The days are getting shorter and darker as we approach winter, and if you’re anything like me, mornings are becoming more of a struggle. Grabbing a coffee pick-me-up at Starbucks may seem like a good idea to begin with, but after a while it gets expensive. If you want to save money and spend less time queuing, you’re much better off getting your own coffee machine.
Believe it or not, modern coffee machines offer barista-like coffee for a reasonable amount of money, and they also let you skip the annoying lines of people, too. Ahead of Black Friday, there are some amazing deals around – and we’ve put together a list of the best ones.
DOLCE GUSTO by De'Longhi Jovia EDG250.B
Was £79.99, now £28
DeLonghi is one of the most popular names in kitchenware, and this Jovia EDG250.B sees it team up with Nescafe with an awesome coffee machine. As the name suggests, this machine uses Nescafe’s popular Dolce Gusto cartridges, so you’ll be able to sample a wide range of coffees. Down from £80 to just £28, this is a bargain.
BOSCH by Bosch Vivy2 TAS1402GB Hot Drinks Machine
Was £80, now £34.99
If you want variety and a machine that just works, the Bosch Vivy2 is the coffee machine for you. Sure, it’s a little more expensive than other machines, but because the Bosch uses Tassimo cartridges, brewing a coffee is as simple as slipping in a disc and pressing a button. There are already 36 types of cartridge available for the Bosch, so there’s a coffee variant for everyone.
TASSIMO by Bosch Charmy TAS5542GB Hot Drinks Machine
Was £129.99, now £49.99
By far one of the best coffee machine deals around, this Tassimo by Bosch Charmy machine has dropped from £130 to just under £50. Like cheaper machines, it uses the Tassimo system – so you’ll have tonnes of variety on offer – but it also comes with added features you won’t see on cheaper coffee machines.
Alongside some seriously premium design, the Bosch Charmy lets you dictate the strength of your coffee – an awesome feature for those trickier Monday mornings.
DELONGHI ECAM23.420 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
Was £599.99, now £399.99
Bean to cup machines are expensive, but they give you some of the purest, most authentic coffee around. Much like the machines used by actual coffee shops, the best bean to cup coffee machines unlock another level of quality – and now they’re available to buy for your home. Usually, you’ll be looking at a price of around £600 for a good bean to cup machine, but now you can get the amazing Delonghi ECAM23.420 for just £400.
Tassimo by Bosch Fidelia T40 TAS4011 Coffee Machine
Was £119, now £64.99
Tassimo systems are great because of the wide range of coffees they offer, and this Bosch Joy system is one of the best. As you’d expect, it delivers great coffee – but take one look at its design, and you’ll see it’s not as compact as some other designs. The Bosch contains a huge 1.4-litre water tank, and that means you won’t need to fill it up as often.
De'Longhi ECAM44.660.B Eletta Cappuccino Machine
Was £899, now £399
If you're always running late and want to shave a couple of minutes off your morning routine, the De'Longhi Eletta Coffee Machine is for you. The machine's memory function cleverly saves the settings for your favourite drink - including milk preferences. So at the press of a button your drink is prepared all while the cup warmer heats your mug. And it's currently on offer with £500 off, so now's definitely the time to invest.