4-litre tank. Who it suits and why. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-bambino-plus/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-bambino-plus/ Sage Bambino Plus SES500: an automatic steam wand with 3 temperatures and 3 textures on a 54 mm machine. Is it worth the extra bracket over the Bambino? Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-barista-express/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-barista-express/ Sage Barista Express SES875: steel conical burrs with 16 settings, 54 mm portafilter, 2-litre tank and a pressure gauge, and the space it needs at home. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-smart-grinder-pro/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/sage-smart-grinder-pro/ Sage Smart Grinder Pro SCG820: steel conical burrs, 60 settings, timed dosing in 0.2-second steps, a 450 g hopper and two portafilter cradles. Who it is for. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/siemens-eq6-plus-s300/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/models/siemens-eq6-plus-s300/ Siemens EQ.6 plus s300: a 300 g hopper and a milk hose that draws from the carton, but the largest footprint of our UK bean-to-cup machines. The figures. Model profile Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/dedica-ec685-vs-sage-bambino/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/dedica-ec685-vs-sage-bambino/ De'Longhi Dedica EC685 or Sage Bambino? Spec sheets side by side: width, baskets, portafilter, heating and tank, and what the manufacturers' data leaves open. Head-to-head Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/delonghi-magnifica-s-vs-magnifica-evo/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/delonghi-magnifica-s-vs-magnifica-evo/ De'Longhi Magnifica S or Magnifica Evo? Same tank, hopper and pump figures. The Evo adds a milk carafe and 7 one-touch drinks; here is who needs the upgrade. Head-to-head Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/delonghi-magnifica-s-vs-philips-2200/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/delonghi-magnifica-s-vs-philips-2200/ De'Longhi Magnifica S or Philips 2200? The two brands' entry models line by line: grinder data, controls, height, hopper and what specs cannot settle. Head-to-head Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/philips-3300-vs-5400-lattego/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/philips-3300-vs-5400-lattego/ Philips 3300 LatteGo or 5400 LatteGo? Same tank, hopper and milk carafe; the 5400 adds a TFT display, 12 drinks and 4 user profiles. Who needs which, and why. Head-to-head Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/sage-barista-express-vs-ninja-luxe-cafe/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/versus/sage-barista-express-vs-ninja-luxe-cafe/ Sage Barista Express or Ninja Luxe Café Premier? Built-in grinders, dosing, milk systems and footprint compared on manufacturer data, with the gaps named. Head-to-head Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/bean-to-cup-vs-pods-vs-espresso-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/bean-to-cup-vs-pods-vs-espresso-machine/ Bean-to-cup, pod machine or espresso machine with a portafilter? How the three differ in effort, space, running costs and upkeep, with figures to check. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/cleaning-bean-to-cup-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/cleaning-bean-to-cup-machine/ A cleaning schedule for bean-to-cup machines from the Philips and De'Longhi manuals: what to do daily, weekly and monthly, and whether you need tablets. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/coffee-glossary/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/coffee-glossary/ A plain-English glossary of 35 home coffee terms, from bean-to-cup and brew unit to portafilter, PID and Clark degrees, with links to the guides behind them. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/coffee-machine-buying-mistakes/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/coffee-machine-buying-mistakes/ Eight mistakes people make when buying a bean-to-cup or espresso machine, from skipping the tape measure to trusting the drinks count, with data to check. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/cost-per-cup-of-coffee/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/cost-per-cup-of-coffee/ How to work out the true cost per cup at home: coffee, the machine spread over its working life, filters and descaler. The sums explained, with a calculator. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/descale-bean-to-cup-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/descale-bean-to-cup-machine/ When to descale a bean-to-cup machine, which descaler to use and how long it takes, from the Philips, De'Longhi and Sage manuals. No vinegar, no shortcuts. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/dialling-in-grind-size/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/dialling-in-grind-size/ Adjusting grind size on a bean-to-cup or espresso machine: one step at a time, what the Philips, De'Longhi and Sage manuals say, and what settings tell you. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/water-hardness-coffee-machine/ https://kaffeemetrik.com/en-gb/guides/water-hardness-coffee-machine/ How to find your water hardness in the UK, convert mg/l to Clark degrees, set your coffee machine correctly and decide whether a filter is worth it. Guide Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT