Watch out, Ninja – Smeg has just launched its first-ever air fryer, and it’s easily the most stylish air fryer I’ve ever seen. The new Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer has a generous capacity, and multiple pre-sets and modes, but it’s the price that you’ll be most surprised by.

Smeg is known for many different small and large appliances, but air fryers is something it has rarely ventured into. Instead, Smeg has favoured adding air fryer functions into its oven line-up.

The brand even launched an oven-sized 10-in-1 air fryer last year – see our Smeg 10-in-1 Countertop Oven review for more details – but this is the furthest Smeg has gone into making an actual standalone air fryer… until now.

I originally spotted the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer at Milan Design Week earlier this year but other than what it looked like, I didn’t know anything about it – and I was even sure if it was real. Now that Smeg has officially announced the new model, I’m so glad it is real as I absolutely love the look of it.

Let’s face it – while air fryers may be practical, they’re not the nicest things to look at. That is until the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer. Smeg has given its single basket air fryer its iconic retro-inspired style, with a main matte coloured body, and silver Smeg lettering at the front.

As mentioned, the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer doesn’t look much like a ‘normal’ air fryer, and it also has a different way of opening. While most air fryers have handles so you can pull the baskets out from the front, the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer ‘opens’ at the top – in fact, almost everything happens at the top of this air fryer.

At the top of the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer is its touchscreen display and a large viewing window with integrated light so you can check on your food’s progress. To open it, the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer has a flip-open system that’s operated by a central button at the front.

When you press the button, the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer pops open and you can quickly and easily add or remove the basket. The basket itself is made from non-stick ceramic coating which is dishwasher safe, and has silicone handles for safety and practicality. It also has a generous 7.3-litre capacity.

Enough about the looks – how does it work? The Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer has two cooking modes – Crispy and Juicy+Crispy. Crispy cooks food evenly and gives a golden brown colour and crunch, which Smeg recommends for cooking vegetables and breaded meals.

The Juicy+Crispy mode builds off this setting and combines hot air circulation with internal steaming, so your food gets crispy on the outside, and moist and flavourful on the inside. Both modes use little to no oil, and can be used alongside manual temperature and time controls, or seven pre-set programmes.

Available in black, white, storm blue or emerald green, the Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer is priced at £199.95. The reason this price surprised me is that while this is a standard cost for most air fryers, this is actually one of the cheapest appliances you’ll find from Smeg – I can’t wait to try it!

It's not every day that Lidl drops an entire collection of Le Creuset dupes, but that's exactly what's happening tomorrow – and it's looking like it could be one of the retailer's most exciting kitchen launches of the year.

Sticking to the classic Le Creuset-inspired colours of red, orange and black, Lidl has a whole selection of casserole dishes, cast iron pans, griddle pans and, of course, the classic salt and pepper mills and mugs. Lidl Plus members can also get 10% off most of the items, making these already-cheap buys even more tempting.

I've listed all the products below, and they'll be landing in Lidl's middle aisle from tomorrow. However, if there's something in particular you're after, I'd recommend checking the stock checker before heading to your local store.

IFA 2026 may have taken place a week ago, but new product releases just keep coming! Haier announced a huge range of large and small appliances at the event, including a three model vacuum cleaner line-up, but it’s the brand’s newest oven that has got me excited.

Despite the rise of air fryers, ovens are having a resurgence, mainly due to the introduction of AI. I’ll be honest, I think it’s slightly ridiculous to have AI in appliances as it’s not always necessary or really saving you time, but Haier’s new ID Ultimate Series 6 Oven could potentially change my mind.

The new Haier ID Series 6 range are built-in large appliances, including an oven, induction hob and extractor hood. Designed to enhance your food preparation and cooking experience, the collection can be bought together as a whole kitchen solution or separately.

The Haier ID Ultimate Series 6 Oven immediately caught my attention when it was introduced at IFA. With its sleek, minimalist design, the Haier ID Ultimate Series 6 Oven has a PartLight light bar at the front which flashes blue to show you the status of your oven, and its cooking progress.

Inside the Haier ID Ultimate Series 6 Oven is its AI Vision internal camera. When you put food inside it, the camera recognises food and monitors its cooking. Once cooked, the Haier ID Ultimate Series 6 Oven stops the cooking programme to prevent burning and so you can serve your food at the perfect temperature and texture.

With its 78-litre capacity, the Haier ID Ultimate Series 6 Oven has a lot of room inside, including seven different shelf levels. The oven also has a Pure Flavour Steam setting and sous-vide programme, so you can steam and cook foods at lower temperatures to preserve its flavours, textures and moisture levels.

Moving on to the hob, the ID Hob Series 6 is dubbed by Haier as a ‘fully active induction hob’. The surface can cater for up to six pots and pans, and it automatically recognises where you put them to deliver precise power. It also has a Power Follows the Pan feature, so you can move your pan to a different position, and the cooking settings follow it.

The ID Series 6 range is expected to launch soon at Haier.

A morning cup of tea or coffee is a staple of many people’s morning routines. But if (like me) it takes a lot to get you out of bed in the morning, the Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle will make your morning cuppa a lot quicker and easier, thanks to its Alexa compatibility.

One of the last things I expected to be upgraded with smart technology was the humble kettle. But smart kettles have been on the rise in the past few years, as you can remotely control them using an app or your voice, so you can have boiling water at the ready for when you finally get out of bed for your morning brew.

Morphy Richards is the latest manufacturer to join the smart kettle party with the recent launch of its new Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle. It can connect to your Alexa app or Echo smart speaker, so you can ask Alexa to boil the kettle, schedule timings and adjust the temperature.

The Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle looks like an ordinary kettle for all intents and purposes. It has a matt black colour with a 360° cordless base, but where it differs is its LED touchscreen display which you can manually adjust and check your boil’s progress.

With six temperature settings to choose from, the Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle can be boiled between 40°C and 100°C, depending on the drink you’re making. It has a generous 1.5-litre capacity, and a digital water level indicator which shows you how much water you have in the kettle.

But as a smart kettle, the best part of the Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle is its smart controls. Being able to say “Alexa, boil the kettle” is a game changer, especially if you want to save yourself time waiting around – a watched pot never boils, after all!

With the Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle, you can also use your voice to set schedules and temperatures. For example, you can say “Alexa, boil the kettle at 7pm” and it’ll do this for you at exactly the time you’ve requested, or you can say “Alexa, set the temperature to 80°C” to get the right heat for your drink.

Other handy features of the Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle is its keep warm function which will keep your water hot for up to an hour after boiling. It’s a great appliance to add to your smart home ecosystem, especially if you’re an Alexa user, and it’s sure to become a big part of your morning routine.

The Morphy Richards Halo 1.5L Alexa Kettle is available to buy for £119.99 at Morphy Richards.

After a few months of waiting, Lavazza has finally launched its Tablì coffee machine in the UK. Expanding its line-up of pod coffee machines, the real star of the new Lavazza Tablì coffee system is its coffee ‘tabs’ which, unlike normal pods or capsules, have absolutely no plastic, and are instead made of 100% coffee.

I’ve tested many pod coffee machines in my time as T3’s Home Editor, and have always championed them as being a quick, easy and convenient way to make your morning coffee. My one negative about these types of machines is its pod waste. While most can be recycled, they still generate a lot of plastic and aluminium waste.

Lavazza has clearly thought of this, and ‘invented’ a new type of coffee pod to go with its new Lavazza Tablì single serve, capsule-free coffee machine. Instead of a pod, it uses a coffee tab made entirely of coffee without any protective coating or binders.

The Lavazza Tablì is specifically designed to use this type of coffee tab so you get the full flavour and aroma in each cup. Once brewed, the coffee tab can be disposed of with your food waste instead of ending up in landfill like older types of coffee pods.

The design of the Lavazza Tablì is similar to its other pod coffee machines. Available in white, black or brown, it has a bean-shaped slider and piston system which allows you to easily and quickly insert and remove each coffee tab. It also comes with Wi-Fi support so you can connect it to other compatible devices in your smart home via Alexa or Google Home.

The Lavazza Tablì has an intelligent brewing system which is best at making espresso, double espresso and lungo. The machine uses Lavazza’s Crema Plus technology to expertly brew your coffee to bring out the coffee’s flavours and create a crema on top of your drink.

When asked about the Lavazza Tablì, Emanuele Pellegrino, Regional Director of Lavazza UK & Nordics said “Tablì represents a major breakthrough not only for Lavazza, but for the coffee industry as a whole. By combining a 100% coffee tab with a specially designed machine and unique brewing technology, we are introducing an entirely new product category and a coffee experience that, until now, simply didn’t exist on the market.”

The Lavazza Tablì is available to buy for £199 / $129 at Lavazza. Its coffee tabs start at £5.49 for 12 single doses.

Le Creuset and Star Trek might not be the most obvious pairing, but the two brands have come together for a fun limited-edition collection celebrating 60 years of the iconic sci-fi franchise.

The Le Creuset x Star Trek collection brings some of the franchise’s most recognisable characters and symbols into the kitchen, with everything from Enterprise-inspired cast-iron cookware to Spock-themed mugs and Klingon knobs.

Le Creuset has also gone one step further to mark the launch, sending a cast-iron casserole into the stratosphere. The Enterprise-inspired dish launched from Derbyshire attached to a sustainable hydrogen-filled balloon, reaching an altitude of 110,095 feet (33.5km). It spent 1 hour, 19 minutes and 4 seconds in the stratosphere before returning safely to Earth by parachute.

That said, you don't need to send your Le Creuset into the stratosphere to enjoy the collection. There are plenty of much more practical – and considerably cheaper – options to choose from.

Leading the range is the Enterprise Round Casserole with Starfleet Insignia Knob, priced at £425 – around $500. The Signature Round Casserole features the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 across its surface, emerging from Le Creuset's signature rings.

Then there's the Klingon Shallow Casserole with Klingon Knob, priced at £385 or $450. It's a considerably bolder-looking piece, taking inspiration from one of the more formidable forces in the Star Trek universe.

There's also the Galileo Shuttlecraft Rectangular Casserole Dish, priced at £130 or $150. The 1.6-litre baking dish takes its design cues from the shuttlecraft used to explore the unknown and comes in a rather lovely warm Brioche finish.

If you don't fancy spending hundreds on cookware, there are plenty of smaller accessories to choose from. The Starfleet Insignia Knob and Klingon Knob cost £40 each (around $50) and offer an easy way to add a little Star Trek personality to compatible Le Creuset cookware.

The Spock Ear Mug is priced at £31 ($40) and features a sculpted handle inspired by Spock's famous ears, complete with real gold detailing around the rim. There's also a Spock Hand Spoon Rest in Bleu Riviera for £36 (around $45), adding another subtle nod.

Rounding things off are a Star Trek Oven Mitt in Star Trek Blue for £36 ($45) and a Communicator Grater for £52 or $65. So, alongside the more collectible cookware, there are a few useful everyday kitchen accessories in the mix too.

Nespresso has brought back its autumn coffee pod collection for 2026, and this year there’s a brand new flavour joining the lineup. Cinnamon Apple Crisp combines cooked apple and cinnamon flavours with spicy notes, made using 100% Arabica beans from Brazil.

Nespresso recommends enjoying Cinnamon Apple Crisp as a Reverso, which involves adding hot or cold milk to your glass first before brewing the coffee over the top. However, you can also drink it hot or over ice depending on what the increasingly unpredictable autumn weather is doing.

The new flavour is available exclusively for Vertuo machines as a 230ml Mug pod, priced at £8.50 (around $10) for a sleeve of 10.

As mentioned, two familiar autumn favourites are also making a comeback, starting with Pumpkin Spice Cake, which also appeared last year. As you’d expect, it combines sweet pumpkin with warming notes of cinnamon, clove and cardamom, all layered over a lightly roasted South American Arabica coffee base.

There's also Maple Pecan, which combines the sweetness of maple with nutty pecan notes. Nespresso says it works particularly well as a creamy cappuccino or served over ice, so there's a little more flexibility if you're not quite ready to embrace hot drinks again.

Unlike Cinnamon Apple Crisp, both returning flavours are available for Vertuo and Original machines. Vertuo sleeves cost £8.50 ($10) for 10 pods, whilst Original sleeves are priced at £5.50 (around $7.50) for 10.

If you own a compatible Vertuo machine, you can also use its Coffee Creations mode with the seasonal pods. This shortens the extraction to produce a smaller, more concentrated coffee, which should help bring out more of those autumnal flavours.

The Cinnamon Apple Crisp, Pumpkin Spice Cake and Maple Pecan pods are available now for a limited time from Nespresso boutiques and via Nespresso's website, whilst stocks last.

Due to the intense heatwaves, summer 2026 has been a very long season. Personally, I’ve loved the hot weather, but after seeing Le Creuset’s new Autumn collection, the new cookware and dining essentials have got me excited for the colder months of the year – something I never thought possible!

The Le Creuset Autumn collection has always been popular, due to its cute and whimsical pumpkin designs. Last year, the brand introduced new colours for its Fall Into Autumn range, including volcanic, garnet, thyme and chambray colours, but this year, I’ve spotted a few new designs that I can’t wait to get my hands on.

I’m a huge Le Creuset fan, so I’d like to say I’m fairly familiar with its collections. But in the new Autumn collection, I noticed that it has some products that have been available in the US for years, and they’re now finally here in the UK.

Starting with the iconic pumpkin cast iron casserole dishes, the Le Creuset Autumn collection now has them in a full 24cm / 3.7-litre size, as well as a shallow version. The full sized dishes come in volcanic, black, white and sea salt, and I recently spotted it in nectar, its bright yellow colourway which makes it look more autumnal.

For me, the lids of the pumpkin dishes are always the star of the show. They now have an updated curly gold stem handle on the lid, and there’s also a stainless steel option.

Straight from the US, the Autumn range now has leaf serving dishes and bowls available. Previously, Le Creuset had – and still has – Halloween-inspired serving dishes, including a ghost, cat, mummy and pumpkin – but the new leaf sets feel much more autumnal. I spotted them on the US site a year ago, so I’m very excited to get these in my kitchen.

Completing the Le Creuset Autumn collection is pumpkin-shaped serving bowls, butter dishes and gravy boats. Once again, the mugs are my favourite from the new line-up, especially the mini pumpkins with lids. There are also black and orange mugs with bat decorations on them, perfect for Halloween.

Prices on the Le Creuset Autumn collection range from £26 - £315.

