If you make iced coffee frequently, a documented iced-coffee programme may be worth prioritising: Philips says its Series 3300 EP3326/90 uses a slower flow and lower temperature for that recipe before you add ice. An espresso-making machine can also serve for iced espresso when you add ice yourself. Whichever route you choose, check the full installed footprint and pick a milk system whose preparation and cleaning routine suits you.
If you regularly want a machine-led cold-coffee recipe, check the exact drink setting as well as the space the machine needs. Philips UK lists an iced-coffee setting for the EP3326/90; a narrow-looking alternative may still need considerable depth or height.
If you are happy to add ice yourself and usually drink black coffee, a dedicated iced setting may matter less than practical fit. Melitta UK lists Purista as 20 cm wide, with espresso and café crème as its direct drink choices; check its complete dimensions for your worktop.
If milk drinks are part of your routine, decide whether you would rather froth milk in a separate step or use an integrated system. The researched De'Longhi and Philips models use manual or classic frothers, while Beko describes an integrated frother on the CEG5331. Each approach still calls for model-specific cleaning.
Start with the way you want to make iced espresso and the space available for the machine. Then decide whether milk preparation and routine upkeep change which model you would actually use.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Iced-drink method | Check whether the exact model has an iced-coffee recipe or whether you will brew espresso and add ice yourself. Also check clearance for the glass you intend to use. | If I make cold coffee often, I want to know how much of the recipe the machine handles rather than improvise each drink. Around 36% of consumers would put the iced-drink method first. |
| Installed footprint | Compare width, depth and height with your worktop, allowing access to fill the machine and remove parts for cleaning. | On a shallow or crowded worktop, a machine has to fit where I can use and maintain it, not merely look narrow. Worktop fit would be the primary concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Milk preparation | Choose between a manual frother and an integrated milk system; check the exact model's milk-cleaning instructions. | If I also make iced lattes, I need a milk routine I will keep up with after the drink is made. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise that milk workflow. |
| Everyday upkeep | Read the model manual for cleaning, descaling, water-hardness settings and any separate milk-system tasks. | If I want a straightforward daily routine, I need to know which parts demand regular attention before I buy. Upkeep would come first for around 7% of consumers. |
Depth or height can rule out a machine that appears narrow enough. De'Longhi GB lists the Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB at 240 × 440 × 350 mm, while Beko UK lists the CEG5331 at 236 mm wide, 436 mm deep and 380 mm high.
Measure the intended position in all three directions, including room to fill the machine and remove service parts.
Philips UK identifies an iced-coffee setting on the EP3326/90. An espresso recipe on another machine is useful for adding ice manually, but it does not establish the same cold-drink programme.
If a machine-led iced recipe matters to you, confirm its name and method for the exact model before ordering.
An integrated milk system changes which milk-bearing parts need attention. Beko describes internal frothing on the CEG5331 using milk from an external container; manual and classic frothers involve different hands-on steps.
Read the exact model's milk-cleaning instructions and choose the preparation routine you are willing to maintain.
Automatic drink preparation does not remove routine maintenance. Melitta UK describes cleaning, descaling and water-hardness controls for Purista, while Philips UK provides cleaning, descaling and brew-group care guidance for the EP3326/90.
Check the model manual for water-hardness settings, cleaning steps and compatible consumables before you buy.
These named product lines illustrate different iced-drink, worktop-fit and milk-preparation choices. Features described for one model should not be assumed to apply across its brand.
Philips UK's Series 3300 EP3326/90 is relevant if a documented iced-coffee setting is high on your list.
De'Longhi GB's Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB is an espresso-and-coffee route for buyers content to add ice themselves.
Melitta UK's Purista is a coffee-first option to examine when available width is the main constraint.
Beko UK's CEG5331 is relevant if you want integrated milk frothing as well as a relatively narrow stated width.
These choices include automatic espresso machines for adding ice yourself, a hot-and-cold coffee model, and grinder-equipped machines with more hands-on preparation. Match the exact drink method and full worktop fit to your kitchen; a cold-drink description alone does not establish a dedicated iced-espresso recipe.
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Consider this automatic model if you are happy to make iced espresso by preparing espresso and adding ice yourself.
De'Longhi GB lists espresso, coffee and Americano for the ECAM220.22.GB, with a traditional milk frother and product dimensions of 240 × 440 × 350 mm. Check that its 440 mm depth leaves room to use and clean it.
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This variant is worth considering if you want automatic milk preparation alongside espresso for drinks to which you add ice.
Its name identifies four one-touch recipes and automatic milk preparation. Check the exact iced-drink method, the space needed around the machine and the milk-system cleaning instructions.
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Its hot-and-cold coffee focus may appeal if you make a variety of cold drinks as well as espresso.
Check which exact recipe produces the iced espresso you want, then compare the machine's complete dimensions and access requirements with your available worktop.
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Consider this model if you are comfortable checking the preparation steps rather than assuming fully automatic espresso delivery.
The product name lists hot-and-cold extraction, a 20-level grind adjustment, steam wand and 1.8 L water tank. Check the exact iced-espresso method, the space it needs and the supplied plug before use.
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This manual espresso machine is an option if you want to take an active part in preparing espresso before adding ice.
Its name identifies a manual milk frother. Allow for hands-on drink preparation, and check the complete worktop fit and model-specific cleaning routine.
No. You can prepare espresso and add ice yourself; a dedicated setting matters more if you frequently want the machine to manage a cold-coffee recipe. Philips UK says the iced-coffee setting on its EP3326/90 uses a slower flow and lower temperature before ice is added, so check the exact drink offered rather than assuming every iced setting makes iced espresso.
Measure usable width, depth and height, then allow access for filling and cleaning. De'Longhi GB lists the ECAM220.22.GB at 240 × 440 × 350 mm, while Beko UK lists the CEG5331 at 236 mm wide, 436 mm deep and 380 mm high: similar widths do not settle which machine fits your particular worktop.
Choose according to how often you make milk drinks and which preparation and cleaning steps you will maintain. A manual or classic frother involves a separate milk step; Beko describes the CEG5331 as frothing milk internally from an external container, making its milk-path instructions an important check.
Expect cleaning and descaling according to the exact model manual, with additional milk-system care where applicable. Melitta UK describes cleaning, descaling and water-hardness controls for Purista, while Philips UK's EP3326/90 support guidance covers cleaning, descaling and brew-group care; an automatic rinse does not replace the full routine.