The Breville One-Touch Coffee House is capable of brewing single or double lattes and cappuccinos, as well as straight single or double espresso shots, with a filter basket included for each size setting. The milk reservoir itself is designed to hold 0.6 litres, but you can fill it with the amount that you might need per drink, or simply store it in the fridge.Either option requires pulling the reservoir away from the machine frequently, and while many espresso machines with automatic milk frothing use this reservoir design, the awkward removal process here meant that some of the machine's focus on convenience was lost. I found that a tall latte glass suits the milk frother best, as the shorter nozzle on the frother itself doesn't reach smaller cups designed for flat white, cortado or even a slightly larger cappuccino. Because the frothing wand wasn't able to seat itself perfectly in the cup, the process was slightly messier, but this mess never came past the drip tray in my testing. Given the low price and simple process for brewing a range of different coffees, the Breville One-Touch surprised me in the general quality of its extraction. It didn't reach the level of richness or body that a considerably more expensive machine would be able to produce, but I was impressed with its handling of light, floral beans as well as darker, more chocolatey options.

It was nice to see a manual espresso option also available on the One Touch. This gives you the option to experiment with pulling a true 2:1 ratio shot, which the default preset didn't quite manage to match every time. More advanced users, however, will likely need a more capable brewing and extraction system to make the most of more premium beans, and may find the One-Touch's presets and milk frothing controls too limiting. Similarly, those who are looking to experiment with their espresso a little more, either through more professional filters or the ability to customize pre-infusion times, will need to look a little further up the price scale.

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It does take a few minutes for the machine to fully warm up when first powering on, which is to be expected of a cheaper device, but once everything is up and running it doesn't take long to brew a full coffee. What we didn't like However, your customization options are limited to the volume of the shot here, with only double walled, pressurized baskets included and no pre-infusion controls. I wouldn't expect to see a more professional grade single-walled basket at such a low price, but it's worth noting if you're looking for a more comprehensive level of control over your extraction. Get your favourite cafe-style drinks from the comfort of home, with just one touch with the Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse II. The simple and intuitive drinks selection is controlled with the touch control panel, pre-programmed for easy selection of your favourite coffee drinks. I was a little disappointed by the build quality of the Breville One-Touch Coffee House: it felt like it had been sacrificed to keep features like multi-drink brewing and automatic milk frothing within the price tag. Certain parts, like the milk reservoir, are fiddly to remove, which can grow tiresome - the large capacity of the container means you'll need to do this often.

Both during frothing and cleaning, the milk system was notably loud, which wouldn't lend itself to brewing particularly early in the morning. With the illumination progress panel you can also see at a glance when your machine is at optimum temperature and your drinks are ready to go. Choose your favourite brand of ground coffee, or easy serve espresso (ESE) pods and become your personal at-home barista; 19-bar pressure produces exceptional quality espresso with a rich crema. Select a single or double shot and let the One-Touch CoffeeHouse II do the rest. To create the perfect foam for cappuccinos and lattes, simply set the control dial and let the automatic milk frother do the rest using your choice of milk: dairy or non-dairy. If you prefer a little extra milk, custom froth controls mean you can add as much as your cup will allow. Your coffee, your way. What’s better BREVILLE One-Touch VCF108 Coffee Machine or BREVILLE One-Touch VCF107 Coffee Machine?

Choosing the size you want is as simple as pressing or double pressing each preset's dedicated button, and the process is made all the easier through the machine's compatibility with 45mm E.S.E espresso pods. That means you can remove all the grind and portafilter filling time from your morning routine, if you want, and simply pop a pod into the single filter basket for ultimate convenience. The cleaning process is a little more involved here than you may find on a more expensive machine, but it's still a case of following a set of clear instructions every 200 cycles (the One Touch will alert you when it's time to do so). Breville also recommends a descaling session once every 40 to 80 cycles, depending on the hardness of your water. Breville One-Touch Coffee House: Performance It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Coffee machines as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.