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Welcome to deals season, my friends! Discounts have officially started trickling in ahead of Black Friday (November 27), and we've already spotted fantastic prices on coffee machines and accessories.

One of the big brands in this space, Breville, is slashing prices on its automatic and manual coffee machines, grinders and accessories throughout November and into December, so now's an excellent time to upgrade your coffee-making station.

The most enticing deal — and one that's caught my eye — is on the Breville Bambino Plus . Now down from AU$549 to AU$499 , this compact espresso machine was awarded 4.5 stars in our review for being beginner-friendly and easy to master right out of the box.…