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There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. This is why we've compiled our top picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans, to a semiautomatic that gives you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes a perfect balance between automatizing the process and requiring you to be familiar with the art of making espresso. It's our top pick for a coffee-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a great option for those who are looking to make espresso at home without having to compromise on quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was designed for those with small counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality with a compact footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk and brew espresso at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic and has a round insert on the side panel with engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's original design that is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has a black pressure gauge that will let you know when the boiler is ready to use.

One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and reservoir for water are smaller than most other machines. This means you'll be more cautious about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a sacrifice that is a result of having smaller footprint. This isn't something that is unique to this model.

You can still make a large amount of popular coffee machines using this machine, and it is able to easily meet the demands of your customers. We would recommend investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also pair this machine with an Rocket portafilter to help improve the process of tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make some great drinks and it is easy to make latte arts. It's important to note that the machine was not designed for beginners and has an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit tricky to manage and you'll have to learn the basics of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento offer the option of connecting to a water supply, which means you'll always have fresh, cold filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter comes with smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. The machine reaches the brewing temperature quickly, so you can make your first cup in less than 35 second. The water tank is also quick and easy to fill and the lid can be removed completely to create a large opening. It can be filled with tap water, if you like.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it has a lot of punch. When you buy it at 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 do not have the space or money for traditional espresso machines, but still want to enjoy the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and occupies very little counter space. It's as easy as pressing a single button to activate the machine, then again to start dispensing your chosen pod. There's a light on the button, so you are able to see clearly how much has been dispensed and you can also manually stop the process in case you prefer drinking your pod in smaller doses.

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

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a variety of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty card, a quick guide, and a tester pack comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to be placed under a cupboard or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's beyond the budget of a majority of consumers. If you're willing and able learn how to use it and make it work, then this is a great home espresso maker. It performs better than most of the more expensive models. It's an excellent value for its class and is particularly useful for those who aren't experienced enough to have an espresso machine, which can cost up to $100.

This model sits right in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199) however, it's an excellent choice for baristas at home on a budget. It's loaded with customizable features and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means that it can only perform one task at one time.

Breville, relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly earned a reputation for its high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and has enough control to let new baristas develop their skills without spending hundreds more than necessary.

The unit has its quirks. One example is that 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 not very easy to determine how much water is left in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's a great, do-it-all appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only downside is the price, which could be a turnoff for certain buyers. If you're looking for a low-cost option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and offer a little more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee maker that makes excellent coffee with a simple user interface. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. It has a single dial to program how many cups you want it to make. It also comes with two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing process is similar to pour-over, which most coffee machine makes lovers believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature and poured over the grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The brewed coffee machine coffee then collects inside the double-walled thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. Its pause and pour feature lets you remove the carafe while brewing to fill your own cup. 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 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, which means that it complies with the 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, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee with an entire carafe in just 7 minutes 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range of time that experts in the field recommend to make a good cup.

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

The only drawback to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a problem for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the top drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy to use interface.