A well looked-after machine pulls the same cup for years. How often you do what depends on your machine and your water. The manual stays the boss, we line up the products.

TO THE MAINTENANCE GUIDES

DAILY

Wipe the steam wand
Empty the drip tray
Refresh the water tank

WEEKLY

Backflush
Clean baskets and portafilter
Brush out the grinder

PERIODIC

Descale
Replace the water filter
Check the seals

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COMPARISON

Fresh beans, real espresso: why it beats capsules and pods

Taste, cost per cup and waste side by side.

RECIPE

A flat white at home, in five steps

TIPS

How to pull a sweet, round espresso

EXPLAINED

Grind size explained: how to get the perfect cup

BEANS

Which beans suit your machine?

Refills