I’m a certified barista, and these are my 3 favorite small coffee machines that deliver delicious espresso without dominating your kitchen
 I’m a certified barista, and these are my 3 favorite small coffee machines that deliver delicious espresso without dominating your kitchen

I test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the 3 best compact models I recommend for cafe-quality espresso every time.

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Colourful AeroPress coffee makers are going cheap right now — with up to 20% off every shade from cheery pink to moody blue
 Colourful AeroPress coffee makers are going cheap right now — with up to 20% off every shade from cheery pink to moody blue

There are big discounts on the whole rainbow of lightweight coffee makers — and did you know you can use them to make cold brew?

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Espresso yourself — I’ve found the 7 best coffee machine deals brewing this Afterpay Day
 Espresso yourself — I’ve found the 7 best coffee machine deals brewing this Afterpay Day

What Australian home would be complete without a coffee machine? I’ve found a range of models for all budgets on sale for the four-day Afterpay Day sales event.

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The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company’s entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable
 The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company’s entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable

If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of an extensive drinks menu, the KitchenAid KF2 will be an invaluable addition to your kitchen.

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Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is the tiniest coffee machine I’ve ever tested, and brews a delicious espresso — but there’s one sustainability catch you should know about
 Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is the tiniest coffee machine I’ve ever tested, and brews a delicious espresso — but there’s one sustainability catch you should know about

Lavazza’s A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is a super compact espresso machine, and very reasonably priced, but its plastic capsules are harder to recycle than I’d like.

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The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines
 The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines

This fun-size coffee maker has a steep learning curve, but take the time to hone your barista skills and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.

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Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor
 Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor

I spoke to water-quality experts to find out what I should look for when choosing a water filter to upgrade my coffee-making experience.

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‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens
 ‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens

The middle child of KitchenAid’s trio of automatic espresso machines released in 2026, the KF3 does an awful lot to impress, and is a great option if you have a smaller kitchen but still want coffee at the touch of button.

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I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances — and 9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both
 I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances — and 9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both

I love both types of coffee equally, and this all-in-one brewer means I don’t have to sacrifice my whole countertop for two separate machines.

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The new De’Longhi Magnifica Duo prepares 20 different coffee drinks at the tap of a button — and its 3-minute cold brew feature has me sold
 The new De’Longhi Magnifica Duo prepares 20 different coffee drinks at the tap of a button — and its 3-minute cold brew feature has me sold

De’Longhi has upgraded one of its best automatic coffee makers with the ability to prepare authentic cold-extracted espresso, complete with chilled milk foam.

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