Soft coffee pods
Everyday convenience
Consider the controls, cup size and steps you repeat each morning.
What should you look for?
- Which soft pods fit the machine?
- Does your cup fit under the spout?
- How do you refill and clean the tank?
Your coffee. Your way.
Which machine fits your coffee moment?
From a simple coffee pod or capsule to grinding beans and making espresso yourself. Start with how you want to brew.
From simple to hands-on
Find your way to brew.
Choose a machine type and explore options for your budget, kitchen and favourite drinks.
29 options across 6 machine types
01 · Soft pods · little hands-on work
Soft coffee pods
Add a soft coffee pod, fill with water and brew. For an easy cup with a short routine.
Soft coffee pods
For beginners
Clear controls help you get started. Consider refilling and cleaning too.
What should you look for?
- Which soft pods fit the machine?
- Does your cup fit under the spout?
- How do you refill and clean the tank?
Soft coffee pods
For a small kitchen
Consider width, height and room for refilling. A small machine should also be easy to use.
What should you look for?
- Which soft pods fit the machine?
- Does your cup fit under the spout?
- How do you refill and clean the tank?
Soft coffee pods
For cappuccino & latte
Look at how milk is prepared and which parts need cleaning after each drink.
What should you look for?
- Which soft pods fit the machine?
- Does your cup fit under the spout?
- How do you refill and clean the tank?
Which coffee drinks can you make?
Brew directly
- Black coffee from soft pods
With an extra step or feature
- Coffee with milk: with a milk feature or separate frother.
- Iced coffee: brew coffee and cool it yourself with ice.
Not brewed directly
- No traditional espresso or ristretto at espresso pressure.
- No pot of filter coffee.
Milk drinks based on soft-pod coffee are not traditional espresso cappuccinos. Check the pods and milk features supported by the model.
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02 · Capsules · choose cup by cup
Capsules & coffee pods
Choose a capsule compatible with the system. Useful when you enjoy a different flavour for each cup.
Capsules & coffee pods
Budget choices
Start with the features for your daily cup and include coffee and care costs.
What should you look for?
- Check the capsule system and coffee cost per cup.
- Look at adjustable cup sizes.
- Consider refilling water and emptying used capsules.
Capsules & coffee pods
Everyday convenience
Consider the controls, cup size and steps you repeat each morning.
What should you look for?
- Check the capsule system and coffee cost per cup.
- Look at adjustable cup sizes.
- Consider refilling water and emptying used capsules.
Capsules & coffee pods
For beginners
Clear controls help you get started. Consider refilling and cleaning too.
What should you look for?
- Check the capsule system and coffee cost per cup.
- Look at adjustable cup sizes.
- Consider refilling water and emptying used capsules.
Capsules & coffee pods
For a small kitchen
Consider width, height and room for refilling. A small machine should also be easy to use.
What should you look for?
- Check the capsule system and coffee cost per cup.
- Look at adjustable cup sizes.
- Consider refilling water and emptying used capsules.
Capsules & coffee pods
For coffee variety
Choose a system with coffee that suits your taste and check compatible capsules.
What should you look for?
- Check the capsule system and coffee cost per cup.
- Look at adjustable cup sizes.
- Consider refilling water and emptying used capsules.
Which coffee drinks can you make?
Brew directly
- Coffee from compatible capsules
With an extra step or feature
- Espresso or lungo: only with a suitable system and compatible capsules.
- Cappuccino and latte: with a milk feature or separate frother and a suitable coffee base.
- Iced coffee: add ice yourself after brewing.
Not brewed directly
- No loose beans or ground coffee in a standard capsule holder.
- No traditional pot of filter coffee.
Capsule systems differ. Not every system or capsule makes the same style of coffee.
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03 · Ground coffee · one cup or more
Filter coffee
Ground coffee, water and a filter. Choose a brewer for your own cup or a shared morning.
Filter coffee
Budget choices
Start with the features for your daily cup and include coffee and care costs.
What should you look for?
