The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, from a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them to a semiautomatic which gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process and making you familiar with the art of espresso-making. It's our top pick for a machine that makes coffee.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those looking to make espresso at home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with limited counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and the smallest footprint. It comes equipped with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk while making espresso at the same time.

The machine looks great as well, and has a round side panel insert with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is an update to Rocket's original design that is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also comes with the black pressure gauge, which will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this machine than others. This means that you'll be more cautious about emptying and refilling the machine, especially when using it frequently. This is a natural trade-off for having a smaller footprint, though it is not a problem particular to this model.

You can still brew a lot of coffee with this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands. We suggest buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with a Rocket portafilter to enhance the tamping process.

As a prosumer espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and is easy to make the latte art. However, it's worth noting that the machine was not designed for beginners and has an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchange boiler can be a bit tricky to manage, and you will have to learn 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 has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from a Lavazza machine this one has been designed with quality in mind. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The tank is able to be filled, as the lid can be removed to make a large hole. You can fill it with tap water if that's what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it packs a punch. When you buy it at full price, it costs under PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those who don't have the money or space for an espresso maker, but who are looking to enjoy the benefits of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely 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 and again to start dispensing your chosen brew. The button is illuminated so that 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, however you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you want. The machine is very quiet as well and can be used in a small space or in a flatshare kitchen without causing any disturbance to anyone else.

The pods are not cheap, but they come in a wide range of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in the majority of supermarkets, along with regular grounds coffee and coffee beans. 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 a frother. It comes in a box with a 75cm power cord and plug, a quick-guide and warranty card, as well as a test box containing nine Lavazza pods that include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine itself is small enough to be kept on an even surface or placed under the cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. If you're willing and able to learn to use it, 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 is particularly suitable for beginners who don't have an espresso machine yet, which could cost them another $100 or more.

The model is just in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive, costing $2,199) However, it's an excellent choice for baristas at home who are on a tight budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and includes an integrated burr grinder that makes the entire experience less expensive. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only do steaming or brewing at the same time.

Breville, an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it offers just enough adjustability to allow aspiring baristas to develop their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they should.

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

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's a great, do-it-all appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback is the price, which can be a turnoff for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable 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 can do.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee maker price maker that produces great coffee with a simple user interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add an elegant look to your kitchen. It has a single dial that allows you to set the amount of cups. There are two settings: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over, which many coffee lovers believe makes the most flavorful coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee that is brewed is stored in a double-walled carafe and can be stored for up to 60 min. Its pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe during brewing to fill your own cup. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. It after which it resumes brewing and is finished.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker has been SCAA certified, which means that it meets the strict technical standards. Its brew time is approximately longer than the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it provides greater control over temperature, brewing time and quality.

In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup brewed excellent drip coffee and a full-carafe in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range of time that experts in the field recommend to make a good cup.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to making coffee. You can select an manual grinder or an automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and an hopper for beans that are whole.

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

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