Miele freestanding coffee machines are bean-to-cup machines that grind fresh beans for each drink. Every machine here uses Miele's AromaticSystem, where the brew unit expands while brewing so the coffee and water mix well. Most models also say they have a conical grinder, which grinds beans evenly to keep their aroma. They suit anyone who wants café-style coffee at home without a separate grinder or milk frother.

All of them have OneTouch, which makes a milky coffee at the press of a button, and OneTouch for Two, which makes two cups at once. You can program the amount of coffee and milk, and use pre-ground coffee for a second type, which is handy for decaf. A removable brew unit, automatic rinsing and a selectable eco mode make daily care and running easier.

The main choice is between the CM5 and CM6 series. The CM6 models add a double shot, a TeaTimer for hot water, BrilliantLight lighting and Expert Mode, which lets you change the coffee and water while a drink is pouring. They also connect to the Miele@mobile app over WiFi. User profiles range from none on the simplest model to eight on the top CM6 machines, so households with several coffee drinkers should check this first.

If you'd rather have a machine fitted into your units, see the Miele built-in coffee machines, or compare every type in Miele coffee machines. For other appliances, browse all Miele products.