But it’s not the high-end commercial espresso machine that Terra Kaffe is competing against. It’s the one-touch simplicity of the pod- and capsule-based coffee machines made by companies like ...

I spent a few weeks testing pod machines and got so fed up with the process that I'd line up six pods and pack them at night so I wouldn't have to spend 20 minutes fussing with them in the morning.

We've tested espresso makers and pod machines to see which is the best value per cup Credit: Glen Minikin Trendy independent coffee shops are reported to have hiked prices as high as £5 per drink ...