The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. This is why we've compiled our favorite picks for your home, ranging from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans, to semi-automatic machines that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process and making you knowledgeable about the art of making espresso. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've found.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top choice for those who wish to make espresso at home, without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind. It offers top-quality build and tiny 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 epresso coffee machines at same time.

The machine is also beautiful and has a round insert on the side panel 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 the black pressure gauge, which indicates when the boiler is ready for use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. You will need be cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially true if you use it frequently. This is a natural trade-off for a smaller footprint, though, and not an issue that is unique to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee demands. We suggest investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to increase consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with an Rocket Portafilter to improve tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make delicious drinks and it is easy to make latte arts. It's important to note that the machine isn't designed for novices and there's an enlightening curve for those 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 as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to a water source, allowing you to always be capable of drinking cold pure, filter-filtered water. The latter model has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that is harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. The machine is able to reach the temperature for brewing quickly, so you can make your first cup in less than 35 second. The tank is able to be filled by removing the lid. be removed to make an enormous hole. You can also fill it with tap water if you want.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the range, but it is a powerful machine. At its full price, it's priced at PS100 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those who don't have the money or space for an espresso maker, but are looking to enjoy the benefits of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to operate and takes up very little counter space. By pressing a single button, you can activate the machine. Pressing it again will start dispensing the pod you have selected. There's a backlight that's on the button so that you can easily see how much has been dispensed and you can choose to manually stop the process should you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand included on this model, however you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you like. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or workspace.

The pods are not expensive, but they are available in a variety of blends that can be used by everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are sold in most supermarkets along with regular ground coffee and fresh Coffee maker beans and you can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and frother. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty sheet along with a quick guide and a tester pack comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to fit under a cupboard or on a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's out of the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing and able learn to use it and make it work, then this is a great home espresso maker. It's far superior to many of the more expensive models. It's the best value in its class, and is particularly suitable for beginners who do not have an espresso maker yet, which could cost them $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent choice for baristas working on a budget. It has a lot of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a one-boiler machine, meaning it can only handle one thing at the same time.

Breville, a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has rapidly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and offers enough adjustability to let aspiring baristas develop their abilities without spending more than they have to.

The unit has its quirks. The hopper is on the side, not at the top, of this model. It's not a big problem, but it could be frustrating if you want to give multiple shots at once. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to know how much liquid remains.

If you're willing time learning to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent appliance for any coffee lover at home. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is its cost which could be a stumbling block for certain buyers. For those looking for a lower-cost 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 cost.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee maker that produces great coffee machines industrial with a simple user interface. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screen gives your kitchen a sophisticated appearance. It features one dial to set the number of cups you would like it to make and includes two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee is stored in a double-walled carafe, which can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function allows you to remove the carafe while brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses brewing and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it, then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it meets the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. 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 quality.

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup brewed a pot of excellent drip coffee with a full-carafe of coffee in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range that coffee machine maker experts recommend to make a great cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans prior to making. You can select either a manual grinder or an automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has various grind settings, as well as an hopper for beans that are whole.

The only downside is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe this could be a problem for certain users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, however. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the best drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and simple to use interface.