These 5 affordable Black Friday coffee machine deals prove you don’t need to pay a premium for barista-level brews at home

Aussies love their coffee, but our world-class coffee culture means we can be a bit snobbish about the quality of our brew. And, while I love to indulge in a barista-made takeaway coffee occasionally, I can only afford an almost-AU$10 long black every so often.

Unfortunately, making barista-level java from home does require a good espresso machine, and even at their cheapest, you’re looking at laying out a minimum of AU$500. The sky’s the limit at the top end too – as a case in point, we’ve been relying on Breville’s AU$4,599 The Oracle Dual Boiler to keep the Aussie TechRadar team highly caffeinated while we hunt down Black Friday deals.

And it’s lucky we’re on the ball, because this year the Black Friday coffee machine deals have arrived aplenty – meaning you can currently pick up a quality unit to make quick, delicious coffee from home without spending thousands. Whether you prefer a simple black coffee or want to perfect your caramel-covered latte art, these machines all offer immense value. And, considering many of them sit in our guide to the best coffee machines money can buy, our coffee experts concur.

We’ve ordered the deals below from least to most expensive.

I’m well aware that, even with the deals above, these machines still aren’t the cheapest; however, if you’re a real coffee lover, it’s worth investing in a quality device to ensure you get consistent, high-quality results. And, if you think about it in terms of savings versus buying from your local cafe, one AU$4 coffee every workday adds up to over AU$1,000 a year – so these machines can pay for themselves quite quickly.

That said, if you’re looking for something that offers tasty, versatile coffee for a bit less, I’ve found the deal below for you.