The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There’s no one-size-fits-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 a semiautomatic that gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch is the perfect blend between automation and needing to understand the basics of espresso-making. It’s the best bean-to cup machine we’ve come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a great option for those looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was created for those with limited counter space. It combines excellent build quality and a small footprint. It comes with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same time.

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 fresh update on the classic design of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a compact machine. It also has an Magimix Black 11385 Nespresso Vertuo Plus: Coffee Machine [information from Coffeee] gauge for boiler pressure to let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this machine than most others. It is important to be careful when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially the case in the event that you frequently use it. This is a natural tradeoff for less footprint, however this is not a problem specific to this model.

This machine can easily handle the demands of your coffee. However, we would suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gigante, for increased consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with an Rocket Portafilter to enhance tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making great drinks, and is easy to make latte art. It’s important to note that this machine is not designed for beginners. There is a slight learning curve for those upgrading from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler can be a bit difficult to manage and you’ll need to master the basics 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 always be capable of drinking cold pure, filtered water. The latter model has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza’s high standards. The machine can reach the temperature for brewing quickly, which means you can make your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank can be easily refilled, as the lid can be removed to create the large hole. You can fill it up with tap water depending on what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it has a lot of punch. At full price, it costs under PS100 – which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those who don’t have the money or space for an espresso maker, but would like to experience the pleasure of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to use and occupies very little counter space. Pressing one button will activate the machine. Pressing it again will begin dispensing the pod you have selected. The button has a backlight to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also stop the process if you want to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There’s no steam wand available on this model, but you can use an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you want. It’s also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen workspace.

They aren’t expensive, but there’s an array of blends that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in the majority of supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty sheet along with a quick guide and a tester pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. 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 maker that’s out of the budget of most average consumers. If you’re willing to master it, then this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It’s more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It’s an excellent price for the class and is particularly useful for those who are new to the field and don’t have an espresso maker that can cost up to $100.

This model is priced less than the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still an excellent option for baristas working on a tight 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, which means it can only be used for steaming or brewing at the same time.

Although it is a relatively newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark by offering top-quality equipment. This machine is no exception and has enough control that it can be adjusted to allow aspiring baristas to develop their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they need to.

The unit does not come without its flaws. One example is that the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit, instead of on top–which isn’t significant however it can be frustrating if you’re trying to give multiple shots at once. It’s also difficult to know how much water remains in the tank due to its rear placement.

If you’re willing to put in time learning to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it’s an excellent option for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a hindrance for some buyers. If you’re looking for a lower-cost alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines have similar capabilities and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee maker that produces great coffee with a simple user interface. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screen provides your kitchen with a stylish appearance. It comes with one dial to set how many cups you want it to make. It also comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process is similar to pour over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe produces the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature and poured over the grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The coffee is then brewed in the double-walled, thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you remove the carafe in brewing and 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 machine for office maker comes SCAA certified, meaning it complies with the strict standards in terms of technology. Its brew cycle is about as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup brewed excellent drip coffee that was served in a full cup in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. It’s slightly longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but still within the range experts in the field recommend for a good cup of drip.

You must also grind your own beans prior to making. You can select either a manual grinder or a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.

The only issue is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren’t dishwasher-safe this could be a issue for certain users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup’s sleek style and user-friendly interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee makers.