The Best Coffee Machines For Home

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

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and needing to understand the basics of espresso-making. It's the best Coffee machine bean-to-cup machine we've found.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who are looking to make espresso at their home without losing 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 Head, so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same simultaneously.

The machine looks fantastic as well and features an elongated side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic look of Rocket and is already impressive for a small machine. It also has the black pressure gauge, which indicates when the boiler is ready for use.

One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. You will need to be careful when emptying and refilling the machine. This is particularly true when you are using it often. This is a cost that results in less footprint. This is not something that is unique to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee needs. That being said, we would suggest investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante for increased consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with a Rocket portafilter to help improve the tamping process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes excellent drinks and is easy to make Latte arts. It's important to know that this machine is not designed for beginners. There is a slight learning curve for people who are upgrading from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate, and you'll need to master the art of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento allow connecting to a water supply, which means you'll always have fresh, cold water that has been filtered for your drinks. The latter model has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from a Lavazza machine, this one is made with quality in mind. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of cheap coffee machines in less than 35 seconds. The tank can be easily refilled, as the lid can be removed to create the large hole. It can be filled using tap water, depending on what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still packs a punch. It's priced less than PS100 at the full price 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 without the budget or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but would like to experience the pleasure of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. Pressing a single button will activate the machine. When you press it again, it will start dispensing the pod you've selected. The button is illuminated so you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also manually stop the process, in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller quantities.

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

The pods aren't expensive, but they are available in a range of blends that are suitable for all - from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in many supermarkets, as well as regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule that has an integrated milk warmer. It comes in a box with a 75cm power cord and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box of nine Lavazza pods: six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine itself is small enough to be stored on an even surface or placed under the cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's beyond the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing to master it and make it work, then this is a great home espresso maker. It's more efficient than many of the more expensive models. It's the best value in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso grinder yet--which can easily cost them another $100 or more.

This model is priced below the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still a good choice for baristas working on a budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and it even has a built-in burr grinder to make the entire experience cheaper. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means it can only do one thing at the same time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made an impact by offering top-quality equipment. This machine is no different and offers enough control that it can be adjusted to let aspiring baristas burnish their abilities without spending more than they have to.

The unit does not come without its quirks. The hopper is located on the side, not the top of the model. It's not a big issue, but it can be a problem if you wish to disperse several shots at once. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to know the amount of liquid left.

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its price which could be a deterrent for some buyers. If you're looking for a lower-cost alternative, take a look at our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost a fraction of what this Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine with a user-friendly interface that produces great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED display gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. It comes with a single dial that allows you to set the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing process is similar to pour-over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe makes the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds using shower heads. The coffee is collected in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. Its pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe during brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. It then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, meaning it complies with the strict standards in terms of technology. Its brew cycle is about the same length as the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing time, and quality.

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced a pot of excellent drip coffee and a full-carafe of coffee in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.

You must also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can use an old-fashioned coffee grinder or choose a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and easy-to-use interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee makers.