The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the Best Coffee Machine control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch is the perfect blend between automation and needing to be able to master the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've seen.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a great option for those who are looking to make espresso at home without losing quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was specifically designed for people with limited counter space. It combines excellent build quality with a compact footprint. It comes with a 1.8 milliliter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Heads so that you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic as well, and has an elongated side panel with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's traditional design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has an black pressure gauge that will let you know when the boiler is ready to use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than other models. This means that you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when you use it often. This is a trade-off that results in less footprint. This isn't something that is unique to this model.

You can still brew plenty of cheapest coffee machines with this machine, and it will easily keep up with the demands of your customers. We suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gante, to increase consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with the Rocket portafilter to enhance the grinding process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make excellent drinks and is easy to make Latte Arts. It's important to note that the machine was not designed for beginners and has a bit of a learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with, and you'll need to learn how to do cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento allow connecting to a water source, which means you'll always have cold, fresh filtering water available for your drinks. The latter model has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. The machine is able to reach the temperature of brewing quickly, meaning you can make your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank is quick and simple to refill by removing the lid completely to create a large opening. You can fill it up with tap water if that's what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the range, but it is a powerful machine. When you buy it at full price, it's priced at 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 funds for traditional espresso machines however still want to enjoy the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. Pressing one button will activate the machine. After pressing it again, it will start dispense the pod you have selected. The button has a backlight to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller portions.

This model does not come with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy froth to your milk using an optional milk frother. The machine is quite quiet, too and can be used in a small workspace or in a flatshare kitchen without disturbing anyone else.

The pods aren't cheap, but they come in a variety of blends that will suit everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in many supermarkets, as well as regular coffee beans and grounds coffee machine makes. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine that comes with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty document along with a quick guide and a tester pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (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

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing to master it, then this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It performs better than most of the more expensive models. It's a good value for the money and is especially useful for those who aren't experienced enough to own an espresso machine that costs up to $100.

This model is priced below the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still a good choice for baristas working on a budget. It's loaded with options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means that it can only handle one thing at the same time.

Breville, an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has quickly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine isn't an exception and has enough adjustability to let aspiring baristas improve their skills without spending hundreds of dollars more than they should.

The unit has its quirks. The hopper is situated on the side, not the top of the model. It's not a huge deal, but can be frustrating if you want to give several shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to know the amount of liquid left.

But if you're prepared to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for any home espresso lover. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a hindrance for some buyers. If you're looking for a low-cost option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee maker with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add a sophisticated look to your kitchen. It has one dial that lets you to set the number of cups. There are two options: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. The brewing process is similar to pour-over, which most coffee aficionados believe produces 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 is collected in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 min. The pause-and-pour function lets you to remove the carafe during brewing and then fill your cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. It then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it meets the rigorous standards of SCAA's technology. Its brew cycle is about the same length as the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has greater control over temperature, brewing time and also quality.

In our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee with an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range that coffee experts recommend to make a good cup.

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

The only drawback is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe, which could be a problem for some users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, however. The OXO 9-Cup is a leading contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.