[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So TLDR; if you want to drink GOOD quality coffee every morning without breaking the bank, this is a no brainer. It’s a professional espresso machine made easy for people like you and me. Now let me tell you a story. A story of a man who, over the years, used to spend $60+/week on just takeaway coffees. One day, this man decided to make a bold change in his life. He got himself one of those pod coffee machines. He saved some money, sure, but the taste was horrible. He wanted more, so he started getting deep into the world of coffee beans and all the different flavours that exist from all over the globe. Then he found out the cost of getting all of these tools to make coffee cost as much as his laptop. Ridiculous. So he settled with a simple pour-over set. It’s simple and affordable. At least he could now start tasting and experimenting with different flavours, he said. For a while, he was content. But he knew that his world was still so small because he could only have his coffee one way. Until one fateful day, he entered the kitchen in his workplace and noticed a brand-new espresso machine. His first thought was, “Wow, we must’ve spent a fortune to get this machine,” but he was excited to try it. He pulled out a cup from the cupboard, set the grinder to level 10 for a medium-slow extraction, put the handle into the grinder slot, and pushed down once to get a perfect one cup of 13g smooth ground coffee beans. Clean, no spill, great start. He then used the tamper to press and flatten the grounded coffee in the cup. Then, as he was flicking through the manual, he found out about using hot water through the steam wand to warm up the cup. He couldn’t believe it, so he tried it, and of course, it worked, and now he was ready to pour his first cup of espresso using this little machine. He put the handle into the head, locked it in, and without hesitation pressed the button with the little coffee cup icon to start brewing his first cup of coffee of the day. The extraction took about 20 seconds. Then the smell kicked in, that beautiful smell of a warm morning hug, a delicious cup of perfect espresso. His mind wandered. Should I make a latte? Hmm… maybe another time, he said. He then had his first sip, and it was… a GOOD cup of coffee. Filled with happiness, knowing he could drink good coffee at work, he wondered… what about when I’m working from home? So he took a deep breath and looked it up online. He smiled. By lunchtime, he had put in the order to get one for his home. “It’s an early Christmas present for me,” he whispered in his head. Now he was ready to experience more, to taste more, to live……more. Finally, he could experiment with the playful flavours of different coffee beans in the comfort of his own home. And thus, his (coffee) journey begins.

The Sunbeam Origins Classic EMM5500 has been a pleasant surprise. The coffee quality is very good, with a smooth, well-rounded flavour, and it’s been consistently reliable from cup to cup. The temperature is just right - hot enough to enjoy immediately without being harsh or burnt. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and fits nicely into a simple morning routine. A solid choice for anyone who wants good, dependable coffee at home.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this machine for just under 2 weeks and am in love with it. It took us a couple tries to dial in the coffee but I loved the accessibility to the QR code with user friendly videos on how to use the product which made mastering getting a good cuppa in the mornings so easy! The milk frother also made it so easy to make a perfect latte with velvety milk!