Australians love their coffee, but our world-class coffee culture means we can be a bit snobbish about the quality of our drink. And while I love treating myself to a barista-made takeaway coffee from time to time, every once in a while I can only afford a long black coffee that costs almost A$10.
Unfortunately, making barista-level java at home requires a good espresso machine, and even the cheapest machine will cost you at least AUD$500. There is no limit at the top either – for example, we relied on AU$4,599 Oracle Double Boiler from Breville to keep the Australian TechRadar team's caffeine levels high while we track down Black Friday Deals.
I am well aware that even with the above offers, these cars are still not the cheapest; however, if you're a true coffee lover, it's worth investing in a quality device to ensure consistently great results. And if you think about it in terms of savings compared to buying from a local cafe, one coffee for AU$4 every weekday is over AU$1,000 a year – so these machines can pay for themselves pretty quickly.
However, if you're looking for something that offers delicious and versatile coffee for a little less, I've found a deal for you below.
