The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. We've compiled our top choices, ranging from a superautomatic that grinds your beans and packs them to 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 requiring you to be proficient in the art of making espresso. It's the best bean-to cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top choice for those looking to make espresso at home, without making significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest 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 Head so you can steam your milk and brew your coffee at the same time.

The machine is also beautiful and has a round panel on the side with the steam engraved and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's classic design, which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also has an black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready to use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this model than others. This means that you will have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you are using it regularly. This is a cost that is a result of having a smaller footprint. It's not a problem specific to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. However, we would suggest investing in a quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with an Rocket Portafilter to increase the tamping.

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

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water supply that means you will always have clean, cold filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from a Lavazza machine, this one is made with quality in mind. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 minutes. The water tank is also quick and simple to refill, with the lid detaching completely to create a large opening. It can be filled using tap water, should you wish.

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still is a powerful machine. It's priced less than PS100 at the full price which is less than the Nespresso Citiz Coffee Machine with Milk Frother Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or 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 however, they still want to experience an authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to operate and takes up very little counter space. Pressing a single button will begin the process. After pressing it again, it will start dispensing the pod you have selected. The button is illuminated so that you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also manually stop the process, should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller quantities.

This model does not come with a steam wand however, you can add creamy froth to your milk using an optional milk frother. The machine is quiet as well and can be utilized in a small area or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing others.

They're not inexpensive, but there's a wide variety of blends available that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. You can find them in most supermarkets, along with regular grounds coffee and coffee beans. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes in a box with an 75cm power cable, plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty sheet and a tester box that contains nine Lavazza pods which include six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine itself is small enough to be stored on a flat surface or slipped under the cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

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

This model is a bit in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199), but it's still an excellent choice for home baristas on a budget. It Clever Chef French Press Delivers Bold Black Flavor plenty of tweakable features, and it even comes with a built-in burr grinder to make the whole experience much less expensive. It's also a single boiler that means that it can only do steaming or brewing at one time.

Breville, an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it has just enough control to let budding baristas improve their abilities without spending more than necessary.

It's not without its flaws, though. For one, the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit instead of on top--which isn't an issue, but it can be annoying if you're trying disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also difficult to know how much water is left in the tank, because of its rear position.

But if you're prepared to spend some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its cost which could be a deterrent for certain buyers. If you're looking for a budget alternative, we suggest the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are similar in capability and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost less than the price.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine with a user-friendly interface that produces great coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give an elegant appearance to your kitchen. It has only one dial to program the amount of cups you want to make. It comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process 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 brewed coffee then collects in the thermal, double-walled carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and pour feature lets you remove the carafe while brewing and then fill your cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means that it meets the strict technical standards. Its brew time is approximately longer than the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.

In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup made an excellent drip coffee and a full-carafe in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range coffee experts suggest for a decent cup of drip.

You must also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder or opt for a more automatic model such as the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only downside is that the carafe as well as the water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe this could be a hassle for certain users. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.