We’re all watching our budgets at the moment, so one of the first things many of us cut back on are takeaway lunches and coffees from the local cafe. But there’s no reason why you can’t make a decent brew at home with your own, affordable espresso machine. This is especially true for those working from home days and lazy Sunday mornings. This is where the Sunbeam Barista Max has your back.
Sunbeam’s espresso machine range – which includes the Sunbeam Barista Max – has achieved exceptional results in Canstar Blue’s coffee machine review, earning the title of ‘best overall’. It received a perfect five-star rating in all categories, which includes taste quality, performance and reliability, design, ease of use and cleaning, value for money, and customer satisfaction.
Experience the ultimate convenience of the Sunbeam Barista Max espresso machine with its inbuilt grinder and easy-to-clean features. The integrated grinder makes this machine the perfect choice for those with limited space on their kitchen countertop. With an impressive selection of 30 grind settings, the Sunbeam Barista Max caters to a wide range of taste preferences.
Thanks to Sunbeam’s innovative Tap & Go mechanism, you can effortlessly grind your coffee directly into the filter basket with just a single touch. The machine has a three-way Temp IQ Shot Control system, which combines a thermoblock, pre-infusion action, and an advanced PID controller.
Once you find your ‘grind’, coffee extraction is very straightforward. This intelligent system ensures you achieve consistent temperatures, utilise only the necessary amount of water for your shot, and unlock the full spectrum of aromatic flavours from your coffee beans. With a press of a button, you have the perfect coffee crema, just like the one at the cafe!
Drawing inspiration from commercial machines, the Sunbeam Barista Max features a 58mm group head. This design allows for more even distribution of your coffee grounds within the filter basket, resulting in a superior extraction.
The machine also includes a powerful steam wand to enhance your coffee creations. You can effortlessly froth milk to create smooth lattes, flat whites, and cappuccinos. Cleaning the wand is very easy and quick. The steamer is also very handy for those days when you prefer a chai latte or a hot chocolate.
Overall, this machine does a great job producing cafe-standard coffee at an affordable price. It’s aesthetically pleasing and is available in black or silver. There’s nothing difficult about cleaning or using the machine. If this is your first foray into the espresso machine realm, don’t be too hard on yourself if your first few brews aren’t up to standard. Like any espresso machine, you need to tweak the settings to suit your taste and once you’ve established that, practice to improve your brewing technique. Getting to know your new machine and how it works is half the fun!
Kiss the long queues and budget worries goodbye, and savour the joy of barista-quality coffee in the comfort of your own home (in your pyjamas, no less!)
Sunbeam espresso machines at a glance
With affordable prices starting at only $279, Aussies can confidently select a Sunbeam espresso machine, knowing they have made a wise decision for their home and wallet.
Compact Barista Espresso Machine (RRP $279)
- Faster heat up: Thermoblock Heating Technology means no more waiting around for coffee
- Consistent café style coffee: Auto Shot Volumetric Control with pre-set single and double shot extractions pour just the right amount of coffee every time
- Café style milk: Café style steam wand delivers powerful and constant dry steam for milk texturing. This is perfect for creating a microfoam texture with a velvety mouth feel
- Balanced flavour: Pre-infusion gently pre-soaks the coffee to deliver a more balanced flavour
- Perfect temperature and flavour: In-built temperature controller automatically delivers the right temperature for espresso and steam
Mini Barista Espresso Machine (RRP $329)
- Auto shot volumetric control makes coffee taste just like it does in the cafés – without the price tag
- Power steam wand: Coffee lovers can be their own barista and create silky smooth milk for lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites
- Temp° IQ Shot Control™: Behind-the-scenes technology works to control temperature for consistently great-tasting coffee
- Café-size 58mm Group Head: Inspired by café machines, the larger group head size accepts more grinds and extracts the most flavour out of the coffee
- Auto Shot Control: Automatically pours just the right amount every time
- Intuitive: Easy-to-use control panel to ensure the perfect coffee each and every time
Barista Max Espresso Machine (RRP: $649)
- This all-in-one coffee machine comes with an integrated grinder to easily make barista-style coffee at home
- Tap & Go™ integrated grinder: On-demand, easy grinding for the freshest coffee in every cup. This technology will grind the perfect amount of beans, every time with a simple tap
- Temp° IQ Shot Control™: Behind-the-scenes technology works to control temperature for consistently great-tasting coffee
- Café-size 58mm Group Head: Inspired by café machines, the larger group head size accepts more grinds and extracts the most flavour out of the coffee
- Auto Shot Control: Automatically pours just the right amount every time
Learn more here about how to make a great coffee.