Vitamix is taking on Nutribullet with its first-ever personal blender. The new Vitamix Nano has a slim, streamlined design, and is packed with clever features, including a SmoothiePilot programme – although UK customers will have to wait a while to get it.

Personal blenders have become exceedingly popular over the past few years. Due to the size, personal blenders make single-serve smoothies rather than one that feeds a small village. Aside from cutting down food waste and saving time, being able to take your smoothie with you in the blending vessel instead of decanting it into another container is immensely helpful, and commuter friendly.

Brands like Nutribullet, Ninja and Beast have all created their own personal blenders, and now, it’s Vitamix’s turn. The new Vitamix Nano is a corded, personal blender that’s powered by a 1000W motor and stainless steel blades which cut through fresh and frozen ingredients, including ice.

While the base looks quite chunky, the Vitamix Nano measures 15.3 inches in height, 8.5 inches in length and 5.5 inches in width. Available in black or white, it’s designed to take up minimal countertop space in your kitchen. The controls of the Vitamix Nano are incredibly simple, with just a single-dial interface.

By twisting the dial, you can adjust your own speeds to personalise your blends, or you can use the SmoothiePilot programme which is my favourite Vitamix Nano feature. Dubbed Vitamix’s first adaptive smoothie programme, the Vitamix Nano senses the ingredients in your cup, and automatically selects the right blend.

When in action, SmoothiePilot adjusts the Nano’s speed and blend time to deliver the perfect consistency and texture of your smoothie. It can also be used to make frozen drinks, like cocktails, and it has a generous 20 ounce capacity.

The Vitamix Nano is available to buy for $199.95 at Vitamix. As of writing, UK pricing and availability has yet to be announced.

The Philips 1000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer has arrived in Lidl, and there's a pretty big saving to be had on this best air fryer. Despite carrying an RRP of £169.99, Lidl is selling it for just £79.99, knocking a huge £90 off the usual price.

It has a total capacity of 7.1 litres, with a removable divider that lets you switch between two 3.55-litre cooking zones and one larger MegaBasket. That makes it particularly handy for families, or anyone who uses their air fryer for more than one part of a meal.

As mentioned, it's available in Lidl stores from today. Given the size of the discount, I'd definitely check Lidl's stock checker before making a special journey, especially if previous middle-aisle deals are anything to go by.

We're seeing plenty of affordable home appliances appearing at Lidl and Aldi at the moment, including Lidl's recent £6.99 alternative to Philips' OneUp mop and a range of student-friendly kitchen buys from Aldi. However, this one stands out because it's actually a Philips product rather than a cheaper alternative or dupe, yet the price still feels very middle aisle.

The 1000 Series also comes with 10 cooking functions and six preset programmes, alongside a temperature range of 400-200°C and a 60-minute timer. We haven't reviewed this exact model at T3, but it's similar in concept to the larger Philips 5000 Series MegaBasket, which recently earned five stars in our review. That said, the 1000 Series is the more compact option, measuring 29.5 x 43.7 x 30.1cm.

Despite being T3’s resident air fryer expert, it took a lot to convince me to actually have an air fryer in my kitchen. But now that I have one, it’s quickly become one of my favourite kitchen appliances, thanks to these three features – and in spite of this one setting.

The ever-growing popularity of air fryers has always surprised me, and I initially held off getting one as I saw them as something that took the joy out of cooking. My kitchen also has two ovens, so it seemed a waste not to use them. However, after testing a few models, I came to appreciate the speed and convenience of using an air fryer, as well as the quick clean-up.

This summer is what’s really turned me into an air fryer convert, as both of my ovens have recently had issues, and the heatwaves have made it too hot to cook. I’ve been using mine constantly, and have found three air fryer features that I love and one that I never use, and quite frankly, don’t see the point of!

Air fryer features I love

1. Viewing windows

If I had to recommend any style of air fryer, I’d always say to go with a viewing window. Having a viewing window at the front or top of your air fryer allows you to quickly check on your food’s progress without disrupting the cooking by opening the drawers. Most models come with built-in lights to illuminate everything which enhances visibility.

This is the one feature that I felt was missing from air fryers, and for me, it gave ovens an edge. But now that viewing windows are more common, it definitely puts air fryers ahead of the traditional oven more than before.

2. Max Crisp

Available on select Ninja, Cuisinart and Philips air fryers, Max Crisp adds an intense burst of high heat towards the end of cooking to give your food an extra crispy texture. Most Max Crisp settings deliver temperatures up to 240°C / 450°F, and they also increase the fan speed so your food cooks quicker.

I’ve found Max Crisp to be especially helpful with cooking frozen foods. I’ve often had inconsistent results with chips and chicken goujons as they never come out as crispy as I’d like them to be, so Max Crisp has really helped with this.

3. Sync & Match

The Sync & Match feature is a real game changer. For dual basket air fryers, both drawers can be used to cook independently or at the same time, so you can make two different foods using different settings. But what makes this feature invaluable is Sync & Match which automatically sets both compartments to finish cooking at the same time.

For meal prepping or large family meals, Sync & Match means there’s no waiting around for everything to finish cooking. It also ensures your food comes out as fresh and hot as possible.

The air fryer feature I never use

1. Shake reminder

I might get some backlash for this, but I really don’t see the point of the Shake Reminder feature, and in fact, I rarely use it. On the air fryers I’ve tried, I haven’t found it to be very precise, and oftentimes, the Shake Reminder hasn’t sounded at all.

I, of course, understand the appeal of the Shake Reminder feature, especially if you chuck food in your air fryer and then go about doing other household tasks. However, I tend to stay in my kitchen while my air fryer is on to fix other parts of my meal, so I can clearly see when my food’s cooking time is at the halfway point.

Essentially, I haven’t had the best luck with the Shake Reminder feature, so it’s not a setting I’m excited about or would look for when buying an air fryer.

For more air fryer advice, check out these 7 common air fryer settings, what they mean and what foods they’re best for.

August is slowly but surely coming to an end, and for many, that means returning to school or university. For students, the word ‘budget’ is about to become a staple word in your vocabulary, and if it’s budget appliances you’re after for your university kitchen, Aldi has you covered.

Aldi has recently launched its Student Kitchen Essentials range, featuring must-have appliances and food preparation gadgets at an extremely affordable price. The collection caters to most food tasks, including cooking, chopping, blending and more, so you can deck out your university kitchen on a budget.

Below, I’ve listed the top appliances from the Aldi Student Kitchen Essentials range that are worth buying. But I wanted to highlight a couple of standout gadgets from the collection which I wish I would have had when I went to university 10+ years ago.

First, the Ambiano Mini Air Fryer has a 1.9-litre capacity for quick and simple solo meals. It has a digital LED panel which is easy to use and has adjustable temperature controls, including a 60 minute timer. At just £19.99, it’s the cheapest air fryer you’ll find on the market, and it’ll be your favourite companion for quick lunches and dinners.

Another handy appliance is the Ambiano Rice Cooker. Due to its cheap price, rice is a students’ best friend, and this Rice Cooker is simple to use, and makes perfectly fluffy rice each time. It has a removable inner pot, a tempered glass lid and it comes with a measuring cup and spatula. Available in three colours, the Ambiano Rice Cooker is just £9.99.

For more back to school advice, check out these 21 university dorm essentials.

Another day, another Ninja launch! Ninja has just announced its new CrushBOSS 3-in-1 Kitchen System which combines a blender, food processor and personal blender in one sleek gadget.

Ninja has an extensive line-up of blenders and food preparation devices under its belt, but the Ninja CrushBOSS is the first time it’s blended – no pun intended – them together. How it does that is with its smart and powerful motor base which is where you clip on the blender or food processor accessories.

The base of the Ninja CrushBOSS uses 1200 watts of power to blend, mix, grind and process foods. With its touchscreen display and dial, the Ninja CrushBOSS has three smart pre-sets – SmoothSense, PrepIQ and Custom – which automatically blends or mixes, according to your ingredients.

SmoothSense blends expertly and is best used for smoothies and sauces, while PrepIQ is for chopping and mincing foods like a food processor does. Custom is where you can manually adjust the Ninja CrushBOSS yourself, and there’s 10 speed settings to choose from.

The display of the Ninja CrushBOSS is simple to use, and you simply twist the dial to look through the SmartMenu. Alongside showing the different programmes, the screen shows your settings and adjustments as well as blending progress.

To be used as three different appliances, the Ninja CrushBOSS comes with an XL jug and a 13cm feed chute which works best with its TotalPrepBOSS Food Process Bowl. The large jug has a maximum capacity of 1.9-litres, and has a lid and pour spout for easy dispensing.

For the blender, the Ninja CrushBOSS has a TotalCrushing & Chopping Blade. I was actually surprised by how many blades the Ninja CrushBOSS comes with, as you also get a CrushBlade, Dough Blade and a MultiBlade 3-in-1 Disc & Spindle. Essentially, if you ever need to chop anything, the Ninja CrushBOSS has you covered.

Where I think the Ninja CrushBOSS stands out against its competitors is its BlendBOSS Tumbler which is for the personal blender function. I tested the Ninja BlendBOSS and while I loved its quick and powerful blending, I didn’t love the shape of the base.

I already found the base of the BlendBOSS to be speedy but being able to clip it onto the Ninja CrushBOSS is a gamechanger. The BlendBOSS tumbler also comes with its to-go lid and straw, and has a generous 710ml capacity.

The Ninja CrushBOSS is available to buy now for £239.99 / $319.99 at SharkNinja and select retailers, like John Lewis.

Compared to old timers such as Sage and De'Longhi, who've been churning out espresso machines for years, Ninja is relatively new to the world of barista-style coffee makers.

After launching its first barista style espresso machine – the original Luxe Café – back in 2024, it’s safe to say Ninja has made waves in this space and in a surprisingly short space of time (probably thanks to the consumer trust the brand has on the back of its successful line of air fryers). The "Pro" version followed in 2025, adding an integrated tamper, independent hot water dispenser and an upgraded milk frother to an already impressive package.

Now, the brand's latest release comes in the form of a limited edition David Beckham collaboration, which hit the market earlier this year. The result of a six-month creative process between Ninja and the former England captain, it takes the existing Pro and wraps it in a new matte black stainless steel finish with shiny gold accents and black chestnut wood grain detailing on the portafilter and milk jug handles.

Everything under the surface is functionally the same as the standard Luxe Café Pro, so this review is about two things: is the Pro still worth the money, and does the Beckham edition add enough to justify the extra cost? I've been using it as my daily coffee machine for the past few weeks to find out.

Ninja Luxe Café Pro review: price and availability

The Ninja Luxe Café Pro David Beckham Edition is available now direct from Ninja and big retailers such as Amazon.

When researching prices, I found (rather oddly) that RRP varies dramatically across different regions. In the UK, you’ll find it for £879.99, but in the US you can pick it up for just $749, which converts to around £550. Down under gets an even better deal, with an RRP of AU$999.99, which is around £520. And you can save even more if you decide to drop the David Beckham design.

The standard Luxe Café Pro is the exact same machine, just with a different look, available in Stainless Steel, Oat Milk or Onyx colourways. It’s listed on Ninja’s webstore for £729.99 in the UK - a difference of £150 - and has the same $749.99 (about £550) price tag in the US, although the standard model isn’t available in Australia.

Interestingly, while there’s essentially no Beckham premium across the pond, you’re paying an extra £150 in the UK just for the limited-edition design.

In terms of competition, there’s no shortage of coffee machines of this calibre in the market. The five-star Sage Barista Touch Impress is arguably the Ninja's closest rival when it comes to feature set and target audience, but it does have a slightly higher price tag of around £1,049 / $999.95, AU$1,900 making the Ninja notably cheaper.

Then there’s the T3 Platinum Award-winning De'Longhi La Specialista Opera, which is another strong competitor since it offers the same functionality and arguably better build quality. This sits at around £799 / $749.95 / AU$1,199 mark, so the Beckham Edition slots in just above it price-wise.

Whether the Beckham tax is worth it depends entirely on whether the design really floats your boat or not. The machine itself is functionally identical to the standard Pro model, so you're only really paying for the colourway, the wood accents and (let's be honest) the name. If none of that matters to you, the standard Pro in its regular finishes is a smarter buy as it will save you a good £150!

Ninja Luxe Café Pro review: set up

Getting the Luxe Café Pro up and running is refreshingly quick. After slipping it out of its box, you slot in the drip tray, fill the water tank, pop some beans in the hopper, and you're brewing within about ten minutes.

The machine comes with single, double and even quadruple baskets (more on that later), a portafilter, an XL milk jug, cleaning tablets, descaling powder, a cleaning brush, cleaning disc and even a hard water testing kit, most of which slot neatly into a nifty accessory drawer that opens on the right-hand side of the unit.

Once it’s plugged in, the Barista Assist technology walks you through your first brew, suggesting a grind size based on the drink you've selected, and the integrated scale weighs your dose automatically. It's about as close to plug-and-play as a machine like this can get, and if you've never used a semi-automatic espresso machine before, it does a good job of making the whole process feel less intimidating than ever.

Ninja Luxe Café Pro review: design and build

On paper, the Beckham Edition of this coffee machine sounds like the bees knees: a matte black stainless steel body with gold accents and black chestnut wood grain on the handles. In reality, I can’t help but think it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. The gold and black finish, for example, just looks a bit naff: think regional luxury à la Cheshire beauty salon or Dubai influencer apartment.

If the gold had been a deeper tone, or even bronze and in a matte or brushed finish, it would feel a lot more premium. As it stands, the gold has a sheen to it that looks a bit cheap, and doesn't quite match Ninja’s very own "refined meets rebellious" marketing. The brand was clearly going for a luxurious, aspirational look here, but instead it comes across a bit try-hard and wannabe “bougie”.

Don’t get me wrong, the wood grain handles on the portafilter and milk jug are a nice touch, and they do add some sophistication and warmth to the overall look. But as with any design choice, I guess it’s subjective, and I can certainly see how it will grab attention.

My bigger concern is the build quality. At nearly 900 quid, I was expecting something that felt substantial and solid. Instead, much of the construction is plastic, and in places it feels a little flimsy. The removable drip tray, in particular, can literally be flexed and bent in your hand, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

Coming from a Sage, which has a noticeably more robust, metal-heavy build, it feels like Ninja has cut some corners on materials here, maybe to hit its price point? Still, it's perfectly functional and nothing feels like it's going to break, but the weight and feel of it just doesn't match the price tag.

