Become your own barista and brew cafe-quality coffee at home whenever you want with our favourite coffee machines.
Thanks to a national obsession with coffee, Australia has more than its fair share of outstanding spots for a decent brew. But before you rush out to the nearest cafe, there’s a growing number of at-home barista coffee machines on the market that will let you brew a barista-worthy cup from the comfort of your kitchen. Here are 8 of the best.
Breville The Barista Express, from $649, Harvey Norman
This easy-to-use offering from Breville is just about the most recommended at-home coffee machine on the market. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced bean fanatics, The Barista Express will help you create everything from a perfect espresso to a silky smooth latte thanks to a fleet of adjustable settings, incorporated grinder and built-in milk steamer.
Smeg 50s Retro Style Coffee Machine, $399, Harvey Norman
Lovers of design will gravitate to Smeg’s coffee machine from its award-winning 50s Retro Style range. The vintage-inspired creation is a slim, countertop-friendly coffee maker which integrates a thermoblock heating system and simple three-button operation: choose from single-cup espresso, double-cup espresso, or steam for a frothy cappuccino.
DeLonghi La Specialista Art Maestro Espresso Machine, $1499, The Good Guys
DeLonghi’s top-of-the-line offering promises to give you cafe-quality coffee on demand. This investment piece is worth every penny for devotees of the bean, thanks to its integration of two independent heating systems, which optimise the performance of both coffee and milk, as well as six preset recipes for all of your favourite styles, from long black to latte.
Sunbeam Cafe Barista Coffee Machine, $251, Appliances Online
If no-fuss is your focus, make a beeline for Sunbeam’s Cafe Barista. With its simplistic design, this at-home barista machine delivers espressos, cappuccinos and lattes with the touch of a single button. There’s even an automated milk frother, which takes the guesswork out of frothing and ensures that your morning coffee is ready in record time.
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Smeg Espresso Aficionado Coffee Machine, $1149, Myer
Equally straightforward to use is Smeg’s Espresso Aficionado Coffee Machine. With a focus on espresso, americano, or ristretto, this machine is ideal for fans of stronger coffee. It’s as easy on the eye as it is practical, thanks to the statement-making design by renowned Milan design studio Deep Design.
Bugatti Italy E-Diva Coffee Machine Black, $2779, Myer
The E-Diva Coffee Machine is proof that the globally renowned Italian brand doesn’t just excel in cars. Housed in a retro-inspired shell, this machine is one of the most versatile on the market, able to make your morning brew using either coffee pods or beans.
Breville Bambino Espresso Maker, from $379, Harris Scarfe
There are plenty of at-home barista machines which cater to cramped kitchen counters. Breville’s Bambino Espresso is half the size of the ever-popular The Barista Express, but manages to produce the same specialty coffee thanks to the incorporation of a 54mm portafilter and a powerful steam wand for creating all the latte art your heart desires.
Breville The Oracle Touch, $3299, Bing Lee
Invest in the best at-home barista machine on the market with The Oracle Touch. This “next-generation fully automatic espresso machine”, as Breville describes it, boasts a detailed touch-screen menu which lets you personalise your coffee’s strength, milk texture and temperature with a flick of the finger.
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