The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semi-automatic machines that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process and needing you to be knowledgeable about the art of making espresso. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've seen.

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 espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with limited counter space in mind. It combines outstanding build quality with tiny footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head so you can steam your milk and brew your coffee at the same simultaneously.

The machine is also beautiful and has a circular insert on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's original design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also includes the black pressure gauge, which shows when the boiler is ready to use.

One drawback of this Compact Coffee machines machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. You'll need be cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a trade-off that comes with having a smaller footprint. This is not an issue that is specific to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We suggest buying a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair this machine with a Rocket portafilter to enhance the process of tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and is easy to make the latte art. It's important to note that the machine isn't designed for beginners, and there is a bit of a learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler can be a little tricky to operate and you'll need 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 supply which allows you to always have clean, cold brew coffee makers filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter comes with smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from a Lavazza machine this one has been designed with quality in mind. The machine reaches the brewing temperature quickly, meaning you can prepare your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The tank can be filled easily by removing the lid. be removed to create the large hole. You can even fill it with tap water if you want.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the range, but it is a powerful machine. At its full cost, it's less than PS100 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who don't have the space or budget for a traditional espresso machine however still want to experience the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to operate and takes up very little counter space. You just need to press a single button to activate the machine, and then press it again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. The button has a backlight so that you can see how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process, in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller quantities.

This model doesn't come with a steam wand, however, you can add creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. The machine is also quite quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or work space.

They aren't inexpensive, but there's a variety of blends that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets alongside regular ground coffee and coffee beans and you can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm power cord and plug, a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box of 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 stored on the floor or placed under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a high-priced espresso machine. If you're willing and able to master it and make it work, then this is a great home espresso maker. It's more efficient than many of the more expensive models. It's among the best priced in its class, and is especially suitable for compact coffee machines those who do not have an espresso maker yet. This could easily cost them another $100 or more.

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

Breville is an incredibly newcomer to the market for Compact coffee machines espresso machines, has swiftly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it has just enough control to let aspiring baristas hone their skills without spending hundreds more than is necessary.

The unit has its quirks. For instance, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit, instead of being on top. This isn't really significant, but it can be a little annoying if you're trying disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also not very easy to see the amount of water left in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to spend 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 downside to the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a hindrance for certain buyers. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost less than the 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 has a single dial to program the amount of cups you want to make. It comes with two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe is the best tasting coffee. The water is heated up to the ideal temperature, and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The brewed coffee then collects in the double-walled, thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe in brewing and fill your cup to the brim. The machine stops the brewing process and shows an red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. The machine then begins the brewing process.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker has been SCAA certified, which means it meets the organization’s strict standards in terms of technology. Its brew cycles are about the same as the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it allows for more control over temperature and brewing times.

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

You should also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder or go for 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 is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe this could be a problem for some users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the best drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.