The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee maker. That’s why we’ve rounded up our top picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans, to a semiautomatic that gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process and requiring you to be proficient in the art of espresso-making. It’s our top pick for a coffee-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top choice for those who want to make espresso at home without having to make huge sacrifices in terms quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with a limited counter space in mind. It combines outstanding build quality with a very small footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 milliliter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at same simultaneously.

The machine looks fantastic as well, and has an elongated side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket’s classic design which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also includes a black boiler pressure gauge to show when the boiler is ready for use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this machine than others. You will need be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a natural tradeoff to have less footprint, however it is not a problem specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee with this machine, and it will easily keep up with the demands of your customers. We suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and taste. 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 some great drinks, and it’s easy to create the latte art. However, it’s worth noting that the machine isn’t made for novices and there’s some learning curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger can be difficult to work with and you’ll have 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, allowing you to be in a position to drink cold pure, filtered water. The latter has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from a Lavazza machine this one has been designed with quality in mind. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to prepare your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The water tank is also quick and easy to fill and the lid can be removed completely to make a wide opening. It can be filled with tap water, depending on what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the models, but it is a powerful machine. It costs less than PS100 at the full price and is much less expensive than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who don’t have the space or budget for commercial a traditional espresso machine however still want to experience the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to use and takes up very little counter space. It’s as easy as pressing a single button to activate the machine, and then press it again to start dispensing the chosen pod. The button has a backlight so that you can see how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process if you want to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

The model isn’t equipped with a steam wand, however, you can add creamy froth to your milk using an optional milk frother. The machine is also quite quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen working space.

They’re not inexpensive, but there’s a variety of blends to suit everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are readily available in many supermarkets alongside 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 sleek capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer. It comes in a box with a 75cm power cable and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box that contains nine Lavazza pods that include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to be kept on a flat surface or slipped under the cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that’s not within the budget of many average consumers. But if you’re willing to put in the work to master its use this is a great espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models on the market. It’s an excellent value for its class and is particularly helpful for those who are new to the field and don’t own an espresso machine that costs 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 budget. It’s loaded with customizable features, and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It’s also a single boiler, which means it can only do steaming or brewing at the same time.

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

It’s not without its quirks however. The hopper is located on the side, not the top, of this model. It’s not a huge deal, but can be a problem if you wish to disperse several shots at once. It’s also difficult to determine how much water remains in the tank because of its position at the rear.

If you’re willing to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it’s a great, do-it-all appliance for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only issue is the price, which could be a deterrent for some buyers. If you’re looking for an affordable option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly 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 machine for coffee with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee drinks. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a sophisticated appearance to your kitchen. It has only one dial to program the number of cups you would like it to make and includes two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing method is similar to pour-over that many 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 brewed is then stored inside the double-walled thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour feature allows you to remove the carafe during brewing and then fill your cup. The machine stops the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes the brewing process.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it complies with the organization’s rigorous technical standards. Its brew cycle is about as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee, with a carafe full in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.

You must also grind your beans before brewing. You can opt for an manual grinder or a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and a hopper for whole beans.

The only issue with this product is that it’s not dishwasher safe. This could be a problem for some customers. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup’s sleek design and easy-to-use interface make it an undisputed contender among the best drip coffee makers.