That said, the machine is surprisingly compact for everything it does. You get three brewing methods (espresso, filter coffee and cold brew), plus an integrated grinder, tamper, scale and milk frother, all in a footprint that doesn't dominate the worktop. It looks the part sitting in the kitchen, even if the gold and black won't be to everyone's taste.

Ninja Luxe Café Pro review: performance and features

Whatever reservations I have about the Luxe Café Pro’s design, they all feel a bit trivial once I start making coffee. This machine produces excellent espresso. The 19-bar pump delivers proper pressure, the conical burr grinder offers 25 settings for dialling in your preferred grind, and the integrated tamper applies consistent pressure every time via a simple lever press. Tamps are therefore flat and compact, making for way less mess.

As for the Barista Assist technology, this suggests a grind setting based on your chosen drink, which is useful as a starting point. I did find, though, that following its suggestion sometimes produced a slightly runny espresso. Dropping the grind level a notch or two below the recommendation gave me a thicker, richer shot with a lovely crema on top. But this is the kind of thing you’ll figure out after a few days of use, and once you've found your sweet spot, the results are consistently good.

Weight-based dosing is another standout feature. The built-in scale automatically weighs the coffee as it's ground into the portafilter, stopping when it hits the target dose. It removes one of the biggest variables in home espresso and means you get consistent results every morning without faffing around with a separate scale.

When it comes to milk frothing, Ninja’s system isn’t the kind you’d normally find on a conventional semi-automatic barista machine. Rather than a standard steam wand, it uses a jug with a spinning whisk inside (akin to what’s inside the Nespresso “Aeroccino“ milk frother gadgets) that heats and froths the milk simultaneously.

While it’s a different approach to the norm, it actually produces better microfoam than I expected, with a smooth, velvety texture that works well for lattes and flat whites.

The trade-off, however, is speed. Compared to my Sage, the Ninja's frothing system takes noticeably longer to heat and froth the milk. It's not a huge wait, maybe an extra 30 seconds or so, but it's enough to notice during your morning routine. The other slight frustration is that you can only adjust the froth level (across five settings), not the actual milk temperature. My Sage Oracle Jet lets me dial in temperature by the degree, but then again, that machine costs almost double, so I shouldn’t really compare.

As for other modes, such as filter coffee making, this produces a well-balanced, smooth cup, and the cold brew function is a nice bonus, delivering a concentrated cold brew in around 20 minutes rather than the overnight steeping most methods require. Having all three brewing methods in a single machine, plus a dedicated hot water dispenser for tea and americanos, makes the Luxe Café Pro one of the most versatile coffee machines I've used - especially for the price!

Ninja Luxe Café Pro review: verdict

With or without the Beckham design and the divisive gold trim, the Ninja Luxe Café Pro is one of the most capable and user-friendly all-in-one coffee machines on the market. The espresso is top notch, the Barista Assist technology makes it easy to use from the get-go, and having espresso, filter and cold brew in a single compact unit is hard to beat at this price.

Rather ironically, it’s the design which is supposed to be the headline feature of this limited edition machine that will split opinion. The gold finish doesn't look as premium as I think Ninja intended, and the plastic-heavy construction feels a little cheap for an £880 unit, especially when compared to rivals like Sage. But these are only cosmetic and material concerns, and when it comes to performance, the Luxe Café Pro delivers every time.

If you love the Beckham colourway, then I say go for it. But if you're less bothered about the aesthetics and just want the same brilliant machine for £150 less, the standard Luxe Café Pro in one of its other finishes is definitely a smarter buy. Either way, Ninja is offering something here that’s certainly giving the competition a run for its money.

Slushie machines might still feel like a relatively new phenomenon for the at-home hosts amongst us, but there's no denying how popular they've become – especially with the string of heatwaves we've had recently. In fact, they've recently become one of my favourite categories of gadget to test, aside from the best fans, of course.

The Ninja Slushi Twist arrived back in May this year, designed as a dual-vessel frozen drinks maker that can create two different flavours at the same time before twisting them together into one drink.

After multiple gatherings – and forcing plenty of friends to get involved in the testing process – my full thoughts are finally in.

Price and availability

The Ninja Slushi Twist is priced at £419.99/$399.99 and is available through Ninja's online store, as well as Currys, John Lewis and Amazon. It comes in three colours – Mocha, Potion Purple and Green – and I've been testing the Mocha version.

Ninja also sells a selection of accessories designed to accompany the Slushi range, including insulated cocktail cups and an insulated bubble cup. Replacement parts for the machine can also be purchased separately, which is useful if anything gets lost or damaged over time.

Design and features

The Ninja Slushi Twist takes the idea behind the original Slushi and makes one very obvious change – there are now two separate frozen drink vessels sitting side by side. Together, they have a total capacity of 2,840ml, allowing you to make two completely different flavours at once before dispensing them separately or twisting them together.

The two transparent vessels sit either side of a central control panel, with separate augers and chilling systems allowing each side to work independently. The clear design also means you can watch both mixtures gradually freeze, which is handy when you're impatiently waiting for the first round.

Rather than simply applying the same settings to both sides, the Ninja Slushi Twist uses Dual SlushAssist Technology to sense what's inside each vessel and adjust the temperature and freezing process accordingly. This means you can have two very different drinks on the go without having to manually work out the right settings for each one.

Interestingly, Ninja has also moved away from the five named presets found on the original Slushi, which included Slush, Frozen Cocktail, Frappé, Milkshake and Frozen Juice. Instead, the Ninja Slushi Twist relies much more heavily on SlushAssist to detect what you've added and make the necessary adjustments automatically. However, you can still make your drink softer or firmer using the temperature controls if you want more say over the final consistency.

The Ninja Slushi Twist also works with drinks containing up to 20% alcohol, compared with the original Slushi's 16% limit.

There's a difference between individual and Dual SlushAssist too. When you're using one vessel or dispensing the two flavours separately, the individual setting creates a smoother, more drinkable consistency. Dual SlushAssist makes things slightly thicker, helping the two mixtures hold their shape when they're dispensed together rather than immediately blending into one.

You also get straight and angled dispensing spouts, depending on how you want to serve your drinks. The straight spouts dispense each flavour separately, whilst the angled pair brings both together in the centre. There's also a rotating platform underneath the glass, which turns as you pour to create the two-colour twisted effect.

Performance

There's no getting around the fact that the Ninja Slushi Twist is a sizeable machine, but after using it for a few different occasions, I've really come to appreciate having those two separate vessels. The obvious appeal is twisting two flavours together, but I've actually found the ability to make two completely separate drinks at the same time just as useful. Better still, it's easy to switch between the two depending on what you're serving.

For one batch, I made an alcoholic strawberry daiquiri on one side and frozen peach juice on the other, twisting them together to create a cocktail that wasn't quite as strong. At a party, I filled each side with a different frozen cocktail so everyone could choose between the two, and whilst at a family barbecue, I had a frozen mojito for the adults on one side and a non-alcoholic slush for the kids on the other. It's this flexibility that I've ended up liking most about the Ninja Slushi Twist.

SlushAssist also makes the whole process very straightforward. Instead of working out which preset or temperature you need, you can pour in your mixture and let the machine make most of those decisions for you. Each vessel can be adjusted individually when you're making separate drinks, whilst Dual SlushAssist changes the consistency when you're planning to twist them together.

The machine will even let you know if your mixture needs more sugar or more water to reach the right consistency, which really helps when you're experimenting with your own recipes. It's also particularly useful with cocktails, where changing the amount of alcohol can easily affect how well everything freezes.

I was also impressed by the speed. Most of the frozen cocktails I made were ready in around 25 minutes, whilst some of the non-alcoholic mixtures were finished even sooner. Obviously, timings will vary depending on what you pour in and its starting temperature, but I rarely felt like I was waiting particularly long.

The different spouts might seem like a small detail, but they also make a lot more sense once you start using the machine regularly. You can go from serving two individual drinks to creating a twisted combination without having to empty either vessel or start again, which is exactly what I ended up doing when people wanted different things.

Cleaning is probably my least favourite part, although that's something I found with the original Ninja Slushi too. Sugary mixtures get sticky very quickly, particularly if you leave everything sitting around after serving. The removable parts can go in the dishwasher or be washed by hand, but there are quite a few components to deal with when you're giving it a proper clean.

There is a built-in Rinse option, which flushes water through the system to clear leftover syrup, sugar and drink residue between batches. I found it useful when switching drinks or doing a quick clean after use, but I wouldn't rely on it completely. Mine was still slightly sticky afterwards, so I'd recommend giving everything a proper wash once you're finished for the day.

Verdict

The Ninja Slushi Twist is sizeable, pricey and still a little fiddly to clean, but the dual-vessel design gives it a level of versatility I wasn't expecting. Twisting two flavours together is undeniably fun, but having two completely different frozen drinks ready at the same time is where it really earns its place. For parties, barbecues or simply households with very different tastes, having that extra choice makes a surprisingly big difference.

Alternatives to consider

The original Ninja Slushi will always be where it all started, but Ninja has released a few newer models that could make more sense depending on what you're looking for. The Ninja Slushi Max is worth considering if the twisted drinks aren't particularly important to you and you'd rather prioritise capacity. It can make up to 12 drinks, compared with up to 10 from the Ninja Slushi Twist.

If you're working with a smaller budget but still want something that'll impress guests, the Inoviva 2.6L Slush Machine is another option to consider. It's obviously much simpler than the Ninja Slushi Twist and is closer in concept to the original Slushi, but its lower price makes it an appealing alternative if you don't need two flavours on the go at once.

As T3’s Home Editor, I’ve tried my fair share of bean to cup coffee machines, and I have to say that the KitchenAid KF4 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is the easiest and cleanest model I’ve ever tried.

KitchenAid is best known for its collection of stand mixers, but it has since become known for its coffee makers. Its first coffee brewer was launched back in 2014, but 2024 was a big year for KitchenAid with the brand launching a full range of fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines.

One of KitchenAid’s newest models, the KitchenAid KF4 joined the line-up in 2026 as a mid-range option. I’ve spent the past month testing the KitchenAid KF4, and it’s made my morning coffees exceptionally more tasty, although it does have some quirks under its hood.

KitchenAid KF4 review: price and availability

The KitchenAid KF4 is available to buy for £899 / $1,299 at KitchenAid and select retailers like John Lewis. It comes in matte black or porcelain white, as well as a two year guarantee and 10 year reparability.

KitchenAid KF4 review: unboxing and set up

The KitchenAid KF4 arrived in a large cardboard box which contained the main espresso machine, 1.8-litre water tank, milk container with hose and lid, water filter, cleaning tablets and a coffee spoon. It came assembled so it didn’t require much set up other than removing packaging and stickers.

To use the KitchenAid KF4, I simply added the water filter into the water tank before filling it up. After turning it on via the on/off button on the side, the KitchenAid KF4’s screen takes you through the entire machine and explains all the controls, making it extremely beginner friendly.

Before its first use, the KitchenAid KF4 runs through the water filter and cleans it out, before pulling four shots of espresso. The screen will then prompt you to empty the drip tray and puck box, but then you’re ready to go.

KitchenAid KF4 review: design and features

Measuring 36cm in height, 19.5cm in width and 47cm in depth, and weighing 9kg, the KitchenAid KF4 isn’t a small machine by any means, but it doesn’t take up a huge amount of space. It’s more long than it is bulky, so take this into account if you have shallow countertops.

As a fully automatic espresso machine, the KitchenAid KF4 makes pre-programmed coffees. It has over 20 hot and over-ice recipes available, including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, americanos, and iced coffees. When you select your drink, the KitchenAid KF4 offers recommended settings, but you can also personalise them by strength, temperature and volume, which you can then save as a pre-set.

At the back of the KitchenAid KF4 is its large water tank. At the top is a conical burr grinder where you can store and grind your own coffee beans, and a small container next to it for pre-ground coffee. Using its Intelligrind system, the KitchenAid KF4 detects beans and automatically adjusts its settings to bean type, roast and dose. It also has Quiet Grinding technology so it’s not too loud.

The KitchenAid KF4 has a 8.8cm colour touchscreen at the front. It’s easy to use, intuitive and displays drink options, user profiles, cleaning cycles and settings. The screen talks you through every aspect of the brewing process, and pops up with reminders to clean your machine, add more beans, refill the tank and so on.

The drip tray and puck box slots in at the bottom of the machine. It’s spacious, although due to the rigorous cleaning that the KitchenAid KF4 goes through, the drip tray can fill up quite quickly.

Speaking of cleaning, the KitchenAid KF4 goes through a lengthy cleaning process every time you use it. When you turn it on, it has a quick rinse before making your drink. If you make milky coffees, the KitchenAid KF4 will prompt you to clean the milk system which it does by flushing out the tubes in the drip tray, although you’ll have to manually clean the container. When you turn the KitchenAid KF4 off, the machine has another rinse and cools itself down.

As an automatic machine, the KitchenAid KF4 froths your milk for you, so latte art isn’t really an option with this model. It uses AutoMilk technology to adjust to your milk’s texture and volume. The container connects to the machine via its milk hose in the container lid, and the side of the coffee dispenser.

KitchenAid KF4 review: performance

KitchenAid never misses when it comes to design, and the KitchenAid KF4 is a perfect example of that. I tried the black version and I loved the look of it, with its black and silver detailings. Everything was packed away neatly, including the tank, built-in grinder and drip tray, although the separate milk container felt like a bit of an afterthought.

The touchscreen controls were great to use, and extremely easy. Beginners and experts will definitely be able to use the KitchenAid KF4, as its controls are extremely intuitive and self-explanatory. Setting user profiles was quick and simple – although you can only set four – and there was a good amountof drink options.

As a latte lover, I enjoyed the latte macchiato setting on the KitchenAid KF4. The machine had automatic settings for the drink, but I customised its strength, temperature and amount of milk, and received tasty results. Its flat white setting was also impressive, as was its iced espresso which the KitchenAid KF4 brews at a lower temperature to avoid over-extraction and dilution.

The built-in grinder was quick and surprisingly quiet. I found it ground coffee beans exceptionally well, and I had consistent espresso flavour and strength every time. I also tried the KitchenAid KF4 with pre-ground coffee and enjoyed the results, too, although I’d recommend using the grinder as it performs the best.

One quirk I found with the KitchenAid KF4 was if you pick a double shot drink, it grinds and dispenses them one at a time. This isn’t something I’d experienced before with a coffee machine, and I couldn’t – and still can’t – decide if I liked that method. The plus is that you get consistently pulled double shots which are strong and rich in flavour, but the negative is that it takes more time to make your drink.

