Coffee pod machine drops to £79 in Lakeland Black Friday sale

Whether it's a quick boost of caffeine or a slow and thoughtful ritual, the first cup of coffee is a daily highlight for many. For those looking to upgrade this essential beverage without the effort or expense, pod machines have made it so much easier to brew café-quality coffee drinks at home.

Now could be the time to pick one up, since shoppers can get Lakeland's own-brand coffee pod machine for just £79.99 as part of the retailer's Black Friday sale. That's £20 off the usual price of £99.99.

A key feature of this pod machine is simplicity. Add water to the 700ml removable tank, pop in a coffee pod, hit the 'espresso' or 'lungo' button, and that's it. The machine preheats in 20 seconds, so brewing the perfect cup takes just a few minutes.

While some machines only cater to a few brands of pods, this Lakeland coffee maker is compatible with Nespresso, Moccona, Lavazza, Starbucks, and other classic-shape pods - giving shoppers access to hundreds of different drinks, flavours, and styles.

Another key factor is easy cleaning, as there are no messy coffee grounds or filters to clean, and the Lakeland pod machine can hold 12 used capsules before it needs to be emptied. The unit is compact too, at 12cm x 35cm x 24.5cm, significantly smaller than a traditional espresso machine.

Along with the coffee pod machine, Lakeland's Black Friday sale includes loads of other items from Ninja, Gtech, Cuisinart, and more. During the promotion, shoppers can get up to 50% off selected products across kitchen, cleaning, and heaters, to name a few.

Currys is also running its own Black Friday event, which includes the Nespresso by De'Longhi Vertuo Pop coffee machine for just £57, with a £42 saving on its usual £99 price. This sleek machine uses Nespresso Vertuo pods, offers six drink sizes, and can even be connected to the Nespresso Smart app for extra brewing customisation.

For a cheaper coffee machine, shoppers might consider the De'Longhi Nescafé Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS from Amazon for £29.99. Like the Lakeland machine, this unit's small footprint won't take up much space on the counter, and is compatible with over 30 varieties of Dolce Gusto pods.

One shopper left a five-star review, saying: "Compact, neat-looking machine that works very efficiently and is easy to use. More moderately priced than competitors, which made it an attractive buy. I am surprised by how often I am using it, saving many a trip to the coffee shop!"

Another said: "We are really glad we bought it. We use it every day, and it looks neat and unimposing on the worktop."

A third added: "Bought recently as a no-frills replacement for an elderly Nespresso machine that had finally given up the ghost. Very pleased with this one, which is very easy to use and actually works better than its predecessor. Quick delivery as well."

One customer left four stars along with some feedback: "After several years, my Nespresso machine had broken, and I wanted a cheaper machine that would take Nespresso-compatible coffee pods. The Lakeland machine fitted the bill and is a stylish addition to my kitchen, making lovely coffee.

"It is very lightweight, but I find that watery coffee does sometimes leak because where you put your cup is quite restrictive, hence four stars. However, I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a compact machine."

Another four-star reviewer commented as part of a longer four-star review: "This machine dispenses hot coffee, albeit just 100ml for Lungo, whereas Nespresso recommends 110ml."

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