Every Miele coffee machine here is bean-to-cup, so beans are ground fresh for each drink. The machines come in two forms: freestanding machines for the worktop and built-in machines that fit into a kitchen housing unit. They suit households that drink coffee every day and want espresso, milky coffees and tea from one appliance, with settings they can adjust to their taste.

Inside, Miele uses its AromaticSystem. A conical grinder grinds the beans evenly, and the brew unit expands while brewing to mix coffee and water thoroughly. OneTouch for Two makes two drinks at once. The brew unit can be removed for cleaning, and automatic rinsing helps with daily care. The freestanding machines also take ground coffee as a second type, which is handy if someone in the house drinks decaf. Higher-specification freestanding models add DoubleShot for a stronger cup, a TeaTimer, user profiles for four or eight people, and Wi-Fi control through the Miele@mobile app.

The built-in machines share the PureLine design and offer 22 drinks, from ristretto and flat white to herbal tea and a teapot function. A ComfortDoor covers the front. Some models have the patented CupSensor, which positions the spout to suit the cup you are using. DirectWater versions connect to the mains, so there is no water tank to keep filling. Controls range from a DirectSensor clear-text display to an M Touch screen with a SuperVision display on the higher models, and up to ten user profiles. You can see these on their own on the Miele built-in coffee machines page, and match them with an oven or warming drawer from the Miele built-in kitchen appliances.

To narrow the choice, first decide between the worktop and a housing unit. If you're going built-in, check whether you can run a water supply to the unit for DirectWater. If you're going freestanding, decide whether you need app control and separate profiles for each person. You can also browse all Miele products.