When it comes to coffee pods, we get the appeal of pods, we really do. They can offer quality coffee and espresso(ish) drinks ...

The water reservoir, the portafilter, and the filters are not dishwasher safe. The Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista retails around $250, which is a really affordable option for an at-home espresso machine.

Bean-to-cup coffee machines ... barista, let me tell you, that's a big deal. At its heart, making coffee is pretty simple: dissolving some of the chemical compounds from roasted coffee beans in water.

The Melitta Barista TS Smart is an advanced fully-automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine that can make 21 different coffees. On the left side of the machine is where the water tank sits, while the ...