The KitchenAid KF4 heated up very quickly and produced a lot of steam. I found it to heat milk well but it doesn’t froth as expertly as I’d like for lattes. While it doesn’t have an option to change milk type, its AutoMilk system worked very well with both dairy and plant-based milks.

What I was most impressed by was the KitchenAid KF4’s cleaning processes. Easily the most hygienic coffee machine I’ve ever used, the KitchenAid KF4 cleans itself regularly and even takes time to cool itself down. It does all the cleaning for you, and explains everything along the way, too.

KitchenAid KF4 review: verdict

I don’t have many negative things to say about the KitchenAid KF4, because I thoroughly enjoyed using it. Its touchscreen and overall design is stylish, tidy and intuitive, plus the fact that it’s a fully automatic machine means it leaves no room for error.

I’m used to semi-automatic machines where I have to be more involved in the grind and milk settings, so using the KitchenAid KF4 felt like I was having a break! It took care of absolutely everything, and made consistently delicious coffees every time. Its shot pulling, while odd at first, just proves how precise the KitchenAid KF4 is.

At £899 / $1,299, the KitchenAid KF4 isn’t cheap, but it could be the only coffee machine you could ever need.

KitchenAid KF4 review: alternatives to consider

Another automatic bean to cup coffee machine – and another from KitchenAid – is the KitchenAid KF8. A step up from the KitchenAid KF4 (or I suppose, four steps up), the KF8 looks beautiful, and has a lot of coffee options and settings to play with. The JURA E8 makes tasty and reliable coffee, and it has a much slimmer and more compact style than the KitchenAid KF4.

Bosch has just announced its new air fryer line-up, featuring three new exciting models. The standout from the new range is the Bosch Series 6 Stacked Air Fryer, featuring a double stacked basket design to save countertop room but double the cooking space.

Double stacked air fryers have become exceedingly popular after Ninja launched its Double Stack Air Fryer in 2024. Lots of other brands, including Philips and Cosori have launched their own versions, and now Bosch is joining the party.

A new version of its Series 6 model – which we gave four stars in our Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer review – the Bosch Series 6 Stacked Air Fryer is designed to maximise your cooking capacity while taking up minimal space in your kitchen, thanks to its 41cm x 28.5cm x 42.5cm dimensions.

Featuring two vertically stacked six-litre baskets, the Bosch Series 6 Stack Drawer Air Fryer has a combined 12-litre capacity. It reaches temperatures between 40-230°C and with its 2800W power, the Bosch Series 6 Stacked Air Fryer uses its next-generation air circulation technology to deliver even heat distribution to both drawers.

Each basket has its own independent cooking zones, so it can cook different foods at different settings. With its Match & Sync feature, the Bosch Series 6 Stacked Air Fryer can finish cooking different dishes simultaneously so they’re ready to serve at the same time.

At the top of the two baskets is its touchscreen display which offers both manual and automatic controls, including roast, reheat, defrost and keep warm. With six pre-sets to choose from, including French fries, vegetables, poultry, fish, small pastries and MyFry, the Bosch Series 6 Stacked Air Fryer will cook at the perfect temperature and time for you, or you can adjust this yourself.

The MyFry settings are the highlight of the Bosch Series 6 Stacked Air Fryer. Similar to most of today’s coffee machines, the MyFry setting lets you save your favourite cooking settings so you can quickly make your go-to weeknight meals quicker than before.

The Bosch Series 6 Stack Drawer Air Fryer is available to buy for £209.99 at Bosch and select retailers, like John Lewis. As of writing, it’s been discounted to £159.99, saving you £50 on this new stacked air fryer.

Sometimes you want the results of an outdoor cooking appliance without all the hassle that comes with actually cooking outside – especially when summer is drawing to an end. It's why indoor grills remain so popular, and indoor pizza ovens are starting to make a pretty convincing case for themselves too.

The Kenwood My Pizzeria arrived earlier this year as an option for anyone without the outdoor space – or budget – for one of the best outdoor pizza ovens. Despite its compact size, it can reach seriously high temperatures and isn't limited to pizza either, with Kenwood suggesting everything from quesadillas and flatbreads to toasties and pastries.

I couldn't wait to see whether it could actually deliver a proper pizza-oven experience from the comfort of my kitchen, and you'll find all my thoughts below.

Price and availability

The Kenwood My Pizzeria has an RRP of £150 and comes in either black or a metallic Storm Blue, the latter matching the colour found across Kenwood's Go collection.

However, it's already possible to find it for considerably less, including through Kenwood's own website and Argos, where it's currently priced at £99.

Design and features

The My Pizzeria measures 35.2 x 36 x 18.5cm and weighs just 4.7kg, so it's relatively compact. The body combines metal and plastic, and whilst it's still going to take up a decent amount of worktop space, it's light enough to move into a cupboard when you're not using it.

There are just two physical dials on the front, with one controlling the temperature and the other the cooking time. A ClearView window in the lid also means you can watch your pizza cook without constantly opening it and losing heat.

Inside, dual-sided heating elements allow the My Pizzeria to reach temperatures of up to 400°C. Having heat coming from above and below is designed to crisp the base whilst cooking the toppings at the same time, with Kenwood claiming pizzas can be ready in just a few minutes.

At the bottom sits a 30cm removable ceramic pizza stone, helping create the crispier base you'd expect from a dedicated pizza oven. Kenwood actually recommends allowing the stone to season naturally over time rather than trying to scrub it clean after every use. When it does need a clean, it can be removed and wiped down with a damp cloth.

You also get two split stainless-steel pizza peels in the box, which help with getting your pizza onto and off the hot stone, and they can also be used to scrape away any stubborn bits left behind afterwards.

As mentioned, Kenwood also suggests using the My Pizzeria for flatbreads, quesadillas, toasties, pastries and even s'mores, and it'll happily accommodate homemade, chilled and frozen pizzas. Whether you'll actually start baking s'mores in it every weekend is another matter, but it's good to have the option.

Performance

The Kenwood My Pizzeria is incredibly easy to use, and I think that's going to be one of its biggest appeals. You simply choose your temperature with one dial, set the cooking time with the other and let it get on with the job. Some people might prefer more precise digital controls, but I quite liked how straightforward everything was.

I was also pleased to see the ClearView window built into the top, although in practice I couldn't actually see a huge amount through it once everything was cooking. You can get a general idea of what's happening inside – and, crucially, whether your pizza is starting to burn – but don't expect a crystal-clear view as the name suggests.

There's a large handle across the top, which makes opening the oven easy, whilst the pizza stone itself has two handles so it can be lifted out when you need to clean it. There's plenty of room inside too, with the 30cm stone giving you enough space for even a large pizza.

For testing, I made my dough using the Ooni Halo Core Spiral Mixer, which I've covered in much more detail in my full review. Once proved, rolled out, topped and transferred into the My Pizzeria, I was particularly interested to see whether Kenwood's claimed four-minute cooking time would actually be enough.

Thankfully, I was really impressed with how evenly the pizza cooked, particularly underneath. Four minutes doesn't sound like much, and I've used pizza ovens before where the toppings start burning long before the dough underneath has properly cooked, but I didn't have that problem here. The stone did a great job of cooking the base through whilst the upper heating element took care of the toppings, leaving me with a crisp bottom rather than an unpleasantly doughy centre.

My first pizza was delicious, although four minutes was slightly too long for my personal preference. The crust had a little more charring than I usually like, so for my second attempt I dropped the cooking time to around three to three-and-a-half minutes. That was the sweet spot, giving me a nicely cooked base, melted toppings and just enough colour around the crust.

I'm also not someone who particularly enjoys the idea of seasoning pizza stones, cast-iron pans or anything else you're encouraged not to clean too thoroughly, so I decided I was going to give the ceramic stone a proper clean after its first use. By that point, it was covered in melted cheese, crumbs and burnt-on bits, and I was fully expecting a bit of a scrubbing session once everything had hardened.

Thankfully, it was far easier to clean than I expected. Once the stone had completely cooled, some warm water and a cloth lifted almost everything away with very little effort. The built-in handles make a difference too, as you can lift the whole stone out of the oven and clean it separately rather than awkwardly reaching inside.

Verdict

The Kenwood My Pizzeria doesn't try to overcomplicate things, and that's exactly why I enjoyed using it. However, most importantly, it produced a properly cooked pizza base without burning the toppings before the dough was ready. The viewing window could be better, but the removable stone is easy to clean and the whole experience requires very little effort. It's a great-value indoor option for anyone who wants speedy homemade pizza without investing in – or finding space for – a larger outdoor oven.

Alternatives to consider

If you like the idea of an indoor pizza oven but want something a little sleeker, the Caso Design PizzaChef 430 is another option. It can reach temperatures of up to 430°C using top and bottom heating elements and has a similarly compact footprint. However, its touchscreen display gives it a more contemporary feel compared to Kenwood's dials.

At the more premium end, there's the Ooni Volt 12. It's a considerably bigger investment, but it's worth considering if you want something slightly more advanced.

Aldi is launching its new Mini Air Fryer that's perfect for smaller kitchens. Its compact 1.9-litre capacity makes it ideal for snacks and side dishes, but it could also be a great fit for one or two-person households where even the best air fryer can feel like overkill if it's simply too big.

The Mini Air Fryer has arrived as part of Aldi's latest Specialbuys, arriving in stores on Thursday 20th August alongside a selection of other affordable kitchen appliances. These include kettles and toasters for £11.99, as well as a Cyclonic Stick Vacuum Cleaner for £39.99.

The air fryer itself is priced at just £19.99 and comes with a three-year warranty. There are two colours to choose from – black or cream – and I have a feeling the latter could prove particularly popular.

There's a digital LED display and 60-minute timer, making it easy to keep an eye on your food, alongside adjustable temperature controls. You also get a detachable non-stick frying rack, which should make serving food and cleaning up afterwards easier.

It also has a simple single-basket layout, with the controls positioned neatly on top rather than across the front, and the LED panel displays your cooking time and temperature.

Global supermarket chain Lidl has just updated its middle aisle with a new colourful range of Silvercrest kitchen appliances. Following the Pastel Kitchen range’s success, Lidl has brought it back to its stores this week with prices starting from just £4.99.

Despite still being in the height of the summer holidays, many people are thinking about starting or returning to university. Aside from the standard university dorm essentials like stationary and cutlery, you’d be surprised how quickly things start to add up, especially if you’re living in self-catered accommodation.

With this in mind, Lidl’s Pastel Kitchen range is an affordable and colourful collection that’s perfect for students who want to deck out their university kitchen on a budget. The line-up of Silvercrest appliances now comes in mint or pink colours to add a pop of colour to your kitchen – and it helps determine what is yours when that annoying housemate tries to use your things without asking!

As someone who graduated university almost 10 years ago, there’s plenty of appliances I’d recommend taking with you. For starters, a good air fryer like the Silvercrest 4.7L Air Fryer (£29.99) offers speedy cooking, and is a great choice for beginner cooks.

Your university kitchen will likely have a kettle and toaster set but there’s no harm in having a kettle for your room to get you through late-night study sessions. The Silvercrest Kettle (£16.99) has a 1.7-litre capacity, 360-degree swivel base and quick boiling so you can get your caffeine fix quickly.

I don’t think I would have gotten through university without my pod coffee machine, but had it been around back then, I’d have picked up Silvercrest’s Espresso Machine (£59.99). This coffee machine has 15-bar pump pressure and a 2-in-1 steam nozzle for hot water and milk frothing. It’s easy to use, looks pretty in its pink or mint colourway, and it comes with a 2-in-1 coffee scoop and tamper for quick espresso shots.

To match your coffee machine, Lidl is also selling a Milk Frother (£14.99) and Electric Coffee Grinder (£9.99) to complete the set. A full coffee machine set-up is usually much more expensive than this but at Lidl, this will cost you around £85 which is significantly cheaper.

Other products to watch out for include a stand mixer, toaster, jug and hand blenders, microwave and pots and pans. With prices starting as little as £4.99, Lidl has just made it much easier to stock your university kitchen.

Despite what many people believe, the (not so) humble air fryer can’t actually cook everything – no matter how hard you try. Despite how quick, convenient and time-saving an air fryer is, sometimes using your hob or oven is more efficient, especially if you’re looking to cook these three foods.

I’ve covered foods you should never cook in your air fryer a few years ago in 2023. At the time, I received a surprising amount of angry emails telling me I was wrong. Looking back now that we’re in 2026 and air fryers have become more advanced, I have to agree that some of the foods in that list can in fact be cooked in an air fryer.

But now, experts at Philips a.k.a the original inventors of the air fryer are advising Brits to avoid using them to cook three common foods. According to Martin Senders, Philips’ in-house air fryer chef, “air fryers are incredibly versatile but they’re not suitable for absolutely everything.”

Senders goes on to say that “foods that are very lightweight, produce a lot of grease, or melt quickly can cause problems inside the basket because they can disrupt the hot-air circulation, leading to uneven cooking, excess smoke or a messy clean-up." Here are the three foods you should never cook in your air fryer, according to Philips.

1. Popcorn

Popcorn is very easy to make, and can be made on your stovetop or in the microwave. But in an air fryer? Senders gives that a big no. The reason is air fryers “don't circulate heat in the same way as a popcorn machine. Many kernels won't pop at all, while others can burn. Loose kernels can also be blown around the appliance and become lodged near the heating element."

2. Poppadoms

As mentioned above, foods that are lightweight don’t fare too well inside an air fryer, which is mainly down to the powerful fan that can send them flying around the basket. This is the case with poppadoms which Senders explains "often curl up, cook unevenly or burn in patches before they've had a chance to crisp properly. For the best results, stick to the cooking method recommended on the packaging."

3. Sliced cheese

Finally, placing slices of cheese in your air fryer basket is asking for trouble, especially if you want a quick clean-up – see how to clean an air fryer for the best results. “As soon as the cheese melts, it drips through the gaps, burns onto the base and creates smoke and stubborn residue that's difficult to clean,” states Senders. “Cheese works much better when it's contained inside another recipe, such as a toastie or burger."

Melitta just added a new accessory for its line-up of coffee machines, and it might be its most impressive yet. The new Melitta Linea coffee grinder is a great addition to your at-home coffee set-up, especially for those who love espresso, filter and French Press coffee.

I’ve tested many coffee machines for T3, and have become somewhat of a coffee snob. If budget wasn’t an issue, I’d have a full café-level coffee station in my house, complete with an individual coffee grinder, main coffee machine, tampers, milk frothers and more.

