This De’Longhi coffee machine is now under £30

Paying under £30 for a 15 bar machine means you can spend more of your budget trying out different pods, and Amazon have marked this price as a limited-time offer, so now’s the time to grab it.

These pods cover espresso, frothy lattes, smooth Americanos and hot chocolate, with Starbucks by Nescafé Dolce Gusto pods in the mix, each sealed with aluminum foil to protect the freshly ground coffee inside.

Getting the best out of each capsule belongs to the 15 bar pump, which produces espresso with a rich, velvety crema like those served at the bar. Manual controls allow you to adjust the temperature and stroke length with a few movements.

The same practical approach extends to the handle at the top, which you push in one direction for a steaming hot drink and in the other for an ice cold one, so that summer iced coffee comes from the same machine as winter coffee with coffee.

Such a capable setup still fits into a compact case that sits comfortably on a crowded desktop, with a 0.8 liter water tank, and the Piccolo XS turns itself off one minute after your last coffee for greater energy efficiency.

And used pods also have an easy way out, as the Podback service offers free recycling via kerbside collection in selected areas, drop-off points or retail outlets, so the Piccolo XS is a perfect fit for an eco-minded kitchen.