Coffee machines and devices that deliver barista results
A coffee expert has shared the simple DIY coffee-making hack that ensures you end up with a delicious cup every single time.
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Whether you can’t get to the cafe or just want to have your favourite brew on tap at home, there are plenty of coffee machines that will create barista-style coffee in your kitchen.
You can opt for the convenience of a pod or capsule coffee maker or you might want to take more control over the process with an espresso machine. Either way there are plenty of brands and styles to choose from at prices to suit the casual coffee drinker and the aficionados.
COFFEE MACHINE AND MAKERS
Sunbeam EM5300K Barista Max Coffee Machine, $499, from Amazon
This espresso machine from Sunbeam has a recommended tick from consumer website Choice and plenty of five star reviews on Amazon, with purchasers commenting on it being easy to use and good value for money.
It has a built-in grinder with 30 adjustable settings and you can let the machine do all the hard work or switch to manual if you want to go full on barista at home.
There is a “cool touch” milk frother to make that all-important fluffy milk for your lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos.
It comes in black, stainless steel and silver so you can match it with your kitchen style and it is available before Christmas if you want to get the coffee-lover in your life a really special gift or cater for the crowds over the holidays.
Nespresso Delonghi Inissia Capsule Coffee Machine, The Good Guys, $199
Capsule or pod coffee machines are hugely popular for their no-mess convenience. This compact model from Delonhgi has a two cup brewing capacity and a separate milk frother.
The black plastic design promises to be easy clean with a quick wipe-over.
Delonghi Magnifica S Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, $749
Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg capsule machine, $349
Coffee maker Lavazza has teamed up with the masters of design at Smeg to create this very covetable retro-style capsule coffee machine.
The new machine works with the Lavazza A Modo Mio capsule range and the company says the big difference with this machine is it extracts a shot of espresso in 20–25 seconds, compared with 12–16 seconds for most machines. It also comes in black and cream. Which means you can match it to your toaster, kettle and even your fridge.
Breville Essenza Mini Solo Coffee, $159
Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee Maker 8-Cup, $27.95
Coffee Culture 3 Cup Stove Top Coffee Maker, $16.99
Bialetti Mini Express Coffee Maker 1 Cup, $59.95
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP
According to Nespresso’s Coffee Ambassador, Mitch Monaghan, there is one zero-cost trick that can spell the difference between a brilliant or lacklustre mug of barista-style coffee in your kitchen.
“Heating up your cup before making your morning coffee is a key method to making cafe quality coffee at home,” Mitch tells news.com.au. “A cold cup can steal away some of the heat from your freshly made coffee … You’ll absolutely notice the difference, especially on a cold morning.”
MILK FROTHERS
If you’re really serious about your DIY coffee, then a milk frother is the ultimate gadget to invest in. “Milk frothers allow you to become your own barista,” Mitch says. “Texturing and frothing milk for recipes, such as a latte or cappuccino, as a barista take a lot of practice and skill so having a bespoke milk frother in your kitchen means you can quickly and easily create your personal cafe classic coffee.”
Breville The Milk Cafe Milk Frother, $169
Smeg Milk Frother In Cream, $228.65 (RRP$269)
Lavazza Milkup Milk Frother In Red, $79
COFFEE ACCESSORIES
So you’ve bought a coffee machine – now what? Consider adding to cart a milk jug, a grinder or simply a beautiful mug to enjoy your morning brew in.
Delonghi Dedica Grinder, $179
Morgan & Finch Andiamo Coffee Cup, $19.95
Breville Milk Jug, $24
Morgan & Finch Striped Mug, $14.95
Sunbeam Multigrinder 2 Coffee Bean And Spice Grinder, $44
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