Guides
Buy once, buy right
Short, practical guides to choosing coffee gear and spotting a real deal.
6 November 2026
Black Friday coffee machine deals in Australia: what to expect in 2026
Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday on 30 November. Here's which home coffee gear actually drops in price in Australia, when the discounts appear, and how to tell a real one from an inflated RRP.
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Six cheap upgrades that beat buying a new coffee machine
Before you spend hundreds on a new espresso machine, these inexpensive fixes will improve your coffee more. Most cost under $40 in Australia.
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Pods, manual or bean-to-cup? Choosing a home coffee machine in Australia
A plain-English guide to the three types of home coffee machine, who each suits, and what to budget for beyond the machine itself.
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How to tell if a coffee machine 'sale' is actually a deal
Strikethrough prices, inflated RRPs and lightning deals: a practical checklist for buying an espresso machine on sale in Australia.
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