Coffee machine
Excellent9/10PremiumThe default recommendation for home espresso in Australia and NZ, and widely praised in the US and UK (as Sage). Reviewers rate the Barista series highly for putting grinder, dosing and steam control in one easy box. Long-term reliability is decent but not class-leading.
Good at
- Built-in grinders and PID temperature control from mid-range up
- Very approachable for learning manual espresso at home
- Broad range from compact Bambino to automated Oracle
- Strong owner satisfaction and test results in Australia
Weak at
- Grinder and pump faults reported by some owners after warranty
- Plenty of plastic parts for the price
- Out-of-warranty repairs can cost a large share of a new machine
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In New Zealand: Widely stocked (Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman, Briscoes) and well supported locally.
BambinoBarista ExpressBarista ProBarista TouchDual BoilerOracle
Best for: Beginners and keen home baristas who want a manual machine with a grinder built in
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