The Best Home Espresso Machines For Home Baristas

This is the perfect machine for anyone who wants to be a barista at home. It is easy to use and comes with everything you need to create a delicious coffee, espresso, or lattes.

Keep in mind, however, that it takes more than just a well-equipped machine to create mouth-watering espresso. It is also necessary to have the right coffee beans and to know how to use your equipment.

1. Saeco Xelsis

Saeco Xelsis espresso machine is perfect for those who enjoy the variety of beverages from coffee shops. It is fully automated and will do all the work for you. It can brew coffee, pour hot water and even foam milk. All you have to do is put coffee beans into the top hopper and then refill the reservoir about once a week.

The user interface is very intuitive and user-friendly using a simple touchscreen. You can customize the drink by making fifteen different adjustments. These include coffee strength and taste, volume, and temperature. The Xelsis allows you to alter the amount of foam, and whether it should be dispensing after or before the coffee.

It can keep track of every family member's individual coffee preferences and save them in six different user profiles. You can also download new content, such as special recipes for the season to enhance your experience. It will also remind you when it's time to clean the machine. This includes the cycles for rinsing, decaling and cleaning. The Xelsis is also easy to maintain and clean.

2. Gaggia Anima Prestige

The Anima Prestige is the most simple to use. It's Gaggia’s top-of-the-line bean to cup espresso machine, which makes specialty drinks with just a touch. This model swaps out the manual steam wand and cappuccinatore of the base Anima and Deluxe models and includes an integrated milk carafe that automatically creates froth and stores your coffee in the refrigerator for easy access.

The Gaggia Anima Prestige includes a ceramic burr mill that has five settings that can be adjusted to your preferred grind size. It also has a wider than average gap between the spouts for coffee that can easily accommodate tall travel cups.

The Anima Prestige is a sleek elegant and sophisticated design that appears almost as expensive as actually is. The stainless-steel frame is sturdy and its slim profile lets it fit on the most crowded kitchen counters.

3. Philips 3200 Series

Philips is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality kitchen appliances. Their espresso machine is an excellent investment, as it allows you to make lattes as well as other coffee drinks at home, with the same quality as those served in cafes.

The Philips 3200 Series espresso machine is among the smallest fully automatic espresso machines available. It's sleek, compact and simple to use. It has a built in burr grinder that makes it easy to make freshly-ground beans for each drink.

The 3200 features a large tank that can hold up to 1.8L of water. It comes with a filter that helps to cut down on the frequency of descaling. It also has an adjustable spade that can be used to accommodate different cup sizes.

The ease of using this espresso machine is among its primary features. The control panel features clearly labeled buttons that explain the function of each button. The drinks size and strength options are easy to choose by a couple of button presses. This machine is perfect for those who are looking for a simple to use espresso machine.

4. De'Longhi Stilosa

The De'Longhi Stilosa is a great option for those who want to learn how to make espresso without costing a fortune. It's fairly easy to clean (though it's not as easy as the Calphalon Temp IQ) and makes delicious, flavorful coffee with great foam. It also features an unique feature that lets you to use Nespresso pods which is an advantage for those who love the convenience of instant coffee, but are willing to make the extra effort required to make top-quality espresso capsule Machine.

The manual espresso machine comes with a portafilter, two filter sizes and is suitable for double or single shots. It is equipped with a pressure pump of 15 bar which ensures the highest extraction pressure, and manual frother that mixes milk and steam to create luscious frothed drinks. It's also small, and has become a favorite among many Amazon shoppers for its affordability and ability to serve high-quality espresso drinks and frothed milk home. It's an ideal espresso maker for a dorm room or van and also makes a great present for coffee lovers.

5. Delonghi Dedica

The Dedica is more expensive than budget espresso machines but it is a lot better. It's more reliable in temperature control and can produce lighter roasts with more consistency than many budget machines. It is also simpler to maintain and occupies less bench space than other DeLonghi machines. It's still prone for getting blocked by fine ground and can't compare to the unrivaled brewing capabilities of top coffee makers.

Its slim profile will fit nicely in any kitchen. It's only 13 x 6.9 x 14.8 inches. This is because of an efficient thermoblock system that doesn't sacrifice power for size. It can withstand 15 bar of pressure, and brew drinks that have the ratio of 2:1 grounds of coffee to coffee that is poured out. This is essential for a delicious cup of espresso. Dedica also has the capability to brew single or double shots, and even an attachment for milk frothing, for those who prefer cafe-style coffee. You can also change the double or single shot volume by pressing and pressing the button. This is ideal if you prefer to make your espressos in a particular way, but it can be annoying for beginners.