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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all espresso machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them into a semiautomatic which gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes a perfect balance between automatizing the process and making you proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a machine that makes coffee.


1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home without making big sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was designed for those who have little counter space. It combines excellent build quality and a compact 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 time.

The machine looks stunning too, and comes with a round side panel insert with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's original design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has an black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready to use.

One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and reservoir for water are smaller than most other machines. This means you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you are using it regularly. This is a trade-off that comes with having a smaller footprint. This isn't an issue that is specific to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee needs. That being said, we would recommend investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante, to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with an Rocket Portafilter to increase the tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create delicious drinks and it is easy to make latte arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for novices, and there is a bit of a learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with, and you'll need to learn how to perform cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water supply, that means you will always have fresh, cold filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank, which could be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The water tank is fast and easy to refill, with the lid detaching completely to create a large opening. You can fill it with tap water if you want.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the series, yet it is a powerful machine. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who do not have the space or money for an espresso machine of the traditional type however, they nevertheless want to drink a real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly 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 has a backlight so you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also manually stop the process, if you want to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

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

The pods are not expensive, but they are available in a range of blends that are suitable for anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. 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 on the internet.

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

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is not within the budget of many average consumers. If you're willing to learn how to use it, then this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It's more efficient than many of the more expensive models. It's the best value in its class, and is especially good for novices who don't have an espresso grinder yet, which could cost them $100 or more.

This model sits right in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199) However, it's an excellent option for home baristas on a budget. It comes with a variety of customizable features and even an 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 relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no different and has enough control to let new baristas develop their abilities without spending a lot more than necessary.

It's not without its quirks, though. For one, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit, instead of being on top. This isn't really significant, but it can be annoying if you're trying give multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to determine how much water is left in the tank because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to invest time learning to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent choice for any espresso lover at home. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a stumbling block for some buyers. For those seeking a cheaper option, check out our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost less than the Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart machine for coffee with a user-friendly interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a stylish design to your kitchen. It comes with a single dial to program how many cups you want to make. It comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee lovers believe makes 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 brewed is then stored in the double-walled, thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. Its pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe during brewing to fill your own cup. The machine stops the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is an SCAA-certified coffee maker that means it is in compliance with the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. The brew cycle is longer than the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it provides greater control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee, with an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. pods coffee machines is a bit more than the time that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range that experts in the field recommend to make a good cup.

It is also necessary to grind your beans before brewing. You can use a manual coffee grinder or go for a more automated model like the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and an hopper that can hold whole beans.

The only drawback is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe and could cause issue for certain users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and easy-to-use interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee makers.

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