The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine for latte maker. We've rounded up our top picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans, to semi-automatics that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch is the perfect blend between automation and the need to be able to master the art of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those looking to make espresso at their home without sacrificing quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with limited counter space in mind and is built to last with a high-end build quality and the smallest 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 fantastic as well and features a round side panel insert with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket's traditional design, which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also has the black pressure gauge, which indicates when the boiler is ready to use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than other models. This means that you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you are using it regularly. This is a cost that comes with having smaller footprint. This isn't something that is unique to this model.

You can still brew plenty of coffee with this machine, and it will easily keep up with your demands. We recommend purchasing a high-quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and taste. You can also pair this machine with an Rocket portafilter to help improve the tamping process.

As a professional espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making delicious drinks, and it's simple to make Latte art. It's important to know that this machine is not designed for beginners. There is a slight learning curve for those who upgrade from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a little tricky to manage and you'll have to master 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 means you'll always have cold, fresh water that has been filtered for your drinks. The latter model has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's high standards. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, which allows you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank is fast and easy to refill by removing the lid completely to create a large opening. You can fill it with tap water, should you wish.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the range, but it packs a punch. It costs less than PS100 at retail which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those with a limited budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. It's as easy as pressing one button to start the machine and again to begin dispensing the chosen pod. There's a backlight that's on the button, so you can easily see the amount of dispensed, and you can manually stop the process if you prefer to drink your pod in smaller doses.

There's no steam wand available on this model, but you can add a milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you like. The machine is also quite quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen working space.

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

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty document and a quick reference, and a tester pack comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasts (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine itself is small enough to be stored on an even surface or placed under the cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing and able to master it this is a great at-home espresso maker. It's more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It's the best value in its class, and it's especially good for novices who don't have an espresso grinder 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 option for baristas at home who are on a tight budget. It comes with a variety of customizable features and even an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a one-boiler machine, meaning it can only do one thing at one time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it offers just enough adjustable control to let baristas who are aspiring improve their skills without spending more than they need to.

There are some quirks however. For one, the hopper on this model is positioned on the side of the unit, instead of being on top. This isn't really significant, but it can be annoying if you're trying dispense multiple shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid is left.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a stumbling block 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 you less than the Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee maker that makes excellent coffee with a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add a stylish design to your kitchen. It comes with a single dial that allows you to program the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. The brewing method is similar to pour over, which most coffee machine for office enthusiasts believe is the most delicious coffee. The water is heated up to the ideal temperature, and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds using a shower head. The coffee machines best that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. The pause-and-pour function lets you remove the carafe while brewing and fill your cup. The machine stops the brewing process, and displays a red light on its LED interface, until you return the carafe. It then resumes the brewing process.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, which means it meets the strict standards for technical quality. Its brew time is approximately as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has more control over temperature, brewing time and also quality.

In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee that filled a carafe full in just 7 minutes 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 coffee experts recommend for a good cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to making coffee. You can select an manual grinder or a more automated model, such as 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 and the water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe, which 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 top drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and easy to use interface.