Grinding your own beans is an easy way to level up your coffee-making process, and the Melitta Linea coffee grinder is a new model that’s designed to make freshly ground coffee in an easy and cleaner way. It doesn’t look like your traditional grinder, but it has a more modern design, including a hopper to hold the beans and a container to store the grounds.

At the top of the Melitta Linea is an LCD touch display where you can adjust the 13 grind settings to different fineness and strength levels. To keep everything as fresh as possible, the Melitta Linea has an AromaSafe lid that ensures freshness and scents of your beans and grounds.

As a stainless steel conical grinder, the Melitta Linea uses Ionizer technology to grind your beans while preventing static charging from causing your grinds to fly around when in action. This ensures the grinding process is clean and tidy, so you have minimal clean-up to worry about.

To achieve the perfect grind, the Melitta Linea draws coffee beans from above and grinds them between an inner conical burr and outer burred wall. Once ground, the coffee container holds the power and has a precise dosing spout for adding to your coffee machine or cafetiere. It can also be used to make between 1-10 cups of filter coffee which you can select on the grinder.

The Melitta Linea grinder is available to buy for £74.99 at Melitta. Having covered coffee machines and accessories for a while now, I was surprised to see this price from a luxury brand like Melitta.

Is £75 a bit pricey for a coffee grinder? For some, yes, but this is actually one of the more affordable models you’ll find on the market – and for espresso lovers, it’s a no-brainer.

Panasonic has expanded its air fryer microwave range with the new NN-CD58RS Slimline 4-in-1 Combination Microwave, bringing air frying, microwaving, grilling and convection cooking together in one appliance. It's designed to provide the versatility of several kitchen appliances without sacrificing worktop space.

Sitting at the top of Panasonic's new Slimline lineup, the NN-CD58RS has a full stainless-steel exterior that gives it a more premium finish than the other models. Inside, there's a 27-litre capacity and an easy-clean stainless-steel interior, putting it up there with the best microwaves available today.

It's priced at £269.99 and is available from Panasonic's online store, Argos, Currys and Amazon, making it considerably cheaper than larger models such as the Panasonic NN-CD88. You also get a grill rack, enamel tray and air fry basket, all of which are dishwasher-safe.

The microwave features a powerful fan positioned at the top that circulates hot air around food to create a crispy finish. The included basket can hold up to 800g of frozen chips, so despite the more compact design, there's still plenty of room for family-sized portions.

However, users can also combine cooking functions to speed things up even further. Pairing Air Fry with microwave power can cook jacket potatoes up to 40% quicker and a whole chicken up to 36% faster than using Air Fry alone, according to Panasonic's internal testing. Panasonic also claims that combining convection, grill or air fry with microwave power can cut cooking times by up to 70% and energy use by up to 50% compared to conventional ovens.

The NN-CD58RS has a 1000W microwave with seven power levels, a 1300W Quartz Grill and convection cooking up to 220°C. Air frying can be set between 180°C and 220°C, and there are 19 automatic programmes to choose from as well.

Tefal has launched its first-ever stacked air fryer, joining the likes of Ninja, Philips and Salter. The new Tefal Ingenio Dual Stack Air Fryer has a generous 10-litre capacity alongside six preset programmes, including settings for fries, chicken, dough proving and desserts.

Despite its capacity, the Ingenio is 40% smaller than Tefal's Dual Easy Fry & Grill, making it a much better fit for kitchens with limited worktop space. However, one of the features that caught my attention most is its detachable front panels, which can be removed to make the baskets easier to fit inside the dishwasher. It's the first time Tefal has introduced the feature on one of its best air fryers, so it's particularly interesting to see it debut on the brand's first stacked model.

The Tefal Ingenio Dual Stack Air Fryer is available in black or grey with an RRP of £229.99, and can be purchased from Tefal's online store, Amazon and John Lewis.

Tefal's EvenFry technology uses a top heating element to circulate hot air and deliver evenly cooked and crispy results. The Ingenio also offers up to four cooking zones across two drawers and two racks, so you can prepare different parts of a meal at the same time.

The air fryer also comes included with two storage lids, so leftovers can be covered and stored directly in the fridge.

A stand mixer has always been a brilliant kitchen tool for anyone who bakes regularly, especially when it comes to achieving consistent batters and mixes. However, for those who'd rather steer clear of cakes and focus on dough, there hasn't always been something quite as purpose-built. That was until Ooni launched its Halo Pro Spiral Mixer.

First launched last year, the Ooni Halo Pro quickly stood out for its ability to tackle pizza, flatbread and bread dough, whilst still handling more traditional stand mixer jobs. Fast-forward to 2026 and the Ooni Halo Core Spiral Mixer has arrived as a smaller and lighter alternative. Importantly, though, it keeps the professional-style spiral mixing technology that made the original so interesting.

I've been putting it to the test with plenty of dough-based experiments, and you'll find all my thoughts below.

Price and availability

The Ooni Halo Core is priced at £499/$599 and is available from Ooni's online store, Amazon and John Lewis. For comparison, the Ooni Halo Pro is priced at £699/$799.

The Halo Core comes in black or white, and there are a number of optional accessories available too, including the Ooni Dough Tool Set and Dual Platform Digital Scales.

Design and features

The Halo Core is 25% smaller and 30% lighter than the Halo Pro, making it much easier to keep permanently on a kitchen worktop or move around when needed. Despite shrinking things down, Ooni has retained the recognisable Halo design as well as its tilt-head mechanism. This lets you lift the top of the mixer to remove the bowl and easily switch between attachments.

It features a removable 4.5-litre stainless-steel bowl, down from the Halo Pro's 7-litre capacity. It's smaller, but is still capable of handling up to 2.5kg of dough in a single batch. According to Ooni, that's enough for around ten 12-inch pizzas or three large sourdough loaves – but we'll get onto this later.

Unlike a conventional stand mixer, where an attachment moves around a stationary bowl, the Core combines a rotating bowl with a rotating Spiral Dough Hook and stationary removable breaker bar.

Together, these create what Ooni calls a dual-kneading action. Dough is continuously stretched and worked between the hook, bowl and breaker bar, helping to develop a stronger gluten network without generating excessive heat. This makes it particularly well suited to pizza, bread and sourdough, especially recipes that require longer kneading times. The breaker bar also helps stop dough climbing and bunching around the hook, but it can be removed when you want to use the mixer for more conventional baking jobs.

There are 20 speed settings, reaching up to 300 RPM. That's considerably fewer than the Halo Pro's 58, but still gives you plenty of control for different recipes and dough types. There's also built-in motor protection, which can automatically adjust the speed when necessary to help prevent overheating during tougher mixing sessions.

Like its predecessor, dual LED lights illuminate the mixture whilst the machine is running, making it easier to keep an eye on dough consistency and gluten development. There's also a separate LED indicator which clearly displays your selected speed.

One feature you don't get from the Halo Pro is its set-and-forget auto-stop timer, so the Core does require slightly more supervision.

Attachments

You get three main attachments, giving it much more versatility than a traditional commercial spiral mixer.

Alongside the Spiral Dough Hook and removable breaker bar, there's a Dual-Geared Whisk for whipping and lighter mixtures, as well as an Angled Silicone-Edge Beater for batters and everyday baking. This means you can still turn to it for cakes, creams and other recipes when you're not making dough.

The included clear splash guard also has a pouring spout, so you can add ingredients whilst mixing without sending flour across the kitchen.

There's an airtight silicone lid for the bowl too, allowing you to leave dough to prove inside rather than transferring it to another container. A pop-out vent can be opened when airflow is needed, and all of the attachments are removable and dishwasher-safe.

Performance

The first thing that stood out during testing was just how premium the Ooni Halo Core feels, and despite testing plenty of stand mixers before, very few have felt quite as high-quality as this. Everything from the finish and weight to the illuminated controls felt deluxe, and it looked fantastic left out on the kitchen counter.

The attachments are equally as impressive and, whilst £499 is undeniably a lot of money, you do get plenty for it. Each attachment is easy to fit, remove and swap, and cleaning couldn't be simpler either. Mine came out of the dishwasher spotless, even after dealing with sticky dough and batter.

I also particularly loved the rotating bowl and LED illumination, which are exactly the kind of premium details that set the Halo Core apart from your average stand mixer.

For my first test, I deliberately used an M&S pizza base mix that I've struggled with when kneading by hand in the past. Using the Spiral Dough Hook and breaker bar, the dough came together in around six minutes with very little intervention from me. Most impressively, it didn't climb up the hook or sides of the bowl, with the breaker bar keeping everything moving nicely.

Once it was ready, I simply removed the attachments, popped the included silicone lid over the bowl and left the dough to prove for around an hour. Being able to mix and prove in the same bowl made the whole process noticeably easier, not to mention cutting down on the clean up afterwards.

I also wanted to see whether the Halo Core could take the place of a more conventional stand mixer, so I used it to make banana bread batter a few days later. The whisk worked brilliantly, combining everything quickly and evenly, and switching between attachments was effortless. Dough may be its speciality, but it's certainly not all the Halo Core can do.

That said, there are a few small things to be aware of. Ooni says the 4.5-litre bowl can handle enough dough for around ten 12-inch pizzas or three large sourdough loaves, but once proved, my dough for just three pizzas was already nearly at the top. Of course, mixing and proving capacities aren't quite the same thing, but it did make me wonder how comfortably the mixer would handle enough dough for ten pizzas at once, and whether everything would knead as evenly. If you're planning on making large batches, I'd recommend starting smaller and transferring the dough to another container for proving if needed.

My other small issue the speed dial. There are 20 settings to choose from, but there aren't 20 individual markings or numbers around the control, so selecting a precise speed can feel like a bit of a guessing game at first. That said, the illuminated dial looks fantastic and fits perfectly with the Halo Core's premium design, so it's certainly not something that would put me off buying it.

Verdict

The Ooni Halo Core may be designed with dough in mind, but it's far more versatile than that suggests. It made light work of pizza dough, handled cake batter just as confidently and felt incredibly premium throughout testing. The smaller 4.5-litre bowl and slightly unclear speed dial leave room for improvement, but neither took away from the overall experience. It's certainly an investment, but the excellent build quality, range of attachments and incredible results make it a fantastic option for anyone who regularly bakes at home.

Alternatives to consider

The Ooni Halo Pro is the obvious alternative, particularly if you think you'll benefit from its larger 7-litre bowl, 58 speed settings and automatic timer. However, I personally think the Halo Core offers more than enough capacity and control for the average household, especially if kitchen space is limited.

If you want something even more compact and geared towards general baking, the Kenwood Go Stand Mixer is another great option. It doesn't have the specialist spiral dough-mixing setup found on the Ooni range, but its smaller design and versatility make it particularly well suited to compact kitchens.

If you’re looking to take your latte art skills to the next level, the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer could be the product to help you do just that. As an electric standalone milk steaming wand, the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer is a great addition to your coffee machine set-up, especially if yours doesn’t have a milk frother attachment – but it’ll set you back £250.

Flair is known for its manual espresso machine which uses a lever to extract and ‘pull’ rich shots of coffee. The brand also has a range of milk steamers, including its Wizard Stovetop Milk Steamer that heats milk using dry steam while sitting on your gas, induction or coil stoves.

But its latest Flair eWizard Milk Steamer removes this stovetop action as it uses a 110V electric power to froth your milk instead. Featuring a cool-touch wand, two nozzles and an electric base, tank and lid with gauge, the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer quickly and expertly heats up your milk to make expert-level microfoam.

The design of the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer is quite unusual, but that’s what Flair is best known for. When I first saw it, I thought it looked like a miniature Tardis from Doctor Who! But while it might look a little complicated, Flair states that it’s the perfect milk frothing accessory for both beginners and baristas.

To use the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer, you simply turn it on via its power cord, and it heats up in roughly five minutes. Using dry steam via its steam wand which gets up to 270°, its pressure management system keeps it at the right temperature to create froth for cappuccinos, lattes and more.

The Flair eWizard Milk Steamer comes with two nozzles – a one hole and a three hole. Beginners are encouraged to use the one hole nozzle as it gives easier control over the steam. Once you get the hang of it, the three hole nozzle is for more manual and customisable steaming that makes you feel like you’re a barista in a café.

The Flair eWizard Milk Steamer is available to buy for £248 at Flair Espresso. It doesn’t come with a milk jug which you’ll need to use the steamer, but you can buy the Flair Milk Steaming Pitcher separately for £23.

Is the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer the cheapest option on the market? No, and you’ll likely want a coffee machine that comes with a milk frothing wand integrated into the design to save money and space on your countertop.

But I can see the Flair eWizard Milk Steamer being something baristas and coffee enthusiasts will want to incorporate into their coffee set-up to take their skills to the next level.

I think I just found my new favourite coffee machine. The Terra Kaffe TK Demi, which launched in late 2025, is the brand’s most intuitive, fully automatic espresso machine that will surely turn you into a barista-level espresso expert – if you have $800 spare, that is.

For homes with small kitchens, the Terra Kaffe TK Demi is described as ‘mini but mighty’ by the brand. Weighing just 17 pounds and measuring 12.8 inches in height, 7.5 inches in width and 15.7 inches in diameter, the Terra Kaffe TK Demi takes up minimal room yet its design is so eye-catching that you wouldn’t mind if it did.

The Terra Kaffe TK Demi is available in four earth-inspired colours, including slate, forest, dune and cloud. It has a bean hopper at the top so the machine grinds beans fresh, and a stainless steel analog dial on the side which allows you to adjust temperature, strength and volume of your drinks.

As an espresso machine, the Terra Kaffe TK Demi makes espresso-based drinks, including Americanos, lungos and drip coffee. My favourite part of the machine is when you select your drink, the name of it flashes up in pixel-like dots at the front, making the minimalist design look smarter and more premium.

While it might look a little intimidating at first, the Terra Kaffe TK Demi is completely automatic, so while you can customise your drink, the machine takes care of everything for you. The stainless steel spout handle of the Terra Kaffe TK Demi can also be adjusted to fit different mug sizes, and the waste bin and drip tray is easy to clean and empty.

There are many things to like about the Terra Kaffe TK Demi, although I do wish it came with a milk frothing attachment. As someone who loves lattes and cappuccinos, this is a feature I think the Terra Kaffe TK Demi is missing out on, although Terra Kaffe does offer the TK-02 which comes with a milk carafe.

The Terra Kaffe TK Demi is available to buy for $795 at Terra Kaffe. I’ll be honest, when I saw the price, I was incredibly surprised, despite most bean to cup coffee makers coming with this sort of expensive price tag.

