The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machines on amazon machine. This is why we've compiled our favorite picks for your home, from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans to semi-automatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and needing to be able to master the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those who want to make espresso at home without having to make significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and combines outstanding build quality with the smallest footprint. It comes with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk and make espresso simultaneously.

The machine looks fantastic and features a round panel on the side with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's traditional design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also comes with the black pressure gauge, which will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and reservoir for water are smaller than most other machines. You will need be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is particularly true when you are using it often. This is a cost that results in less footprint. This isn't an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee using this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands. However, we would suggest investing in a quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante for greater consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to increase tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making some great drinks, and it's easy to create the latte art. It is important to remember that this machine was not designed for novices. There is a little learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit tricky to manage and you'll have to master the basics of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento offer the option of connecting to a water source, that means you will always have cold, fresh water that has been filtered for your drinks. The latter model has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that is more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from a Lavazza machine, this one is made with quality in mind. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 minutes. The water tank is fast and easy to refill and the lid can be removed completely to reveal a large opening. You can fill it up with tap water depending on what you prefer.

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 price, it costs under PS100 which is lower 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 would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to use and occupies only a tiny amount of counter space. You only need to press a single button to activate the machine, and then press it again to begin dispensing your chosen pod. There's a light on the button to ensure that you can easily see how much has been dispensed and you can also manually stop the process if you prefer to drink your pod in smaller doses.

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

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a range of blends that are suitable for everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in many supermarkets, as well as regular grounds coffee and coffee beans. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and frother. It comes with a 75cm power cord and plug, 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 fit under a cabinet or on a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is out of the budget of a majority of consumers. But if you're willing to invest the time to master its use this is a fantastic espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models available. It's among the best priced in its class, and is especially good for novices who do not have an espresso maker yet--which can easily cost them another $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still an excellent option for baristas working on a budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and it even includes an integrated burr grinder, making the whole experience much cheaper. It's also a single boiler machine, which means it can only be used for brewing or steaming at one time.

Breville is a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has swiftly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it offers just enough control that it can be adjusted to let baristas who are aspiring burnish their skills without spending more than they should.

There are some quirks however. The hopper is located on the side, not at the top of the model. It's not a major deal, but can be frustrating if you want to give several shots at a time. The rear position of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid remains.

But if you're prepared to spend 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 downside is the price, which could be a nagging issue for certain buyers. If you're seeking a cheaper option, check out our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines have similar capabilities and offer a little more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost less than the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine that makes great coffee machines for home using a simple interface. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screen gives your kitchen a sophisticated appearance. It has one dial that lets you to set the number of cups. There are two settings: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing process is similar to pour over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature, and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds using a shower head. The coffee is then brewed in the double-walled, thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function allows you to remove 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 brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, which means it complies with the strict technical standards. The brew cycles it uses are the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it allows for more control over temperature and brewing times.

In our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee with the carafe filled in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range that experts in the field suggest for a decent cup of drip.

It is also necessary to grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can make use of an old-fashioned coffee grinder or go for a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore, which has different grind settings and the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and user-friendly interface make it an undisputed contender among the best budget coffee machine drip coffee makers.