You stumble out of bed in the morning, blurry headed and not really looking forward to the day ahead. Everything changes, though, after you take that first sip of piping hot coffee. Suddenly you are ready to take on the world. Coffee has been the world's favourite beverage since at least ancient Egyptian times, when there were already coffee connoisseurs, if not coffee machines.

Today, you can make barista quality coffee in your own home with a machine that automatically grinds your beans, makes perfect espresso and then even cleans itself. Is that what you're looking for or do you just want a quick mug to get you through till lunchtime? Whatever you want, it's available. Our guide to coffee machines will help you find what you need.