The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all espresso machine. We've rounded up our top picks for the home, ranging from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans, to semi-automatic machines that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes a perfect balance between automating the process and making you familiar with the art of making espresso. It's the most efficient 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 having to make huge sacrifices in terms quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was created for those who have limited counter space. It has a great build quality with a compact footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 liter copper heat-exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Heads so that you can steam your milk and brew coffee at same at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic as well, and has an insert for the side of the machine with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is a new take on Rocket's classic aesthetic and is already impressive for a small machine. It also has the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this model than others. You'll need to be careful when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially the case in the event that you frequently use it. This is a trade-off that is a result of having a smaller footprint. It's not a problem specific to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee with this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands of your customers. We would suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also pair the machine with a Rocket Portafilter to enhance the tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and it's easy to make latte art. It's important to note that the machine isn't made for beginners, and there is a bit of a learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with, and you'll need to learn how to perform cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento allow connecting to a water supply, that means you will always have clean, cold filtering water available for your drinks. The latter has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, so you can prepare your first cup in less than 35 second. The water tank can be filled easily with ease, since the lid can be removed to create the large hole. You can even fill it with tap water if you want.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the series, yet it packs a punch. At its full price, it costs under PS100 - which coffee machines are best is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who do not have the space or money for an espresso machine of the traditional type however, they still want to experience an authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to use and takes up just a little counter space. Pressing a single button will begin the process. When you press it again, it will start dispensing the pod you have selected. The button has a backlight so you can see how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process if you want to drink the pod in smaller quantities.

There's no steam wand on this model, but you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you want. The machine is quite quiet, too, and can be used in a small area or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing others.

Pods aren't cheap, but there is a variety of blends available that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets alongside regular ground household coffee machines and coffee beans and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty card along with a quick guide and a test pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine itself is small enough to be kept on an even surface or placed under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

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

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is a good choice for baristas who are on a budget. It comes with a variety of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a single boiler, which means it can only do brewing or steaming at one time.

Although it is a relatively newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves by offering top-quality equipment. This machine is no exception and it comes with enough control to let new baristas hone their skills without spending hundreds more than is necessary.

There are some quirks however. One example is that the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit instead of on top. This isn't a huge deal, but it can be annoying if you're trying give multiple shots at once. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to determine how much liquid is left.

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 any home espresso lover. The only downside is the price, which could be a deterrent for some buyers. For those seeking a cheaper alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities 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 maker with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add an elegant design to your kitchen. It features one dial to set the number of cups you would like it to make. It also comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing method is similar to pour over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe produces the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature and poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed coffee then collects in the double-walled, thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause-and pour feature lets you to take the carafe out while brewing and fill your cup. The machine pauses brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it, then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means it complies with the strict standards for technical quality. Its brew time is approximately longer than the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has more control over temperature, brewing time and also quality.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee that filled the carafe filled in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is slightly more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range of time that coffee experts suggest to make a good cup.

It also requires you to grind your own beans before making coffee. 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 issue for some users. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, but. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and user-friendly interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee makers.