UK Coffee Guide

Coffee guides specifically for UK buyers

Best Pod Coffee Machine UK 2026: Nespresso, Dolce Gusto and Tassimo Compared

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Best pod coffee machine UK 2026 showing three pod machines side by side including Nespresso Vertuo Pop, Dolce Gusto and Sage Creatista on a white kitchen countertop with capsules in front

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details. Quick picks for UK 2026: Best overall: Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ (~£79 to £99) best pod machine for most UK kitchens, per 6-month 11-machine test. … Read more

Hard Water and Coffee: Complete UK Guide to Better Tasting Espresso and Filter Coffee

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Hard water and coffee UK guide showing limescale on espresso machine portafilter and water filter jug.

If you live in London, the South East, East Anglia, or the East Midlands, the water coming out of your tap is some of the hardest in Europe, with mineral levels regularly exceeding 300 mg per litre. This hard water affects your coffee in two distinct ways: it changes how your coffee tastes, and over … Read more