The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. We've compiled our top choices, ranging from a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them to semi-automatic machines that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and the need to be able to master the art of espresso-making. This is our top choice for a coffee-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those looking to make espresso at their home without having to compromise on quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with the smallest counter space in mind. It offers top-quality build and tiny footprint. It comes 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 at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic and has a round design on the side panel with engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's classic design that is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes a black boiler pressure gauge to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

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

You can still make a large amount of uk coffee makers with this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands. That being said, we would recommend investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante, for increased consistency and flavor. You can also pair the machine with an Rocket Portafilter to enhance the 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 isn't made for beginners and there's some learning curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate, and you'll need to learn how to do cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, allowing you to always be able to drink cold and filtered water. The latter, however, has a 2.25-liter water tank that could be more difficult to fill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, so you can make your first cup in less than 35 second. The water tank is quick and simple to refill, with the lid detaching completely to reveal 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 is a powerful machine. At its full price, it costs under 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 want to get their fix of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and occupies very small counter space. Pressing a single button will start the machine. After pressing it again, it will start dispensing the specific pod you've chosen. There's a backlight on the button so that you can clearly see how much has been dispensed, and you can stop the process at any time should you prefer to drink 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 very quiet also, and can be used in a small space or in a flatshare kitchen without disturbing others.

They're not inexpensive, but there's a wide variety of blends to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are sold in most supermarkets along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a sleek capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer and frother. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty card along with a quick guide and a test pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to be kept on the floor or placed under the cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's out of the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing to learn how to use it this is a great at-home espresso maker. It performs better than many of the more expensive models. It's the best coffee machine value in its class, and is especially suitable for those who don't have an espresso machine yet. This could easily set them back another $100 or more.

This model sits right below the top of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199), but it's still a solid choice for baristas at home 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 it can only be used for brewing or steaming at one time.

Although it is a relatively newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made an impact through their top-quality machines. This machine is no different and has enough control that it can be adjusted to allow aspiring baristas to improve their abilities without spending more than they need to.

There are some quirks however. For instance, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit, instead of on top--which isn't an issue, but it can be frustrating if you're trying to give multiple shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to see the amount of liquid left.

But if you're prepared to learn 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 downside is the price, which can be a turnoff for certain buyers. If you're seeking a cheaper alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally powerful and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you less than the Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee machines best maker that makes excellent coffee with a simple interface. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display creates a chic kitchen appearance. It has one dial to set the number of cups you would like it to make. It also comes with the 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing method 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 for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you take out the carafe while brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. It then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee machines latte maker is SCAA certified, meaning it meets the organization’s strict technical standards. The brew cycle is as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration, and quality.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee with an entire carafe in just 7 minutes 41 seconds. This is a little more than the time that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range that coffee experts recommend for making a quality cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans before making. You can choose either a manual grinder or an automated model such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and a hopper for whole beans.

The only issue is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe and could cause hassle for some users. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, but. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and user-friendly interface make it a top contender among the best drip pro coffee machines makers.