I was beginning to think it was impossible with at-home espresso machines ... main types of coffee grinder: bladed, and burr. Most cafes will use burr grinders — including Starbucks and Costa.

Shape of the pod. Coffee machines which use pods can only fit a specific type. Some types have been on the market longer or are more popular. Therefore, there are more coffee selections available.

Laura has spotted a brilliant deal on the coffee machine she calls a game changer, but you'll need to be quick as it's ending today ...

I can pop a pod in and make a latte that tastes EXACTLY like the one I was getting at a little over 1/5 of the cost!” says one reviewer.

Becoming a great at-home Barista thanks to KitchenAid's new espresso machine. Picture: Supplied/Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito. Manual machines ... the coffee I was making was better than Starbucks.