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Best bean-to-cup machines with a steam wand

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  • Best overall

    Philips 3300 classic frother: 5 hot and iced drinks

    The classic frother makes thick froth for cappuccino or hot milk for hot chocolate.

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  • Best value

    De'Longhi Magnifica S: 13-setting grinder, manual frother

    The integrated grinder has 13 settings, and ground coffee can be used too.

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  • Most features

    Siemens EQ300: milkPerfect wand froths in the mug

    The milkPerfect wand froths milk straight in the mug, and the frother is dishwasher-safe.

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Some people want the convenience of an automatic grinder and brewer but prefer to steam milk themselves. A bean-to-cup machine with a steam wand does exactly that: it grinds and brews at the touch of a button, then you froth milk in a jug or straight in the cup. Wands also tend to be easier to keep clean than carafes and tubes, and these machines often cost less. This guide compares six wand machines by the type of frother, grinder adjustment, drinks menu, water tank and whether two cups can be brewed together. Facts come from the makers' listings only. Wand power and reach are rarely given in figures, so we note what each listing actually says about the frother instead of guessing.

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No. 1 · PHILIPS

Philips 3300 classic frother: 5 hot and iced drinks

A Philips 3300 with a classic milk frother instead of LatteGo, plus iced coffee and an AquaClean filter. It suits buyers who want low upkeep and to froth milk themselves.

In its favour

  • The classic frother makes thick froth for cappuccino or hot milk for hot chocolate.
  • With AquaClean, Philips states you will not need to descale for up to 5,000 cups if you change the filter when prompted.
  • SilentBrew uses sound shielding and quiet grinding and is certified by Quiet Mark.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give the number of grinder settings.
  • Only five drinks are listed, including hot water, so the menu is short.
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Listing title: PHILIPS 3300 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, 5 Hot/Iced Drinks One ...

No. 2 · De'Longhi

De'Longhi Magnifica S: 13-setting grinder, manual frother

The classic Magnifica S with a silent 13-setting grinder, a manual frother and two cups at once. It suits buyers who want proven basics and the lowest outlay.

In its favour

  • The integrated grinder has 13 settings, and ground coffee can be used too.
  • Two cups can be brewed at the same time, and the tank holds 1.8 L.
  • The manual frother mixes steam, air and milk for cappuccinos and lattes.

Good to know

  • Milk drinks need manual frothing, so there is no one-touch cappuccino.
  • The control panel uses basic buttons with no colour display.
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Listing title: De'Longhi Magnifica S - Automatic Coffee Machine 2 Drinks Black

No. 3 · SIEMENS

Siemens EQ300: milkPerfect wand froths in the mug

A Siemens entry automatic that froths milk in your mug with a stainless wand and offers three strength levels. A tidy, simple pick for one or two people.

In its favour

  • The milkPerfect wand froths milk straight in the mug, and the frother is dishwasher-safe.
  • iAroma offers 3 strength levels, and the front door gives easy access to the brew unit.
  • One-touch buttons cover espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato and filter-style coffee.

Good to know

  • The 1.4 L water tank is on the small side.
  • Grinder steps are not stated in the listing.
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Listing title: SIEMENS EQ300 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, TF301G19, Piano Black

No. 4 · Beko

Beko CaffeExperto: steam wand, 2 L tank, dual nozzle

A Beko with a 2 L tank, a dual nozzle for two cups and a cup warmer for six cups. A budget office option where people are happy to froth milk themselves.

In its favour

  • The 2 L water tank and 250 g bean container suit regular use.
  • The dual nozzle brews two coffees at once and the cup warmer holds 6 cups.
  • Automatic cleaning and rinse programmes are built in.

Good to know

  • No user profiles are mentioned, so nobody can save a favourite drink.
  • Milk drinks rely on the manual steam wand, which slows things down at busy times.
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Listing title: Beko CaffeExperto Bean to Cup Coffee Espresso Machine CEG7302B | Black...

No. 5 · PHILIPS

Philips 2200: classic frother with 2 dishwasher-safe parts

Philips' simplest automatic with a classic frother made of two dishwasher-safe parts. It suits espresso and americano drinkers who only sometimes want milk.

In its favour

  • The two-part classic milk frother is dishwasher-safe.
  • Grind size, strength, quantity and temperature can all be adjusted.
  • One-touch operation keeps daily coffee quick.

Good to know

  • The AquaClean filter is not included in the box.
  • The listing does not state the tank size and only two one-touch drinks are listed.
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Listing title: PHILIPS 2200 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, 2 Drinks One Touch

No. 6 · Gaggia

Gaggia Brera: stainless front, cup warmer, 1.2 L

A Gaggia automatic with a stainless steel finish, a milk frother, a cup warmer and a water filter. It suits small households that like a traditional look.

In its favour

  • The stainless steel finish and 15 bar pressure are listed by Gaggia.
  • A cup warmer and water filter are included as listed features.
  • At 26 cm wide and 33 cm high it fits under most wall cupboards.

Good to know

  • The listing gives very little detail on the frother, grinder or drinks menu.
  • The 1.2 L tank is small, so expect to refill often with daily milk drinks.
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Listing title: Gaggia Brera Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Espresso Coffee Machine and C...

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