Anko $69 @ Kmart I reckon the Big W Anko coffee machines are better.
toobzy on 09/03/2020 - 15:45
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Clear on 09/03/2020 - 22:50
Thanks for the links. I'm convinced now!
Its a shame that this is not getting so much attention. Orginal goes for $129 I think!
Note its milk tank is very noisy as people wrote in product review:
https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/kmart-semi-automat…
I grab it straight away. Workout this plus 9 bags of supermarket coffee will work out cheaper than buying 7 eleven coffee. I am not picky on my coppa as yo can see. I will not suggest you compare this with $500 machine. I can confirm it makes an ok coffee and as long as it last for a year, I am happy.
Great price! I just bought a second hand Sunbeam caffè Barista ($40) which is very similar to this machine. I like it so far. I wanted an Anko one but I thought they were sold out, hence I bought the Sunbeam
Switching to instant coffee from these machines wouldn't reduce that much carbon dioxide emissions when you compare the emissions from burning coal. Put things in perspective and you'll see the bigger picture.
The point is that it's still less, with the end user.
Adelv on 10/03/2020 - 09:10
Any reviews yet? Im tempted to buy, however don't mind spending a few hundred if someone's recommends something better. I mainly drink expresso or long blacks.
I got this 8 months ago for $129, it works good, makes decent coffee but The milk frother is hit and miss and not the best. The pre set coffee buttons for latte/cap adds too much milk so instead use the Manuel frother and add as much milk you need, iv found out this way it tastes better. One more thing, coffee tastes better when you freshly ground coffee as i have tried a few types before. so iv got a cheap hand grinder and buy beans instead of pre grinded. Aldi coffee beans taste great.
Overall it’s a good machine for $69!
mapax on 10/03/2020 - 10:05
Which Aldi beans?
Lazzio dark roast coffee beans!
Red/black packet. About $12 for a kilo. 
mapax on 10/03/2020 - 10:15
+1
Thanks, I used to get their organic ground coffee but it hasn’t been available for a long time.
Adelv on 10/03/2020 - 16:17
How do they compare to Coles organic beans?
@Adelv: They destroy anything from the big two
Be warned, the Honduras absolutely kicked my arse. I'm sensitive to caffeine and that was a hard couple of days! 
Adelv on 10/03/2020 - 21:34
I really enjoy the Coles organic beans, so I'll give it a go!
Adelv on 11/03/2020 - 19:02
Has anyone bought and tested?
I bought one for the clearance price. Sadly the pump is DOA: can't hear any water pump noise at all. The heating elemets are working, but no pumping action.
I got a dud. I'm returing it and asking for a refund.
There is an orange stopper at the bottom of the water tank you have to remove it
Did that too. I went through the instructions over and over again. The problem is, it's not complaining that its out of water - it just doesn't pump water.
Update: I just went to my Kmart Mt Ommaney and they still had a few of these. Purchased one, but haven't used it yet.
What are the advantages of a semi
Manual Control: Semi-automatic machines allow users to control crucial aspects of the brewing process, such as grind size, water temperature, and extraction time. This flexibility enables users to personalize their coffee to suit their taste preferences.
Should I get an automatic or semi
Automatic espresso machines can produce the same quality over and over at the push of a button, but you won't be able to customize your brew. Semi-automatic espresso machines automate some of the most important aspects like temperature and pressure to produce a consistent results, but do require some input from you.
What is the difference between cheap and expensive coffee machines?
Pricier Coffee Makers Are More Powerful The first thing that sets high-end coffee makers apart from the competition is raw power. The Ratio Six Coffee Maker, the OXO Brew 8-Cup and the OXO Brew 9-Cup are all rated at 1400 watts, which means they can heat water much faster than cheaper models.
