The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. This is why we've compiled 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 strikes the perfect balance between automating the process and making you proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a coffee-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those who want to make espresso at their home without having to compromise on quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was created for those who have little counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality and a compact footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 liter copper heat-exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Heads so that you can steam your milk and brew coffee at same simultaneously.

The machine looks stunning too, and comes with an insert for the side of the machine with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's classic design that is already impressive for a small appliance. It also has a black pressure gauge that will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than the majority of machines. You'll 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 a smaller footprint. It's not an issue that is specific to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee needs. We recommend buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gante, to improve consistency and taste. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make excellent drinks and is easy to create Latte Arts. It is important to remember that this machine was not designed for novices. There is a little learning curve for people who are upgrading from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler could be a bit tricky to manage and you'll have to master the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

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

1. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The tank can be easily refilled with ease, since the lid can be removed to create the large hole. You can also fill it with tap water if you want.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the models, but it is a powerful machine. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or 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 however, they nevertheless want to drink a real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and takes up small counter space. You only need to press a single button to activate the machine, then again to start dispensing your chosen pod. The button is illuminated so that you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process, if you want to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand available on this model, but you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you want. The machine is quiet, too and can be utilized in a small workspace or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing others.

They aren't inexpensive, but there's a wide variety of blends available to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in many supermarkets, as well as regular Amazon Coffee Machine beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and a 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 compact enough to fit under a cabinet or on a flat surface.

1. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's out of the budget of many average consumers. But if you're willing to invest the time to master its use this is a great espresso maker for home use that is more efficient than some of the more expensive models available. It's among the best priced in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso grinder yet--which can easily cost them $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still an excellent choice for baristas on a budget. It has a lot of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means that it can only handle one thing at one time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and offers enough control that it can be adjusted to let baristas who are aspiring improve their skills without spending hundreds of dollars more than they have to.

The unit does not come without its flaws. One example is that the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit instead of on top. This isn't significant, but it can be a little frustrating if you're trying to give multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to see how much water is left in the tank, because of its rear position.

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 drawback is the price, which can be a turnoff for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, we suggest the Gaggia Classic and 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 price.

1. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee maker that produces great coffee with a simple interface. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen creates a chic kitchen appearance. It has one dial to set the number of cups you would like to make. It comes with a 2-4 cup setting and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process is similar to pour-over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe produces the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature before being poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. The pause-and pour feature lets you to remove the carafe during making your coffee and filling it with the right amount. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. It then it resumes and completes brewing.

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

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 just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. It's slightly longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range that experts in the field recommend for a good cup of drip.

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

The only downside is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe, which could be a problem for certain users. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, but. The OXO 9-Cup is a leading contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy-to use interface.