Helena Seymore

The best coffee machines for home - Get More Information,

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. We've compiled our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the best home coffee maker control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and having to understand the basics of espresso-making. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top choice for those who wish to make espresso at home, without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind and is built to last with a high-end build quality and tiny footprint. It comes with a 1.8 milliliter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same time.

The machine looks stunning as well and features an elongated side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's traditional design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes a black boiler pressure gauge to indicate when the boiler is ready to use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than others. It is important be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is particularly true in the event that you frequently use it. This is a trade-off that results in smaller footprint. This is not an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee using this machine, and it is able to easily meet the demands of your customers. We would recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante for increased consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with an Rocket portafilter to help improve the grinding process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make delicious drinks and it is easy to make latte arts. It is important to remember that this machine was not intended for novices. There is a slight learning curve for people who are upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit difficult to control and you'll have to master the basics of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water supply, which means you'll always have fresh, cold filtering water available for your drinks. The latter has a 2.25-liter water tank that could be more difficult to fill 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, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 minutes. The tank can be easily refilled with ease, since the lid can be removed to make an enormous hole. It can be filled using tap water, depending on what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still is a powerful machine. It costs less than PS100 at retail and is much less expensive than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who don't have the space or money for an espresso machine of the traditional type however, they still want to experience the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and requires little counter space. By pressing a single button, you can start the machine. Pressing it again will start dispensing the pod you've selected. There's a backlight that's on the button so that you can clearly see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can also manually stop the process should you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand included 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 quite quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or working space.

The pods are not expensive, but they are available in a variety of blends that will suit everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in many supermarkets, as well as regular grounds coffee and portable coffee machine 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 frother. 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: 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 a high-priced espresso machine. But if you're willing to put in the work to learn how to use it this is a great espresso maker for your home that performs better than many of the more expensive models on the market. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's especially suitable for those who don't have an espresso grinder yet, which could cost them $100 or more.

The model is just in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199) however, it's a solid choice for home baristas on a budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and it even includes an integrated burr grinder to make the entire experience cheaper. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means that it can only handle one thing at a time.

Breville, an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it offers just enough control that it can be adjusted to let baristas who are aspiring develop their abilities without spending more than they have to.

The unit has its quirks. The hopper is situated on the side, not the top, of this model. It's not a huge issue, but it can be frustrating if you want to disperse multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to know how much water remains 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 an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a hindrance for certain buyers. For those looking for a less expensive alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or 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 machine for coffee with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a stylish design to your kitchen. It comes with one dial that lets you to program the amount of cups. There are two settings: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing process is similar to pour-over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe is the best tasting coffee. The water is heated up to the perfect temperature and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The coffee brewed is then stored in the double-walled, thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. The pause-and pour feature lets you to remove the carafe during brewing and fill your cup. The machine stops the brewing process and shows a red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. It then resumes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is an SCAA-certified household coffee machines maker which means it meets the rigorous standards of SCAA's technology. The brew cycles it uses are 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 tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee that filled an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range that coffee experts suggest for a decent cup of drip.

You should also grind your beans before brewing. You can select a manual grinder or an automated model such as the Baratza Encore. It has various grind settings, as well as 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 is still easy to clean by hand, however. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and user-friendly interface make it an undisputed contender among the best drip coffee makers.