Coffee machines

Independent and trusted reviews, tests and buying guides to compare prices and performance espresso and automatic coffee machines and coffee grinders.

coffee-roaster

Coffee roasters review

True coffee connoisseurs may consider this purchase obligatory.

13 Mar 2012 | If you want to control the freshness and flavour of your coffee then look no further than a home coffee roaster.

home espresso coffee machines

Home espresso coffee machines review

The right espresso machine can turn out an impressive coffee hit at home.

1 Mar 2012 | We test 37 manual and semi-automatic espresso machines, priced from $159 to $1800. See our video on making the perfect shot.

Coffee grinder

Coffee grinders review

They all grind coffee, but which ones do it best?

17 Feb 2012 | Grinding your coffee beans immediately before making coffee is the best way to extract their full flavour.

my-pressi-twist

MyPressi Twist quick review

How effective is this handheld gadget at making a good cup of coffee?

23 Feb 2011 | Despite their convenience, handheld espresso makers still don't make a decent cup of coffee.

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Sunbeam milk frother quick review

These coffee gadgets still don't live up to the hype - or their price tag.

21 Dec 2010 | CHOICE says an espresso machine with in-built milk frother is a better way to go.

Lattemento quick review

Lattemento quick review

High price for a poor quality froth.

4 Aug 2010 | Why spend money on a milk frother, when for a little more you can buy an espresso machine that froths milk as well as makes a great cuppa?

Handpresso

Handpresso quick review

It might be convenient, but this hand-held gadget will disappoint the true coffee connoisseur.

30 Dec 2009 | A promising concept fails in practice.

Coffee roaster

Coffee roasters quick review

True coffee connoisseurs may consider this purchase obligatory.

25 Nov 2009 | Cheaper than buying coffee in a supermarket, roasters also give you fresh coffee on tap.

Short black cofee on tray

Automatic espresso machines

Automatic espresso machines - or coffee makers - may not make the best-tasting coffee, but for convenience they’re hard to beat.

12 Apr 2008 | For an immediate coffee hit, does real espresso at the push of a button sound more appealing than instant coffee from a tin?

 

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