The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. This is why we've compiled our top picks for your home, ranging from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans to a semiautomatic that gives you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and having to know the ropes of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to cup machine we've seen.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a great option for those who are looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with the smallest counter space in mind. It offers top-quality build and tiny footprint. It comes with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk while making espresso at the same time.

The machine is also beautiful and features a round insert on the side panel with the steam engraved and hot water spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic look of Rocket that is already impressive for a small machine. It also comes with a black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready to use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than other models. This means that you will need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when you use it often. This is a normal trade-off for less footprint, however it is not a problem particular to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee with this machine, and it will easily meet the demands of your customers. We recommend buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair the machine with an Rocket Portafilter to enhance the tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make delicious drinks and it is easy to make Latte arts. It's important to note that the machine isn't designed for novices and has some learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler could be a bit tricky to control and you'll need to master the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, which allows you to always be able to drink cold and purified water. The latter comes with a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

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

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still has a lot of punch. At full price, it costs under PS100 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those without the budget or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but are looking to enjoy the benefits of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to operate and takes up only a tiny amount of counter space. It's as easy as pressing 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 can clearly see the amount of dispensed and you can also stop the process at any time if you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

This model does not come with a steam wand, however, you can add creamy frosting to your milk by using an optional milk frother. The machine is very quiet, too, and can be used in a small coffee machine area or in a flatshare kitchen without disturbing others.

The pods are not expensive, but they are available in a wide range of blends that can be used by everyone - from the mildest 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 smart-looking capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with a 75cm power cable and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty card, as well as 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 itself is small enough to be stored on the floor or placed under your cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing and able master it this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It's far superior to most of the more expensive models. It's a great value for the money and is particularly useful for beginners who don't yet have an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.

This model is priced below the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) However, it's a good choice for baristas on a tight budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and it even includes an integrated burr grinder, making the whole experience much less expensive. It's also a single boiler machine that means it can only do steaming or brewing at one time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made an impact through their top-quality machines. This machine isn't an exception and offers enough adjustable control to allow aspiring baristas to improve their abilities without spending more than they need to.

The unit is not without its quirks. For one, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit instead of on top. This isn't significant however it can be annoying if you're trying dispense multiple 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 invest time learning to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent option for any coffee lover at home. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is its cost, which may be a deterrent for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are similar in capability and offer a little 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 with a simple user interface that produces great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display creates a chic kitchen look. It comes with one dial that allows you to set the number of cups. There are two settings: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing process is similar to pour over that many coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best tasting professional coffee machine. The water is heated up to the right temperature, then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The coffee is stored in a double-walled carafe that can be kept for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function allows you to remove the carafe in brewing and fill your cup to the brim. The machine pauses brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, meaning it meets the strict standards in terms of technology. Its brew time is approximately as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration, and quality.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee, with an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but still within the range that coffee experts recommend for a great cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans before making coffee. You can choose either 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 downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a problem for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the top drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and easy to use interface.