- How many cups will you brew at once?
- Check filters, the carafe and how coffee stays warm.
- Read how to clean the carafe and machine.
Filter coffee
For beginners
Clear controls help you get started. Consider refilling and cleaning too.
What should you look for?
- How many cups will you brew at once?
- Check filters, the carafe and how coffee stays warm.
- Read how to clean the carafe and machine.
Filter coffee
For the household
Match the capacity of the pot to how much coffee you brew and share at once.
What should you look for?
- How many cups will you brew at once?
- Check filters, the carafe and how coffee stays warm.
- Read how to clean the carafe and machine.
Filter coffee
With a thermal carafe
Consider keeping coffee warm, pouring and cleaning the carafe, as well as brewing capacity.
What should you look for?
- How many cups will you brew at once?
- Check filters, the carafe and how coffee stays warm.
- Read how to clean the carafe and machine.
Filter coffee
With a built-in grinder
Grinding and brewing in one setup. Check grind settings and access for cleaning.
What should you look for?
- How many cups will you brew at once?
- Check filters, the carafe and how coffee stays warm.
- Read how to clean the carafe and machine.
Which coffee drinks can you make?
Brew directly
- Black filter coffee, by the cup or pot depending on the brewer
With an extra step or feature
- Café au lait: add warm milk yourself.
- Iced coffee: cool the brewed filter coffee and add ice.
Not brewed directly
- No espresso, ristretto or lungo at espresso pressure.
- No traditional espresso-based cappuccino, latte or flat white.
Adding milk foam to filter coffee does not make it a traditional espresso-based milk drink.
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04 · Beans · automatic preparation
Bean-to-cup machines
Grinding and brewing in one machine. Compare drink settings, milk preparation and daily cleaning.
Bean-to-cup machines
Budget choices
Start with the features for your daily cup and include coffee and care costs.
What should you look for?
- Which drinks and settings will you use?
- Check bean, water and milk containers.
- Read the daily cleaning steps.
Bean-to-cup machines
For beginners
Clear controls help you get started. Consider refilling and cleaning too.
What should you look for?
- Which drinks and settings will you use?
- Check bean, water and milk containers.
- Read the daily cleaning steps.
Bean-to-cup machines
For cappuccino & latte
Look at how milk is prepared and which parts need cleaning after each drink.
What should you look for?
- Which drinks and settings will you use?
- Check bean, water and milk containers.
- Read the daily cleaning steps.
Bean-to-cup machines
For espresso lovers
Look at grind settings, coffee dose and adjustments for your preferred cup.
What should you look for?
- Which drinks and settings will you use?
- Check bean, water and milk containers.
- Read the daily cleaning steps.
Bean-to-cup machines
More settings & convenience
Decide which extra settings you will use and how they support your routine.
What should you look for?
- Which drinks and settings will you use?
- Check bean, water and milk containers.
- Read the daily cleaning steps.
Which coffee drinks can you make?
Brew directly
- Espresso and black coffee from beans
With an extra step or feature
- Ristretto and lungo: if the model’s settings support them.
- Cappuccino, latte and flat white: depending on milk features and settings; milk may need separate preparation.
- Americano: with a suitable setting or by adding hot water yourself.
- Iced coffee: with a suitable feature or by cooling coffee yourself.
Not brewed directly
- No traditional filter coffee: a large black coffee is not filter brewing.
- No long cold-water steeping for cold brew in a standard brewing programme.
Drink menus differ by model. Check milk preparation, volumes and temperature settings.
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05 · Beans · a home barista routine
Semi-automatic espresso
For those who enjoy shaping the brewing process. Include a grinder, milk pitcher and space for the complete setup.
Semi-automatic espresso
Budget choices
Start with the features for your daily cup and include coffee and care costs.
What should you look for?
- Include a suitable grinder in your budget.
- Consider the portafilter, steam wand and workspace.
- Decide how much you want to adjust yourself.
Semi-automatic espresso
For beginners
Clear controls help you get started. Consider refilling and cleaning too.
