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The best coffee machines for home (additional resources)

There is no single-size-fits all coffee machine. We've rounded up our top picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans to semi-automatic machines that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and the need to know the ropes of espresso-making. This is our top choice for a bean-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top option for those looking to make espresso at home without having to make significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and combines outstanding build quality with the smallest 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 your coffee at the same at the same time.

The machine looks great as well, and has an insert for the side of the machine with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's traditional design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also includes a black pressure gauge that will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. This means you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you are using it regularly. This is a sacrifice that results in smaller footprint. This is not a problem specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee using this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands. We recommend buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and flavor. You can also pair the machine with an Rocket Portafilter to increase tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make delicious drinks and it is easy to create Latte Arts. However, it's worth noting that the machine was not designed for novices and has a bit of a learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger can be difficult to operate, and you'll need to learn how to do cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, which allows you to be able to drink cold pure, filter-filtered water. The latter has a 2.25-liter water tank, which can be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank is quick and simple to refill and the lid can be removed completely to reveal a large opening. You can even fill it up with tap water if that's 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 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those without the budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but would like to experience the pleasure of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely simple to use and takes up only a tiny amount of counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine and again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. The button is illuminated so you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

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

They're not inexpensive, but there's a variety of blends available to suit everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy coffee machine Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm power 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 able to be stowed on a flat surface or slipped under the cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. But if you're willing to invest the time to master its use, this is an excellent do-it-all home espresso maker that performs better than many of the more expensive models available. It's the most affordable in its class, and is especially good for novices who don't have an espresso machine yet--which can easily cost them $100 or more.

This model is a bit in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive at $2,199), but it's still a solid choice for home baristas on a budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and it even comes with a built-in burr grinder, making the whole experience much less expensive. It's also a single boiler that means it can only be used for steaming or brewing at one time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and has enough control to let budding baristas develop their abilities without spending more than they need to.

The unit does not come without its flaws. The hopper is on the side, not at the top, of this model. It's not a huge deal, but can be frustrating if you want to dispense several shots at once. It's also not very easy to see how much water is left in the tank, because of its rear position.

If you're willing to invest some time to learn how to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent appliance for any coffee lover at home. The only downside is the price, which could be a nagging issue for certain buyers. For those seeking a cheaper alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and offer a little more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you less than the Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machines latte machine with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED display provides your kitchen with a stylish look. It features one dial to set the number of cups you would like it to make and includes two cup settings as well as a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing method is similar to pour over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then evenly distributed over the coffee maker machine grounds with shower heads. The coffee is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature lets you remove the carafe during brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays a red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes the brewing process.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is a SCAA-certified coffee maker, that means it is in compliance with the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. Its brew cycle is about as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers more control over temperature, brewing time and quality.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup made excellent drip coffee and a full cup in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but within the range of time that experts in the field recommend to make a great cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can choose a manual grinder or a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.

The only drawback is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe and could cause problem for certain users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, but. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy-to use interface.