Smart tea and coffee machines

Why you need them and which ones to buy

Wi-Fi coffee machines and kettles are ideal for both the lazy and the super-organised – these smart brew stations can be controlled, via your smartphone, to make your morning cuppa as soon as you wake up. Smarter’s app-controlled iKettle 3rd Generation (£ 129.99) is perfect for tea enthusiasts: use the app (iOS, Android) to boil water, programme a brew or check the kettle’s water levels. Plus, Smarter serves coffee lovers with its recently revamped Smarter Coffee Machine (£ 179.99). Nespresso is also on the case with the Bluetooth Prodigio (£ 129). You can schedule a coffee, and manage capsule stock. Those who enjoy a cold brew will love the Prisma Cold Brew Coffee machine, a stylish gadget for making cold brew coffee in 10 minutes.