The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. That's why we've rounded up our favorite picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans to a semiautomatic that gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and the need to understand the basics of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a coffee-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those who want to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and a very small footprint. It comes with a 1.8 liter copper heat-exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Heads so that you can steam your milk and brew coffee at same simultaneously.

The machine is also beautiful and has a circular panel on the side with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's traditional design, which 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 to use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this machine than others. It is important to be careful when emptying and refilling the machine. This is particularly true when you are using it often. This is a trade-off that is a result of having a smaller footprint. This is not an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee with this machine, and it is able to easily meet your demands. That being said, we would suggest investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with an Rocket portafilter to enhance the process of tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making great drinks, and is easy to make the latte art. It's important to know that this machine is not designed for novices. There is a small learning curve for people who are upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchange boiler may be a little tricky to control, and you will have to master the basics of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to a 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 can be harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. The machine is able to reach the temperature for brewing quickly, which means you can prepare your first cup in just 35 second. The water tank is quick and easy to fill by removing the lid completely to create a large opening. You can fill it with tap water if that's what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the series, yet it is a powerful machine. At full price, it's priced at PS100 - which is less than the Coconut White Nespresso Vertuo Pop: Exceptional Coffee Machine 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 to buy a traditional espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. It's as easy as pressing one button to start the machine, and then press it again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. There's a light on the button so that you are able to see clearly 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.

This model does not come with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy frosting to your milk by using an optional milk frother. The machine is very quiet, too and can be used in a small space or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing others.

They aren't cheap, but there is an array of blends available to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are sold in most supermarkets along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and frother. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty document along with a quick guide and a tester pack comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine itself is small enough to be able to be stowed on an even surface or placed under the cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's not within the budget of a majority of consumers. If you're willing to invest the time to learn how to use it this is a fantastic espresso maker for home use that performs better than some of the more expensive models available. It's among the Best coffee machine priced in its class, and is particularly suitable for beginners who don't have an espresso machine yet, which could cost them $100 or more.

This model is priced less than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent option for baristas working on a tight budget. It's loaded with options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a one-boiler machine, meaning it can only perform one task at a time.

Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it has just enough control to let budding baristas improve their abilities without spending a lot more than they need to.

It's not without its flaws, though. For instance, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit, instead of on top. This isn't a huge deal, but it can be frustrating if you're trying to disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also difficult to see how much water remains in the tank because of its rear position.

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a deterrent for some buyers. For those seeking a cheaper alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines have similar capabilities and offer a little more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the price.

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 add an elegant look to your kitchen. It comes with one dial to set the amount of cups you want to make. It comes with a 2-4 cup setting and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process is similar to pour over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe produces the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature, and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The coffee brewed is then stored in the thermal, double-walled carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe while brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, meaning it complies with the strict standards in terms of technology. The brew cycles it uses are the same as the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it lets you control the temperature and brewing time.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced excellent drip coffee with a full-carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range that experts in the field recommend for a good cup of drip.

It also requires that you grind your own beans before making. You can use a manual coffee grinder or choose a more automated model like the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and an hopper that can hold whole beans.

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