Lavazza started in the 19th century as a ... eminently affordable – as evidenced by the Dolce Gusto Genio S Pod Coffee Machine. The Genio S is a simplistic affair, on account of the simplicity ...

Another great pod coffee machine model is the Smeg Lavazza A Modo Mio. It has an ample 0.9-litre water reservoir and a large capsule bin so you should be able to make about ten espressos without ...

What may surprise you is that the cheaper coffee machines aren't necessarily always the pod coffee variety, and you can find some very good manual coffee machines without breaking the bank.