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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no single-size-fits all coffee machine. We've put together our top picks, from a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and the need to be able to master the art of espresso-making. This is our top choice for a bean-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who are looking to make espresso at their home without having to compromise on quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with limited counter space in mind and combines outstanding build quality with the smallest footprint. It comes with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head, so you can steam your milk and brew your coffee at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic and has a round design on the side panel with the steam engraved and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's traditional design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has a black boiler pressure gauge to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. This means that you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, especially when using it frequently. This is a natural tradeoff to have smaller footprint, however, and not an issue particular to this model.

You can still brew a lot of coffee with this machine, and it will easily meet the demands of your customers. That being said, we would recommend investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante, to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes some great drinks and it is simple to make latte arts. It is important to remember that this machine is not designed for novices. There is a slight learning curve for those who upgrade from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler can be a bit difficult to control and you'll have to learn the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water source, which means you'll always have clean, cold water that has been filtered for your drinks. The latter, however, has a 2.25-liter water tank that is more difficult to fill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. The machine can reach the temperature for brewing quickly, which means you can make your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank is also quick and simple to refill, with the lid detaching completely to make a wide opening. You can fill it with tap water depending on what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still is a powerful machine. At full price, it's priced at PS100 - which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those who don't have the money or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but want to get their fix of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and takes up small counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine and again to start dispensing your chosen brew. The button is illuminated to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process, in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller portions.

This model doesn't come with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy frosting to your milk by using an optional milk frother. The machine is very quiet also and can be utilized in a small space or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing anyone else.

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

The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer and a frother. It comes with an 75cm power cable, plug as well as a quick-guide and 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 compact enough to fit under a cabinet or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. 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 available. It's the best value in its class, and is especially suitable for those who do not have an espresso maker yet--which can easily cost them another $100 or more.

This model is a bit in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive at $2,199) however, it's an excellent choice for baristas at home on a tight budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and it even includes an integrated burr grinder that makes the entire experience cheaper. It's also a single boiler, which means it can only be used for steaming or brewing at the same time.

Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it offers just enough adjustable control to let aspiring baristas improve their abilities without spending more than they need to.

It's not without its flaws, though. One example is that the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit instead of on top--which isn't an issue, but it can be frustrating if you're trying to disperse multiple shots at a time. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to see the amount of liquid left.

But if you're prepared to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for any home espresso lover. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a deterrent 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 similar in capability and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the price.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee machine that makes great coffee with a simple user interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a sophisticated appearance to your kitchen. It features only one dial to program the amount of cups you want to make. It comes with two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing process is similar to pour over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe is the best tasting coffee. The water is heated up to the right temperature, then evenly poured over the coffee grounds using shower heads. The brewed coffee then collects inside the double-walled thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe while brewing to fill your own cup. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it, after which it resumes brewing and is finished.

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

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced excellent drip coffee that was served in a full-carafe of coffee in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but still within the range of time that coffee machine commercial experts suggest for a decent cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can use an old-fashioned coffee grinder or go for a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only issue is that the carafe and water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe this could be a problem for certain users. The stainless steel is 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.