Best Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

We were once sceptical of fully automated bean to cup machines but they've really improved their capabilities in recent years. They produce premium coffee at the push of one button.

Many models also have milk components that make your milk warm and frothy for lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. Pricier models even remember your preferred drink settings for future use.

1. Delonghi Magnifica Smart

While many coffee experts claim bean to cup single serve coffee machine-to-cup machines are "rubbish" and should be avoided, this model from Delonghi takes a different approach. While the majority of bean-to-cup machines require no input from the user from grinding to extraction, this machine (like both Sage Oracle Touch and the Sage Barista Pro) asks the user to interject during the process filling and tamping up the portafilter in the same way that baristas in professional settings would. This is a fantastic feature for those who want to feel more in control, but it also means more cleaning.

In our test, Coffeee the Magnifica Smart excelled at brewing a wide range of coffee styles. Its'smart' features include an automatic switchover to ground coffee, which can be a lifesaver for anyone who isn't always able to have whole beans at the ready. It can also keep up to four user profiles, so that the entire family can enjoy their favorite coffees with the touch of an button. The machine's dual-height drip tray is also an extremely useful design element that stops espresso from being brewed too highly above the cup, and then spilling over the edge.

The machine's 'pre-set drinks menu' contains classic drinks like cappuccino as well as latte, and it has steam wand that can produce perfect frothed hot milk for all these styles. This model is classic, with its simple controls, sleek stainless-steel and classic design. It's definitely worth looking into.

2. Sage Barista Pro

If you are serious about your coffee - whether it's dark, rich and strong or soft, sweet and smooth - then a coffee to cup machine is an excellent investment. The crucial element to making a fantastic espresso is consistency, as the pressure, temperature, and weight must be combined with near-mathematical precision to produce the perfect espresso. This top-quality appliance, made by the well-known kitchen brand Sage, is one of the best.

This is a dual boiler model, with built-in grinder, which is suited to grinding your own coffee beans as well as brewing coffee according to your own personal preference. It can accommodate up to four user profiles, which means that all members of the family can save the settings they prefer. You can also alter the intensity of flavour and aroma with the touch-screen menu.

The main drawback with the Barista Pro is that it's somewhat difficult to use for novices particularly when it involves dosing and tamping the portafilter. You'll need a special tamper that can help you create a good crema while the espresso is being made. That said, the machine comes with a number of useful features that make it worth it for advanced at-home baristas.

It's the quietest machine with the best power steam wand. It's also very flexible, since you can select between drip or filter coffee and a variety sizes.

3. Jura E8

Jura is renowned for its premium automatic coffee machines, which combine stunning design with simple operation and the highest quality cup. The E8 is the same. It utilizes the most advanced technology for brewing to provide drinks of the highest quality but at a lower cost than other Jura machines.

The big feature here is the Pulse Extraction Process, or PEP that pushes water through the grounds in short intervals to maximize extraction timing and flavor. Professional baristas strive for a shot of coffee with the total extraction of 20-30 minutes. The E8 does this flawlessly.

The machine also has an impressive display with high-resolution and a number of easy-to-use buttons that help you customize the drink to meet your individual preferences. It makes 15 different drinks, including macchiato, cappuccino and espresso. You can also adjust the milk froth density and choose from eight different strengths to create the perfect cup every time.

The machine is constructed from stainless steel and has stunning chrome finishes that will be noticeable in your kitchen. It's slightly bigger than the other bean-to cup machines available, but small at 13.6 x 11 x 17.5. You can save your preferred drinks on the touchscreen menu or within the app to avoid having to repeat this process every morning!

4. Cuisinart DCM-800

It's important to have freshly ground beans in order for your coffee to be high-quality cafe quality. The best bean-to cup coffee machine comes with a burr mill which will grind beans to a perfect texture for the coffee you are using. These machines may also include various additional features, such as milk frothers that can be used to make foamy drinks.

The Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker from Cuisinart is an impressive piece of coffee-making technology. It features a professional grinder that is integrated into the brewing process. This is a fantastic feature to have as it will save you the expense of a separate coffee grinder and separate coffee maker. The DirectFlow grind assembly effortlessly transfers freshly ground coffee from the burr grinder to the brewing basket, resulting in an easy and quick brew.

The machine has a variety of brewing options like a tall mug, or short mug. The coffeemaker can brew the cup you want with the push of the button. It is also programmable, and can be programmed to brew coffee at a time of your choosing.

The model comes with built-in burr grinders with 18 settings that range from coarse to fine. Cuisinart claims that it can grind 12 cups of coffee in just 40 seconds. However, this is an exaggeration and will depend on your choice of beans, the temperature of the water, coffeee and the ideal ratio of brewing.