The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. This is why we've compiled our favorite picks for your home, from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans, to a semiautomatic that gives you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process and needing you to be proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean to cup machines-to-cup machine we've found.

1. Rocket Appartamento

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

The machine looks great as well and features an insert for the side of the machine with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's original design that is already impressive for a small appliance. It also comes with a black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready to use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. This means you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, especially when using it frequently. This is a natural trade-off for less footprint, however it is not a problem that is unique to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee demands. We recommend investing in a quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gante, to increase consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with the Rocket portafilter to enhance the process of tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make excellent drinks and is easy to make Latte arts. It's important to note that the machine was not designed for novices and has an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler can be a bit difficult to manage and you'll have to learn the basics of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento allow connecting to a water source, which allows you to always have cold, fresh filtering water available for your drinks. The latter, however, has a 2.25-liter water tank that is more difficult to fill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine this one has been made with quality in mind. The machine can reach the temperature for brewing quickly, so you can make your first cup in just 35 seconds. The water tank is quick and easy to fill, with the lid detaching completely to create a large opening. You can fill it up using tap water, should you wish.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the series, yet it packs a punch. When you buy it at full cost, it's less than PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who do not have the space or funds for an espresso machine of the traditional type, but still want to enjoy an authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and occupies very little counter space. You just need to press one button to turn on the machine, and then press it again to start dispensing your chosen pod. The button has a backlight to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process, should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller amounts.

The model isn't equipped with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy froth to your milk using an optional milk frother. The machine is very quiet as well and can be used in a small workspace or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing anyone else.

Pods aren't expensive, but there's a variety of blends to choose from to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in many supermarkets, as well as regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and frother. It comes in a box with an 75cm power cable, plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box that contains 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 the floor.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing and able to master it, then this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It's the best value in its class, and it's particularly suitable for beginners who don't have an espresso machine yet, which could cost them another $100 or more.

The model is just below the top of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199), but it's still an excellent option for home baristas who are on a tight budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and it even comes with a built-in coffee machines burr grinder that makes the entire experience more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine that means that it can only do steaming or brewing at the same time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark by offering top-quality equipment. This machine is no different and has enough control to let budding baristas hone their skills without spending hundreds more than is necessary.

It's not without its quirks however. The hopper is situated on the side, Best Coffee Machines not at the top of the model. It's not a huge deal, but can be frustrating if you want to disperse several shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid remains.

If you're willing time learning to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent appliance for any coffee lover at home. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is its cost, which may be a hindrance for certain 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 provide a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee maker that produces great coffee with a simple user interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add an elegant look to your kitchen. It has one dial to set the number of cups you would like to make. It comes with two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature and poured over the grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The brewed coffee is then collected in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour feature allows you to remove the carafe during making your coffee and filling it with the right amount. The machine stops brewing and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. then resumes and Best Coffee Machines finishes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it complies with the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. Its brew cycles are about the same as the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing times.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced excellent drip coffee that was served in a full-carafe of coffee in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is slightly more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the time range that coffee experts recommend for making a quality cup.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can select an manual grinder or an automated model such as the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and an hopper for beans that are whole.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, but. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek style and easy-to-use interface make it a top contender among the top drip coffee makers.