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I Tested Smeg's New Cold Brew Coffee Machine, and It's Getting (Nearly) 5 Stars — It Cuts the Process Down From 24 Hours to 'Just 4 Minutes'
Living in a house divided — espresso lovers versus cold brew fanatics? This machine is the answer to all your coffee station troubles (and it's currently on sale)
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Are These Portable, 'Slightly Sci-Fi' TVs Really the Next Big Trend? I Lived With Samsung's New Movingstyle for Two Weeks, and Call Me Convinced
This idea is revolutionary in how you use a screen in your home, but whether it's for you will depend on your lifestyle and how you feel about 'screen time'
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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This Christy Bedding Set Even Impressed My Hard-To-Impress Mother — "Oh, It Makes Such a Lovely Crunchy Sound," She Says
If you're a fan of the feeling of cool, crisp hotel-style bedding, you're going to like this 100% cotton sateen set from Christy
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Had My Doubts This ‘Vacuum Sealing’ Gadget Would Be Worth the Cabinet Space, but It's Surprisingly Versatile and Will Definitely Help You Waste Less Food
This device (which you can also get built into your kitchen worktops) might seem the remit of professional chefs, but I reckon you'll use it way more than you think
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Just Traded in My TV for Epson's Seriously Stylish New Projector, and Its Built-In Bose Speaker Makes Me Want to Ditch My Sound System, too
Sure, £1149.99 is a lot to pay for a projector, but when you compare it to the price of a TV, it starts to seem like a sound idea...
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Gave Breville's Barista Sense Espresso Machine Such a High Score in Its Review, Because It Makes Great Coffee With Possibly the Most Consistently Perfect Steamed Milk
I love a cup of coffee that tastes good and is easy to make, so naturally I had to find out if this machine could hold its own
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Idea of Jersey Bedding Made Me Hesitant Initially, but Then I Tried Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey Sheets — And, Wow, I'm a Convert
They're soft, bouncy, and have just enough weight to give your bed that elevated, cozy feel — here's how I rate Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey bedding
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Gave KitchenAid's Semi-Automatic Coffee Machine a Nearly Perfect Score in Its Test — And It's Even Converted My Instant Coffee-Loving Boyfriend to Better Espresso
A good coffee is only as good as your espresso machine. Does this one have the features to make it worth the counterspace? Our coffee writer, and former barista, gives her verdict
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Tried Cozy Earth's "Aloe-Treated" Silk Pillowcase and Consider Me Converted — It's Expensive, Sure, but Think of the Money I'll Save on Facials
Between the weather, hard water, and fast-paced way of life in London, I finally decided it was time to make the switch
By Emma Breislin Published
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They Call Me the 'Pizza Pro' in the Office — I Never Thought I'd Like Any Pizza Oven More Than My Ooni, Until I Tested the Gozney Arc XL
After putting the Arc XL to the test — extensively — I must admit I was pleasantly surprised
By Debbie Black Published
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I Tested Out Cozy Earth's Luxe Bath Robe — It's a Brand Our US Readers Love, and for Comfort and Style, It's Worth Ordering Wherever You Are in the World
If you want every day to feel like you're staying at a 5-star hotel, add this luxurious bathrobe to your wish list
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Might Be the Best-Looking Coffee Machine There Is — I Reviewed The MORNING Machine to See If Its Functions Are as Brilliant as Its Form
It's sleek, high-tech, and easy to use, but does that make it worth your next purchase? Here is everything you need to know from our ex-barista reviewer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This 'Manual' ROK Espresso Maker Might Be Power-Free, but It Holds Up Against Its High-Tech Competitors
It's compact, it's stylish, and it seems easy to use — have I just found replacement for the clunky, high-tech machine taking up too much room on your counter?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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M&S's Linen Bedding Is a Budget Way Into the Relaxed Look for Your Bed — But It's Its Softness That Stands Out
It might not cost as much as many of the more premium linen bedding sets I've tested, but M&S's sheets trump a lot of them in one particular concern
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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The Most Expensive Hotel I've Ever Stayed at Had This Surprisingly Affordable Sage Nespresso Machine — It Was So Easy to Use, I Wanted One When I Got Home
Sage's Nespresso Creatista Plus is nearly a decade old, but this coffee maker still proves that you can get good coffee from a pod, without a machine that takes over your whole countertop
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Wait! Before You Buy That Sonos Roam 2 Deal, Read Our Audio Expert's Review and Comparison to Other Portable Speakers on the Market
We tested the Sonos Roam 2 to see if this colorful, portable speaker is worth its (currently on sale) price tag, and what tricks it has up its sleeve compared to other Bluetooth speakers
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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If You're Looking for a Portable Speaker That Packs a Punch, I Tested Bose's Most Powerful Bluetooth Device and Gave It a Near Perfect Score
It's loud, durable, and stylish, but is Bose's top portable Bluetooth speaker worth its high asking price?
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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Hisense Canvas TV Review — "You're Getting a Beautiful TV That's (Arguably) Worth More Than You Paid for It"
I tested the big challenger in the 'TVs that look like artworks' market — but does it stand up to the competition?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Does Size Really Matter When It Comes to Coffee Machines? I Tested the Small, Sleek, and Stylish De'Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso Machine to Find Out
You don't have to have a big machine to make a good at-home coffee, but sometimes compact can mean compromising quality — so, how does this model stack up?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It's Fabulously High-Tech — After Testing the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch, Here Are My Thoughts
From bean-to-cup grinding technology to personalized preferences, this machine seemingly has it all. But, before you spend the money, is it worth the investment?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Sister Wants to Switch to Linen Bedding — I'm Suggesting These Sheets to Try First
I've reviewed plenty of different linen bedding brands, but Piglet in Bed's offering stands out as one of the best. Here's how the brand's linen blend sheets stood up to my 'sleep test'
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Does The White Company's Bedding Live Up to the Hype? I Slept in the Brand's Most Popular Sheets to Compare Them Against the Competition
It might be one of the best-known places to buy luxury bedding, but does this brand's Egyptian cotton offering live up to its reputation?
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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"It Might Be the Internet's Best on a Budget, and This Linen Bedding Is Perfect for Swapping In During Hot Weather" — La Redoute Linen Bedding Review
I've heard good things about La Redoute linen bedding offering, so I put it through its paces during soaring temperatures to see how fit it is for summer nights
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Didn't Expect to Love This Rise & Fall Bedding So Much — This Might Be the Best Fitted Sheet I've Reviewed
Rise & Fall's Crisp & Cool cotton bedding seemed pretty ordinary out of the pack, but once it came to the sleep test, I was a total convert
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Is Secret Linen Store's Luxury Bedding Worth the Price Tag? I Tested Its 100% Linen Bedding Comprehensively
Dive under the covers of Secret Linen Store's luxury linen bedding and see how it stood up to our testing process
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Put Bed Threads Luxury Flax Linen Bed Sheets Through Their Paces — Here's How They Faired Against the Competition
This Australian bedding brand is a relatively new arrival to the UK, but can it compete with other luxury sheet makers?
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Tried Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Viscose Comforter — Is It Really Worth the Spend?
I spent two weeks back in my childhood bedroom — armed with a new comforter and high expectations — to find out
By Julia Demer Published
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I May Have Just Found the Greatest Blanket on Earth — Cozy Earth, That Is
Plush, photogenic, and so luxurious it made my sofa look expensive — this viral throw is more than TikTok fodder
By Julia Demer Published
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I Tested the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi and the Result? Not Exactly What I Expected
The supersized, soft-serve-spinning sibling of the viral Ninja CREAMi is taking over our FYPs. But does it deliver?
By Julia Demer Published