Having said that, the TK Demi’s design and automatic features make it one of the most stylish and advanced models I’ve ever seen. I like that the TK Demi can be used by both beginners and baristas (although the price does take it out of many people’s budgets) but if you’re an espresso fan, it's definitely something you’ll want to save up for – myself included.

Forget air fryers – Ninja has just made the countertop oven more exciting with its new Double Oven Pro Countertop Oven and Air Fryer. As a 12-in-1 appliance, the Ninja Double Oven Pro can replace almost every cooking gadget in your kitchen, and gives you two ovens for the price and space of one.

Air fryers have almost completely replaced ovens, mainly due to their smaller sizes and reduced costs. But sometimes, the best option for cooking quickly and intensely is an oven, so if you want my advice, I wouldn’t look at getting rid of your oven just yet.

However, the new Ninja Double Oven Pro Countertop Oven and Air Fryer could be a game changer as it combines two ovens in an air fryer-sized design, much like traditional toaster ovens. Measuring 21.42 inches in length, 19.76 inches in width and 15.94 inches in height, the Ninja Double Oven Pro is surprisingly compact and can comfortably fit on any countertop in your kitchen.

Like most of Ninja’s air fryers, the Ninja Double Oven Pro has two cooking zones which you can use independently or simultaneously. The top and bottom ovens use DualZone technology so you can cook two different meals in two different ways at the same time.

Both ovens can be customised by function, time and temperature. With SmartFinish, the Ninja Double Oven Pro can also finish cooking meals at the same time for quicker results.

Inside, the Ninja Double Oven Pro has a huge capacity which can fit a 4.5 pound chicken, and it has 12 cooking functions to choose from, including air fry, bake, roast, grill, broil, toast, pizza, reheat and more. It can effectively replace your air fryer, oven, toaster and grill which is especially handy if you have limited kitchen space.

The Ninja Double Oven Pro looks like a cross between a microwave and toaster oven, and it has individual button and dial controls for both the top and bottom ovens. Its handles pull down like a normal oven, and there are clear viewing windows at the front so you can check on your cooking’s progress without having to open the doors.

Available in a stylish silver colour, the Ninja Double Oven Pro comes with two sheet pans, two wire racks, an air fryer basket, thermometer and a crumb tray. It’s priced at $429.99 and available to buy at SharkNinja. As of writing, it’s been discounted to $349.99 and it’s not yet available in the UK or Europe.

Considering this style of air fryer-oven is typically more US-centric, I have my doubts over whether the Ninja Double Oven Pro Cook Countertop Oven and Air Fryer will come to the UK. But if it does, I think it’ll definitely appeal to big families and those who want one appliance to do everything.

Around six months ago, I got my hands on an electric pizza oven (the Pizzaiolo, from Sage), and it's been a thrilling game-changer in terms of how I've made pizza at home. The only real downside to getting one of the very few pizza ovens that can work indoors is that it still takes up a massive chunk of storage in my not particularly huge top-floor London flat.

So, it's been with some trepidation that I've also been looking out for a stand mixer, a notoriously sizeable part of any chef's lineup of appliances, to help upgrade my dough-making. After graduating past store-bought dough a while ago, my hands were getting tired of self-kneading everything.

It was this storage issue that made the Morphy Richards MixStar so attractive, and after my first batch of dough-making, I'm really pleased with how it's slotted into my cooking and my cupboards.

This stand mixer doesn't look like many others on the market. Rather than a bowl with a large arm over it, Morphy Richards has put the mixing circulator into the bowl itself, more like the inside of a food processor.

Crucially, it's also designed so that when you're not using it, all the attachments and parts nest within that bowl, giving you a far less bulky overall device to hide away in your cupboards. It's hard to convey how much of a boon that is, but as someone whose kitchen can only accommodate an under-counter fridge, for instance, it's quite a major point.

The MixStar comes with attachments for whisking, frothing and more, but I've so far only used the dough mixer, and it's performed ably – although I did immediately run up against an obvious limitation. The instructions are quite clear that my standard batch of dough, enough for four pizzas, would overload the advised weight limits for the bowl.

So, I did two batches instead, and that hardly added much time to my process. Still, it's possibly a reminder that this compact design does come with some compromises compared to something weightier like a KitchenAid Artisan, which has a way higher maximum weight for dough.

That said, a KitchenAid Artisan is also about twice as expensive, way heavier and more awkward to store, so the comparison doesn't bear too much weight. If I had a bigger kitchen, I'd probably pine after a higher-capacity mixer, but in my situation the MixStar is quite clearly a sensible option.

The other thing I was interested to assess was whether its lighter weight and interesting design made the MixStar more liable to move around in use. Suction cups underneath the main body have seen to it that it's stable enough in my experience, but I might be cheeky and overload it at some point to see how it fares on both the mixing and moving front.

The last check from my end was cleaning up after my mixing, something that's a big part of why I wanted a mixer in the first place. Scraping lost dough bits and flour off my kitchen surface got old quickly, whereas the MixStar was easy to scrub thanks to its stainless steel bowl.

I'm thoroughly impressed, basically, and looking forward to seeing what other baking options it's going to unlock. Pizza might have been the reason I needed it, but who knows what creations I'll be baking up in the months to come?

It was back in June that Ninja launched a smaller version of its bestselling coffee machine, the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus. Despite being 30% more compact than the original, it still includes many of the same features, including a built-in grinder, precision scale, assisted tamper and steam wand.

Naturally, that raises the question of what has actually changed apart from the size and the £50 price difference. More importantly, are the extra features on the original worth paying for, or is the Mini Plus the smarter buy?

To find out, I compared the Ninja Luxe Café Premier and the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus. These are the two middle models in Ninja's Luxe Café lineup, sitting between the entry-level Luxe Café Mini and the flagship Luxe Café Pro, making them the closest rivals in terms of features and price

1. Drinks choice

When it comes to drink options, it's probably no surprise that the Luxe Café Premier is the more versatile of the two. It offers 19 drink presets, including Espresso, Americano, Cold Pressed Espresso, Classic Coffee, Rich Coffee, Over Ice Coffee and Cold Brew.

The Mini Plus drops the Cold Brew and Cold Pressed Espresso functions, instead focusing on Espresso, Classic Coffee, Rich Coffee and Over Ice Coffee. If you're someone who regularly enjoys cold brew or chilled espresso drinks, the Premier is the clear winner.

2. Milk frothing

The same applies to milk frothing. Thankfully, both machines include Ninja's excellent assisted milk frothing system, but the Mini Plus comes with fewer presets. The Premier offers Steamed Milk, Thin Froth, Thick Froth and Cold Froth, whereas the Mini Plus misses out on the Cold Froth setting.

It's not a huge omission, but it does make the Premier more versatile if you prefer iced coffees.

3. Brewing capacity

Another difference is brewing capacity, as the Mini Plus is aimed more at solo coffee drinkers, brewing single and double espressos alongside smaller coffee servings.

The Premier can also brew larger filter coffees and travel mug-sized drinks, making it a better fit for busy households or anyone who gets through several coffees a day.

What are the similarities?

That said, the similarities between the two machines are what really stand out. Both machines include a built-in conical burr grinder, Barista Assist Technology, automatic grind recommendations, an assisted tamper and an integrated precision scale. They also both use the same 1650W heating system, so the core coffee-making performance should be very similar.

Which one should you choose?

Personally, I'd still lean towards the Luxe Café Premier, especially if you have the space on your worktop. The extra £50 feels like money well spent for the additional drink presets, larger serving sizes and extra milk frothing options, particularly if you enjoy cold coffee.

However, if you're tight on space and don't think you'll miss cold brew or cold foam, the Mini Plus remains an excellent alternative.

Nespresso has launched a deal that gives customers 50 free coffee pods and a travel mug when buying a qualifying machine. The offer applies to a selection of Vertuo models, including the recently launched Vertuo Up.

Nespresso is known for running generous promotions, but this is certainly one of the better offers I've seen from the brand in a while. It's also available directly via Nespresso, so you'll have access to the usual benefits of buying from the brand, including its membership portal, warranty support and other services.

The offer is valid until 1st September, so there's still around four weeks to take advantage of it.

The free pods include a choice of Mild or Intense coffee assortments, with the available options shown below. All you need to do is select your qualifying machine on the Nespresso website, add it to your basket and choose which pod assortment you'd like.

You'll also receive the usual 12 Vertuo Pod Discovery Box at checkout, meaning you're actually getting 62 pods for free in total. Depending on the selection, that's potentially around £40 worth of coffee in total.

The only part of the offer you don't get to choose is the travel mug, as the model and colour will vary depending on availability and stock levels. It also won't necessarily appear during checkout, so don't worry if you don't see it listed alongside your other freebies. Nespresso says the mug will be shipped with your order, subject to availability.

This week, I jumped on the train to London to attend a Panasonic Cooking Masterclass. It was the perfect event for a hot summer’s day – thankfully, the AC was blasting – and I got to see Panasonic’s new line-up of kitchen appliances and try them out for myself.

Before I put on my apron and started cooking, I got to have a tour of the new range from Panasonic, which included air fryers, multi-cookers, breadmakers and more. The product that caught my eye the most was its new air fryer microwave hybrid which has a traditional microwave design with air fryer-inspired settings.

Many brands are combining air fryers and microwaves together to add both appliance’s functions in one space-saving design. Brands like Smeg and Ninja have had success with this style of product, and since Panasonic invented the microwave, it only seems right that it would introduce its own model.

The Panasonic NN-CT55RW is a 4-in-1 appliance that has air fry, convection oven, inverter microwave and quartz grill functionalities. With 19 auto programmes to choose from, it’s easy to use both manually and automatically, and it gets up to an impressively high heat.

As a microwave, the Panasonic NN-CT55RW uses 1000W with seven power levels, and it has the same traditional microwave design that we all know and have in our kitchens. Inside, it has a 34cm turntable and 27 litres of space, and can reach temperatures between 30°C to 220°C.

The air fryer setting on the Panasonic NN-CT55RW is the most exciting part. Unlike a traditional microwave which has a fan at the back, the Panasonic NN-CT55RW has a top fan which circulates hot air around the appliance, just like how an air fryer works.

Instead of using a drawer, the Panasonic NN-CT55RW comes with its own version of an air fryer basket and an enamel tray which slots into the microwave on top of the turntable. The basket measures 31.6cm wide and can hold up to 800g of fries, or in my case when I tested it, a surprising amount of chicken!

During the cooking class, we made crispy chicken – a recipe I’ll definitely be trying again – as well as cheesecake bars. I was most impressed by the chicken as after coating them in crushed up cornflakes, I popped them in the Panasonic NN-CT55RW and set it to the Microwave Combi 5 setting.

To my surprise, the chef running the demonstration said it should only take six minutes to cook the chicken. Even though I cook all the time, I always get nervous about cooking chicken so I didn’t believe this timing one bit.

But I was proven wrong as the Panasonic NN-CT55RW cooked the chicken in just six minutes, and it came out fully cooked and really crispy.

I’m a very recent air fryer convert – despite having tested many and being T3’s resident air fryer expert – but I think the Panasonic NN-CT55RW has convinced me to get an air fryer microwave hybrid. I use both my air fryer and microwave on a daily basis, so having one appliance to take care of everything is a game changer.

Cuisinart has expanded its kitchen appliance range with the new 10-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven. Arriving just a few months after the Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer, the new model is designed to combine multiple appliances into one countertop unit.

The new air fryer offers six core cooking functions – Air Fry, Roast, Toast, Bake, Broil and Keep Warm – alongside four presets for fries, wings, vegetables and nuggets, all with no preheating required.

For now, it's exclusive to the US, where it's available for $249.95 from Amazon and Cuisinart's website. However, given that many of Cuisinart's best air fryers launch in the UK too, we'd expect this one to follow in the near future.

The air fryer can fit a whole chicken, six slices of toast or a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, making it suitable for large families. Other features include a touchscreen control panel, a stainless steel interior, a hidden handle, an integrated cooking guide and a large viewing window with an interior light.

Commenting on the launch, Spencer Helmrich, Product Marketing Manager at Cuisinart, said: "The 10-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven expands our lineup with a versatile combination of capacity, functionality and modern design, giving consumers even more ways to enjoy the performance and reliability they expect from Cuisinart."

An essential part of the coffee-making process which is often overlooked is a good coffee grinder. Whether you have one built into your bean to cup coffee machine or you prefer to buy pre-ground coffee, not many people think they need a coffee grinder – but I’m here to tell you why that’s wrong.

Grinding your own coffee enhances the flavour as whole beans tend to hold onto their natural aroma and oils for longer than pre-ground. As you’re grinding them fresh, these grounds will tend to last longer, and you also have more control over the grind size so you can customise each cup of joe that you make.

But which coffee grinder should you buy? I’ve listed five of our favourite coffee grinders that should be part of your set-up to turn you from a beginner to a barista.

Best coffee grinder overall

1. Smeg Coffee Grinder

Starting off strong, the Smeg Coffee Grinder has 15 grind levels and three precision settings to choose from, to cater to all types of coffees. Using conical burrs crafted from stainless steel, the Smeg Coffee Grinder delivers a consistent grind size throughout the entire process.

While it can be used to grind any coffee bean you like, the Smeg Coffee Grinder is best suited for espresso and even cold brew. At £199.95, it’s on the higher end of the price spectrum, but it’s from a good quality, reliable brand so you know you’re getting something good. Plus, the Smeg Coffee Grinder comes in multiple retro-inspired colours to suit any kitchen style.

Best premium coffee grinder

2. Baratza Encore ESP Pro

Baratza’s Encore collection is full of premium at-home coffee grinders, and the newest Baratza Encore ESP Pro offers its most precise grind yet. Using Baratza’s M2 precision steel burrs, the Baratza Encore ESP Pro comes with a stepless grind adjustment mechanism which gives you more consistent control over your grind style.

The Baratza Encore ESP Pro looks the part and has a hopper at the top so you can store beans before you grind them. It has a dial and display on the front which shows your grind’s fine or coarseness, setting, time and dose method. It’s our premium pick so unsurprisingly, it’s not cheap at £249.95 / $299.95.

Best budget coffee grinder

3. Bosch Coffee Grinder

Coffee grinders don’t have to cost an arm and a leg, and the Bosch Coffee Grinder proves that. At just £29.99, the Bosch Coffee Grinder doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it does a great job and it’s exceedingly easy to use.

