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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all espresso machine. We've put together our top choices, ranging from a superautomatic 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 requiring you to be proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a coffee machine cheap-to-cup machine.

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 prosumer espresso machine is designed with limited counter space in mind. It combines outstanding build quality with a very small 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 as well and features an insert for the side of the machine with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's traditional design, which is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also has the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to indicate when the boiler is ready to use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than most other models. This means that you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you are using it regularly. This is a natural tradeoff to have a smaller footprint, though it is not a problem specific to this model.

This machine is capable of handling your coffee demands. We recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to increase consistency and flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with an Rocket portafilter to improve the grinding process.

As a professional espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and it's easy to create latte art. It's important to note that the machine isn't designed for beginners and there's some learning curve for those upgrading from appliances. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate and you'll need to learn how to perform 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, purified water. The latter has a 2.25-liter water tank that can be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine, this one is made with quality in mind. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The water tank can be filled easily, as the lid can be removed to create an enormous hole. It can be filled with tap water, depending on what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the series, yet it packs a punch. It's priced at less than PS100 at the full price - that's less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar coffeee machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an ideal choice for those without the budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but who want to get their fix of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is incredibly simple to use and occupies very little counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine, and then press it again to start dispensing the chosen pod. There's a backlight that's on the button, so you are able to see clearly how much has been dispensed, and you can stop the process at any time if you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

There's no steam wand on this model, but you can add a milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make Amazon Coffee Machine (Laboratory.S25.Xrea.Com) in a small kitchen work space.

They're not expensive, but there's an array of blends to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. You can find them in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee machine makes beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a sleek capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty document, 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 small enough to be placed under a cupboard or a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's out of the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing and able master it, then this is a great home espresso maker. It performs better than most of the more expensive models. It's an excellent value for the money and is particularly useful for those who aren't experienced enough to have an espresso maker that can cost up to $100.

This model sits right below the top of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199) However, it's a solid choice for baristas at home who are on a tight budget. It's loaded with customizable features and even an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a one-boiler machine, meaning it can only perform one task at one time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made their mark by offering top-quality equipment. This machine is no different and has enough adjustable control to allow aspiring baristas to develop their abilities without spending hundreds of dollars more than they should.

It's not without its flaws however. For instance, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit instead of being on top. This isn't really significant, but it can be a little frustrating if you're trying to dispense multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to determine how much water remains in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to spend 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. For those looking for a lower-cost alternative, take a look at our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you a fraction of what this Breville model does.

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 display add a sophisticated appearance to your kitchen. It has one dial that allows you to program the amount of cups. There are two settings: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour over that many coffee machine cheap enthusiasts believe produces the most delicious coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed coffee machine office is then stored in the double-walled thermal carafe, which can be stored for up to 60 min. The pause-and pour feature lets you remove the carafe while brewing and fill your cup. The machine pauses the brewing process, and displays the red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. The machine then begins the brewing process.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is a SCAA-certified coffee maker, which means it meets the rigorous standards of SCAA's technology. Its brew cycle is about longer than the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers more control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.

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 bit longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range that coffee experts recommend for a great cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans before making. You can select a manual grinder or an automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and a hopper for whole beans.

The only issue is that the carafe as well as the water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe, which could be a hassle for certain users. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, however. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and user-friendly interface make it one of the top contenders among best drip coffee makers.