Coffee Machines – Reviews, Guides and Comparisons

Why Are Coffee Makers So Expensive? A typical bean to cup coffee maker – an entry level home-user model – normally starts within the price range of close on $ 1 000.00 to buy. This is a lot of money – no matter how you look at it. But what exactly drives up the price of […]

Jura S8 vs Jura Z8 – Modern Mocha Marvels During October, Jura went all out on the advertising of their newest, sleekest model – the S8. Even Roger Federer- the brand ambassador for Jura – was roped in by being part of a new promotional campaign involving the S8. We decided to compare the model

Nespresso Zenius Review – The New Age Nespresso is Nigh Nespresso is by far one of the best known brands globally. Almost anyone who enjoys coffee in their home will likely have one of the models from the extensive Nespresso range – and they have just broadened their offerings to us with the introduction of

Junior by Bravilor – Your Coffee Break Just Got Personal Approved by the European Coffee Brewing Centre, the Bravilor Junior bears this quality mark with pride. While we’re already quite familiar with the Bravilor Novo – the industrial filter coffee machine that is outrageously popular with offices and homes alike – the Junior by Bravilor

Jura S8  – If it’s good enough for Roger… There’s something about a celebrity –endorsed product that gets us, the average Joe’s of the world, revving with excitement. Maybe it’s because we know someone who is known around the world supports the same brands we do, or perhaps it’s the excitement of being part of

Nespresso vs Bean to Cup: Renowned Convenience or Fresh Quality? Bet your bottom dollar that you have at least one friend, colleague or acquaintance that is more proud of their Nespresso machine than the owner of a brand new Lamborghini. Nespresso has not only become a household name, but also a mark of quality ad

Saeco Phedra Evo vs Seaco Rubino 200 – The Office Coffee Captains Office coffee Vending machines have been around as long as, well, offices. They come in all shapes and sizes, offer different types of coffee drinks, have vastly different aesthetics and range hugely in pricing. The Saeco Phedra Evo and Rubino 200 are some

Saeco Phedra Evo Cappuccino Coffee Maker Review It’s not often you find a coffee station that meets ALL the criteria of a great coffee maker. Great looks and an easy to user interface – check. Sizeable machine that can cater to medium to large office environments – check. Colour display screen for easy navigation of

Saeco Rubino 200 Coffee Maker Review You’re not one for frills and fuss; quite simply – you want the job done, and done well. While this might sound like a “Godfather” opening line, rest assured we’re referring strictly to the Saeco Rubino 200. This straight-cut coffee machine offers great value and great output. The Rubino 200 is

Lavazza vs Jura: Italy Takes on Switzerland – Who Will Win? You’d be forgiven if you thought this was the headline of a well-anticipated football match coming up, but alas, it’s actually a review we’ve done to compare Lavazza (Italy) and Jura (Switzerland) to find the ultimate coffee manufacturer. There are already two opposing sides

Best Coffee Makers of 2018 Each year, we like to comb through the newest, the freshest – and also the most long-standing coffee machines that have again proven they are stand-out products throughout the year. With 2018 coming at us fast, we thought it a good time to assess what coffee machines we should try

Nescafe Dolce Gusto Review – When Fun Has a Flavour Coffee is a traditional, hearty and comforting drink, by nature. Feeling down? Cuppa coffee. Happy? Excited? Emotional? Anxious? Relaxed? You get the picture .Coffee and sleep are cures for almost anything in this world. But what about wanting your coffee to be an extension of

Nescafe Lattissima Review: Milky Magnificence Coffee has a magnificent way of bringing people together- – in good times and bad – either as a celebratory drink or a consoling one. In the same breath, coffee can also cause a divide; albeit a shallow divide – it is undeniable. The two main schools of coffee drinks

Jura Z8 Review – Seductive Specialities, Superior Quality Coffee JURA.com opens up with an inviting sense of what we can expect from the upcoming Z8 coffee machine: “A world first: One-touch lungo for a light, aromatic‚ long coffees The Z8 from JURA boasts an unbeatable standard of coffee. For long coffees, the world’s first automatic

Jura Z7 vs Jura XS9 – Oldies But Goodies There are some models in any range of appliances that will stand out and become known as the “flagship” models of the brands – the tried, tested and trusted. The Jura XS9 has become one of such models in the Jura coffee machine range – for

Philips Espresso 4000 Review: Life Just Got More Delicious The Saeco Minuto, sometimes manufactured and distributed by Philips, has recently made waves for bringing affordable and easy to make fresh bean and fresh milk coffee and coffee drinks in our homes. One of the first machines sizeable enough to satisfy a small office, yet small enough

Flavia C400 vs Flavia C200 – MARS Machines That Really Are Out of This World If men really are from MARS – then they’ve got it good – especially if living there comes with the added benefit of having a Flavia machine at hand! Alas, it’s not the case here – but anyone who has