Chefman Coffee Station Pro review: versatile brewing, uneven results

The Chefman Coffee Station Pro combines several coffee-making methods in one machine, including espresso, drip coffee, cold brew, K-Cup pods, Nespresso capsules and hot water. A TechRadar review found that it handles some drinks well, but results vary by mode.

The machine has a 100-ounce water tank, a touch-screen interface and a glass carafe that holds four to twelve cups. It also includes a milk frother, a removable 16-ounce milk reservoir and adapters for K-Cup pods and Nespresso capsules. Its listed brewing options include ten methods, from espresso and cappuccino to cold brew and instant hot water.

In testing, the espresso had crema and was described as fine. However, the reviewer found that Nespresso capsules did not brew fully or correctly, producing a weak, small drink. The review says most drinks turned out well, while some were merely acceptable and others were undrinkable.

The Coffee Station Pro measures 13 x 11.7 x 13.9 inches (33.02 x 29.72 x 35.31 cm). Its listed retail price is $399.99, about £300 or AU$570, although the review says it was not then sold in the US or Australia. The review is by Karen Freeman for TechRadar.