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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've put together our top choices, ranging from an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them into a semiautomatic which gives you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process while needing you to be proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've found.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those who want to make espresso at home without losing quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and a very small footprint. It is equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk while making espresso at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic as well and features an insert for the side of the machine with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's classic design that is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also comes with the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to show when the boiler is ready to use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. You'll need 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 smaller footprint, however, and not an issue that is unique to this model.

This machine is able to handle the demands of your coffee makers machines. That being said, we would suggest investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante, to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with an Rocket portafilter to enhance the process of tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and it's easy to make Latte art. It's important to note that this machine is not designed for beginners. There is a little learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate and you'll need to master the art of cooling flushes.

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

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from the Lavazza machine this one was designed with quality in mind. The machine is able to reach the temperature of brewing quickly, so you can prepare your first cup in just 35 second. The tank can be easily refilled, as the lid can be removed to create an enormous hole. You can fill it with tap water should you wish.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the range, but it is a powerful machine. When you buy it at full price, it costs under PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those without the budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and takes up small counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine, and then press it again to start dispensing your chosen brew. There's a light on the button to ensure that you can easily see how much has been dispensed, and you can manually stop the process should you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

The model isn't equipped with a steam wand, however, you can add creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. The machine is quite quiet, too and can be used in a small space or in a flatshare kitchen without disturbing anyone else.

Pods aren't expensive, but there's an array of blends available to suit 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 online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule with an integrated milk warmer. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty card 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 cabinet or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing and able master it, then this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's more efficient than many of the more expensive models. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's particularly suitable for beginners who do not have an espresso maker yet. This could easily set them back another $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent 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's also a single boiler, which means it can only be used for brewing or steaming at one time.

Breville, a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has swiftly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it has just enough control to let budding baristas develop their abilities without spending more than is necessary.

There are some quirks however. For instance, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit, instead of on top. This isn't an issue, but it can be annoying if you're trying dispense multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to know the amount of water left in the tank, because of its rear position.

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for any home espresso lover. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is the price which could be a deterrent for certain buyers. For those looking for a lower-cost option, check out our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost less than the price.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine with a simple user interface that produces great popular coffee machines. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. It features only one dial to program the number of cups you would like it to make and includes the 2-4 cup setting and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which many coffee maker price enthusiasts believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then poured evenly over the coffee grounds using shower heads. The coffee brewed is then stored inside the double-walled thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour feature allows you remove the carafe while making your coffee and filling it with the right amount. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes the brewing process.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is certified by SCAA, which means it complies with the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. Its brew cycle is about the same length as the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has 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 that filled an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range that coffee experts suggest for a decent cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans before making coffee. You can use a manual coffee grinder, or choose a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore, which has different grind settings and the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only issue with this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a concern for some customers. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, though. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the top drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and simple to use interface.