What should you look for?
- Include a suitable grinder in your budget.
- Consider the portafilter, steam wand and workspace.
- Decide how much you want to adjust yourself.
Semi-automatic espresso
With a built-in grinder
Grinding and brewing in one setup. Check grind settings and access for cleaning.
What should you look for?
- Include a suitable grinder in your budget.
- Consider the portafilter, steam wand and workspace.
- Decide how much you want to adjust yourself.
Semi-automatic espresso
For cappuccino & latte
Look at how milk is prepared and which parts need cleaning after each drink.
What should you look for?
- Include a suitable grinder in your budget.
- Consider the portafilter, steam wand and workspace.
- Decide how much you want to adjust yourself.
Semi-automatic espresso
For hands-on enthusiasts
Choose how much you want to control yourself and include a suitable grinder and accessories.
What should you look for?
- Include a suitable grinder in your budget.
- Consider the portafilter, steam wand and workspace.
- Decide how much you want to adjust yourself.
Which coffee drinks can you make?
Brew directly
- Espresso; ristretto and lungo by adjusting your recipe
With an extra step or feature
- Americano and long black: combine espresso with hot water yourself.
- Cappuccino, latte, flat white and cortado: prepare milk with a steam wand or separate frother.
- Iced latte and espresso tonic: combine espresso with ice, milk or tonic yourself.
Not brewed directly
- No traditional pot of filter coffee.
- No long cold-water steeping for cold brew.
You prepare the coffee yourself. Milk drinks need suitable milk equipment; not every machine has a steam wand.
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06 · Beans · more control and hands-on work
Manual espresso
A deliberate choice for hands-on preparation and practice. Look at setup, separate accessories and the steps for each shot.
Manual espresso
Budget choices
Start with the features for your daily cup and include coffee and care costs.
What should you look for?
- How will you prepare water and ground coffee?
- Which grinder and accessories do you need?
- Consider operation, stability and cleaning.
Manual espresso
For beginners
Clear controls help you get started. Consider refilling and cleaning too.
What should you look for?
- How will you prepare water and ground coffee?
- Which grinder and accessories do you need?
- Consider operation, stability and cleaning.
Manual espresso
Espresso on the go
Consider size, weight, water preparation and what you need while travelling.
What should you look for?
- How will you prepare water and ground coffee?
- Which grinder and accessories do you need?
- Consider operation, stability and cleaning.
Manual espresso
Lever espresso
A lever gives you an active role in brewing. Consider the controls and preparation.
What should you look for?
- How will you prepare water and ground coffee?
- Which grinder and accessories do you need?
- Consider operation, stability and cleaning.
Manual espresso
A complete manual setup
Consider the machine, grinder, accessories and your coffee station as one complete setup.
What should you look for?
- How will you prepare water and ground coffee?
- Which grinder and accessories do you need?
- Consider operation, stability and cleaning.
Which coffee drinks can you make?
Brew directly
- Espresso; ristretto or lungo options depend on the maker and recipe
With an extra step or feature
- Americano and long black: add hot water yourself.
- Cappuccino, latte, flat white and cortado: prepare milk separately unless the model has a suitable steam function.
- Iced latte and espresso tonic: add ice and milk or tonic yourself.
Not brewed directly
- No traditional pot of filter coffee.
- No automatic milk drinks on a manual maker without milk features.
- No long cold-water steeping for cold brew.
Portable and simple manual makers often need water heated separately too. Check the model’s requirements.
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Start with your routine
Three questions. A clearer direction.
What do you enjoy drinking?
Black coffee, espresso or cappuccino and latte? Your favourite drink shapes the preparation and milk features you use.
How hands-on do you want to be?
One button or grinding, weighing and tamping yourself? Choose a routine you still enjoy on a busy morning.
What fits your kitchen?
Think about the machine and the room to refill water, clean parts and use accessories.
Your next step
Found your type?
Make your choice concrete.
With a clear direction, take a closer look at budget, features and differences between models.