I found it hard to find the right placement for it in my kitchen as it protruded out into the counter workspace. Perfect for those households with different starts – enjoy your pre-gym coffee at 6am absolutely guilt free. She’s particularly interested in environmentally conscious brands and products that save people time and money. This is only a minor niggle, but the design could make it difficult for someone with limited grip strength to easily access.

Other brands such as Nespresso and Dolce Gusto have pod recycling schemes but these can’t be composted. I can't compare but all I can say is that the various different capsules that we've tried have been very impressive - particularly the Rosso, Delizioso and Passionale. In our full length Lavazza Idola review, we gave it a whopping five stars, lauding its Italian flair, minimal noise emission and elegant, light-touch controls. Whether you are baking up a storm or preparing a Sunday roast with all the trimmings, we’ve got you covered. When she’s not spending time surfing online for decor inspiration to revamp her 1930s home, she is busy reviewing some pretty awesome home appliances.From the moment of purchase your Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee machine's warranty will immediately begin. It heated up from cold in just 30 seconds and took a speedy 35 seconds to pour an espresso shot, and it was the ideal temperature every time we tried it. While the coffee already comes out at a perfectly drinkable temperature, that extra blast of heat is ideal if you want to sip and savour your coffee for a little longer. Find all the original spare parts for your Lavazza coffee machines and coffee makers, so you will never be without your daily coffee.

water tank and at the front, there’s a sturdy, adjustable drip tray which accommodates cups up to 120mm tall. We make an espresso, record how long the machine takes to pour, take temperature readings and check to see that the crema is thick and rich in texture. Idola is intuitive, modern and easy to use, and best of all, the coffee machine is compact and completely silent, so you can prepare and enjoy your favourite coffee in peace and quiet. We’ve tested more than our fair share of coffee pods and capsules and can comfortably say that Lavazza’s are some of the best-tasting available.Once turned on, the control pad will become illuminated, and the machine will warm up within seconds. The compatibility of these capsules are for the functional use with home coffee machines by Lavazza ® Espresso Point ® - Lavazza ® A Modo Mio ® brands. Lavazza’s range offers a good-tasting selection of flavours and styles (including a decaffeinated option) and the capsules themselves contain more coffee than some rivals for a fuller flavour, but the choice is undeniably limited.