The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee maker. We've rounded-up our top picks, from a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them into 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 needing you to be knowledgeable about the art of making espresso. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those who want to make espresso at home without losing quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was designed for those who have little counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality and a small footprint. It comes equipped with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial coffee machines E61 group head, so you can steam milk while making espresso simultaneously.

The machine is also beautiful and has a circular design on the side panel with engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is a new take on the classic look of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a compact machine. It also includes the black pressure gauge, which will let you know when the boiler is ready to use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than the majority of machines. This means you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when you are using it regularly. This is a cost that comes with having a smaller footprint. This is not a problem specific to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We recommend investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and taste. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to enhance tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes delicious drinks and it is easy to create latte arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine isn't designed for novices, and there is an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger can be difficult to operate and you'll need to learn how to perform cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to a water source, allowing you to always be capable of drinking cold, filtered water. The latter comes with a smaller 2.25-liter tank that is more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine, this one is made with quality in mind. The machine is able to reach the temperature of brewing quickly, so you can prepare your first cup in less than 35 second. The water tank is able to be filled by removing the lid. be removed to make an enormous hole. You can even fill it up with tap water if you want.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still has a lot of punch. When you buy it at full cost, it's less than PS100 - which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those without the budget or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and takes up small counter space. You only need to press a single button to activate the machine and again to start dispensing the chosen pod. There's a backlight that's on the button, so you can easily see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed, and you can stop the process at any time in case you prefer drinking the pod in smaller amounts.

This model doesn't come with a steam wand but you can add some creamy frosting to your milk by using an optional milk frother. The machine is quite quiet also, and can be used in a small workspace or in a flatshare kitchen without disturbing others.

The pods aren't expensive, but they are available in a wide range of blends that will suit all - from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are readily available in many supermarkets along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with a 75cm power cable and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box containing nine Lavazza pods: six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to be kept on a flat surface or slipped under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's out of the budget of most average consumers. But if you're willing to take the time to master its use, this is an excellent espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models available. It's the most affordable in its class, barista-style coffee machines and is especially suitable for those who don't have an espresso grinder yet. This could easily cost them $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still a good choice for baristas who are on a tight budget. It has a lot of customizable features and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only do one thing at a time.

Breville, an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has rapidly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and has enough control to let new baristas hone their abilities without spending more than they need to.

There are some quirks, though. The hopper is located on the side, not at the top of the model. It's not a huge problem, but it could be frustrating if you want to dispense multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to know how much water remains in the tank, due to its rear placement.

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's a great, do-it-all appliance for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only drawback is the price, which can be a deterrent for some buyers. If you're looking for a budget alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are similar in capability and offer a little more control than the Barista Express. However, they are a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart machine for coffee with a user-friendly interface that produces great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display creates a chic kitchen look. It comes with a single dial to program the amount of cups you want it to make and includes two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which many coffee lovers believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the right temperature, then evenly poured over the coffee grounds using shower heads. The coffee is then brewed in the double-walled, thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and pour feature lets you to remove the carafe during making your coffee and filling it with the right amount. The machine stops 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 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, which means that it meets the organization’s strict technical standards. Its brew cycles are about the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing time.

In our testing in our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup brewed excellent drip coffee and a full-carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but within the range of time that coffee experts recommend to make a good cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans prior to making coffee. You can use an old-fashioned coffee grinder or opt for a more automatic model, such as the Baratza Encore, which has different grind settings and an hopper that can hold whole beans.

The only issue with this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a problem for some users. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the top drip barista-style coffee Machines maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.