In order to find the best pod machines, I've put a number of brands including Nespresso, L'OR and Lavazza through a series of real-world tests. This is my definitive roundup.
Both calendars feature 24 specially selected pods for your coffee machine , including three festive blends, with the Vertuo version costing £43 and the Original £39
Nespresso machines can be a great way to make quick tasty coffee that's a step up from instant stuff. Before you invest, it's worth understanding what the real long-term costs look like.
That set of Le Creuset, the Nespresso machine that lasted through two maternity leaves, the gorgeous 1960s Aga... all everyday essentials to me.
But it turns out my kitchen is woefully out of date.
The Nespresso Vertuo Next is a competent pod coffee machine from the brand's Vertuo line. It's compatible with the larger Vertuo pods and is able to make coffee in seven different sizes.
The former footballer donned a smart navy suit with thin blue pinstripes, adding a black t-shirt to his slick look on Thursday. He accessorised with a dark brown belt and sported some tan trainers.
The major crackdown has been launched by ministers horrified by wasteful spending - including Foreign Office staff splashing out on shoes, DJ equipment and drinks at nightclubs.