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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with a superautomatic machine 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 while needing you to be familiar with the art of making espresso. It's our top choice for a bean-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those who wish to make espresso at home without making significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was designed for those with small counter space. It has a great build quality and a compact footprint. It comes 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 looks great as well, and has an elongated side panel with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic design of Rocket that is already impressive for a small machine. It also has an black gauge for boiler pressure to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. This means you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a trade-off that results in less footprint. It's not an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee using this machine, and it can easily keep up with the demands of your customers. That being said, we would recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to increase the tamping.

As a professional espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and it's easy to create latte art. It's important to know that this machine isn't designed for beginners. There is a slight learning curve for people who are upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchange boiler can be a little tricky to control and you'll need to learn 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, allowing you to always be in a position to drink cold, filtered water. The latter model has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine, this one is designed with quality in mind. The machine can reach the temperature for brewing quickly, so you can prepare your first cup in just 35 second. The water tank is quick and easy to fill and the lid can be removed completely to reveal a large opening. You can even fill it with tap water if you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the models, but it packs a punch. 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 do not have the space or budget for an espresso machine of the traditional type however, they still want to experience an authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely simple to use and occupies just a little counter space. You just need to press one button to turn on the machine, then again to start dispensing your chosen pod. There's a light on the button to ensure that you can clearly see the amount of dispensed, and you can stop the process at any time should you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand available on this model, but you can add a milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you like. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or work space.

The pods aren't inexpensive, but they come in a range of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular ground coffee and coffee beans and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty sheet and a quick reference, and a test pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to be stored on a flat surface or slipped under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's not within the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing and able to master it and make it work, then this is a great home espresso maker. It performs better than most of the more expensive models. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso machine yet, which could cost them another $100 or more.

This model is a bit in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive at $2,199) however, it's an excellent choice for home baristas who are on a tight budget. It has a lot of options to customize and features, including an coffee machine sale integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a single boiler that means it can only do brewing or steaming at one time.

Breville is a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has rapidly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it offers just enough adjustable control to allow aspiring baristas to burnish their abilities without spending more than they should.

It's not without its quirks however. For one, the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit, instead of on top. This isn't a huge deal, but it can be a little difficult to give multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to see how much water is left in the tank, because of its rear position.

If you're willing some time to learn how to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent choice for any coffee lover at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is the price which could be a hindrance for certain buyers. If you're looking for a budget option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost a fraction of what this Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee maker that produces great coffee with a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a sophisticated design to your kitchen. It features one dial to set how many cups you want to make. It comes with two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which most coffee aficionados believe produces the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature and then poured over grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The coffee is then brewed inside the double-walled thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. Its pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe during brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. It then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, meaning it meets the strict standards in terms of technology. The brew cycles it uses are the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing time.

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

It is also necessary to grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can make use of an old-fashioned coffee grinder or opt for a more automatic model, such as the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and an hopper that can hold whole beans.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and user-friendly interface make it one of the top contenders among best drip coffee makers.