The Bosch Coffee Grinder uses a powerful motor and stainless steel chopping blades to blend fine and coarse coffee beans. It’s best used for espresso or filter coffee, and it has a one-touch operation so you can’t really go wrong with it.

Best smart coffee grinder

4. Sage Smart Grinder Pro

Smart technology has been added to almost anything in the kitchen, so why not a coffee grinder?! The Sage Smart Grinder Pro has 60 settings to choose from and has an LCD display which lets you choose different cup and shot sizes for espresso, filter, french press and more.

What makes the Sage Smart Grinder Pro smart is its Dosing IQ technology which automatically adjusts the grind time when you change your cup or grind size amount in 0.2 second increments. This gives you total control over your coffee, while also giving you some additional help so there’s no guesswork involved.

Best travel coffee grinder

5. AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder

If you’re off on a trip and want to make coffee on the go, you can now get a travel coffee grinder in the form of the AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder. Designed to go with its AeroPress portable coffee makers, the AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder is a 3-in-1 coffee press with 60 adjustable settings and a portable, lightweight design.

The AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder has an Easy-Grind magnetic handle with dual bearings that turn the internal conic burrs to grind your coffee beans. It acts like a hand crank and comes with a Power Drill Adapter for quicker grinding times. It comes with a medium-fine grind pre-set for your first use, and is best for drip, pour-over, French Press and cold brew coffees.

If you’re headed to do your weekly shop in your local Lidl, the global supermarket chain has just added its own version of the Ninja Crispi air fryer to its stores. The Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer has four pre-set programmes, two glass containers, and an affordable price tag of just £59.99.

Glass air fryers have taken the kitchen by storm since Ninja debuted its Crispi air fryer in 2025. Having a glass cooking and storage container instead of a ‘normal’ air fryer compartment means you can see your food’s progress without having to open the drawer and disturb your cooking.

Since the Ninja Crispi launch, many brands have made their own versions including Cuisinart, Dreame and Salter. Now, Lidl is trying its hand with this air fryer style with the Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer that just arrived in stores. It looks almost identical to the Ninja crispi with its ‘pod’ cooking system that clips on to the glass containers.

With 1500W of power, the Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer heats up quickly and cooks from 60°C to 200°C. The controls are on the top of the ‘pod’ and includes a dial and buttons for quick and easy operation. Users can choose between air fry, roast, keep warm and re-fry pre-sets for even quicker use that’s ideal for air fryer beginners.

The Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer uses little to no oil when cooking, and Lidl states that it’s also handy for baking and grilling. It comes with two heat-resistant glass containers, including a small one with a two litre capacity, and larger one with a four litre capacity.

The glass containers can be used for cooking as well as storage. They come with cool-touch handles and leak-proof lids so you can take the containers with you on-the-go. The Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer also comes with a trivet which is dishwasher safe, just like the lids and containers.

The Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer is available to buy in select stores for £59.99. If you’re a Lidl Plus member, you can get it for £49.99. Compared to the original Ninja Crispi which is priced at £149.99, the Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer is 60% cheaper so if you’re on a budget, it looks like a good choice for your kitchen.

I’ve tested many coffee machines in my time as T3’s Home Editor, but I’ve never seen an espresso maker like this before. The Flair Classic was originally launched in 2016, but as of late 2025, Flair has updated it with a pressure gauge, a stainless brew cylinder, and two portafilters.

Dubbed the first lever espresso maker, the Flair Classic works in a similar way to an Aeropress but on a larger scale. Unlike the Aeropress which has a small, cylindrical design, the Flair Classic looks like something out of a DT classroom, with a simple yet innovative lever system that requires a little bit of elbow grease.

Made from cast aluminium and stainless steel, the Flair Classic espresso machine makes barista-style espresso using a manual lever system – no electronics required. To ‘pull’ a shot of espresso, you simply add ground coffee to a portafilter before adding it to the brew base. Next, you add the brew cylinder on top and pour in boiling water.

Now for my favourite part – and the reason why I’m desperate to try the Flair Classic – you insert the piston and pressure gauge before pushing down the lever to extract your coffee. This should make a 40ml shot of espresso with crema. All the parts are removable from the main brewing head or base, so it’s easy to use and clean afterwards.

One of the main updates to the upgraded Flair Classic is its portafilters. It now comes with a bottomless 2-in-1 portafilter and a flow control portafilter to offer users more control over their coffee. The former comes in black and is designed for advanced baristas, and the latter is red and is for use with pre-ground coffee, making it better suited for beginners.

As I said before, I’ve tested my fair share of coffee machines, including bean-to-cup, pod, drip and more, and the Flair Classic is the most intriguing espresso maker I’ve ever seen. While it might look a bit too high tech at first, the Flair Classic is easy to get on with, and is a fun change from all the automatic and semi-automatic machines on the market.

The upgraded Flair Classic is available to buy for £169 / $159 at Flair.

I've tested plenty of Philips air fryers over the years, from compact stacked basket models to dual-zone designs, but this latest one takes things in a different direction. The Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket is the brand's largest air fryer yet, combining a huge 10-litre capacity with a flexible design that can be used as one large basket or split into two.

With 3-in-1 cooking functionality and enough space to tackle much bigger meals, I was keen to see whether the Megabasket could offer something different.

Price and availability

The Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket has an RRP of £259.99 and is available to buy from Amazon.

For comparison, the original 5000 Series Dual Basket launched at the same RRP, although it's now available at a reduced price from a number of retailers, having been on the market for more than a year.

Design and features

As mentioned, the Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket comes with a generous 10-litre cooking capacity that can be used as one large Megabasket or divided into two separate 3-litre and 6-litre zones. This gives you the flexibility of a dual-basket air fryer when you're cooking different foods, whilst allowing you to combine the two compartments when you need more space for a larger meal.

That said, it measures around 44.4 x 38.3 x 35.5cm and weighs approximately 8.75kg, so you'll probably want to give it a permanent home on your kitchen worktop rather than moving it in and out of a cupboard.

The Megabasket features a 3-in-1 cooking system, combining traditional air frying with steaming and SteamFry. The standard air-frying function uses hot air to cook and crisp food, whilst the steam function introduces moisture during cooking. The more interesting option is SteamFry, which combines hot air and steam to help keep food moist on the inside whilst still achieving a crisp finish on the outside.

The air fryer also uses Philips' RapidAir Plus technology, which we've seen across many of the brand's more recent air fryers. This circulates hot air around the food to promote more even cooking, with the aim of delivering that crispy texture you'd normally associate with deep frying.

You can also adjust the cooking temperature between 40°C and 200°C, giving you plenty of flexibility depending on what you're making.

The Megabasket has a digital touchscreen display on the top front, giving you control over the cooking settings and access to 12 ingredient presets. However, as mentioned, you can still manually adjust the temperature and cooking time when needed.

One of my favourite features is Automatic SteamClean, which uses steam to loosen cooking residue inside the cooking chamber. Whilst you'll still need to give it a wipe down, it makes the entire process so much easier.

Performance

During testing, the 5000 Series Megabasket delivered the kind of cooking results I'd expect from Philips, and they were very similar to what I'd previously experienced with the 5000 Series Dual Basket. Food cooked evenly and the results felt really consistent with each meal I made. After trying the 4000 Series Stacked Basket Air Fryer, which I found a little more unpredictable with its cooking, it was nice to return to something that felt more reliable.

The whole experience also felt very familiar if you've used a Philips air fryer before. The controls are intuitive, and the cooking process doesn't take long to get used to it. I also quickly remembered how much I love the SteamFry function, particularly for roasting vegetables, which come out beautifully cooked without drying out.

One of my favourite things about the Megabasket has to be its size. It's big enough to cook larger joints of meat, which is something I couldn't always say about my previous air fryers. Pork belly roast is a firm favourite in my house, but I've always cooked it in the oven because of its size. Having the Megabasket means I can now cook it in the air fryer instead, which has drastically improved the meal altogether.

The Automatic SteamClean function is also worth a strong mention, and I don't think I'd want an air fryer without it now. It's particularly good at loosening hardened fats and burnt bits, which usually take a lot of scrubbing to remove. Instead of putting all removable parts in the dishwasher, now all I need to do is give everything a quick wipe, rinse it in the sink and leave it to dry. Considering the size of the Megabasket, this is a huge advantage.

Speaking of, one thing to be aware of is just how big the Megabasket really is. It has an unusual handle design that sticks out from the side of the main body, which I'm not sure is necessary, as a more conventional front-facing handle could have kept things more compact. I therefore recommend measuring up before you buy, as this is one air fryer you won't want to underestimate the size of.

Verdict

The Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket is a brilliant choice if you want an air fryer that's big enough for larger meals without sacrificing flexibility. Its 10-litre capacity and excellent cooking make it a pleasure to use, whilst the Automatic SteamClean is a game-changer for cleaning. It's certainly not the smallest appliance and smaller households may find it excessive, but if you've got the room, this is one of my favourite Philips air fryers yet.

Alternatives to consider

The closest alternative to the Megabasket is probably the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer. Not only are the two similarly priced, but the Ninja also features a large 10.4-litre removable drawer, alongside a divider and two crisper plates, making the overall concept very similar.

If you'd rather stick with Philips, you also can't go wrong with the original 5000 Series Dual Basket. The cooking results are similarly impressive, and its more traditional dual-basket design makes it a more suitable option for smaller families.

De'Longhi has launched a new bean-to-cup coffee machine, combining three dedicated brewing methods – espresso, drip coffee and cold brew – with a menu of 20 different recipes.

The Magnifica Duo arrives just a few days after the Rivelia Start, a more compact and affordable version of De'Longhi's original Rivelia, which first launched in 2024. It seems the brand is contributing to a growing demand for coffee machines that are easier to fit into smaller kitchens, whilst also coming in at a slightly more accessible price.

The De'Longhi Magnifica Duo is available to buy now from the brand's website, priced at £699.99 in the UK and $999.95 in the US.

The Magnifica Duo uses different brewing methods depending on the type of coffee you're making. For espresso, high-pressure brewing with pre-infusion is designed to create a bold and intense flavour. For drip coffee, lower pressure and no pre-infusion allow the coffee grounds to bloom. The cold brew setting takes a different approach again, using ambient-temperature water and very low pressure to steep the grounds for longer, resulting in what De'Longhi describes as a smooth, sweet and refreshing flavour.

It also features De'Longhi's popular dishwasher-safe LatteCrema Hot and LatteCrema Cool technologies, giving you the option to create both hot and cold milk-based drinks with adjustable foam levels.

For households with multiple coffee drinkers, the Magnifica Duo offers three dedicated user profiles, allowing everyone to customise and save their favourite drink settings. Through the intuitive 2.4-inch digital display, you can choose from five drink sizes, four intensity levels and three temperature settings, making it easy to adjust your coffee exactly how you like it.

Expanding its E line-up, JURA has just launched a new version of its E10 bean to cup coffee machine. This upgraded model comes with 36 drink options, as well as hot, cold and light brew and sweet foam functions – but as a luxury brand, the JURA E10 will set you back.

The original E10 debuted back in 2004, but 22 years later, the new and improved JURA E10 is finally here, and it combines four coffee modes in one premium appliance. JURA is one of the main coffee machine brands that have jumped on the cold brew bandwagon, and the JURA E10 is no exception.

As a 4-in-1 coffee machine, the JURA E10 can make hot brew, cold brew, light brew and sweet foam drinks at the touch of a button. It uses JURA’s Cold Extraction process which it’s introduced to many of its other coffee makers, including the Z10 which we gave five stars in our JURA Z10 review.

Using freshly ground coffee beans, the JURA E10 makes rich cold brews by pulsing cold water at a high pressure to extract the right flavours without any dilution. Its light brew is a new addition to JURA’s coffee machines, which brews drinks at a 60°C temperature for smoother and lighter coffees that are ready to drink straight away.

Sweet Foam is for milk-based drinks which – you guessed it – froths milk foam and gives it a subtly sweet taste. This, as well as its hot, cold and light brew functions, can be used on all its 36 drink options, which include latte, cappuccino, cortado, espresso and flat white to name a few.

Another new and impressive feature of the JURA E10 is its Coffee Timer, which allows you to schedule your coffee ahead of time. Available via the touchscreen, you can select what coffee you want and when you want it made, and the JURA E10 will have it ready for you when you want it – an incredibly handy feature for busy mornings.

The JURA E10 is almost identical to its other E coffee machines, although it only measures 27cm wide so it's much slimmer. Available in an onyx black colour, the JURA E10 has a 3-5-inch colour touchscreen display with side buttons for easy controls.

While it might look intimidating at first, the JURA E10 is an automatic bean to cup coffee machine, making it ideal for beginners as the machine does all the work for you. The JURA E10 is available to buy now for £1,425 at JURA.

Ninja has finally launched its Double Stack XL Air Fryer in its popular Stone Gold colourway. The shade first became a huge hit when it launched on the Foodi MAX Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer, with people loving its neutral tones.

The Double Stack XL Air Fryer launched back in 2024 and quickly earned an impressive four-star review from us. Since then, we've seen other brands take inspiration from the same vertical approach, with the Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer being one example.

The good news is that the Double Stack XL in Stone Gold is already reduced on Amazon, taking the price from £289.99 down to £249.99. It's not a huge saving, but if you've already got your eye on one, it's definitely worth grabbing at a lower price.

That said, if you think you'd prefer the Foodi MAX, the good news is that it's still reduced too, with the price dropping from £229.99 to £178. That's an even bigger saving, so it could be the better deal if you don't need the Double Stack XL's more compact footprint.

Today’s air fryers do so much more than just air fry. Most models you find on the market also come with steaming, roasting, baking and grilling options – but the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer takes this one step further.

As it says in the name, the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer is designed to make delicious fresh and frozen pizzas in as little as eight minutes. The best news, though? It’s now 30% off in this limited time deal at Amazon.

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Originally priced at £99.99, the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer is now just £69.99 at Amazon, taking this premium supersized air fryer down to its cheapest ever price.

If you’re looking for an energy-efficient way to cook or an alternative to your oven, the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer is a great choice, and it offers a huge amount of cooking space – more on this below.

Air fryers have just gotten bigger and better over the years as many people prefer to cook with them rather than using their ovens – despite some air fryers almost being oven-sized now! The Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer is a pretty sizable model, measuring 12.5cm in height, 23cm in length and 34cm in width so you’ll need a good amount of countertop space.

Once it’s in place, though, the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer can cook almost any meal you can think of, including pizza, chicken, chips, vegetables and more. It comes with eight pre-sets, and a dehydrate function which you can select via the digital controls at the top.

