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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee maker. We've rounded up our top picks for your home, ranging 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 automating the process and needing you to be proficient in the art of espresso-making. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who want to make espresso at home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest counter space in mind and combines outstanding build quality with the smallest footprint. It is equipped with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk and brew espresso at the same time.

The machine also looks great and has a circular panel on the side with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a modernization of Rocket's classic design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes the black pressure gauge, which will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than others. You will need be extra cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially the case if you use it frequently. This is a normal trade-off for having smaller footprint, however it is not a problem that is unique to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee needs. However, we would suggest investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, for increased consistency and flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with the Rocket portafilter to improve the grinding process.

As a prosumer espresso machine, the Rocket Appartamento is capable of making some great drinks, and it's easy to make the latte art. However, it's worth noting that the machine was not designed for beginners and there's some learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliances. The heat exchange boiler could be a little tricky to operate, and you will have to master the basics 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 be in a position to drink cold and filtered water. The latter has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that is more 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 less than 35 seconds. The water tank is fast and easy to refill and the lid can be removed completely to make a wide opening. You can fill it up with tap water, depending on what you prefer.

This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still packs a punch. When you buy it at full cost, it's less than PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those who don't have the money or space for a traditional espresso maker, but would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. Pressing a single button will activate the machine. After pressing it again, it will begin dispensing the pod you have selected. The button has a backlight 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 included on this model, but you can add a milk frother click here (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you want. It's also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen working space.

The pods aren't cheap, 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 most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine that comes with an integrated milk warmer. It comes in a box with an 75cm power cable, plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty card, as well as a test box that contains nine Lavazza pods: six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to be placed under a cupboard or a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a high-priced espresso machine. If you're willing to put in the work to master its use, this is an excellent espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's a great price for the class and is particularly helpful for those who aren't experienced enough to have an espresso machine, which can cost up to $100.

The model is just in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199), but it's still an excellent option for home baristas on a tight budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and has a built-in burr grinder that makes the entire experience less expensive. It's also a one-boiler machine, which means 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 with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and it comes with enough control to let new baristas improve their abilities without spending more than necessary.

The unit does not come without its flaws. The hopper is located on the side, not at the top, of this model. It's not a major problem, but it could be frustrating if you want to give several shots at once. The rear position of the tank makes it difficult to know how much liquid remains.

If you're willing to invest some time to learn how to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent option for any espresso lover at home. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a stumbling block for certain buyers. If you're looking for an affordable option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you a fraction of what this Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee maker that makes excellent coffee using a simple interface. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screens gives your kitchen a sophisticated look. It has one dial that allows you to set the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over the grounds, which many coffee lovers believe produces the most delicious 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 collected in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function allows you to remove the carafe during brewing to fill your cup to the brim. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it, then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it complies with the organization's rigorous technical standards. The brew cycles it uses are the same as the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing time.

In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced an excellent drip coffee with a full-carafe of coffee in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is slightly more than the time that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster calls for, but it is within the range that experts in the field recommend for making a quality cup.

You should also grind your beans before brewing. You can use a manual coffee grinder, or go for a more automated model like the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only issue with this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel is easy to clean by hand, however. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the best drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and simple to use interface.