COFFEE MACHINE TO GO

IF YOU like proper coffee, but have always considered a proper espresso machine beyond your budget, it might be worth getting yourself down to Lidl.

They have on offer a very sleek machine indeed that delivers seriously good results — for less than £50.

But you will need to be quick — the gleaming red retro Silvercrest espresso maker, which costs £49.99, went on sale on Thursday, and Lidl says they are flying off the shelves. It has a portafilter system and 15-bar pump pressure to c r eate a professional crema and deep, intense espresso flavour. The stylish-looking machine also has a swivelling steam nozzle, which will froth up your milk in a trice if you’d rather have a cappuccino, and it has the all - important drip tray. If coffee i s your thing, this gadget is f or you. Call Lidl Customer Services on 0370 444 1234 to check availability in stores near you.