The control panel is easy to use, and you can use the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer manually, by adjusting time and temperature. It’s even got my favourite air fryer feature which is a viewing window at the front of the basket so you can check your food’s progress without interrupting the cooking.

According to Amazon, this is a limited time deal so if you like the look of the Tefal Easy Fry Pizza Air Fryer, you’ll need to be quick so you don’t miss this 30% discount.

When you're looking for one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, it's easy to get carried away by the premium models. The most expensive machines often promise more features, smarter technology and a longer list of drinks, but do you really need to spend that much to get a great cup of coffee at home? Not necessarily.

As a result, I've been looking at some of the more affordable options from big-name brands and found that you can get an impressive coffee experience without paying top prices. I've already covered the three affordable De'Longhi coffee machines I'd buy, and now it's time to look at Sage.

Why don't you always need to buy the most expensive coffee machine?

Sage is a brand that really leans into premium coffee machines, with more advanced features and added convenience the further up the range you go. That's why two of the three more affordable options in my list above don't come with built-in grinders. However, that doesn't mean you can't get a really high-quality coffee machine from Sage without spending a fortune.

One thing I also want to mention is that not everyone realises Sage and Breville are essentially the same brand. Sage products are sold under the Sage name in the UK and Europe, whilst Breville is the name used in other markets. As a result, you'll often find very similar machines and technology across both brands, although product names and specific features can vary depending on the region.

So, if the Sage options above are still outside your budget, I'd recommend taking a look at Breville models available in your market. They could be a great alternative if you're after a similar coffee-making experience without the premium price tag.

When it comes to the best air fryers, one brand name always stands out amongst the rest – Ninja. Ninja has become well known for its wide range of kitchen appliances, but its air fryers are some of the best you can buy, due to their impressive technology and unique designs.

Speaking of, Ninja launched its Crispi glass air fryer in 2025. It went viral on social media, as it was the first glass air fryer to hit the market. The Ninja Crispi is made up of a PowerPod which houses the air fryer’s controls and heating element. When clipped onto a glass ‘basket’, it cooks or reheats your food before you can then take that container with you on-the-go – see our Ninja Crispi review for more details.

The Ninja Crispi quickly became popular due to its weird and whacky design, and portability – it’s compact enough that you could even take the entire air fryer with you to the office if you wanted to. Since its launch, Ninja has launched a Pro version and its latest dual zone model, proving that glass air fryers are here to stay.

Other appliance brands have caught onto this clever design and have made their own Ninja Crispi dupes. Personally, I’d encourage you to buy the Ninja Crispi as it’s the blueprint for this style of air fryer. However, at its full price, the Ninja Crispi is £179.99 / $159.99 which could be too expensive for some.

If you’re looking for a glass air fryer like the Ninja Crispi but for a more budget-friendly price, then check out these three dupes.

1. Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer

Cuisinart is one of my favourite appliance brands, and it’s really stepped up its game in the past few years, especially in the air fryer department. The brand’s take on the Ninja Crispi is the Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer which comes with six pre-sets, a sleek design, and is priced at £99.99.

Where the Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer differs from the Ninja Crispi is it has more viewing windows. While the main cooking container is completely glass so you can see your food’s cooking progress, the Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer has top and front windows so you can watch your food from multiple angles.

2. Dreame Tasti 5-in-1 Portable Air Fryer

Dreame debuted in the UK market in 2024, so it’s still a relatively new appliance brand. Having said that, Dreame hasn’t done anything by halves as its launched products in almost every small and large appliance category you can think of, including the (not so) humble air fryer.

Dreame’s version of the Ninja Crispi is the Dreame Tasti – see what they did there? Another portable, glass air fryer, the Dreame Tasti uses 3D hot air technology to cook your food, and comes with two container sizes. Compared to the others on this list, the Dreame Tasti looks almost identical to the Crispi but is the pricier option at £119 / $119.

3. Salter Crisp & Go Portable Air Fryer

Salter is another budget-friendly brand that is well known for its appliance dupes. The Salter Crisp & Go came out earlier this year, and at the cheap price of £89.99, so it’s the most affordable glass air fryer option you’ll find on the market.

The Salter Crispi has the same glass container and cooking pod as the Crispi, but where it differs is its controls are on the front of the pod rather than at the top like Ninja’s. It also comes with four presets, and a 360° viewing window for maximum visibility while you’re cooking.

When you spend good money on one of the best kettles or best coffee machines, you want every cup to taste as good as possible. That means staying on top of cleaning and descaling, but it also means storing your coffee beans properly when they're not in the machine – something many of us are getting wrong without even realising.

According to Luke Dalton, coffee expert at Contact Coffee Co, one of the biggest mistakes coffee drinkers make is storing their beans next to the kettle, toaster or even the coffee machine itself.

It might seem like the most convenient place, but the heat and steam from these appliances can cause your coffee to lose its freshness much more quickly.

Luke explains: "The space beside the kettle is probably one of the most convenient places to keep coffee, but it can also be one of the worst. Every time the kettle boils, or the toaster heats up, the coffee may be exposed to changes in temperature and moisture. Over time, that can affect the oils and aromatic compounds responsible for much of its flavour."

As a result, even a premium bag of speciality coffee can start tasting flat, stale or unexpectedly bitter long before you've finished it.

Instead, Luke recommends storing your coffee in a cool, dry and dark cupboard that's away from appliances that regularly produce heat. Avoid cupboards directly above the oven, hob or dishwasher too, as these areas are also exposed to changing temperatures and humidity.

"The goal isn't to make the coffee cold," Luke adds. "It's to protect it from repeated changes in heat, light and moisture."

It's also worth paying attention to how you store the bag itself. If your coffee comes in a resealable bag with a one-way valve, keep using it. Before sealing it back up, gently press out any excess air without crushing the beans, then make sure the seal is fully closed. These small steps can make a surprising difference to how long your coffee stays fresh.

Ninja has just debuted its first-ever microwave, and it claims to be better than its popular Crispi glass air fryer. Using FusionCrisp technology, the Ninja Crispi Microwave combines the power of an air fryer with the speed of a microwave, making it 50% faster than a traditional oven.

Despite being the go-to name for air fryers, the Ninja Crispi Microwave is the first time that Ninja has ever developed a microwave. But in true Ninja style, it hasn’t completely ventured away from its air fryer roots, as the new Ninja Crispi Microwave can also be used as an air fryer.

Expanding its Ninja Crispi line-up, the Ninja Crispi Microwave has an internal glass cooking surface, and comes with a 5.5-quart glass container that fits inside the microwave. It can also fit a 9” x 11” baking dish, and can cook for up to 10 people at a time.

At the base of the Ninja Crispi Microwave is an XL flatbed, which not only delivers more usable cooking space but also replaces the traditional turntable action that you get from other microwaves. Measuring 14.08 inches in height, 16 inches in length and 19.65 in width, the Ninja Crispi Microwave is fairly compact, too, and can fit nicely in your kitchen.

The Ninja Crispi Microwave comes with FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a 1000W microwave with the superheated rapid air power of the Crispi air fryer. When cooking meals, the Ninja Crispi Microwave starts with microwaving before automatically switching to air fryer mode to make your meals crispier.

While it looks and acts like a microwave, the Ninja Crispi Microwave has lots of settings to choose from, and is technically a 14-in-1 appliance. It comes with eight microwave pre-sets including soup, potato, popcorn, beverage, defrost, soften butter, frozen dinner and frozen vegetables, and it can reach up to 450°F.

As an air fryer, the Ninja Crispi Microwave has five air fryer pre-sets – crisp, max crisp air bake, air roast and air broil. Microwaves have somewhat lost their appeal over the years but having this type of functionality can definitely bring them back.

Available in black or silver, the Ninja Crispi Microwave is available to buy for £359.99 / $449 at SharkNinja.

Lavazza has unveiled its latest milk frother, the MilkEasy Plus, and it's been approved by Alpro for use with both dairy and plant-based milk. With non-dairy alternatives more popular than ever, it's set to be a popular choice for anyone who wants to enjoy oat, almond or soya milk without sacrificing foam quality.

The MilkEasy Plus offers four drink settings – hot cappuccino foam, cold cappuccino foam, milk foam and hot silky milk – giving you more options than many other milk frothers, which typically stick to just two or three modes.

The Lavazza MilkEasy Plus is available now from Lavazza's website, Amazon, Argos and Lakeland for £79.

The frother features a single removable whisk, much like the Smeg Mini Milk Frother and Hotel Chocolat The All-New Velvetiser. A redesigned backlit control button lets users switch easily between the four drink settings, whilst all of the removable components are dishwasher safe for hassle-free maintenance.

With a 90ml minimum and 180ml maximum capacity, it's also ideal for preparing one or two drinks at a time.

Commenting on the launch, Beanie Watson, Marketing Manager of In-Home at Lavazza UK, said: "At-home coffee rituals are becoming more personalised and creative than ever before, and the MilkEasy Plus is designed to support the endless new wave of coffee trends. We wanted to create a frother that offers versatility and inspires creativity, whether it's an iced oat cappuccino in the morning or a silky decaf latte in the afternoon."

De'Longhi has expanded its popular Rivelia range with the launch of the new Rivelia Start. Arriving as a smaller and more affordable alternative to the original Rivelia, which launched in 2024, the new model keeps many of the popular features whilst reducing both its size and price.

Despite the lower price tag, the Rivelia Start still offers an impressive menu of 10 one-touch hot and cold drinks, including Cappuccino and Flat White. It also retains De'Longhi's Cold Brew function, allowing you to enjoy in as little as five minutes.

The De'Longhi Rivelia Start is available now from De'Longhi's online store for £599.99, compared to the original Rivelia's £749.99 launch price. It's available in Brown and Jade Green, with the latter proving especially popular on the original model.

Having reviewed the original Rivelia when it first launched, it's been interesting to see what De'Longhi has changed this time around. One of the biggest differences is that the LatteCrema Cool carafe is now optional rather than included in the box. If you enjoy iced milk drinks, you'll need to purchase it separately for £99.99, so it's worth factoring that into the overall cost.

That said, I was pleased to see the return of the Bean Switch System, which lets you swap between two different coffee beans without emptying the hopper. There are two interchangeable 250g bean hoppers included, making it easy to switch between different blends.

The Rivelia Start is also designed to be as user-friendly as possible. Instead of relying on a touchscreen, it uses a clear control panel with buttons that's easy to navigate, making it a great option for anyone new to the best bean-to-cup coffee machines.

We'll be getting the De'Longhi Rivelia Start in for review soon, so stay tuned for our full verdict.

De'Longhi is responsible for some of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines on the market, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune to enjoy great coffee at home. Whilst its high-end models are packed with impressive features, including the recently reviewed Eletta Ultra, many of the brand's more affordable machines deliver a similar experience for hundreds of pounds less.

Whether you're looking for a manual espresso machine or a fully automatic bean-to-cup model, there's guaranteed to be a budget-friendly De'Longhi to suit you. Take a look below and see if it's included in this list...

Why don't you always need to buy the most expensive coffee machine?

It's easy to assume that the most expensive model in a brand's lineup is automatically the best choice, but that's not always the case. Premium machines often come with extra features, larger displays or more drink options that many people simply won't use every day. If all you're after is consistently great coffee, you'll often find that a mid-range or entry-level model delivers a similar result for less money.

Manufacturers like De'Longhi tend to use the same brewing technology, grinders and core coffee systems across multiple models, with the biggest differences coming down to convenience features and design.

It's recommend to do your own research of course, but by choosing a model that suits your needs rather than one with a long feature list, you can save hundreds of pounds.

Panasonic has unveiled a new indoor pizza oven that's capable of cooking a 12-inch pizza in as little as three minutes. The new FlashXpress Indoor Pizza Oven Plus NB-G300 reaches temperatures of up to 400°C, allowing it to bake Neapolitan-style pizzas whilst also doubling as an air fryer, baker, roaster, broiler and grill.

The launch comes just a few weeks after Panasonic introduced its new Countertop Microwave NN-SF57RM, with both appliances showcasing the brand's signature blend of Japanese engineering and thoughtful design.

The FlashXpress Indoor Pizza Oven Plus is available now in the US for $449.99 from Panasonic's online store and Amazon. There's currently no word on a UK or European launch, but we'll keep you updated if that changes.

Designed to accommodate pizzas up to 12 inches in diameter, the oven supports a wide range of styles, including Neapolitan, New York-style, thin crust, deep dish and frozen pizzas. Dedicated cooking presets also automatically adjust the temperature and cooking performance for each style.

There's also a dedicated Steak Mode, paired with the included cast iron grill pan, making it a great option when the weather isn't suitable for firing up one of the best barbecues.

Panasonic also includes seven accessories in the box, including a pizza stone, pizza peel, air fry basket, wire rack, cast iron grill pan, grill pan handles and a removable crumb tray. The interior features a PFAS-free enamel coating that's designed to resist grease and food residue, helping make cleanup as easy as the cooking itself.

Watch out, AeroPress! Following its success in the US, the OXO Brew has finally landed in the UK. With a similar look and functionality to the iconic AeroPress, the OXO Rapid Brewer makes both hot and cold coffees in as little as five minutes.

For fans of drip coffee, the OXO Rapid Brewer immerses, brews and dispenses your coffee directly into your cup. Measuring just 26.67cm in height, 7.62cm in width and diameter, the OXO Rapid Brewer features a water chamber and carafe, and a stainless steel filter.

Within its construction – which also happens to be made from 50% recycled materials, the OXO Rapid Brewer has a built-in tamper and Rainmaker showerhead. The showerhead spreads water evenly through the coffee grounds to extract flavour in a more even way.

Typically with these types of coffee makers, they’re used to make hot coffee. But the OXO Rapid Brewer can make hot coffee in two minutes and cold brew in five minutes, the latter of which can be diluted to your tastes. It also makes up to three servings at a time.

Thanks to its compact size, the OXO Rapid Brewer is lightweight and travel-friendly. You can take it with you to the office and even on your next camping trip. Unlike traditional filter coffee machines, the filter in the OXO Rapid Brewer is reusable so it’s easy to clean and less wasteful.

I’m a big fan of the AeroPress and gave the Clear version five stars. As an AeroPress dupe – although it’s only £10 cheaper – the OXO Rapid Brewer is a more versatile coffee maker, and its cold brew functionality makes it ideal for summer iced coffees.

The OXO Rapid Brewer is available to buy for £45 / $44.99 at OXO Brew and select retailers, like Amazon and Lakeland.