The best small coffee machine Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee machine for home machine. We've rounded up our favorite picks for your home, from a super-automatic coffee machines that grinds and packs your beans to semi-automatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes a perfect balance between automatizing the process and needing you to be 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 fantastic choice for those who want to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with limited counter space in mind and combines outstanding build quality with tiny footprint. It comes equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk and make espresso simultaneously.

The machine is also beautiful and features a round design on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a new take on Rocket's classic aesthetic and is already impressive for a machine that is so small. It also comes with a black pressure gauge that will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this model than other models. You will need be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially the case in the event that you frequently use it. This is a trade-off that comes with having smaller footprint. This is not something that is unique to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee using this machine, and it will easily meet the demands of your customers. We would recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, for increased consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with an Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes excellent drinks and is easy to make Latte arts. It's important to note that this machine isn't designed for novices. There is a little learning curve for those upgrading from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with and you'll need to learn how to do cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento offer the option of connecting to a water source, which allows you to always have fresh coffee maker, cold filtering water available for your drinks. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank, which is more difficult to refill than some of its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from a Lavazza machine this one has been made with quality in mind. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank is also quick and easy to fill and the lid can be removed completely to create a large opening. You can fill it up with tap water if you want.

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still has a lot of punch. It's priced at less than PS100 at full price - that's less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those without the budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but want to get their fix of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to use and occupies just a little counter space. You only need to press a single button to activate the machine, then again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. There's a light on the button to ensure that you are able to see clearly the amount of 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 on this model, however you can use an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. It's also quiet and can be used to make household coffee machines in a small kitchen work space.

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a variety of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule that comes with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power cable and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box that contains nine Lavazza pods: six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is compact enough to fit under a cabinet or on a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a high-priced espresso machine. But if you're willing to take the time to master its use, this is an excellent do-it-all home espresso maker that performs better than many of the more expensive models available. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso machine yet. This could easily cost them another $100 or more.

This model is a bit in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199), but it's still a solid choice for home baristas on a tight budget. It comes with a variety of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only perform one task at the same time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves with their high-quality appliances. This machine isn't an exception, and it offers just enough adjustable control to let baristas who are aspiring improve their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they should.

The unit does not come without its quirks. The hopper is on the side, not on the top, of this model. It's not a big issue, but it can be a hassle if you need to disperse several shots at once. It's also not very easy to know how much water is left in the tank because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to put in some time to learn how to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its price which could be a hindrance for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and offer a little more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you less than the Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee maker with a simple user interface that produces great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screen provides your kitchen with a stylish appearance. It comes with a single dial that allows you to program the amount of cups. There are two options: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee aficionados believe produces the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The brewed coffee then collects in the thermal, double-walled carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you take out the carafe in brewing and fill your own cup. The machine pauses the brewing process, and displays the red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. The machine then begins the brewing process.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it meets the organization's rigorous technical standards. The brew cycles are the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing time.

In our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip portable coffee machine with a carafe full in just 7 minutes 41 seconds. This is a little more than the time that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range of time that experts in the field recommend to make a great cup.

You must also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can choose either a manual grinder or an automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.

The only drawback is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe and could cause issue for certain users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek style and user-friendly interface make it a top contender among the best drip coffee makers.