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Every Flask and Pen guide in one place, grouped by topic.
How One-Touch Machines Work
What a fully automatic machine does, what the parts are called and what to weigh before you spend.
Picks by Need and Counter Space
Shortlists by brand, size, milk system and how much fuss you want, from compact machines to full-featured ones.
- Best Automatic Espresso Machines for Beginners
- Best Automatic Espresso Machines for Home Kitchens
- Best Fully Automatic Espresso Machines
- Best Gaggia Espresso Machines
- Best Jura Espresso Machines for Home Use
- Best Philips Espresso Machines, From 1200 to 5500
- Best Small Automatic Espresso Machines for Tight Counters
Brand Matchups and Model Reviews
Jura, De'Longhi, Philips and Gaggia side by side, plus single-model reviews built from specs and owner reports.
- Is a Jura Worth It? What the Extra Money Buys
- Which De'Longhi Espresso Machine Is Best for You?
- De'Longhi Magnifica Evo vs Magnifica Duo
- De'Longhi Rivelia vs Dinamica Plus
- De'Longhi vs Philips Espresso Machines
- Jura E4 vs ENA 4: Which Compact Jura Fits?
- Jura vs De'Longhi: Which Automatic Machine Fits You?
- Philips 3300 vs 5500: Is the Step Up Worth It?
- De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Review
- De'Longhi Eletta Explore Review: Hot and Cold in One
- Jura E4 Review: A Simple Machine for Black Coffee
- Philips 5500 Review: Who the LatteGo Suits
Milk Drinks and Daily Use
Lattes, frothers, ground coffee and the buttons you press each morning, explained for your model.
- Can You Use Ground Coffee in a De'Longhi Magnifica?
- How to Clean a De'Longhi Milk Frother
- How to Make a Latte With a De'Longhi Magnifica
- How to Use a De'Longhi Magnifica Evo: Your First Week
- How to Use a Philips Espresso Machine, Button by Button
- Best Automatic Latte Machines for One-Touch Milk Drinks
Descaling and Upkeep
How often to descale, how to clean the brew path and which maker-approved tablets and liquids to use.
- How Often Should You Descale an Espresso Machine?
- How to Clean a Jura Coffee Machine, Step by Step
- How to Descale a Jura Coffee Machine
- How to Descale a Philips Espresso Machine