I cannot start my day without a coffee and these 9 bargains in Amazon's Big Smile Sale have me in a caffeine-fuelled chokehold

If there's one thing that the last 12 months or so have taught me, it's that you need to start the day with a good cup of coffee. Whether it's iced, piping hot or somewhere in between, nothing is better than enjoying every sip and letting your energy respawn for the day that lies ahead.

That said, even the best coffee machines we've reviewed here at Tom's Guide will cost you a motza — and that's not including the cost of bagged beans, pods or ground coffee. Thankfully, Amazon is here to save the day.

Right now, during its annual Big Smile Sale, the e-retailer has slashed prices on automatic, manual and pod coffee machines, and coffee-making accessories such as milk frothers. With up to 50% off, there are plenty of options to choose from, but to make it even easier, I've handpicked some of my favourite machines below.

From brands like Breville, Sunbeam and even my go-to Ninja, I've compiled these 9 coffee machines and accessories below. If my choices don't quite meet your artisanal coffee brewing needs, you can check out Amazon's complete list of coffee, tea and espresso items that are discounted for the weeklong sale — hurry, these deals are likely to end Sunday, March 22.