As Italian migrants arrived in number to Australia, prized stove-top coffee makers and the odd Gaggia were often stashed in their suitcases.

BBC: Caffeination: Australia's coffee culture

Here, the espresso makers to consider are the Rancilio Silvia, the Gaggia Classic or the Saeco Aroma SS, warhorses in the battle for serious crema and foam.

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