# Best bean-to-cup coffee machines for UK homes Source: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/best/best-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine Publisher: Bean and Crema. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/how-we-pick A bean-to-cup machine grinds whole beans, brews and, on most models, handles the milk for you. The hard part is choosing between families that look alike on paper. The real differences sit in four places: how the milk is made and cleaned (a two-part jug, a carafe or a wand), how many drinks are on the menu, how much water the tank holds between refills, and how you control it all. This guide lines up seven machines from the main UK families side by side. Every figure comes from the maker's listing, and where a listing leaves something out we say so rather than guess. Pick the machine that matches how you actually drink coffee: mostly milky drinks favour a self-cleaning jug or carafe, while black coffee drinkers can save on milk features and look at grinder control instead. ## Products ### 1. PHILIPS 5500 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, LatteGo, 20 Hot/Iced Drinks Grinder: Not stated; Milk system: LatteGo, 2 parts, no tubes; Drinks: 20 hot and iced; Water tank: 1.8 L; Controls: Buttons A milk-focused automatic with the LatteGo jug and a 20-drink menu that includes iced options. It suits households that want lattes and cappuccinos with very little cleaning. In its favour: - LatteGo has just two parts and no tubes, and Philips states it can be cleaned in under 10 seconds. - The menu covers 20 recipes, including iced coffee, iced americano and iced espresso as well as hot drinks. - SilentBrew is stated to make 40% less noise than earlier models, and QuickStart lets you brew straight after switching on. Good to know: - The listing does not state the number of grinder settings, so fine control over grind is unclear. - No user profiles are mentioned, so a shared household cannot save separate favourites per person. ### 2. De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next - Automatic Coffee Machine 13 Drinks Silver Grinder: 3 settings; Milk system: LatteCrema Hot jug; Drinks: 13 one-touch; Water tank: 1.9 L; Controls: 2.4" colour touch display A mid-range De'Longhi with LatteCrema Hot milk, 13 one-touch drinks and three user profiles. A sensible pick for a family that wants milk drinks and some personal settings. In its favour: - LatteCrema Hot froths dense milk foam automatically, and the carafe cleans itself after use, according to De'Longhi. - Three user profiles save aroma, size and temperature settings for different people in the house. - The 1.9 L tank and a 24 cm wide body suit a standard worktop without taking over the kitchen. Good to know: - The grinder offers only 3 settings, which gives less room to adjust for different beans than rival machines. - The listing does not give a noise figure or say how quiet the grinder is compared with other models. ### 3. SIEMENS EQ700 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, TP713GB9, Piano Black Grinder: Not stated; Milk system: Cappuccinatore with autoMilk Clean; Drinks: 21 programmes; Water tank: 2.4 L; Controls: 5" iSelect touch display A larger Siemens with a 2.4 L tank, a 5 inch touch-and-slide display and Home Connect app control. It suits people who like to tweak drinks and want a deep menu. In its favour: - The 2.4 L water tank is one of the largest here, so refills are less frequent in a busy home. - Ten coffee specialist and 11 classic programmes are built in, with 35 more drinks such as Cold Brew in the app. - aromaSelect offers mild, balanced or distinctive profiles, and up to 5 customised drinks can be saved. Good to know: - At 46.7 cm deep it needs a deeper worktop than the slimmer machines in this guide. - The listing does not state grinder settings or the size of the bean hopper. ### 4. Melitta BARISTA SE BLACK F830-003 Grinder: 5 fineness settings; Milk system: Milk frother (type not stated); Drinks: Not stated; Water tank: 1.8 L; Controls: Touchscreen A Melitta automatic with a dual-chamber bean container, so you can keep two coffees loaded. Profiles for four people make it a good fit for a shared house. In its favour: - The dual-chamber bean container lets you switch between two bean varieties without emptying the hopper. - My Coffee Memory saves preferences for up to 4 people, and there are three temperature settings. - A height-adjustable outlet up to 140 mm fits tall glasses and travel mugs. Good to know: - The listing does not say how many drinks are on the menu or describe the milk system in detail. - Five grind fineness settings is fewer than some rivals offer for fine tuning. ### 5. Jura E8 Piano White 15683 Grinder: P.A.G.2, adjustable; Milk system: One-touch milk system cleaning; Drinks: Up to 17; Water tank: 1.9 L; Controls: 3.5" colour display, 6 buttons A premium Swiss automatic with the P.A.G.2 grinder, an 8th generation brewing unit and up to 17 drinks. It suits buyers who want a long-term machine and will pay for it. In its favour: - The P.A.G.2 grinder is adjusted with a selector switch and rests between drinks, which Jura says extends its life. - Milk system cleaning runs automatically at the touch of a button. - A 3.5 inch colour display with six buttons shows clear images of each option. Good to know: - It costs far more than the other machines here for a similar drinks count. - The listing does not state the bean hopper size or how many user profiles it stores. ### 6. Bosch Series 4 VeroCafe Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, TPG40307, Piano Black Grinder: Ceramic; Milk system: Milk Magic Plus frother; Drinks: 9; Water tank: 1.9 L; Controls: Buttons and touch An affordable Bosch with a ceramic grinder, Milk Magic Plus frother and adjustable strength, temperature and volume. A good starter machine for everyday coffee. In its favour: - The ceramic grinder is described as quiet and consistent. - Strength, temperature and volume can all be adjusted, so drinks can be tuned to taste. - A removable 1.9 L water tank keeps refills to a minimum for a small household. Good to know: - Only nine drinks are listed, a shorter menu than the Philips and Siemens models. - The listing does not state grinder steps, hopper size or how the milk frother is cleaned. ### 7. De'Longhi Eletta Explore - Automatic Coffee Machine 50+ Drinks Cold Brew Grinder: Not stated; Milk system: LatteCrema Hot and Cool; Drinks: 50+; Water tank: Not stated; Controls: Colour touch icons De'Longhi's cold-brew capable Eletta Explore with hot and cold milk foam and more than 50 drinks. It suits iced-coffee fans who want the widest possible menu. In its favour: - LatteCrema Hot and Cool makes both hot and cold foam with dairy or plant-based milk. - The To-Go function brews into mugs up to 16 cm tall at a single button press. - Descaling, cleaning and rinsing programmes are built in, and the carafe (except the lid) is dishwasher safe. Good to know: - The listing does not give the water tank size or the number of grinder settings. - At 26 cm wide and 45 cm deep it is bulkier than the Magnifica models. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.