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If Your Espresso Tastes Bitter, Sour, or Weak, This Is What Your Machine Is Desperately Trying to Tell You

A good espresso about taking the time to learn your machine and master the art of coffee-making

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Thousands of Reviewers Rated This Japanese-Style Cold Brew Coffee Pot 5 Stars — It's the Easiest, and Chicest Way to Get Your Cold Coffee Fix This Summer

Easy to use, easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and stylish — oh, and it's also on sale for under £20

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5 Things Every Home Should Have Ahead of 30°C Heat — These Things Will Be So Important Over the Next Few Weeks

Beat the heat with these clever cooling essentials and upgrades that will make the heatwave far more bearable

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What's the Difference Between a Manual and an Electric Coffee Grinder? Here's What to Use Depending on Your Coffee-Making Preferences

Freshly ground beans are the key to better coffee, but there are a few different grinders to consider

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Okay, After Reviewing Nespresso's Vertuo Pop, I'd Be Tempted Back to Pods — It's Impossible Not to Make a Good Cup of Coffee With This Design-y Machine

For just £99, this colorful machine offers a surprising amount of versatility and flavor

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How Can I Make My Coffee Machine Work Better? 4 Tricks That Will Give You Better Flavor and Elevate Your Morning Brew

Small steps like grinding your own beans and opting for filtered water all contribute to an elevated coffee-making experience

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Unfortunately for My Bank Account, I Think La Pavoni's Mini Cellini Espresso Machine Might Be One of My Favorite Espresso Machines I've Ever Tested

If you subscribe to the 'buy well, buy once' philosophy, this is the coffee machine for you

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I Tested Smeg's New Cold Brew Coffee Machine, and It's Getting (Nearly) 5 Stars — It Cuts the Process Down From 24 Hours to 'Just 5 Minutes'

Living in a house divided — espresso lovers versus cold brew fanatics? This machine is the answer to all your coffee station troubles (and it's currently on sale)

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I Asked Our Editors What They’re Buying to Ace Our New Year's Resolutions in 2026 — This Is What's on Their Agenda

From taking on junk journaling to snapping more pictures without a phone, there's lots of great ideas for an enriching new year

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How to Keep Your Home Organized Over the Christmas Period — 6 Tips to Retain a Sense of Visual Calm Amidst the Holiday Hustle

Don't lose the functionality of your living spaces to clutter as you host this festive season

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Etsy Has the Stats on What We're Shopping, and This Is the Color and Texture It Says Will Be Everywhere in 2026

The online marketplace has predicted that a patinaed shade of blue will be the color to define the coming year

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I Gave Breville's Barista Sense Espresso Machine Such a High Score in Its Review, Because It Makes Great Coffee With Possibly the Most Consistently Perfect Steamed Milk

I love a cup of coffee that tastes good and is easy to make, so naturally I had to find out if this machine could hold its own

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The Idea of Jersey Bedding Made Me Hesitant Initially, but Then I Tried Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey Sheets — And, Wow, I'm a Convert

They're soft, bouncy, and have just enough weight to give your bed that elevated, cozy feel — here's how I rate Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey bedding

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I Gave KitchenAid's Semi-Automatic Coffee Machine a Nearly Perfect Score in Its Test — And It's Even Converted My Instant Coffee-Loving Boyfriend to Better Espresso

A good coffee is only as good as your espresso machine. Does this one have the features to make it worth the counterspace? Our coffee writer, and former barista, gives her verdict

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One Year Later, I'm Already Having to Replace the Peel-and-Stick Tiles I Tried on My Kitchen Floor — Here's 5 Things I Wish I Knew First

It's not the hardest of DIYs, but to make your tiles have lasting power, you may want to heed this advice

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3 Things That I Really Wish I'd Known Before Painting My IKEA BILLY Bookcases (and in a Bright 'Look-at-Me' Red, No Less)

Just because everyone does it doesn't mean they do it well — here's how to make it look pro, not patchy

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'Half Caff' Is the Emerging Coffee Trend for the Perennially Over-Caffeinated, but Can My Espresso Maker Actually Make One?

It might seem like an easy idea to make your own half caff coffee at home, but there are a few hurdles in your way, say coffee experts

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I'm an Ex-Barista, and These Are the Nespresso Machines I've Got My Eye on This Amazon Prime Day (but Some Are Already Discounted, So Why Wait?)

I went to Nespresso's London showroom to see the machines for myself — here are all my thoughts and a curated list of what to shop

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This Might Be the Best-Looking Coffee Machine There Is — I Reviewed The MORNING Machine to See If Its Functions Are as Brilliant as Its Form

It's sleek, high-tech, and easy to use, but does that make it worth your next purchase? Here is everything you need to know from our ex-barista reviewer

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This 'Manual' ROK Espresso Maker Might Be Power-Free, but It Holds Up Against Its High-Tech Competitors

It's compact, it's stylish, and it seems easy to use — have I just found replacement for the clunky, high-tech machine taking up too much room on your counter?

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I Asked My Barista-Trained Friends How to Make Coffee From a Nespresso Machine Taste Better — 7 Simple Lessons I Learned to Boost Pods

Nespresso machines are affordable and easy to use, but not everyone's so convinced by the quality of the coffee you'll get from pods. These tricks will boost their flavor to the max

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Does Size Really Matter When It Comes to Coffee Machines? I Tested the Small, Sleek, and Stylish De'Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso Machine to Find Out

You don't have to have a big machine to make a good at-home coffee, but sometimes compact can mean compromising quality — so, how does this model stack up?

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I Tried This Viral Studded Gift-Wrap DIY Inspired by KHAITE's Iconic Elena Handbag — My Presents Have Never Looked So Chic

For less than 20$, and in less than 20 minutes, you can add this trending style to the presents under your tree

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Let’s Party — The Disco Decor Trend Has Us Channeling Studio 54 Glamour

NYE is almost here, and we’re in the mood for good old-fashioned disco. Shop opulent, anything-but-subtle decor to ring in the nostalgia in style

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The Best Cafés in London — The Ultimate Design-Led Guide to Coffee and Pastries in the Capital

From Mayfair and Fitzrovia to Newington Green, these are the locations coupling standout drinks and baked goods with equally impressive interiors

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