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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. This is why we've compiled our favorite picks for your home, from a super-automatic coffee machine that grinds and packs your beans to semi-automatics that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automating the process and needing you to be knowledgeable about the art of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a bean-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home without having to make huge sacrifices in terms quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was specifically designed for people who have little counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality with a compact footprint. It comes with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group heads so that you can steam milk and brew espresso simultaneously.

The machine is also beautiful and has a circular design on the side panel with the steam engraved and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's classic design which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has an black gauge for boiler pressure 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. It is important be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is particularly true if you use it frequently. This is a cost that comes with having a smaller footprint. This isn't a problem specific to this model.

This machine can easily handle your coffee demands. We suggest buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair the machine with an Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes some great drinks and it is easy to make latte arts. It is important to remember that this machine is not designed for novices. There is a little learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler could be a bit difficult to operate, and you will have to learn the basics 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 purified water. The latter comes with smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, allowing you to make your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The water tank is quick and easy to fill, with the lid detaching completely to reveal a large opening. You can fill it using tap water, should you wish.

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still has a lot of punch. It's priced less than PS100 at full price which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those without the budget or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but who want to get their fix of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. By pressing a single button, you can activate the machine. When you press it again, it will start dispense the pod you've selected. The button is illuminated so that you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process, should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand available on this model, but you can make use of 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 work space.

Pods aren't expensive, but there's a wide variety of blends to choose from to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. You can find them in many supermarkets, as well as regular grounds coffee and coffee beans. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule that comes 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 comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to fit 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 is not within the budget of a majority of consumers. But if you're willing to take the time to learn how to use it this is a fantastic espresso maker for your home that performs better than many of the more expensive models available. It's a great value for the money and is particularly useful for those who are new to the field and don't have an espresso maker, which can cost up to $100.

The model is just below the top of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive at $2,199), but it's still an excellent option for baristas at home on a budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and has a built-in burr grinder that makes the whole experience much less expensive. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only handle one thing at one time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark through their top-quality machines. This machine is no different and offers enough adjustable control to allow aspiring baristas to develop their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they need to.

The unit does not come without its flaws. The hopper is situated on the side, not the top of the model. It's not a big issue, but it can be a problem if you wish to give multiple shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid remains.

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 any home espresso lover. The only issue is the price, which could be a deterrent for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally powerful and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost a fraction of what this Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart coffee drip machine maker with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add a stylish appearance to your kitchen. It comes with a single dial to program the amount of cups you want it to make. It also comes with a 2-4 cup setting and a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing method is similar to pour over that many coffee enthusiasts believe produces the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature before being poured over the grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The coffee is then brewed inside the double-walled thermal carafe, which can last up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature lets you remove the carafe while brewing to fill your cup to the brim. The machine stops the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker machine maker is certified by SCAA, which means it meets the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. The brew cycles are the same as the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it lets you control the temperature and brewing time.

In our tests in our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup made a pot of excellent drip coffee and a full-carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range that experts in the field recommend to make a great cup.

You must also grind your beans before brewing. You can use a manual coffee grinder or go for a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore, which has various grind settings as well as a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only drawback to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a concern for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and easy-to-use interface make it one of the top contenders among top drip cheapest coffee machines makers.