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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all espresso machine. We've compiled our top choices, ranging from an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them into semiautomatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automating the process and making you familiar with the art of making espresso. It's our top choice for a machine that makes coffee.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a great option for those looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine with a small coffee machine footprint was created for those who have little counter space. It has a great build quality with a compact 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 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, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also comes with an black gauge for boiler pressure to let you know when the boiler is ready to use.

One drawback of this compact 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 when you are using it often. This is a trade-off that results in smaller footprint. It's not an issue that is specific to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee with this machine, and it will easily keep up with the demands. We suggest buying a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to increase consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with an Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.

As a professional espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and it's simple to create the latte art. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for beginners, and there is a bit of a learning curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit tricky to operate and you'll need 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 supply which allows you to always have cold, fresh filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that can be more difficult to fill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you might expect from the Lavazza machine this one has been made with quality in mind. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, meaning you can make your first cup in less than 35 second. The water tank is quick and easy to fill, 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, but it still is a powerful machine. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail and is much less expensive than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those who don't have the money or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely easy to use and takes up very little counter space. Pressing one button will start the machine. When you press it again, it will start dispensing the pod you've selected. There's a backlight on the button, so you can easily see how much has been dispensed and you can also manually stop the process if you prefer to drink your drink in smaller portions.

The model isn't equipped with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee machine small in a small kitchen or workspace.

They're not expensive, but there's a wide variety of blends to choose from to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular ground coffee and coffee beans and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty card and a quick reference, and a tester 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 be placed under a cabinet or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing put in the work to learn how to use it, this is an excellent espresso maker for your home that is more efficient than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's the best value in its class, and is especially suitable for those who don't have an espresso machine yet, which could set them back another $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) However, it's an excellent choice for baristas working on a budget. It's loaded with options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine, meaning it can only perform one task at a time.

Although it is a relatively newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark by offering top-quality equipment. This machine is no exception and has enough control to let new baristas improve their abilities without spending a lot more than they need to.

The unit does not come without its quirks. The hopper is situated on the side, not on the top of the model. It's not a major issue, but it can be a hassle if you need to disperse several shots at once. It's also not very easy to know the amount of water left in the tank because of its rear position.

If you're willing time learning to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent option for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a hindrance for some buyers. For those seeking a cheaper alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and offer a little 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 simple user interface that produces great coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen add a sophisticated appearance to your kitchen. It comes with one dial that lets you to set the amount of cups. There are two settings: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. The brewing process is similar to pour-over, which many coffee enthusiasts believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee is then brewed in the double-walled, thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you take out the carafe during brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it, after which it resumes brewing and is finished.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker has been SCAA certified, which means it complies with the strict technical standards. The brew cycle is as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.

In our tests in our tests, 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 little more than the 6 minutes that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range of time that coffee experts suggest to make a great cup.

You should also grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can select either a manual grinder or a more automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.

The only drawback is that the carafe as well as the water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe this could be a hassle for some users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is a leading contender for the best coffee machine drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and easy to use interface.