Focus on Coffee Machines
Drinking coffee has attained a similar mystique to imbibing your favourite wine. Long black or short macchiato? Affogato or soy-decaf latte? The permutations for creating the perfect cup are endless and, no longer content with instant, our sophisticated palates revel in making a beverage of the same quality at home that we once enjoyed only in cafes. In fact, a quiet revolution has taken place – no longer the domain of the rich and famous, coffee machines are becoming kitchen-cupboard consorts in homes everywhere. The delicious irony is that, in our time-poor world, coffee machines take longer to produce the goods than the old teaspoon and jar of instant. Still, it's clear that they’re here to stay.
Sunbeam Café Series EM6910
Brushed stainless steel or red
Semi-auto twin pump
Twin Thermobloc system
15-bar espresso, 4-bar steam pump
Single and double pour spouts
Commercial-size head and handle
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De’Longhi Magnific Prima Donna
Stainless-steel Italian-design body
5 automatic coffee settings
Instant froth dispenser
3 auto milk functions, integrated jug
One-touch washing cycle
Silent bean grinder
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De’Longhi Le Cube
Nespresso pod system
Metal or red finish
Flip-down drip grid
19-bar pump
Thermobloc heating
Auto and programmable levels
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Breville 800 Class
Heavy-duty housing
15-bar Thermobloc pump system
Advanced dual-wall ‘crema’ system
Pre-brew, auto-purge functions
2.2 litre removable water tank
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Krups Espresseria XP9000
15-bar pump pressure
Central adjustable steam outlet
Programmable cup sizes, strength, etc
Optimal aroma system, Thermobloc
Use beans or ground coffee
Super-quiet
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KitchenAid Artisan
Enamel-finish die-cast body
2 independent boilers
6-cup warming tray
Stainless-steel filter baskets
2-litre water reservoir
Stainless-steel frothing jug
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Phillips Senseo
Uses Senseo Moccona 'coffee pods'
Patented brew system guarantees 'crema'
Simple to use
Ready in less than 30 seconds
Removable water reservoir
Easy to dismantle coffee-pod holder
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Krups Compact Espresseria XP7200
Compact Thermobloc heating
15-bar pump pressure
Ultra-compact
Integrated grinder with 3 settings
Height-adjustable dispenser
Optional auto cappuccino accessory
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Kleenmaid in situ shot
Make one or two cups at a time with this modern European design from Kleenmaid that is only 290mm deep. It is semi-automatic for easy use, has easy-read blue LED lights and comes in stainless steel with black buttons.
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insitu shot
The Gaggenau CM200 is a state-of-the-art built-in aluminium coffee machine featuring ‘aroma whirl’ to mix the powder while it is being brewed to release the aroma. It also has a unique system that cleans the water pipes after every cup to remove residual water.
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Miele CVA 2660 Nespresso
Built-in model
Nespresso capsules with 5 blends
Auto programming
Electronic refill sensors
Stainless steel or aluminium
Auto rinse and cleaning
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