Collection: Coffee Machine

A coffee machine at home saves cafe trips, and the right type depends on how involved you want to be. A pod coffee machine makes one-touch coffee with no skill needed; a home espresso machine gives control over the shot and costs less per cup; an automatic coffee machine grinds and brews at a button press. Think about the coffee you drink, how much effort you want to put in each morning, and the ongoing cost per cup.

What type of coffee machine suits you?

The types trade convenience against control and cost per cup:

• Pod machine: drops in a capsule and presses a button — consistent, fast and no mess, but the highest cost per cup.
• Manual espresso machine: you grind, dose and tamp, giving full control and cafe-quality results, with the lowest cost per cup once you learn.
• Automatic espresso machine: grinds beans and brews at a button press, combining fresh beans with convenience at a higher upfront price.
• Filter coffee machine or drip machine: brews a jug of long black-style coffee, good for households drinking several cups.

What makes good espresso at home?

Espresso quality comes down to fresh beans, the right grind and consistent technique more than the price of the machine. Beans should be freshly roasted and ground just before brewing, since ground coffee goes stale within days. The grind size controls extraction — too coarse and the shot runs fast and sour, too fine and it chokes and turns bitter. Aim for a shot that pours in roughly 25 to 30 seconds. A decent grinder often improves results more than upgrading the machine. Tip: if your shots taste sour, grind finer; if bitter, grind coarser.

How do you care for a coffee machine?

Regular cleaning keeps coffee tasting good and the machine working. Rinse the group head and backflush espresso machines regularly, since old coffee oils turn rancid and taint every cup. Descale every few months, more often in hard water areas, because scale builds up in the boiler and reduces performance. Clean the milk frother immediately after each use, as milk residue sets hard and blocks the steam wand. Empty and rinse drip trays and pod bins. A machine cleaned regularly makes better coffee and lasts far longer than a neglected one.

Common questions

Pod or espresso machine?
Pods are fastest and need no skill, but cost most per cup; a manual espresso machine gives better coffee and the lowest cost per cup once you learn. Automatics sit in between.

Why does my espresso taste bitter?
Usually over-extraction — the grind is too fine or the shot is running too long. Grind coarser and aim for a shot pouring in around 25 to 30 seconds. Sour coffee means the opposite.

Do I need a separate coffee grinder?
For a manual espresso machine, a decent grinder matters more than the machine itself, since fresh grinding transforms the result. Automatic machines have one built in.

How often should I descale a coffee machine?
Every few months, more often in hard water areas, since scale builds in the boiler and reduces performance. Follow your machine's instructions and use a proper descaler.

Can I pay for a coffee machine with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our coffee machines start from $21, which is four fortnightly payments of $5.25.

Complete your kitchen

A coffee machine works with the rest of the kitchen. Add a kettle for tea, a toaster for breakfast, and a blender for smoothies.

A $21 coffee machine splits into four fortnightly payments of $5.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.