The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee machine for latte maker that is perfect for every. This is why we've compiled our favorite 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 automating the process and needing you to be familiar with the art of making espresso. It's our top choice for a machine that makes coffee.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who are looking to make espresso at home without having to compromise on quality. This espresso machine with a small coffee machine footprint was specifically designed for people with little counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality and a small footprint. It comes with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk and brew espresso simultaneously.

The machine looks great as well, and has an elongated side panel with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's classic design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also comes with a 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 others. You'll need be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is particularly true if you use it frequently. This is a normal trade-off to have smaller footprint, however this is not a problem specific to this model.

You can still brew a lot of coffee using this machine, and it can easily keep up with the demands of your customers. We suggest buying a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with an Rocket portafilter to improve the tamping process.

As a professional espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and is easy to make latte art. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for beginners, and there is some learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliances. The heat exchange boiler may be a little tricky to operate and you'll have to master the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento allow connecting to a water source, which allows you to always have fresh, cold filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank, which is more difficult to fill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from a Lavazza machine this one was made with quality in mind. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, meaning you can make your first cup in just 35 second. The water tank is also fast and easy to refill and the lid can be removed completely to reveal a large opening. You can also fill it with tap water if that's what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the range, but it is a powerful machine. At its full price, it costs under PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great alternative for those who don't have the space or funds for traditional espresso machines however, they nevertheless want to drink a real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to operate and takes up only a tiny amount of counter space. Pressing a single button will activate the machine. Pressing it again will begin dispensing the specific pod you've chosen. The button is illuminated to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also stop the process, if you want to drink the pod in smaller quantities.

There's no steam wand available on this model, however you can use an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or workspace.

Pods aren't cheap, but there is a variety of blends to choose from to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. You can find them in most supermarkets, along with regular grounds coffee and coffee beans. 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 cord and plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty sheet, and a test box containing nine Lavazza pods: 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 a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's beyond the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing invest the time to learn how to use it, this is an excellent do-it-all home espresso maker that performs better than many of the more expensive models on the market. It's a great value for the money and is particularly useful for beginners who don't yet have an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.

The model is just in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive, costing $2,199), but it's still a solid choice for baristas at home who are on a tight budget. It has a lot of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only do one thing at the same time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made their mark through their top-quality machines. This machine is no exception and offers enough adjustability to let aspiring baristas burnish their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they have to.

It's not without its quirks, though. The hopper is located on the side, not on the top, of this model. It's not a big deal, but can be a problem if you wish to give several shots at once. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to know how much liquid is left.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its cost, which may be a hindrance for some buyers. If you're looking for a budget alternative, we suggest the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they are a fraction of the price.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart machine for coffee with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give an elegant appearance to your kitchen. It features only one dial to program how many cups you want it to make and includes two cup settings as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which many coffee lovers believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated up to the ideal temperature, and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds using a shower head. The brewed coffee machines office then collects inside the double-walled thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function allows you to remove the carafe in brewing and fill your own cup. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. It then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means it meets the organization’s strict standards in terms of technology. Its brew cycles are about the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it allows for more control over temperature and brewing times.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee that filled a carafe full in just 7 minutes 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the time that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the time range that experts in the field recommend to make a great cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans before making coffee. You can use a manual coffee grinder or go for a more automated model like the Baratza Encore, which has different grind settings and an hopper that can hold whole beans.

The only downside is that the carafe and water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe this could be a hassle for certain users. The stainless steel is easy to clean by hand, but. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek style and easy-to-use interface make it a top contender among the top drip coffee makers.