Coffee is most pleasant in the fall, when it wakes you up on newly dark mornings and warms you from within. Luckily, coffee and espresso deals also tend to hit in the fall. Some of our best reviewed and best-loved espresso machines and automated cappuccino makers are seeing some steep discounts for Amazon Big Deals Days. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or it’s time for an upgrade, this may be a good moment to revisit your espresso or coffee needs for the year.
WIRED Featured Deals
Breville Barista Express for $550 ($150 off)
Likely the bestselling semi-automatic espresso maker in existence, the Breville Barista Express keeps its slot atop the list for good reason. It’s a good balance of ease and affordability and flavor—backed up by Breville’s long reputation for standing behind its products. It includes a built-in grinder, and automatic milk frothing. As a splurge, I’d favor the higher-end Breville Oracle Jet ($1990) for its bean guidance, the sophisticated programming, and the better grinder. But it’s hard to argue with the sheer value proposition on the Express when it goes on sale: At less than $600, this is a steal. The Barista Express has been gracing WIRED reviewer Julan Chokkattu’s counter for six years now, and it’s still producing great espresso.
Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier for $500 ($100 off)
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Photograph: Tyler Shane
If the Barista Express has dire competition at its price point, it comes from Ninja—an unlikely top contender in the semi-automatic espresso space. But Ninja’s debut espresso machine, the Luxe Cafe Premier, is a beginner-friendly device that pulls surprisingly excellent shots out of the gate, with a few features that comparable Brevilles lack: Namely, it doses its espresso grinder by weight, and it’ll make something akin to cold brew and drip coffee. Breville might still have the edge on execution. But for versatility and price, Ninja is already a contender—and already rivals Breville in sales.
De’Longhi Rivelia for $1200 ($200 off)
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Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
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Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
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Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
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This De’Longhi Rivelia is my favorite automatic espresso maker—meant for those who want their latte or cappuccino or flat white to come easily and near immediately, with the press of a button and a lot of help along the way. The touch-screen interface is both sophisticated and… kinda friendly? The bean guidance is easy and intuitive, and you can even swap out its two hoppers for different beans—whether that’s swapping between light and dark roasts, or switching to decaf in the afternoon. The resulting espresso is not as punchy and nuanced as you’ll bet from my favorite classic and semi-automatic espresso makers. But it’s smooth, reliable, and easy. And the machine’s drip coffee tastes rich and full-bodied, a bit like a European Cafe Crema. Anyway, it’s $200 off right now, which is the lowest price I’ve seen it.
Bruvi Brewer for $198 ($150 off with clickable coupon)
Photograph: Louryn Strampe
The Bruvi BV-01 is WIRED reviewer Louryn Strampe’s favorite coffee machine she’s ever used, a fun-looking single-serve pod machine that makes coffee, tea, and espresso with capsules that are designed to biodegrade even in a landfill. Huzzah! Less guilt! The reservoir’s big, the touchscreen is easy to use, and if 30 seconds is too long to wait, you can even pre-program your brews using an app. You’ll have to click the coupon on Amazon to get $150 off.
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