10 Best Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines 2022

Able to combine the latest smart technology with making a cup of coffee incredibly easy, the PrimaDonna makes personalising your cups the norm at the touch of a few buttons.

Whether it is a bit more milk or a bit less water, use the machine’s touch screen technology or the new coffee app on your mobile phone to get things just right. If you are a fan of a cappuccino, the LatteCrema System will ensure the perfect froth each and every time.

It will also ensure the right crema on other hot coffee-based milk drinks and makes for a silky smooth texture throughout the cup. The first De’Longhi machine for online connectivity, it will also guide you through any maintenance procedures using the online screen.

Like most other machines, you can easily turn the coffee into an iced coffee in Summer. But why bother, when the PrimaDonna is the first bean to cup machine on the market to make them for you? Choose the strength, length and froth, and it will be perfectly mixed for you.

Iced coffee can be used as a base for many cocktails, so it is a machine which can take you from morning till night and can be used with beans or ground coffee.

If you’re looking for a stylish bean to cup which is also a self-cleaning coffee machine and yet won’t break the bank then Beko’s CEG5311 might be the one for you. It is also one of the beat small bean to cup machines.

It doesn’t ‘just do the job’ either – it has the specs to rival many of the more expensive machines. Beko has taken the essentials most shoppers look for in a bean to cup machine and have created the perfect option with a price tag around £300.

This stainless steel machine won’t only add a touch of modernity to your kitchen and be the perfect finishing touch, but will also perk up your mornings!

It is an affordable pick from a brand which gives us great value products which last years. Compatible with all kinds of beans, you can make your drink of choice time and time again, or experiment with drinks you’ve never had before.

It comes complete with an adjustable height nozzle, steam wand and an automatic self-cleaning function to make maintenance a breeze. This is the most affordable option we’ve found which includes a steam wand for frothy milk, letting you make the perfect latte or cappuccino.

It has ‘mild’ and ‘strong’ functions so you can choose your preference. You can also adjust the grind and amount of water. Two pre-programmed functions give you results at the touch of a button, and there is also a memory function to remember your preferred drink (just in case you’re too tired to remember) so it’s easy to make once you have hit the nail on the head and made your best cup of coffee ever.

Double and single shots of espresso are further available to cater to strength preferences, and it will automatically clean through when finished.

Overall, a lot of features for not a lot of money. The only thing left to think about is which beans to choose!

If you’re interested to learn more about this coffee-brewing powerhouse, check out our Beko Bean-to-Cup Product Review!

A brilliant choice if you want something for under £500 with enough money to spare for buying all the extras your new coffee bar will need too.

This machine is nice and compact and is able to make coffee from both beans and pre-ground coffee – perfect if you have quality beans which need to be as fresh as possible but are also partial to some festive or summery flavours.

You can prepare espressos and one or two cups of black coffee at any one time, and there is also an integrated milk frother so you can craft a macchiato or cappuccino.

The buttons have clear symbols by their side so you know what does what, and the milk frother can be adjusted to suit your chosen end product.

It is fully automatic, so you just need to press these buttons and let it do its thing. There is also an adjustable spout, so whether it’s a big mug of milky coffee or a little hit of caffeine, your chosen cup will fit and there will be no splashes all over your kitchen counter.

With 21 pre-set coffee varieties, five adjustable intensity settings and the ability to remember the preferences of up to 8 people, the Melitta TS Smart is a great sophisticated gadget for any kitchen and coffee lover.

Being able to manually set the amount and strength of the coffee on the machine is great for anyone who doesn’t like the ‘traditional’ coffee recipes which come automatically, but using the app is really where this machine comes into its own.

The full use of recipes can be chosen and personalised here, and these settings can then be saved to the automatic button choices on the appliance, meaning it is one of the most configurable coffee makers on the market.

We loved the fact the bean compartment was split into four separate spaces, so you can pick which is used before everything gets ready. Great for any households who not only don’t like their coffee the same but also don’t like the same beans and blends.

Two black coffees can be prepared at once, and the milk carafe is removable and attached to the body of the machine via a special tube. This saves space when it isn’t in use, or ensures you can store it in the fridge in between uses.

It will turn itself off after being left on idle for a little while, and there is also an eco-mode, so the machine doesn’t use more energy than needed. If you’re prone to grabbing a cup of coffee in the mornings before you leave the house but feel the bean grinder will wake the kids up, the quiet one on this model will likely appeal. In fact, it is so quiet that it has been awarded the Quiet Mark, which is great for a machine which grinds beans.

The fact it can be catered to up to 8 individuals would make it a great choice for any office spaces, as long as you can all agree on the saved settings via the compatible device.

By far our Best Budget pick, coming in at under £300 which is brilliant value.

Whether you’re partial to a strong espresso in the morning to give you a kick or a frothy cappuccino to ease you into the day, this De’Longhi model can deliver. It is perfect for anyone who is picky about their coffee and wants the best taste, without time-consuming gadgets and the price tag that comes with them.

It automatically grinds the beans on your behalf thanks to the integrated burr grinder, so your cup of coffee is completely fresh and tastes at its best. Or, you can use pre-ground granules if you have a brand and blend you particularly love.

The strength and length of your cup can be personalised for your tastes, and for whatever drink you may be making. Two can be made at any one time, or you can stick to the one if you fancy a full cup.

There is a frothing nozzle for preparing milk-based drinks and giving you that perfect base which is so hard to recreate at home, for things like Latte Macchiatos or Flat Whites. The water tank is also a generous size, which would make about 5 cups of coffee.

Instructions are very easy to follow, and all setup steps are well explained, including the descaling process when the time comes. Cleaning it all is also easy, which is great as it can look like a complicated piece of kit. Used coffee is turned into a round tablet when finished, so it doesn’t necessarily have to be cleaned out after every use.

