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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all espresso machine. We've put together our top choices, ranging from a superautomatic 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 automation and the need to understand the basics of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've found.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those who wish to make espresso at home, without making big sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with limited counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and a very small coffee machine footprint. It comes equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk and brew espresso simultaneously.

The machine looks fantastic and has a round design on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a new take on the classic design of Rocket that is already impressive for a machine that is so small. It also has a black boiler pressure gauge to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. You will need be cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a cost that is a result of having less footprint. This is not something that is unique to this model.

This machine is able to handle the demands of your coffee machines makes. We suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gante, to improve consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to enhance tamping.

As a professional espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making great drinks, and is easy to create the latte art. However, it's important to remember that the machine isn't made for novices and has some learning curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit tricky to control and you'll have to master 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 be able to drink cold pure, purified water. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that is more difficult to fill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. The machine can reach the temperature for brewing quickly, meaning you can make your first cup in just 35 seconds. The tank is able to be filled with ease, since the lid can be removed to make the large hole. You can fill it up with tap water if that's what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still 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 choice for those who do not have the space or budget for traditional espresso machines, but nevertheless want to drink the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and takes up little counter space. It's as easy as pressing a single button to activate the machine and again to begin dispensing your chosen pod. There's a backlight on the button to ensure that you can easily see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can choose to manually stop the process in case you prefer drinking your drink in smaller portions.

There's no steam wand available on this model, however you can add a milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is quiet as well and can be used in a small workspace or in a flatshare kitchen without disturbing others.

Pods aren't cheap, but there is a wide variety of blends to choose from that will satisfy 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 purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with an 75cm power cable, plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty sheet and a tester box of nine Lavazza pods: 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 the floor.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is out of the budget of many average consumers. If you're willing put in the work to master its use this is a fantastic espresso maker for your home that performs better than many of the more expensive models available. It's the best value in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso grinder yet--which can easily set them back another $100 or more.

This model is priced below the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent option 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 it can only perform one task at the same time.

Breville is a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has swiftly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and offers enough adjustable control to let baristas who are aspiring improve their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they need to.

The unit does not come without its flaws. For instance, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit instead of on top--which isn't significant, but it can be difficult to give multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to determine how much water remains in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only drawback is the cost, which can be a turnoff for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you a fraction of what this Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart coffee maker that makes excellent coffee using a simple interface. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screen provides your kitchen with a stylish appearance. It has one dial to set the amount of cups you want it to make and includes two cup settings as well as a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing method is similar to pour over that many coffee enthusiasts believe is the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed coffee then collects in the double-walled, thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour function lets you remove the carafe while brewing and fill your cup. The machine stops the brewing process and shows a red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. It then resumes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means it meets the organization’s strict standards in terms of technology. The brew cycle is longer than the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers more control over temperature, brewing time, and quality.

In our testing in our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced an excellent drip coffee that was served in a full-carafe of uk coffee machine in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range of time that coffee experts recommend for making a quality cup.

It is also necessary to grind your own beans prior to making. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder, or choose a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore, which has various grind settings as well as the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only issue is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe, which could be a problem for some users. The stainless steel is easy to clean by hand, though. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the best small coffee machine drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy to use interface.