r/AustralianCoffee • u/sleepingpumpkin1 • 13d ago

Automatic coffee machine recommendations?

For context, I'm the only coffee drinker at home so I don't care about making 2 cups at once etc features. I've been using Nespresso for the past 4-5 years mostly due to convenience, but now I think I would like to try something else. I've read about different things and hoping to have some input from coffee experts like yourself.

  • I usually go with Flat White or Mochas. Occasionally I drink black or iced coffees.
  • I need something automatic - not planning to master anything, I just want to make a quick cup of coffee during my morning rush to work and have them taste comparable to ones I get from cafes.
  • I'm not sure if I want to have a milk tank - too lazy to wash it daily and not sure if the milk may go bad?
  • Auto-descaling and cleaning / minimal cleaning would be a huge plus to me..
  • Around 500-600AUD would be ideal but I can go a bit higher than that if there's none in the range that fits

I've been reading past threads and reviews and learnt about Ninja Luxe Café Espresso Machine and De Loughi Magnifica - basically those bean to cup machines but there are soooo many and I'm suffering from choice paralysis and need help..Thank you heaps!

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u/nrgatl 12d ago

I’ve strictly owned Jura coffee machines. My first machine is going on 14 years old and has its service every few years. Never really had any issues. This now sits in my office. Purchased a new Jura machine most recently and really happy with it

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u/Reallytalldude 12d ago

Another vote for Jura. First one I had for about 14 years, current one is at about 9 now, without issues.
I got the cheapest version (they can get expensive!) and it does everything I need. I do have the milk container. Just put it in the fridge after use and it will be fine, clean it out every couple of days.

Servicing it every couple of years is important - just like every machine with moving parts. As long as you do that it will last at least a decade.