The highest-rated coffee machines for easy barista-quality cups at home

Want to save money by making coffee at home but intimidated by fancy machines? The world of at-home coffee machines has evolved and there are now options for everyone including barista beginners.

I’ve scoured the latest deals on Amazon Australia to find some of the highest-rated coffee machines that are both easy to use and offer barista-quality cups. Here are the best coffee machines I found – and they’re all on sale.

For the Coffee Connoisseur

Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine, $542.99

Though this machine is on the pricier end, it’s a one-stop shop for café-quality cups. Made from stainless steel, it comes with a bean grinder with 30 settings, milk frother and 2.8L water tank.

Sunbeam EM5000K Café Barista Coffee Machine, $249 (was $299)

This coffee machine delivers great coffee without you having to do much work. You just have to choose your coffee of choice – espresso, cappuccino or latte – and the machine does all the work. The removable milk reservoir lets you store it in the fridge between use.

For the Iced Coffee Lover

Breville Iced Coffee Maker, $63.55

As you near summer, you might be looking for a machine that makes iced rather than hot coffees. This machine quickly cools concentrated, hot-brewed coffee over ice. The result is an iced coffee that doesn’t taste watered down.

Cold Brew Coffee Maker, $20.51 (was $29.30)

Prefer a cold brew over an iced coffee? This cold brew machine is a great option and a bargain. It’s made with thick borosilicate glass and doesn’t use cold brew filters – instead its filter is made of stainless steel.

For the Budget-Conscious Coffee Lover

Easyworkz French Press Coffee Maker, $18.69

This coffee machine is less than a week’s worth of café coffees. Add medium ground coffee and hot water to the machine and then press. Up the coffee grinds if you want it to be stronger. The machine is made with heat-resistant borosilicate glass.

Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie and Milk Coffee Machine, $174 (was $249)

This coffee machine has all the bells and whistles but it’s at a reasonable price. Make espressos and cappuccinos with coffee pods and the machine’s milk frother. The machine has a clean design and is compact so it’ll easily fit on a spare space of kitchen counter.