Genia Rusconi

The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. We've compiled our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and the need to be able to master the art of espresso-making. It's the best budget coffee Machine bean-to-cup machine we've seen.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was specifically designed for people with limited counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality with a compact footprint. It comes with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group heads so that you can steam milk while making espresso simultaneously.

The machine also looks great and has a circular insert on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a new take on the classic design of Rocket and is already impressive for a machine that is so small. It also comes with the black pressure gauge, which will let you know when the boiler is ready to use.

One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and reservoir for water are smaller than the majority of machines. You will need to be careful when emptying and refilling the machine. This is particularly true when you are using it often. This is a normal trade-off for smaller footprint, however this is not a problem specific to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee using this machine, and it will easily meet your demands. We suggest investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and flavor. You can also pair the machine with a Rocket Portafilter to improve tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes delicious drinks and it is easy to make Latte Arts. It is important to remember that this machine was not designed for beginners. There is a little learning curve for people who are upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchanger can be difficult to operate and you'll need to master the art of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, which coffee machine is the best allows you to always be capable of drinking cold pure, filter-filtered water. 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 top standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to prepare your first cup of coffee machines makes in just 35 minutes. The water tank is also fast and easy to refill by removing the lid completely to make a wide opening. It can be filled with tap water, depending on what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it is a powerful machine. At its full price, it's priced at PS100 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those who don't have the money or space for an espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and takes up small counter space. It's as easy as pressing one button to turn on the machine, and then press it again to start dispensing your chosen brew. There's a backlight on the button, so you can clearly see the amount of dispensed, and you can manually stop the process in case you prefer drinking your drink in smaller portions.

There's no steam wand 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 quite quiet also and can be utilized in a small area or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing others.

Pods aren't cheap, but there is a wide variety of blends that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most 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 sleek capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer. It comes in a box with an 75cm power cable, plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty card, as well as a test box that contains nine Lavazza pods that include six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine itself is small enough to be kept on a flat surface or slipped under your cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a high-priced espresso machine. If you're willing and able learn to use it this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It's a great value for the money and is particularly helpful for those who are new to the field and don't have an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.

This model is priced less than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) However, it's an excellent choice for baristas who are on a budget. It's loaded with customizable features, and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a single boiler that means that it can only do steaming or brewing at one time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and has enough control to let aspiring baristas improve their skills without spending hundreds more than is necessary.

The unit does not come without its quirks. For one, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit, instead of being on top. This isn't really an issue, but it can be a little difficult to dispense multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to see how much water remains in the tank because of its rear position.

If you're willing time learning to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent appliance for any espresso lover at home. The only downside is the price, which could be a turnoff for some buyers. If you're looking for an affordable option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally powerful and offer a little more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you a fraction of what this Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine that makes great coffee with a simple user interface. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screens creates a chic kitchen design. It has one dial that lets you to program the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. The brewing method is similar to pour-over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe produces the most delicious coffee machine best. The water is heated up to the perfect temperature and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds using a shower head. The coffee machine deals is collected in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. The pause-and-pour function lets you to take the carafe out while 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, then it resumes and completes brewing.

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

In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced an excellent drip coffee that was served in a full cup in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but within the range of time that coffee experts recommend for making a quality cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans before making coffee. You can make use of an old-fashioned coffee grinder or choose a more automated model like the Baratza Encore, which has various grind settings as well as a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a concern for some customers. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, though. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the top drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and easy-to use interface.