5 Best Lavazza Pod Machines 2020

One of the lowest priced pod machines around, but that in no means suggests it can’t compete with the big guns.

If you are worried about purchasing a pod machine because you feel that it will be quite restrictive in terms of the types of drinks you can have and the style, then the Jolie can really jazz things up.

With a height-adjustable drip tray to accommodate longer cups and a special button to allow you to choose how strong the drink is, you have much more flexibility.

There is a relatively powerful wattage, so you don’t have to wait for long until you have your coffee in your hand. It shuts off after nine minutes of inactivity so won’t waste energy or stay on while you’re at work, and the handy descaling programme sorts out the cleaning side of things.

One of Lavazza’s newer machines, which means they have taken everything from the previous models which really worked and added a few handy extras for good measure.

Despite there being more ways to use it, it is still very intuitive and pretty self-explanatory. Espresso lungo or ristretto, caffè lungo or unrestricted portions – the choice is yours, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out how to change the settings.

One thing we love about it is how quiet it is. Many coffee machines, pod options included, make quite the racket when preparing the grounds and extracting the water, but the Idola is almost silent. Lavazza goes as far as to say it is the quietest of its kind.

Coffee can be ready in around 35 seconds altogether, which makes it an ideal coffee machine for anyone who is always in a rush in the morning and doesn’t want to mess about too much.

A height-adjustable tray, choice of four strengths and a warning light which lets you know when it needs cleaning and tending to. But that is all just the very tip of the iceberg.

The Desea actually contains a milk frother, one of the few pod machines out there to do so, so if you love a cappuccino but frankly can’t be bothered to pull an espresso, separately froth the milk and everything in between, it could be the ideal answer.

There are five milk settings to pick between, which leaves you spoilt for choice. You aren’t just restricted to using it with the pods either, as you could froth milk separately for hot chocolates or topping other drinks.

It automatically stops when done, and 10 bar of pressure perfectly extracts your choice of drink.

As the name would have you guess, this is the smallest machine in the A Modo Mio range. Pod coffee makers have a brilliant ability to save some space in your home, and this one takes the winner’s medal.

We are pleased to say it is not only small but mighty, too. A single button turns it on, turns it off and extracts the coffee so there is no fussing around, and the thermoblock technology will have the water warmed in just 25 seconds, giving you just enough time to get the pods and cup ready.

The cup rest is removable in case you want a larger mug, and the pod is really easy to load which is great for anyone who believes it may be too fiddly for them. While the water tank doesn’t hold the most out of them all, it is transparent so you can clearly see when it will need a top-up.

This is the infamous Jolie machine we have also reviewed, but with added built-in milk frother which is perfect for anyone who loves a creamier coffee.

It works out as better value than buying both separate and allows the milk frother to sit out on the kitchen bench with it, rather than having to cram it into the cupboards. You have the choice between espresso or a lungo and then can add the milk as you wish.

It uses the Lavazza A Modo Mio capsules system, which are now economically friendly which is great for anyone who is concerned about this and it is available in a few colours.