About the publication
Better coffee decisions, built for Australia.
Australian Coffee Index is an Australian-market, customer-facing online publication for people choosing, using and maintaining home coffee equipment across Australia.
Who is accountable
Ben Murrell is the founder and editor. He is responsible for the catalogue structure, publishing standards, corrections and keeping commercial placements separate from editorial data.
This named accountability does not imply that every listed machine has been personally tested. Research profiles and hands-on reviews are labelled differently.
Australian market and audience
The publication is written for readers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. It uses Australian English, Australian dollars, Australian-market availability and direct links to Australian manufacturers, retailers and roasters wherever possible.
What we publish
The Index connects a structured database of 178 machines with practical comparison, matching and ownership-cost tools. Prices use indicative Australian-dollar bands and product profiles link to official sources wherever possible.
Who it is for
Readers range from first-time capsule and espresso buyers to home baristas comparing dual boilers, automatic machines, filter brewers and portable equipment. The advice starts with daily workflow, not prestige or paid rankings.
How information is maintained
Machine classifications, Australian availability and broad price bands are reviewed against manufacturer information and Australian market sources. The publication was launched in August 2026 and last comprehensively updated on 8 August 2026.
Independence and funding
Commercial partnerships may fund the free tools, but sponsored and affiliate placements must be labelled and kept separate from database fields and editorial recommendations.
Read the standards
Editorial methodology explains sourcing and classification. Affiliate disclosure explains how future commission and sponsorship relationships will be handled.