The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. That's why we've rounded up our favorite picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans to semi-automatics that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves 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 seen.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home, without making significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest counter space in mind. It is built to last with a high-end build quality and tiny footprint. It comes equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk while making espresso simultaneously.

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

One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. This means that you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when you are using it regularly. This is a cost that is a result of having a smaller footprint. It's not something that is unique to this model.

This machine can easily handle the demands of your coffee. That being said, we would suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with the Rocket portafilter to help improve the process of tamping.

As a professional espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making great drinks, and is easy to make latte art. However, it's important to remember that the machine isn't designed for beginners and has an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate and you'll have 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 a 2.25-liter water tank that can be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank can be easily refilled by removing the lid. be removed to make an enormous hole. You can fill it with tap water, if you like.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still is a powerful machine. When you buy it at full price, it's priced at PS100 - which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who don't have the space or funds for an espresso machine of the traditional type, but still want to enjoy the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to use and occupies just a little counter space. It's as easy as pressing a single button to activate the machine, then again to start dispensing the chosen pod. The button is illuminated to let you know 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 available on this model, however you can use an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or work space.

The pods are not expensive, but they are available in a variety of blends that are suitable for everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in the majority of supermarkets, along with regular grounds popular coffee machines and coffee beans. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with an 75cm power cable, plug, a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box that contains nine Lavazza pods which include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is compact enough to fit under a cupboard or the floor.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. If you're willing to learn to use it and make it work, then this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It's far superior to most of the more expensive models. It's a great value for its class and is especially useful for those who aren't experienced enough to own an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still an excellent option for baristas working on a budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and includes an integrated burr grinder, making the entire experience less expensive. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means it can only handle one thing at one time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves through their top-quality machines. This machine is no different and it comes with enough control to let budding baristas develop their abilities without spending more than is necessary.

The unit is not without its quirks. For one, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit instead of on top. This isn't an issue however it can be frustrating if you're trying to dispense multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to know how much water remains in the tank because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to put in time learning to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent choice for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only issue is the cost, which can be a nagging issue for some buyers. If you're looking for a lower-cost option, check out our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are similar in capability and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they are a fraction of the price.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine coffee maker with a user-friendly interface that produces excellent coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED display gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. It has one dial to set the number of cups you would like it to make and includes two cup settings as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process is similar to pour-over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature before being poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed household coffee machines then collects inside the double-walled thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you remove the carafe in brewing and fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays the red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. It then resumes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker has been SCAA certified, which means it complies with the strict standards for technical quality. Its brew time is approximately as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing time and quality.

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

It is also necessary to grind your beans before brewing. You can select a manual grinder or an automated model such as the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and a hopper for whole beans.

The only issue is that the carafe and water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe this could be a problem for some users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, however. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and easy-to-use interface make it one of the top contenders among top drip coffee makers.