This Christmas, I decided to test a theory rather than doom-scroll gift guides. If AI is capable of writing essays, planning itineraries and building shopping lists... could it actually choose the perfect gifts for real people in my life?

Coffee, a beloved elixir that fuels our mornings and soothes our evenings, comes in various forms and flavours. Behind every invigorating cup of coffee lies a distinctive brewing process, each method contributing its unique touch to the tantalising brew. Today, we embark on a journey through the realms of coffee makers, unraveling the secrets and differences among bean-to-cup machines, ground coffee machines, and drip brewers.