Learning to make your own cup off coffee at home has sort of become a rite of passage during the pandemic. Why risk yourself for a coffee run when you can recreate your usual brew in the comforts of your home, right? Now, if you're ready to make a serious investment in building a home cafe, compact coffee machines are the way to go. They're efficient, save-spacing, and most of all, can brew a strong cup—exactly how you like it! Below, we curate five adorable yet powerful machines at every price point that are all sure to render the perfect cup of joe in a jiffy.
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1. Didi ESE Pod Coffee Machine
Let's start this list with the ultimate fuss-free machine I've ever come across with. The Didi coffee machine is an absolute delight for hurried mornings or quick afternoon pick-me-ups. The machine uses ESE (a.k.a. Easy Serve Espresso) pods that are a great alternative if you haven't quite mastered grinding, measuring, and brewing your espresso the traditional way, but haven't quite bought into capsule coffee machine trend. These "pods" come in a similar packaging to teabags, only they contain pre-ground coffee. You just insert one and press the button to brew your cup. After that, you just take it out and throw it (or compost it!) without any mess.
The Didi ESE pod coffee machine is ideal for frequent coffee drinkers who don't want the hassle when preparing coffee and cleaning up afterwards. See how it works here.
Didi ESE Pod Coffee Machine (available in 9 colors), P12,500, DIDI, Pocofino.com
2. HiBrew Portable Car Coffee Machine
Okay, this is technically a portable machine, but it's a handy tool you can keep on your counter without the wires dangling everywhere. Plus, you can keep this portable coffee machine within your reach as you work. So convenient!
3. Noon 3.5 Bar Espresso Coffee Machine
Do you love anything that's retro-inspired? Here's a cute coffee machine that's right up your alley. Noon's coffee machine will let you make a strong cup of joe without the appliance taking over your kitchen counter.
Noon 3.5 Bar Espresso Coffee Machine, P2699, NOON, Addicted to Authentic on Facebook.com
4. Nespresso Essenza Mini
Small, sleek, and powerful. Need we say more? This capsule coffee machine will make your morning routine extra aesthetic as it will seamlessly blend into your home. Say bye to non-aesthetic small appliances! But don't be fooled. Nespresso Essenza Mini's minimalist and unobtrusive design may reel you in, but you'll definitely get hooked for its capacity to brew you the best coffee every time.
Essenza Mini, P7500, NESPRESSO, nespresso.ph
5. Dolce Gusto Genio S
Small yet sturdy, Dolce Gusto Genio S delivers the perfect brew every time. The best part? You can customize your version of this "perfect" coffee to your liking without the overly complicated part of coffee preparations. The machine is easy to operate as its interface is intuitive to the user. Additionally, it doesn't take up so much space!
Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus Coffee Machine, P8699, NESCAFE DOLCE GUSTO, Lazada
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