Suggest me a coffee machine with steam wand and pod capabilities

mando7 on 07/10/2020 - 11:19
Last edited 07/10/2020 - 11:26 by 1 other user

Hi Coffee Lovers,

I am looking for a coffee machine which has a pod coffee and a steam wand for a hot milk (yes I like my coffee really hot!).

I haven't used any coffee machines except Aldi's. At my work, we use Breville Creatista Uno and I love it. With this, I can use the pod coffee with a good hot frothy milk (and even have instant coffee like Moccona with little hot water). I like the quality of the machine and different settings with 3 variations in milk heat and froth.

At the moment, it is on the expensive side - $450 on Amazon & elsewhere > $500 at least. So, would love to know if there any other coffee machines with similar (or more) functionalities in the price range of $300-$350. Please share your experience.

Thank you!

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  GG57 on 07/10/2020 - 11:32

  There are a few alternatives showing on that linked page; most are above your apparent budget, but this is cheaper: https://www.amazon.com.au/Nespresso-Lattissima-DeLonghi-Caps…

  I have no idea if it does what you want though.

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  Orico on 07/10/2020 - 12:14

  +3

  These pod machines aren't going to give you great coffee. Just get something cheap, guaranteed your coffee will be the same.
  Woolies was once giving away those pod machines for free.

  Anyone who spends $400 on a pod machine needs their head examined.

  This seriously is all you need. https://www.amazon.com.au/Nespresso-DeLonghi-Inissia-Capsule…

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  jmel on 08/10/2020 - 12:18

  if you are a coffee lover, look past pods and get a proper espresso machine and a coffee bean grinder. You will never look at pods again.

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    GG57 on 08/10/2020 - 16:21

    OP seems more interested in the milk temperature than the coffee.

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  bobkin on 08/10/2020 - 19:43

  Not in your price range, but Sunbeam em7100 can be used for ground coffee and Nespresso pods. Dual thermoblock so can make coffee and steam at same time