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Melitta · Coffee machine

Melitta

Good7/10

Family-owned German coffee company that invented the paper coffee filter and also makes bean-to-cup machines.

Founded
1908
From
Germany
HQ
Minden, Germany
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Europe and Asia (varies by product)
www.melitta.com

Coffee machine

Good7/10Mid-range

Melitta's Caffeo bean-to-cup machines are compact, fairly priced alternatives to De'Longhi and Philips in the UK. Reviewers find them easy to live with and reasonably reliable. In the US the brand is mainly known for filters and pour-over.

Good at

  • Good-value, compact bean-to-cup machines
  • Simple controls and removable brew unit
  • Strong heritage in filter coffee

Weak at

  • Limited availability outside the UK and Europe
  • Entry models have basic milk frothing
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Caffeo SoloPuristaLatticiaBarista TS

Best for: UK buyers wanting a compact, simple bean-to-cup machine

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Coffee machine brands in Hong Kong

Melitta isn’t readily sold in Hong Kong for this category.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BrevilleAustralia9/10ExcellentPremium
2De'LonghiItaly8/10GoodMid-range
3JuraSwitzerland8/10GoodLuxury
4MieleGermany7/10GoodLuxury
5PhilipsNetherlands7/10GoodMid-range
6NespressoSwitzerland7/10GoodMid-range
7SmegItaly6/10MixedPremium

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.