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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is a stainless steel manual espresso machine with smart tamping, a group handle, steam wand, and grinder

ChatGPT vs. barista — who makes the best latte?

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista who got curious and asked ChatGPT how to make the perfect latte. What ensued was a battle of human v computer, with only one winner.

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a composite image of the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus and the de'longhi stilosa espresso machines, both photographed with accessories including portafilter, on a blue background

I'm an ex barista and I tested a $150 De'Longhi espresso machine and a $500 Breville — here's what I learned

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and I when I tested the Breville Bambino Plus, one most iconic compact espresso machines, and then the $150 De'Longhi Stilosa, I was shocked.

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Ikea TILLEDRA portable induction cooktop

I just tried Ikea’s portable induction cooktop — 5 things I like (and 1 I don't)

By Camilla Sharman published

I’ve been testing Ikea’s portable induction cooktop — and I’m hooked.

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KitchenAid mixer in lifestyler setting with Tom's Guide deal badge

My favourite kitchen appliance just hit a record-low price for EOFY — nab the versatile KitchenAid Stand Mixer for just AU$499

By Lucy Scotting published

Keen on a new KitchenAid this EOFY? Nab the Artisan Stand Mixer on Amazon, now at an all-time low of AU$499.

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KitchenAid Temp Control Induction Cooktop

KitchenAid’s latest induction cooktop just landed — and it offers the greatest temperature precision yet

By Camilla Sharman published

KitchenAid's latest induction cooktop offers greater temperature precision.

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The Keurig K-Mini Mate in Red Rocks with kitchen utensils on the side

Keurig just launched its smallest coffee maker ever — meet the K-Mini Mate

By Grace Dean published

Keurig has just dropped the K-Mini Mate. In three distinct colorways, the single-serve coffee maker is an eye-catching and space-saving solution.

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the de'longhi stilosa espresso machine in black, with one portafilter, a dial for espresso and milk steaming, and a plastic tamper, photographed against a blue background

This $149 De'Longhi espresso machine is proof you don't need to drop $500 for great espresso — here's why

By Erin Bashford last updated

As an ex-barista, I was completely shocked by how good the budget-friendly De'Longhi Stilosa is.

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Ninja Luxe Café Pro

Ninja Luxe Café Pro review — here’s my honest verdict

By Millie Fender published

The Ninja Luxe Café Pro has some quirks, but I'd recommend it to almost everyone.

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the jura c8 automatic coffee machine in piano black photographed with a blue and wood background

Jura C8 automatic coffee machine review

By Erin Bashford published

Jura C8 automatic coffee machine has just four coffee recipes, but can make drinks in quick succession. It just doesn’t do enough to earn its asking price.

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Frying pan on an induction cooktop

Will your pans work on an induction cooktop? An appliance expert recommends trying this cheap hack

By Camilla Sharman published

Making the swap to an induction cooktop? This cheap hack will test if your pans are induction-ready.

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