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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them into a semiautomatic which gives you the best control over your espresso.

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

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind and combines outstanding build quality with a very small footprint. It comes with a 1.8 liter copper heat-exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Heads so that you can steam your milk and brew your coffee machine black friday at the same simultaneously.

The machine looks great as well and features an insert for the side of the machine with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic design of Rocket that is already impressive for a compact machine. It also has an black gauge for boiler pressure to indicate when the boiler is ready to use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and the 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 normal trade-off to have less footprint, however it is not a problem that is unique to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee using this machine, and it will easily meet the demands of your customers. We recommend buying a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair the machine with a Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making some great drinks, and it's simple to create latte art. However, it's worth noting that the machine isn't designed for beginners and there's a bit of a learning curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger is tricky to handle 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 source, that means you will always have fresh, cold water that has been filtered for your drinks. The latter has a 2.25-liter water tank that could be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The tank can be easily refilled, as the lid can be removed to make the large hole. You can even fill it up with tap water if you prefer.

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it packs a punch. At its 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 don't have the space or budget for traditional espresso machines however, they nevertheless want to drink a real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and occupies very small counter space. You just need to press a single button to activate the machine, then again to start dispensing your chosen pod. There's a backlight on the button to ensure that you can clearly see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can also manually stop the process should you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

This model does not come with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. It's also quiet and can be used to make coffee machine offers in a small kitchen work space.

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a wide range of blends that are suitable for all - from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are readily available in many supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule that has an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty card, a quick guide, and a test pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine itself is small enough to be stored on a flat surface or slipped under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's out of the budget of many average consumers. If you're willing and able to learn how to use it this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's far superior to many of the more expensive models. It's an excellent value for the money and is especially useful for those who are new to the field and don't 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) however it is an excellent choice for baristas who are on a tight budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and it even includes an integrated burr grinder that makes the entire experience more affordable. It's also a single boiler that means it can only be used for steaming or brewing at one time.

Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has quickly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and has enough control to let aspiring baristas develop their abilities without spending more than is necessary.

The unit is not without its flaws. For instance, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit, instead of on top--which isn't significant, but it can be a little difficult to give multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to determine how much water remains in the tank, due to its rear placement.

But if you're prepared to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is its cost which could be a stumbling block for certain buyers. For those seeking a cheaper alternative, take a look at our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and offer a little more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you less than the Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screens provides your kitchen with a stylish design. It has one dial that lets you to set the number of cups. There are two settings: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee lovers believe makes the best-tasting coffee pot machine. The water is heated to the ideal temperature and poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed coffee then collects inside the double-walled thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. Its pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe in brewing and fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. The machine then begins brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it complies with the organization's rigorous technical standards. The brew cycle is the same length as the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it provides greater control over temperature, brewing time, and quality.

In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced a pot of excellent drip coffee that was served in a full cup 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 recommend for a good cup of drip.

It is also necessary to grind your beans before brewing. You can choose a manual grinder or an automated model, such as 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 is still easy to clean by hand, though. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the top drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and easy-to use interface.