Do you want cafe-quality coffee at home? Perhaps you already have an espresso machine but it’s leaving a bad taste in your mouth.
Check out our buying guide and espresso machines reviews to find the best coffee machine for you. We’ve tested capsule coffee machines plus manual, semi-auto and automatic espresso machines from Breville, DeLonghi, Gaggia and more.
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- Buy the best espresso machine for your kitchen
- Trials of coffee making devices and capsules
- Best espresso machines in New Zealand 2025
- What you need to know when buying an espresso machine
- Get the most out of your coffee
- Hand coffee grinders
- People's Choice
- Which espresso machine brands are most reliable?
- Complete your kitchen setup
- Best retailer to buy small appliances from
- How we test espresso machines
Buy the best espresso machine for your kitchen
Different types of espresso machines have different features and provide varying levels of control and convenience. And they don’t all perform equally well. We’ve tested a range of espresso coffee machines to find which perform best and which are easiest to use and clean.
Our coffee machines test assesses:
Taste
Milk frothing
Temperature consistency
Ease of use
Trials of coffee making devices and capsules
We’ve trialled and reviewed coffee making devices and capsules, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, to help you choose the best options.
Best espresso machines in New Zealand 2025
Are you tired of spending on take-away coffees or simply want barista-grade beverages without leaving the house? Our expert recommendations help you find the best espresso machine for your kitchen, looking at different types of coffee machines, performance, ease of use and budget.
You can filter our espresso machines test results by machine type to easily find the best capsule (pod) coffee machine, semi-auto, automatic or manual espresso machine. So below, we’ve chosen a few other coffee machines worth highlighting.
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Quickest coffee delivery
Easiest manual machine
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What you need to know when buying an espresso machine
Check out our espresso machines buying guide to learn about the various features to look for when buying an espresso coffee machine. We discuss the different types of espresso machines, brew capacity, milk frothers, coffee machine features that offer control or convenience, and design elements that make an espresso machine easier to clean.
Whether you enjoy the ritual as much as the brew or just need a reliable and efficient espresso machine for your morning coffee fix, our guide will help you choose the best coffee machine for your home.
Get the most out of your coffee
Knowing how to clean and maintain your machine, and how to get the most from your coffee will help you make consistently great brews.
How to clean your espresso machine
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5 tips to get the most from your coffee
From buying freshly roasted coffee to grinding correctly, learn how to get the best out of your beans.
Hand coffee grinders
Find the best hand coffee grinder for espresso, pour over, French press and more. We reviewed 7 models for grind range, consistency and ease of use.
People's Choice
Our People's Choice awards are granted to brands that consistently rate above average for customer satisfaction and meet out other performance criteria. Become a member and see which brands have earned a People’s Choice award.
Which espresso machine brands are most reliable?
We asked thousands of Consumer members about their experience with products they've used to find out which brands are most reliable and satisfying to own. The results are available to members and Digital Pass holders.
Complete your kitchen setup
Find quality kettles, fridges, toasters, air fryers, microwaves, dishwashers and other appliances to enhance your kitchen with our test results.
Best retailer to buy small appliances from
Many things can ruin your shop – a pushy salesperson, an out-of-stock product or having to pay more than you intended. We asked consumers who they think are the best and worst retailers. Here are the stores people like best for buying small appliances from.
How we test espresso machines
Our espresso machines test evaluates coffee making performance, considering taste, milk frothing and temperature consistency.
We also assess how easy the coffee machines are to use, inspecting controls, displays, programming, grinder operation, cup filling, exterior cleaning and more.
