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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 a semiautomatic that gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes a perfect balance between automating the process and requiring you to be proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home, without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and is built to last with a high-end build quality and a very small 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 same at the same time.

The machine looks stunning as well and features a round side panel insert with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is a fresh update on Rocket's classic aesthetic, which is already pretty impressive for a machine that is so small. It also includes a black pressure gauge that shows 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. You'll need be cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a cost that results in less footprint. This isn't a problem specific to this model.

This machine is able to handle your durable coffee machines needs. We suggest buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair the machine with an Rocket Portafilter to increase tamping.

As a professional espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making some great drinks, and it's easy to make latte art. It's important to note that the machine isn't designed for novices and has a bit of a learning curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger can be difficult to work with and you'll need to master the art of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to a water source, allowing you to be able to drink cold and purified water. The latter model has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The tank can be filled easily with ease, since the lid can be removed to create the large hole. You can also fill it with tap water if you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the models, but it is a powerful machine. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail - that's less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who do not have the space or funds for an espresso machine of the traditional type, but still want to enjoy a real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and occupies very small counter space. You only need to press one button to start the machine and again to begin dispensing your chosen pod. The button is illuminated so you can see how much you have consumed. You can also manually stop the process should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller portions.

There's no steam wand available 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 quite quiet and can be used to make programmable Coffee Machines in a small kitchen work space.

The pods aren't inexpensive, but they come in a range of blends that will suit all - from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in most supermarkets alongside regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule that comes with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty document along with a quick guide and a tester pack comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is compact enough to fit under a cupboard or on a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's out of the budget of a majority of consumers. But if you're willing to take the time to learn how to use it this is a great espresso maker for home use that is more efficient than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's among the best priced 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.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is a good choice for baristas who are on a tight budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and includes an integrated burr grinder to make the entire experience more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only do brewing or steaming at one time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made an impact through their top-quality machines. This machine isn't an exception, and it offers just enough adjustability to let baristas who are aspiring improve their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they should.

It's not without its quirks however. The hopper is situated on the side, not the top, of this model. It's not a huge issue, but it can be frustrating if you want to dispense multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to determine how much water is left in the tank, due to its rear placement.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for any home coffee machines espresso lover. The only downside is the cost, which can be a deterrent for some buyers. If you're seeking a cheaper option, check out our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are similar in capability 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 with a simple user interface that makes great coffee. The sleek stainless steel design with backlit LED screen gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. 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 technique is similar to pour-over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe produces the best tasting coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature, and then poured evenly over the coffee grounds using a shower head. The coffee that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour feature allows you remove the carafe while brewing and then fill your cup. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it, then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker comes SCAA certified, which means that it meets the organization’s strict technical standards. The brew cycle is longer than the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it provides greater control over temperature, brewing time, and quality.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced a pot of excellent drip coffee that was served in a full-carafe in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That's a little longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.

You must also 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 various grind settings as well as an hopper that can hold whole beans.

The only downside is that the carafe as well as the water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe this could be a hassle for certain users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the best drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy-to use interface.