I tested the tiny Russell Hobbs coffee maker that uses grounds or Nespresso pods — but I discovered one infuriating drawback

Russell Hobbs' Everyday Espresso Machine is a cheap and cheerful coffee maker that helps you make the switch from brewing with coffee pods to fresh beans by allowing you to use both. Unfortunately, although you can brew a decent espresso if you grind your beans extra coarse, its pressure is on the low side, and you'll end up with a lot of water in the portafilter when you brew with capsules. The steam wand is the biggest disappointment though, making masses of bubbles so fast that you can't even heat your milk before your pitcher is overflowing. It's a shame because this two-in-one brewer is an interesting concept, but you'll be better served by a machine that does just one thing really well.

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  Brews espresso with both ground coffee and pods

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  Espresso is brewed consistently when you've dialled in your grinder

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  Very ...