Delonghi Magnifica

Delonghi Magnifica Is a Magnanimous Mud Maker

You're really, really hungover and in need of a powerful triple espresso shot just to get through the day. But that journey out to the coffee shop is just so harsh. Here's where the Maginfica comes in. This elegant machine is, by far, the easiest of the bunch to use. The fact that it yields delicious espresso based drinks is just foam. Milk dispensing and cleaning systems are also outstanding. But regular drip coffee? Even with some of the best grinds we could buy, it didn't have much better flavor than Taster's Choice. But hey, when your head is pounding from too many tequila shots the night before, lackluster mud is the least of your troubles.

WIRED Superb cup warmer. Milk container cleans up nicely and has a large capacity Single push button easily cleans milk container. Good value. Front loading trays are convenient with limited counter space.

TIRED Milk canister must be removed to gain access to water tank. Grinder loud enough to wake the dead. Very few preset drink buttons. Bean hopper is challenging and awkward to refill.

• Type: Kitchen gadgets
• Manufacturer: Delonghi
• Price: $1,500