The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top choices, ranging from a superautomatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and having to be able to master the art of espresso-making. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've seen.


1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home, without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. barista coffee machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and a very small footprint. It comes 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 time.

The machine looks stunning as well and features a round side panel insert with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's traditional design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also has an black pressure gauge that indicates when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this model than other models. This means that you will be more cautious about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a normal trade-off for having less footprint, however, and not an issue particular to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We suggest buying a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Gante, to improve consistency and taste. You can also use this machine in conjunction with an Rocket portafilter to help improve the tamping process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes excellent drinks and is easy to make Latte arts. It's important to note that this machine isn't intended for novices. There is a slight learning curve for people who are upgrading from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit difficult to control and you'll need 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 and filter-filtered water. The latter has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from the Lavazza machine this one has been designed with quality in mind. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, so you can prepare your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank is also quick and simple to refill and the lid can be removed completely to make a wide opening. You can fill it up with tap water depending on what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the models, but it is a powerful machine. It costs less than PS100 at the full price which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who do not have the space or money for traditional espresso machines, but still want to enjoy the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to use and occupies just a little counter space. You only need to press a single button to activate the machine, then again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. The button is illuminated to let you know the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process, if you want to drink the pod in smaller portions.

This model doesn't come with a steam wand, however, you can add creamy frosting to your milk by using an optional milk frother. The machine is quiet as well, 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. You can find them in the majority of supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and frother. It comes in a box with an 75cm power cable, plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet and a tester box of nine Lavazza pods that include six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to be placed under a cupboard or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's out of the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing and able learn to use it this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It's far superior to many of the more expensive models. It's a great value for the money and is particularly useful for beginners who don't yet have an espresso machine that costs up to $100.

This model is a bit in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199) However, it's an excellent choice for baristas at home who are on a tight budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and it even comes with a built-in burr grinder that makes the entire experience less expensive. It is also a single-boiler machine, meaning it can only do one thing at a time.

Breville, an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has quickly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine isn't an exception and has enough control that it can be adjusted to let aspiring baristas improve their abilities without spending more than they have to.

The unit is not without its quirks. The hopper is located on the side, not at the top of the model. It's not a big deal, but can be a problem if you wish to disperse multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to see the amount of water left in the tank due to its rear placement.

If you're willing to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is the price which could be a stumbling block for certain buyers. If you're looking for a low-cost alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally powerful and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost only a fraction of the price. Breville model does.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart coffee maker that produces great coffee using a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give an elegant look to your kitchen. It has only one dial to program how many cups you want it to make and includes a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over, which most coffee aficionados believe produces the most delicious coffee. The water is heated up to the perfect temperature and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The brewed coffee is then collected in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. The pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe in brewing and 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 brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is certified by SCAA, which means it meets 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 time and quality.

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

It also requires that you grind your own beans prior to making coffee. You can choose either a manual grinder or a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and an hopper for beans that are whole.

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