My Recommendations
Everything on this page is something I genuinely use, have paid for myself, or recommend from real experience. Some links earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you — but I would share these regardless. Transparency is important to me and always will be at Brew & Sip.
Coffee Machines I Own and Review
Philips L'OR Barista Absolu
My most-reached-for machine. Nespresso Original compatible, dedicated iced coffee mode, dual spout for two cups simultaneously. Sleek, fast and genuinely impressive.
Read my full review →Tassimo My Way 2
The most personalised pod machine I have owned. Adjustable strength, temperature and cup size with memory presets for four drinks. Over 70 drink options including Costa, Kenco and Cadbury.
Read my full review →CAPXSNOB Warriors1
The most versatile pod machine I have ever used. Works with Nespresso Original, Dolce Gusto, Lavazza and ground coffee. My only 5 star review on Brew & Sip — and genuinely earned.
Read my full review →My Amazon Lists on Benable
Benable is a free platform for curating and sharing honest product recommendations. All my Amazon picks live here — everything I recommend is something I have personally researched or used.
Best Coffee Machine Accessories
Milk frothers, pod storage, descaler, coffee scales, reusable capsules, travel mugs and more. Everything that genuinely upgrades your coffee setup without breaking the bank.
View list on Benable →Best Tassimo Pods — Ranked After 2 Years
My genuinely favourite T-Discs after two years of daily use — including the hot chocolate secret that makes every cup better. Includes the Pick & Mix starter recommendation.
View list on Benable →The Ultimate Coffee Lover Gift Guide
Machines, specialty coffee boxes, syrups, books and accessories at every budget. For Father's Day, Christmas, birthdays or any occasion — gifts I would genuinely be happy to receive.
View list on Benable →Browse All My Lists
All my Benable lists in one place — including best Nespresso compatible machines, best L'OR capsules and more added regularly.
Visit my Benable profile →Tools and Services I Recommend
Amazon Prime
I have been a Prime member since 2018 and use it every single week — next day delivery on pods and accessories, Prime Day deals in July, Prime Video daily and unlimited photo storage. At £8.99 a month it pays for itself quickly for anyone who shops on Amazon regularly. New members get a free 30 day trial.
Try Prime free for 30 days →Amazon Prime Student
The same Prime benefits at 50% off — £4.49 a month or £47.49 a year. Available to all students and 18-22 year olds in the UK regardless of whether you are at university. Comes with a free 6 month trial. I started on this when I was a student and it was one of the best decisions I made.
Try Prime Student free for 6 months →Canva
My go-to design tool for everything visual at Brew & Sip — Pinterest pins, blog collages, thumbnails and more. The free plan is genuinely powerful and I have used it to create every single pin and image on this blog. Completely beginner friendly with no design experience needed.
Try Canva free →Audible Premium Plus
The world's largest audiobook library — thousands of titles including coffee, food science, biography and everything in between. I recommend it particularly for coffee lovers who enjoy learning about the craft — James Hoffmann's books and many other food and drink titles are available. New members get a free 30 day trial with no commitment.
Try Audible Premium Plus free for 30 days →Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and approved referrals at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and services I genuinely use and believe in. Canva is not an affiliate link — I recommend it simply because it is genuinely brilliant.
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