Coffee machine or coffee shop?
See what your coffee costs a year, and how fast a machine pays for itself.
Prices (typical — change them)
| Option | Per cup | First year | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café | £3.50 | £2,555 | — |
| Nespresso Vertuo Pop | £0.75 | £647 | 3 wks |
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo | £0.30 | £518 | 7 wks |
| Philips 3300 LatteGo | £0.30 | £788 | 13 wks |
| Breville Bambino PlusPlus a grinder | £0.30 | £618 | 9 wks |
Going to a café, 2 coffees a day costs about £2,555 a year. This machine pays for itself in about 13 weeks.
Get the Philips 3300 LatteGo£569It makes lattes and cappuccinos at one touch from fresh beans, and the milk system rinses clean in seconds.
Machine prices are the typical prices on our product pages. A bean-to-cup drink uses about 10 g of beans; milk drinks add a little for milk. Electricity, descaler and filters aren't included.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications and the problems owners keep reporting, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.
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