The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee maker that is perfect for every. We've put together our top picks, 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 achieves the perfect balance between automation and needing to understand the basics of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top choice for those who want to make espresso at home, without making significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was specifically designed for people with limited counter space. It has a great build quality and a compact 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 brew espresso at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic too, and comes with an insert for the side of the machine with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's traditional design that is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has an black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this model than others. This means you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when you are using it regularly. This is a sacrifice that results in less footprint. It's not a problem specific to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We would recommend investing in a quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with the Rocket portafilter to help improve the process of tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes delicious drinks and it is simple to make Latte Arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for novices and there's some learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler could be a little tricky to control, and you will have to master the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, which allows you to be in a position to drink cold and purified water. The latter has smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank is quick and simple to refill and the lid can be removed completely to make a wide opening. You can fill it with tap water if you want.

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it has a lot of punch. It's priced less than PS100 at retail and is much less expensive than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those who don't have the money or space for an espresso maker, but who are looking to enjoy the benefits of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to use and takes up very little counter space. Pressing one button will begin the process. When you press it again, it will begin dispensing the specific pod you've chosen. The button has a backlight to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller quantities.

There's no steam wand included on this model, but you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is quite quiet, too and can be utilized in a small space or in a flatshare kitchen without causing any disturbance to anyone else.

Pods aren't cheap, but there is a wide variety of blends to choose from to suit everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are readily available in many supermarkets along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and frother. It comes in a box with a 75cm power cord and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty card, as well as a test box containing nine Lavazza pods that include six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to be kept on the floor or placed under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's beyond the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing and able learn how to use it this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's far superior to many of the more expensive models. It's a good value for its class and is especially useful for those who are new to the field and don't have an espresso maker that can cost up to $100.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent choice for baristas working on a budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and has a built-in burr grinder to make the whole experience much less expensive. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means that it can only perform one task at the same time.

Breville is a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it offers just enough adjustability to allow aspiring baristas to develop their skills without spending hundreds of dollars more than they have to.

It's not without its quirks, though. For one, the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit instead of on top--which isn't a huge deal however it can be annoying if you're trying dispense multiple shots at once. The rear position of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid is left.

If you're willing time learning to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent choice for any coffee machine industrial (Jejucordelia write an article) lover at home. The only drawback is the price, which can be a deterrent for certain buyers. If you're looking for a budget alternative, we recommend 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 a fraction of the price.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart machine for coffee with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen add a stylish design to your kitchen. It features one dial to set how many cups you want it to make. It also comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over, which most coffee machines cheap lovers believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated up to the perfect temperature and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The coffee that is brewed is collected in the double-walled thermal carafe, which can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you remove the carafe in brewing and fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays an red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes the brewing process.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means that it meets 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 lets you control the temperature and brewing time.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee that filled an entire carafe in just 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 experts in the field suggest for a decent cup of drip.

It also requires that you grind your own beans before making. You can use a manual coffee grinder, or opt for a more automatic model, such as the Baratza Encore, which has various grind settings as well as a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only issue is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe and could cause issue for certain users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.