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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 top picks for the home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans, to semi-automatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and the need to know the ropes of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a machine that makes coffee.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home without having to make significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and is built to last with a high-end build quality and the smallest footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Heads so that you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic and has a round design on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's classic design that is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes a black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready for use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. This means that you will need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you use it often. This is a trade-off that is a result of having smaller footprint. It's not an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee with this machine, and it will easily keep up with your demands. We recommend investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with a Rocket portafilter to help improve the grinding process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create excellent drinks and is easy to create latte arts. It's important to know that this machine is not intended for novices. There is a slight learning curve for people who are upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate, and you'll need to learn how to do 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 filtered water. The latter, however, comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that can be more difficult to refill than some of its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine this one was designed with quality in mind. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, which means you can make your first cup in just 35 second. The water tank is quick and easy to fill by removing the lid completely to make a wide opening. You can also fill it up with tap water if you want.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the series, yet it is a powerful machine. 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 incredibly simple to use and occupies only a tiny amount of counter space. It's as easy as pressing one button to start the machine and again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. There's a backlight on the button to ensure that you are able to see clearly the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can also stop the process at any time if you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

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 very quiet, too, and can be used in a small area or in a kitchen with flatshare without causing any disturbance to anyone else.

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a range of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in many supermarkets, as well as regular coffee machine pro beans and grounds coffee Machine Pro. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty card and a quick reference, and a test pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to fit under a cupboard or on the floor.

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 to master it, then this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso grinder yet. This could easily cost them $100 or more.

This model is priced below the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still a good choice for baristas working on a tight budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and it even comes with a built-in burr grinder, making the entire experience less expensive. It's also a single boiler machine, which means it can only perform one task at the same time.

Breville, a relative newcomer on the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it offers just enough adjustability to let baristas who are aspiring develop their abilities 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 issue, but it can be a hassle if you need to disperse several shots at once. It's also difficult to know how much water is left in the tank because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to put in time learning to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback is the cost, which coffee machine is the best can be a turnoff for certain buyers. For those looking for a less expensive alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines have similar capabilities and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they are a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart coffee maker with a user-friendly interface that produces excellent coffee drip machine. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display creates a chic kitchen look. It comes with one dial that allows you to program the number of cups. There are two settings: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing process is similar to pour-over that many coffee enthusiasts believe produces the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed coffee is then stored in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour feature allows you to remove the carafe during brewing and then fill your cup. The machine stops brewing and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it, then resumes and finishes brewing.

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

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee with a carafe full in just 7 minutes 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.

It also requires that you grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can choose a manual grinder or a more automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has various grind settings, as well as it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and user-friendly interface make it one of the top contenders among best drip coffee makers.