Pods, bean-to-cup or espresso machine?
Three questions. You get the type of machine and the one to buy.
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You want a bean-to-cup machine.
It grinds fresh beans and makes espresso or a long coffee at a button, for less than most bean-to-cup machines. You froth milk yourself with the steam wand, which is fine if you mostly drink it black.
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The three types, in a sentence each
Pod machines are the cheapest to buy and need no cleaning, but every cup costs more, and Nespresso Vertuo pods only come from Nespresso.
Bean-to-cup machines grind fresh beans and make the coffee at a button. They cost more up front and less per cup, and the brew unit needs a rinse every week.
Espresso machines make the best coffee for the money, but you do the work: grinding, tamping and frothing take some practice.
How we reached this verdict
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Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.