The daily grind: The best coffee machines for your morning ritual

Best for: those who want great coffee made simple 

For those who crave a creamy, velvety morning latte, the Barista Max comes kitted out with a powerful professional-grade stainless steel steam wand, meaning achieving the perfect microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos is a breeze. The ‘tap and go’ integrated grinder provides fresh grounds with just one touch, and 30 adjustable settings mean you’ll get consistent grind size no matter your bean preference.

With a 2.8L capacity, this machine will keep you filling cups of java all day long.

Key features:

• Auto-shot control to measure the exact amount of water needed
• A cool-touch barista-grade steam wand
• Tap-and-go one-touch grinder

Also available at:

• $999 from Smiths City
• $700 from Mighty Ape

Best for: convenience-lovers who want good coffee at the touch of a button

You only have to wait 30 seconds for this compact pod machine to heat up, and then your sweet caffeine awaits. It lends itself to a full range of coffee pods, from milder fruity espressos to large mugs of joe. The best part? It reads the barcode on each capsule, automatically adjusting to the perfect setting.

Key features:

• Extraction technology spins up to 7000 times per minute
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Coffee capsule ejects after brewing
• Free capsule delivery service

Also available at:

• $326.81 from Mighty Ape

Best for: serious coffee lovers brewing for a crowd

When it comes to good coffee, we’re happy to trust the Italians. This machine creates silky-smooth coffee, no matter your milk preference – it will automatically texture dairy or plant-based alternatives. If your brain isn’t functioning before that first caffeine hit, don’t worry: a touchscreen display walks you effortlessly through each step of preparation, so you can basically do it with your eyes closed.

And in great news for cold brew lovers, the cold extraction technology means you can whip up a cold brew in under five minutes. Bring on summer.

Key features:

• Intuitive 3.5″ touchscreen display
•  Four temperature settings and 5 foaming levels 
•  Burr grinder with 15 grind settings 
• Cool-touch steam wand for improved safety and cleanability

Also available at:

• $1249 from Noel Leeming

Best for: cold-brew lovers who think hot coffee is the devil 

With a built-in glass filter and fine holes, the gentle, slow extraction process from the Ice Drip Coffee Maker results in coffee that is exceptionally smooth, rich, and aromatic. Made from sleek silver stainless steel and borosilicate glass, it looks more like a science-lab addition than a coffee machine.

Bonus: It can also be used to extract tea.

Key features:

• Can withstand temperatures of -120°C
• Stylish ergonomic design
• 4-6 cup capacity
• Great gift for coffee lovers

Best for: those who need good, strong coffee on the go

From the work site to the beach, knowing you’ll have freshly brewed coffee wherever you go with the Makita 18 volt coffee maker is reassuring. It’s powered by an 18V battery or by using the car charger, meaning brewing is easy. And with a sealed coffee cup, you don’t have to worry about it spilling in the passenger seat.

Key features:

• Dedicated sealed coffee cup
• Can charge using the car battery or through the AC
• Brews a 160ml shot in five minutes
• Terminal protection cover

Also available at:

• $219 from Mitre 10 
• $199 from The Tool Shed

Best for: those who love the slow ritual of making a morning coffee 

We love the Italian charm of the classic Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker three-cup coffee maker. The original stovetop coffeemaker has been serving up fresh Italian-style espresso coffee since 1933. The Bialetti’s distinctive eight-sided shape not only looks gorgeous on the stovetop, it allows it to diffuse heat perfectly to enhance the aroma of your coffee.

Key features:

• Gas stovetop compatible
• Easy to clean
• Traditional Italian Moka design

Also available at:

• $66.30 at Amazon