‘Makes an excellent cup of coffee’
Coffee lovers have just hours left to snap up a major Black Friday saving on the Smeg Barista coffee machine, with £150 off its usual price. The stylish bean-to-cup model has been winning over shoppers who say it delivers quality results without the faff.
Praised as ‘a million times better than pod coffee’, the machine has become a favourite for anyone wanting richer, fresher brews at home. The sizable discount makes it one of the most eye-catching deals this Cyber Monday.
The Bean To Cup Coffee Machine in Matte Black is now £549.95, down from £699.95, saving shoppers £150. The Smeg BCC12 bean-to-cup machine is designed to deliver fresh, flavourful coffee with minimal effort.
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Its Thermoblock heating system keeps water at an ideal brewing temperature, while the built-in grinder ensures every cup is made from freshly ground beans for a fuller taste. A simple one-touch control panel makes it easy to select a preferred drink, with up to eight options available from ristretto coffee to espresso.
For milk-based favourites, the stainless steel steam wand allows buyers to create smooth foam for cappuccinos, flat whites or latte macchiatos. Despite its barista-style features, the machine has a compact, space-saving design that fits neatly into most kitchens.
The Bean To Cup Coffee Machine Matte Black is available on Smeg’s site
A simple one-touch control panel makes it easy to select a preferred drink, with up to eight options available, the brand says
It also includes practical touches like a removable drip tray to accommodate larger cups and to make cleaning more straightforward. For a slightly cheaper alternative, there is also the Philips 2200 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine for £249, down from £270, on Argos.
This machine can make cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos and espressos, as well as offering a hot water option. It can also be used with either ground coffee or coffee beans, and it has a manual steam wand and a 15-bar pump pressure.
To stay on the more expensive side of things, there is also the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier Espresso Machine for £499.99, down from £549.99. This comes in the colours blue, black, silver and grey and has more than 15 drink settings: four espresso, four coffee, seven drink sizes and four froth presets.
Buyers have left their reviews of the Smeg Coffee Machine on a range of websites. For example, on Amazon, this shopper said: “The results are a million times better than a pod machine. The coffee comes out HOT and the steam wand works really well. You do need to ensure it’s not located under a kitchen cabinet as you’ll need access to refill the water tank.”
On Currys, another wrote: “Fabulous machine. Slim and not too big, so it fits perfectly in my kitchen. Makes an excellent cup of coffee. I’m really happy with it. I also love the light, so in these dark mornings my coffee is shining!”
A third person said: “Great product. Exactly as described, it turns beans into coffee with a click. Adjustable to suit preferences. Love the colour.” Another person had a slight concern, however, and said: “Lovely colour and makes a really good coffee. A little loud, but the smaller footprint is great.”
Another wrote: “Very good bean-to-cup machine. More fiddly than a filter machine with more parts to clean, but a far superior coffee. I am very pleased with it.”
