The Smeg EGF03 Espresso Machine with Grinder is a stylish coffee machine with the ‘50s retro glam you’d expect from Smeg.

There are many pro-style machines, but can any deliver authentic coffee shop flavor? Consumer Reports brews up some buying ...

rather than espresso machines that use a coffee pod or capsule. During the process, I made and sampled scores of espresso shots, double shots, lattes, cappuccinos and a whole lot of steamed and ...

while the Vertuo machines use what they call ‘centrifugation’ to brew the espresso. This process releases water into the pod, then spins it at roughly 7,000 RPM to infuse the coffee ...

It also heats up much more quickly—under 10 minutes, which is super speedy for a higher end espresso machine. However, we had an issue with longevity. After about six months of use we started ...