It is loud – in fact, one of the loudest we reviewed – but the time from switching it on to having your coffee ready is only about a minute so don’t let this put you off what is otherwise a fantastic machine for the price.

Sage by Heston Blumenthal is a range most associated with high-end appliances and kitchen gadgets, and to have this Sage Barista Express coffee machine offered at such a great price without skimping on quality seems like a bit of a steal to us.

From whole beans to espresso in just under a minute, it is super fast yet doesn’t cut corners, meaning the end result is velvety smooth and tastes great. Without any effort from you, both the volume and grinding level of each coffee is consistent, so you don’t have any unpredictable delivery.

Steam output is also high pressure for an extra-frothy texture. With a vast choice of 18 grind levels to choose from, there is little chance of you not getting the consistency and flavour levels you want, and the 15 bar pressure builds up in stages for even extraction of flavour.

Packed with smart features, it will only grind the amount of coffee you need so there is no chance of waste or it being too strong and the digital temperature control means the water is the correct warmth when it hits the grounds, so you can’t risk overburning everything.

For that full coffee shop experience, the milk is held in a stainless steel jug rather than a plastic container so you can get practising your latte art like a pro. There is also a separate hot water arm if you wish to preheat your cups or add a bit of extra water to your long drinks.

With a water capacity of 2 litres and coffee beans capacity of 400g, this is one of the largest coffee machines on the market which makes it perfect for professionals and busy households alike.

It also takes personalisation to a whole other level, giving you full reign with the strength and length of your cup by merely navigating the digital display.

With the touch of one button, it can make single/double espressos, ristrettos, long coffees, macchiatos, lattes and cappuccinos and all their variants thanks to the automatic milk frother, as well as americanos and flat whites with a few more tweaks.

Latte crema technology gives a rich, smooth milk froth which tastes great and gives the end product a real luxurious feel, similar to that from commercial appliances at the very high-end of the market.

The milk carafe is removable, so you can store it in the fridge ready with the milk for when it needs to be used. There are 13 grinding choices to pick from, so the coffee has the texture and taste of your perfect cup, and the grinder is really durable as well so will be hard-wearing and last for years to come, which is one less thing to worry about.

The temperature of the end coffee is ready-to-drink, which may be a little niggle for those who like their hot drinks really hot. But the taste isn’t affected, so we presume De’Longhi are merely going by the old “high temperatures damage the taste of the coffee” rule here.

The big, bold brother of The Barista Express, The Oracle is, as suggested, a bit of a know-it-all when it comes to coffee. Cafe-quality drinks are produced without you having to learn the tricks of the trade, yet it is a range good enough to be used by master chef Heston Blumenthal.

Everything which would usually be manual is now automated. While this could suggest a possible recipe for disaster, it simply results in the perfect brew. The low-pressure deliverance results in maximum taste and even the milk texturing is all done for you, so it is perfect every time.

The triple-heating boiler system will please anybody who is obsessed with the temperature of their drinks. With precision within 1°C, a boiler to deliver instant steam, and simultaneous espresso extraction and milk frothing (so they’re both delivered at the same time), your brew will be hot enough without causing any damage to the taste.

Flavour delivery is pretty unrivalled. Whereas other machines can sometimes produce an uneven taste, with one sip being strong and the next watery, the Oracle makes an even blend with balance. The milk is silky, with a micro-foam texture which is perfect for latte art (if that is something you like the idea of).

It is a complex machine to set up, which is perfectly understandable. Sage do offer a White Glove Service, where a coffee expert comes to your home and sets everything up on your behalf while talking you through how to get the most out of the appliance. This could be the best bet if this is your first exploration into the world of high-end coffee machines, or if you are starting a business and want everything perfect.

With 15 pre-programmed coffees, and the ability to control the machine using smart technology, this is a coffee machine ideal for personalising your experience.

A height-adjustable spout lets you choose your favourite mug, whether you’re after a little espresso pick-me-up or a big comforting mug of cappuccino. Talking of espresso, the Pulp Extraction Process gives you the ideal level of crema, so it will be worthy of your favourite coffee shop.

Smartphone control allows you to get the coffee ready before you even get out of bed so it is one less manual task for you to undertake on busy mornings, and when the coffee is being consumed, the self-cleaning mode will flush away any residue so it is ready to go for next time, and is well-maintained to last you for years to come.

To finish it off, you can even control how strong each cup is, with one shot, two shot and manual strength options in easy button form.

With an Aroma-Extraction-System, the Melitta SOLO & Perfect Milk has developed a pre-brewing system for full enjoyment and taste. The beans are moistened with water before being ground, to release the full flavour.

Three different settings can be chosen regarding coffee strength and length, to accommodate both your individual tastes and the length of the drink you want to make.

If you’re a fan of cappuccinos, then this is a great machine for you. The Auto-Cappuccinatore is practical, making it easier than ever to prepare warm milk. Creating a natural, light froth, simply set the amount you want with the dial and let it do all the work for you. All you have to do is pour the end result into the coffee.

If you’re also a fan of keeping your appliances clean on the inside as well as the exterior, the easily removed brewing unit helps you to access all the tricky interior, as well as being dishwasher safe so you can pop it in with the rest of your load and not bother about it until it is dry.

Automatic cleaning and descaling also keep it working well between brews, with less monitoring needed from you.

Instructions are simple enough to get you set up, but making full use of the Melitta app will not only tell you how to make the perfect cup of coffee with your machine but will also walk you through the maintenance process, which is all well explained. A diagnostic tool will let you know the status of the appliance too.

It will only use beans as opposed to pre-ground coffee too, so bear this in mind if you like to have the option of either.