When you want to upgrade to a home espresso machine, choosing one can feel overwhelming. With so many options, we wanted to help you find the right machine for your needs. Whether you're looking for a fully automated experience, a hands-on machine, or something in between, here’s a breakdown of the lineup to help you find your perfect match.
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Best for: Those who want cafe-quality coffee with maximum convenience.
The Barista Touch Impress offers the best of worlds - automation and manual control. It features automatic milk texturing and auto-dosing, so the machine grinds the exact amount of coffee needed and textures the milk to your chosen temperature and foam density. You just select your drink on the touchscreen, and the machine does the rest. This is a machine that delivers a consistent cup every time with minimal effort.
Best for: Those wanting the satisfaction of pulling a shot manually but needing guidance to avoid common beginner mistakes.
The Barista Express Impress is the ultimate guided entry-level machine. It’s semi-automatic with the addition of the Impress Puck System, an innovative feature that automatically tamps your coffee grounds with perfect pressure. It also includes assisted dosing to ensure the right amount of coffee is in the basket. This eliminates the two most common hurdles for beginners: uneven tamping and incorrect dosing.
Best for: Those who want a fast machine with a digital interface to track their progress.
The Barista Pro offers a fast heat-up time thanks to the ThermoJet heating system and a easy-to-use LCD display that guides you through the process. It’s intuitive interface and precise temperature control help to dial in your shots quickly. It perfectly bridges the gap between beginner and pro.
Best for: Those looking for a smaller machine with a guided, high-quality experience.
The Bambino is the compact champion that doesn’t compromise on espresso quality or milk texture. It features the same ThermoJet heating system as the Pro, ready to brew in just 3 seconds but takes up less counter top space.
Best for: Serious home baristas who want consistency and full customisation.
The Dual Boiler is the closest you’ll get to a high-end café set up at home. Unlike single-boiler machines that mean you have to switch between brewing and steaming, this machine utilises two separate boilers so you can do both simultaneously without any temperature fluctuation, offering total control over the process.
Best for: Those looking for a hybrid experience - automation for the hard parts, control for the rest.
The Oracle Dual Boiler removes the physical difficulty of tamping and milk texturing while leaving you in full control of the extraction process. It features automatic grinding, dosing, and tamping, plus an automatic milk texturing system you can customize. However, you still manually adjust the extraction for the best of both worlds.
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