The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've compiled our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to a semiautomatic which gives you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and having to be able to master the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who are looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was specifically designed for people who have little counter space. It combines excellent 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 great as well and features a round side panel insert with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic look of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a small machine. 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 machine than most others. It is important to be careful when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially true if you use it frequently. This is a cost that is a result of having less footprint. This isn't something that is unique to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee demands. That being said, we would suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also pair the machine with a Rocket Portafilter to enhance tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes excellent drinks and is easy to make latte arts. It's important to note that the machine isn't made for novices and has an enlightening curve for those who are upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger is tricky to handle and you'll have to learn how to do 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 in a position to drink cold, purified water. The latter, however, comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that could be more difficult to refill than some of its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine this one has been designed with quality in mind. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 minutes. The tank is able to be filled by removing the lid. be removed to make the large hole. You can even fill it up with tap water if you prefer.

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

The Jolie is incredibly simple to use and takes up just a little counter space. Pressing a single button will start the machine. Pressing it again will start dispense the specific pod you've chosen. The button has a backlight so that you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process, in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller portions.

There's no steam wand available on this model, however you can make use of 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 barista-style coffee machines in a small kitchen or work space.

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a wide range of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in most supermarkets alongside regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also purchase 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 plug and power cable, a warranty card 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 be kept on the floor or placed under your cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. If you're willing put in the work to master its use this is a fantastic espresso maker for home use that performs better than many of the more expensive models available. It's a great value for its class and is particularly helpful for those who are new to the field and don't own an espresso machine, which can cost up to $100.

This model is a bit below the top of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive at $2,199), but it's still an excellent choice for baristas at home who are on a tight budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and it even comes with a built-in burr grinder that makes the whole experience much cheaper. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means it can only handle one thing at a time.

Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and has enough control to let budding baristas hone their abilities without spending more than necessary.

It's not without its quirks however. For one, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit, instead of on top. This isn't an issue, but it can be a little difficult to disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also not very easy to determine how much water remains in the tank due to its rear placement.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only issue is the price, which could be a deterrent for some buyers. If you're looking for a low-cost option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and offer a little more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you only a fraction of the price. Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screens provides your kitchen with a stylish look. It comes with a single dial to program the number of cups you would like it to make. It also comes with two cup settings as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process is similar to pour-over that many coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then poured evenly over the coffee brewing machines grounds using a shower head. The coffee that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-Pour Over Coffee Makers feature allows you remove the carafe while making your coffee and filling it with the right amount. The machine stops the brewing process and shows a red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. It then resumes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is certified by SCAA, that means it is in compliance with the rigorous standards of SCAA's technology. The brew cycles it uses are the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it lets you control the temperature and brewing times.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee that filled the carafe filled in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, pour over coffee makers but it falls within the range of time that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.

You should also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can make use of an old-fashioned 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 with this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a problem for some customers. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, but. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.