The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There’s no universally-fit-all coffee machine. This is why we’ve compiled our top picks for the home, from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans, to semi-automatics that give you the best 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 espresso-making. It’s the best bean-to-cup machine we’ve come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those who want to make espresso at home without having to make huge sacrifices in terms quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and tiny footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk and make espresso simultaneously.

The machine looks great as well and features an insert for the side of the machine with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a refreshing update on the classic design of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a compact machine. It also includes an black gauge for boiler pressure to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this machine than most other models. It is important be extra cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially the case if you use it frequently. This is a trade-off that results in smaller footprint. This isn’t an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still brew a lot of coffee using this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands. We would suggest investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with the Rocket portafilter to help improve the tamping process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create some great drinks and it is simple to make latte arts. However, it’s important to remember that the machine isn’t made for novices and has a bit of a learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with and you’ll have to learn how to perform cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water source, which means you’ll always have clean, cold filtering water available for your drinks. The latter, however, has a 2.25-liter water tank that could be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from a Lavazza machine, this one is made with quality in mind. The machine can reach the temperature of brewing quickly, which means you can make your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The tank can be filled easily, as the lid can be removed to create a large hole. You can even 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 Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great alternative for those who do not have the space or funds for a traditional espresso machine, but still want to experience an authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to operate and takes up just a little counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine, and then press it again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. There’s a backlight on the button to ensure that you can easily see the amount of dispensed, and you can manually stop the process in case you prefer drinking the pod in smaller amounts.

This model does not come with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. The machine is very quiet also and can be used in a small workspace or in a flatshare kitchen without causing any disturbance to anyone else.

The pods aren’t expensive, but they are available in a variety of blends that are suitable for all – from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in the majority of supermarkets, along with regular coffee machine cheap beans and grounds coffee. 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 frother. It comes with an 75cm power cable, plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet and a tester box containing nine Lavazza pods which include 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 a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is beyond the budget of most average consumers. If you’re willing take the time to master its use this is a fantastic espresso maker for home use that performs better than many of the more expensive models available. It’s among the best priced in its class, and it’s especially suitable for those who don’t have an espresso grinder yet–which can easily cost them $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) However, it’s a good choice for baristas working on a tight budget. It comes with a variety of customizable features and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It’s also a one-boiler machine, which means that it can only do one thing at the same time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark by offering top-quality equipment. This machine isn’t an exception and has enough adjustability to let aspiring baristas improve their skills without spending more than they should.

It’s not without its quirks, though. The hopper is on the side, not at the top of the model. It’s not a big issue, but it can be frustrating if you want to dispense several shots at once. It’s also not very easy to determine how much water remains in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

If you’re willing to put in some time in learning how to use the Breville Barista Express then it’s an excellent option for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only issue is the price, which could be a nagging issue for some buyers. If you’re looking for an affordable alternative, we suggest the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are similar in capability 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, intelligent coffee maker that produces great coffee with a simple user interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add an elegant look to your kitchen. It has a single dial that allows you to program the number of cups. There are two settings available: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe produces the best tasting coffee machine price. The water is heated to the perfect temperature before being poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed coffee then collects in the thermal, double-walled carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe while brewing to fill your own cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means it meets the organization’s strict standards for technical quality. Its brew cycles are about the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it lets you control the temperature and brewing time.

In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup made a pot of excellent drip coffee with a full-carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range experts in the field suggest for a decent cup of drip.

You should also grind your own beans prior to making. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder or opt for a more automatic model such as the Baratza Encore, which coffee machines are best has multiple grind settings and a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only downside to this product is that it’s not dishwasher safe. This could be a problem for some users. The stainless steel is easy to clean by hand, however. The OXO Brew 9-Cup’s sleek style and easy-to-use interface make it a top contender among the best drip coffee makers.