# The best 3 espresso machines to buy so far this year, tested and recommended by a certified barista — including one that makes brewing with fresh beans as easy as using a coffee pod

> I test a lot of espresso machines here at TechRadar — over a dozen a year — and so far 2026 has delivered a particularly impressive crop.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/im-a-certified-barista-and-these-are-the-best-3-espresso-machines-ive-tested-so-far-this-year-and-the-only-ones-genuinely-worth-your-kitchen-counter-space?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a500e75c710b771e1585364)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a500e75c710b771e1585364

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