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De’Longhi will re-launch the Primadonna XS (now Evoke) and the Eletta models, which will sport a more modern contemporary design and will be upgraded with connectivity application and a coffee-first delivery system that guarantees the barista quality coffee consumers expect and demand at the touch of a button.

“We are very excited to launch our new Dedica Pump range available in four premium metallic matte finishes with an adjustable cappuccinatore to deliver silky, smooth milk. The matching professional stainless steel conical grinder KG521M (RRP: $299), delivers a precise and consistent grind with 18 settings. Users can grind directly into the filter holder or alternatively into the grounds container,” De’Longhi’s Eleanor Moss explained.

In March 2017, Nespresso introduces a new addition to its machine range, the Essenza Mini. The most lightweight and compact coffee machine in the Nespresso range, it is perfect for the modern coffee lover who may not have a large amount of space in their kitchen. At only 20.5cm tall and 10cm wide, it is available in two different shapes and a variety of colour options. The Essenza Mini is for consumers looking for the next level of convenience and customisation.

Awarded a host of prestigious international design prizes, the J line from Jura has a new addition, the J6. Featuring a rotary switch with blue crystal design, glass cup grille and chrome-plated coffee spout, the J6 boasts P.E.P. (pulse extraction process) and fine foam technology to ensure the optimum extraction time and trend specialities finished with milk and milk foam are brought to perfection.

The TFT display and rotary selection take users straight to what they want or can control the J6 using the Jura app. Thanks to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.) detects the water filter automatically. A customised inlay in the storage compartment allows an interchangeable milk spout and a milk pipe to be stowed away to save space.

The Nescafe Dolce Gusto will continue to be the key coffee machine from Nestle for the early part of 2017, with two new machines launching in time for Mother’s Day and Christmas, specifically targeted to electrical retail channels. In addition to this, new capsule varieties will also be released, including limited edition Single Origin Espresso and other new multi-beverage products.

Showcasing its iconic 50s styling, in a choice of four colours – black, cream, pastel blue and red, Smeg’s new ECF01 manual espresso coffee machine (RRP: $499) features a thermoblock heating system and 15 bar pressure. The user-friendly control gives options of one or two cups and steam plus personalised settings for coffee temperature (low, medium, high), water hardness (soft, medium, high) and automatic shut off time (9 min, 30 min, 3 hours).

One of the key elements of this coffee machine is the ability to make coffee using both coffee grounds and pre-filled paper pods. It also has an anti-drip system with an indicator for when the drip tray is full, warning light when de-scaling is required and caters to both cups and taller mugs.

Sunbeam will continue to push its Café Series Espresso machine plus capsule EM7100 (RRP: $999) with twin thermoblock technology and a unique milk gauge for users to make coffee with fresh beans or capsules. The traditional commercial group handle can be used for beans or the unique multi-capsule handle and colour-coded adaptors can be used to enjoy Nespresso, Lavazza A Modo Mio and Caffitaly system capsules.

Breville will continue to invest in the Oracle coffee machine and accompanying white glove service, in addition to its Dynamic Duo (BEP920BSS.ANZ) and Barista Express (BES870BSS.ANZ) machines.

About 75% of Australia coffee drinkers choose milk-based coffees, according to the Square Australian coffee report. While many assume the barista has complete control of the outcome, the perfect brew is actually achieved with four key elements: the right dose size; precise water temperature; water pressure, and steam pressure. Breville has developed a microsite www.brevillecafequality.com and series of videos to explain these elements in more detail for consumers wanting to perfect their coffee making skills at home.

The Miele CVA 6431 coffee machine is the world’s only built-in coffee machine to incorporate the Nespresso system. The CVA 6000 range is equipped with a OneTouch for Two function, EasyClick milk system and the automatic rinsing of the milk pipes. The Miele CVA 6000 coffee machines have been designed to perfectly complement other appliances in the Miele Generation 6000 range with select models are differentiated by colour.