The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all ground coffee machines machine. We've rounded up our favorite picks for your home, from a super-automatic 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 automatizing the process and needing you to be proficient in the art of making espresso. It's our top pick for a machine that makes coffee.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those who want to make espresso at their home without having to compromise on quality. This espresso machine with a small footprint was designed for those who have small counter space. It has a great build quality and a compact footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same at the same time.

The machine looks great as well, and has an insert for the side of the machine with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's original design that is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also includes a black boiler pressure gauge to show when the boiler is ready for use.

One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than most other machines. This means that you will need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you use it often. This is a trade-off that results in smaller footprint. This isn't a problem specific to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair this machine with an Rocket portafilter to improve the grinding process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create excellent drinks and is easy to create latte arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for novices and there's an enlightening curve for those who are upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit tricky to operate, and you will have to learn the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, allowing you to always be able to drink cold, filter-filtered water. The latter, however, has a 2.25-liter water tank that could be 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, so you can prepare your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank is also quick and easy to fill, with the lid detaching completely to make a wide opening. You can also fill it up with tap water if you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the models, but it packs a punch. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those with a limited budget or space for an espresso maker, but who are looking to enjoy the benefits of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and occupies very small counter space. By pressing a single button, you can activate the machine. Pressing it again will begin dispensing the pod you have selected. The button has a backlight so that you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also manually stop the process if you want to drink the pod in smaller portions.

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

The pods aren't inexpensive, but they come in a range of blends that will suit everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in many supermarkets, as well as regular grounds coffee machine price (look at more info) and coffee beans. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty document and a quick reference, and a tester pack of 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 cabinet or on a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is not within the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing and able learn how to use it this is a great home espresso maker. It's more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's especially good for novices who do not have an espresso maker yet, which could cost them another $100 or more.

The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent option for baristas working on a tight budget. It has a lot of customizable features, and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine that means it can only do steaming or brewing at one time.

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

It's not without its quirks however. For instance, the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit instead of being on top. This isn't really significant however it can be difficult to disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also difficult to determine how much water remains in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

But if you're prepared to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's a great, do-it-all appliance for any home espresso lover. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is the price which could be a deterrent for some buyers. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost only a fraction of the price. Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart machine for coffee with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a sophisticated look to your kitchen. It comes with a single dial to program how many cups you want it to make and includes two cup settings as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which many coffee aficionados believe produces the most flavorful coffee. The water is heated up to the ideal temperature, and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The coffee is then brewed inside the double-walled thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. Its pause and pour feature lets you remove the carafe during brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine stops brewing and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker has been SCAA certified, meaning it complies with the strict standards in terms of technology. The brew cycles it uses are the same as the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it allows for more control over temperature and brewing times.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee machine commercial, with a carafe full in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range of time that experts in the field recommend for a good cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can select either a manual grinder or a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and an hopper for beans that are whole.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a concern for some customers. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and user-friendly interface make it one of the top contenders among top drip coffee makers.