Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.
Treat your little ones this Christmas to the same kind of pick-me-up as your coffee brings you with this replica, miniature sized coffee machine! Unlike the play pretend toys of our youth, this details coffee machine toy has everything that the grown-up version has including; two thermo coffee cups (for cappucino and americano), a milk jug (for frothing), portafilter and even a chalk board for writing up the menu and prices. It even has realistic sound effects! Even the dials go round, and the lever for the coffee beans works.
All the pieces fit nicely into the back of the machine and it requires 2x AAA batteries which are not included. It looks so unbelievably realistic though, it’s a real treat to be able to play with it! It’s designed for children aged 3 and above, but if you don’t have a coffee machine at home (we don’t) then it’s difficult for a child to work out how to make the coffee and what the different parts are for. It’s great for older children to show them how to role play with it though, and if they see you make coffee at home on a similar machine, they even know the different types of coffee that can be made!
We loved how detailed the machine is, and the addition of the noises and how all the parts fit together at the back as well as interact with the machine added to the fun. If you combine it with a tea set or play picnic it adds to the realism. Setting up a coffee shop at home is a real treat for children too, complete with money and finger sandwiches, there’s endless hours of play here.
Available online for £25 at:
The Review Studio 