Laura Honey
Laura is our eCommerce editor. Before Homes & Gardens she studied English at Oxford University. Alongside her studies, she qualified as a barista and trained as a master perfumer. This makes her our certified expert for all things coffee, candles, and fragrance. Laura has worked for luxury retail brands, reinforcing the importance of quality and style over quantity and fads. She looks for products which have been designed with thoughtful finishes.
Latest articles by Laura Honey
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The 9 Best Espresso Machines 2024 — Sleek Gadgets That Give Your Kitchen Extra Style Points
The best espresso machines on the market range from flashy and fast to portable and compact. These nine are all tested and barista-approved for their style credentials
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Best Drip Coffee Makers of 2024 — 9 Design-Led Machines That Make the Perfect Brew
Our barista-turned-style-expert tested the best drip coffee makers on the market. From minimalist to eye-catching these are the best machines
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The Best Coffee Makers of 2024, Design Statements for Your Kitchen Brew the Best Drinks
Choosing the best coffee maker for your kitchen will help you start the day out right
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The Breville Bambino Plus is the best espresso machine for under $500
Perfect for coffee novices and baristas alike, the Breville Bambino Plus is an excellent espresso machine and it costs less than $500
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It's bean to cup, but made so easy - Smeg's Fully Automatic Coffee Maker is my pick for fuss-avoiding coffee lovers
The Smeg Fully Automatic Bean To Cup Coffee Maker is brilliant. You won't need to lift a finger to make incredible coffee, every time
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I'm a barista and the Breville The Barista Pro is the best espresso machine that I've used
As a barista, I've handled a range of espresso machines, but none beat this. It's technically perfect and makes incredible coffee. There's a lot to love.
By Laura Honey Published
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Beginner-friendly and it just looks so good – our coffee expert reviews the Smeg espresso machine
Available in a range of colors, the Smeg Espresso Machine is a beautiful kitchen appliance. We tested it to find out whether it's as practical as it is beautiful
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I'm a former barista, and the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus is probably one of my favorite coffee makers I've tested
This is one of the best bean to cup coffee makers on the market. It looks the part and can brew incredible coffee. If you want an easy sleek machine, this is the one for you.
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'It makes incredible coffee': Smeg's drip coffee maker, reviewed by a qualified barista
A stylish coffee statement for any home, the Smeg drip coffee maker can cater to the whole family and then some. If you like filter coffee, you'll love this.
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I'm a barista and the Wacaco Picopresso is the only portable espresso machine worth buying
Affordable coffee makers are hard to come by and they rarely feel as luxurious as the Wacaco Picopresso. Petite and portable, it trumps all other portable coffee makers.
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I tried KitchenAid's Espresso Machine and it was unexpectedly excellent
KitchenAid's espresso machine is sturdy, stylish, and can make a range of delicious coffees. You don't need to be an expert to use this easy espresso machine.
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