Stuff Verdict

The BCC13 does everything you need and looks good doing it. Simplicity isn’t always on its side, but this is still a great machine for beginners.

Pros

Thinner than other machines, so takes up less counter space

Extremely simple to use

Trendy and sleek design that’ll suit any kitchen

Cons

Buttons can be complicated to wrap your head around

Maintenance is sometimes tricky with only LED lights

Introduction

If you’re anything like me, you can’t go a day without a cup of coffee. While I can’t help you overcome a caffeine addiction, I can suggest that a coffee machine at home might just be your saving grace. After all, trudging to the local café every morning gets old fast, and pretty expensive too.

If you’re not very familiar with making coffee or just enjoy the convenience of a one-button wonder, a bean-to-cup machine is the way to go. Enter Smeg’s latest offering, the BCC13 – a coffee machine that promises to make your coffee experience smoother than a barista’s latte art, minus the queue and small talk. As ever with Smeg, this machine majors on style – and carries a price premium over more utilitarian rivals. Does it justify the extra expense?