The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've put together our top choices, ranging from an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semi-automatic machines that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes a perfect balance between automatizing the process while making you familiar with the art of making espresso. It's our top pick for a bean-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who are looking to make espresso at home without having to compromise on quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with limited counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and the smallest footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic and has a round design on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's original design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also comes with the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to show when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this model than other models. You'll need to be careful when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a trade-off that comes with having a smaller footprint. This isn't a problem specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee with this machine, and it is able to easily meet the demands of your customers. We would recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante, for increased consistency and flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with an Rocket portafilter to improve the grinding process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes delicious drinks and it is easy to create latte arts. It is important to remember that this machine was not designed for beginners. There is a small learning curve for those who upgrade from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate and you'll need to learn how to perform cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water supply, which allows you to always have fresh, cold filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter model has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee machine for latte in just 35 minutes. The water tank is also quick and simple to refill by removing the lid completely to make a wide opening. You can fill it with tap water if that's what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the range, but it packs a punch. It's priced less than PS100 at the full price which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those without the budget or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but are looking to enjoy the benefits of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and takes up small counter space. Pressing a single button will start the machine. Pressing it again will start dispensing the specific pod you've chosen. The button has a backlight so you can see how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process if you want to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand included on this model, but you can add a milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or workspace.

They're not cheap, but there is a wide variety of blends to choose from that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are sold in most supermarkets, along with regular ground coffee and coffee beans and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine that comes with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power cable and plug, a quick-guide and warranty sheet and a tester box containing nine Lavazza pods that include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to fit under a cupboard or on the floor.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. If you're willing and able to learn to use it, then this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It performs better than many of the more expensive models. It's a good value for its class and is particularly useful for beginners who don't yet own an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.

This model sits right in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive, costing $2,199), but it's still an excellent option for home baristas who are on a tight budget. It has a lot of customizable features, and even an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine that means that it can only do steaming or brewing at one time.

Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has rapidly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and has enough control to let budding baristas develop their abilities without spending more than is necessary.

It's not without its flaws, though. One example is that the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit, instead of on top--which isn't a huge deal, but it can be a little annoying if you're trying disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also not very easy to determine how much water is left in the tank because of its rear position.

If you're willing to spend some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's a great, do-it-all appliance for any home espresso lover. The only drawback is the cost, which can be a nagging issue for certain buyers. For those looking for a less expensive alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost less than the Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart machine for coffee with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED display creates a chic kitchen appearance. It features only one dial to program how many cups you want it to make. It also comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour over that many coffee enthusiasts believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature before being poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee brewed is then stored inside the double-walled thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you take out the carafe in brewing and fill your own cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. The machine then begins the brewing process.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is certified by SCAA, which means it meets the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. Its brew cycles are about the same as the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it allows for more control over temperature and brewing time.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee, with the carafe filled in 7 minutes 41 seconds. This is slightly more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but within the time range that coffee experts recommend to make a good cup.

You must also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can opt for a manual grinder or an automated model such as the Baratza Encore. It has various grind settings, as well as a hopper for whole beans.

The only downside is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe, which could be a issue for certain users. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, however. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek style and easy-to-use interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee machine pro, click through the following page, makers.