These are the best coffee machines
Good coffee? It's also available at home. Stiftung Warentest has done an all-round test and presents the best coffee machines with capsules, pods and fully automatic versions.
The cult of the coffee bean continues. On average, 3.8 cups are enjoyed every day in Germany. Often at home too. But tastes differ when it comes to preparation. Stiftung Warentest takes the different preferences into account and reveals the best coffee machines with capsules, pods, filters and fully automatic versions. The price of the various machines varies enormously, with the cheapest costing 300 euros and the most expensive 2200 euros.
Those who prefer to drink their coffee from a filter machine or French press can rest assured. This method of preparation is the cheapest on average: a cup costs around 0.11 euros for a higher consumption of seven cups per day. Although fully automatic machines are expensive to buy, they pay off in the long term - with seven cups a day, one cup costs around 0.19 euros. Capsule machines can't keep up with this; they are only available for the same amount for 0.33 euros per cup.
Nevertheless, models with capsules or pods are very popular. After all, they are less expensive, low-maintenance and, above all, very convenient. The cheapest machine is also one of the best: the "Expressi One EU 359" from Aldi costs around 60 euros and secures an overall score of 2.0. It brews good caffè crema and espresso. The heating and preparation times are also good.
Barista-quality coffee?
The "K-fee One 359 Black Copper" costs around five euros more, but otherwise the machines are very similar, which is why it also receives the same score of 2.0. Stiftung Warentest criticizes the fact that used capsules end up in the water in the drip tray of both machines. If you want to enjoy your coffee more sustainably, the "CoffeeB Globe" is a good choice: it costs 99 euros and works with "coffee balls", which are compostable. With a score of 2.3, it performs well.
Those who buy an expensive fully automatic machine, on the other hand, expect barista-quality coffee - including fine milk foam for cappuccino and co. According to the product test, the main differences are in price and features. While some devices also prepare all drinks with milk completely automatically, others require you to do it yourself and froth the milk yourself using the integrated nozzle.
The test winner from 2022 is again unbeaten this year: the "De'Longhi Eletta Explore" receives the top score of 1.7. It impresses in terms of beverage preparation, handling and environmental features, but at 950 euros it is no bargain. The Magnifica Evo Start from the same manufacturer, the testers' price tip, is significantly cheaper - it costs 360 euros and is also "good" (score 2.0). Here, however, the milk is frothed by hand.
The cheapest machine in the test doesn't do too badly either: the "Tchibo Esperto Pro" costs 300 euros and gets an overall score of 2.3, but you have to be satisfied with rather coarse-pored foam on your cappuccino. But if it's nothing else.
Source: www.ntv.de
