February 2012

COFFEE DYNAMOS

Enjoy café-style espresso in the comfort of your own home

1 MIELE CM5100

This coffee machine is all about choice. Select your preferred grind, temperature, quantity of coffee per serve and even coffee size. It can even preheat your cups to ensure that they are the optimal temperature to receive the crucial brew. It comes in the classic evergreen colours of white and black to suit any kitchen style.

S$2,480, www.miele.sg

2 NESCAFE DOLCE

This compact, all-in-one machine needs no separate device to froth the milk — latte and cappuccino can be delivered to you ready-made in the cup. The chic unit, which has won design awards, comes in red metal or anthracite with convenient LED backlighting and is worthy of the smartest kitchen work top.

S$269, www.dolce-gusto.com.sg

3 NESPRESSO PIXIE

The tiniest Nespresso yet, this is the perfect machine for a fast-paced urban lifestyle. It can heat up in under 30 seconds and automatically controls its own volume, ensuring minimal noise. It has an auto power save function so you don't need to remember to turn it off — you can just grab your coffee and run. And it's stylish — the anodised aluminium sides come in six vibrant hues.

S$398, www.nespresso.com

4 LAVAZZA A MODO MIO 1100 EXTRA

This curvaceous, limited-edition, vintage-inspired machine comes in bright colours, including orange, green, fuchsia and violet. A carry handle makes it easy to move and the hydraulic circuit inside has been designed to create less intrusive noise. Not only will it deliver fresh coffee on command, but it also makes for a stylish kitchen accessory.

S$360, www.facebook.com/pages/LAVAZZA-SINGAPORE

5 FLAVIA CREATION 200

If you entertain frequently, have clients in your home office or run a small company, this machine is perfect. It has the capacity to serve coffee for up to 49 people, but is compact and only heats the water for individual cups. Combined with its energy-saver mode, it won't boil away all your electricity. What's more, there are tea and hot chocolate sachets for use in the machine too.

S$799, www.myflavia.com