The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee machines latte maker. We've rounded up our favorite 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 the perfect balance between automating the process and making you familiar with the art of espresso-making. This is our top choice for a coffee-to-cup machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those who wish to make espresso at home without making big sacrifices in terms of quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was specifically designed for people who have small counter space. It is built to last and has excellent quality with a compact footprint. It comes equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk and make espresso at the same time.

The machine is also beautiful and has a round panel on the side with engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's traditional design that is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to show when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than other models. This means you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a trade-off that results in less footprint. It's not a problem specific to this model.

You can still make a large amount of coffee with this machine, and it is able to easily keep up with the demands. We suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, to improve consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with an Rocket portafilter to enhance the process of tamping.

As a prosumer espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making great drinks, and is easy to create latte art. It is important to remember that this machine was not designed for beginners. There is a little learning curve for those upgrading from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with, and you'll need to learn how to do 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 filtered water. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that is more difficult to refill than some of its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. The machine can reach the brewing temperature quickly, meaning you can prepare your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank is also fast and easy to refill and the lid can be removed completely to create a large opening. You can also fill it with tap water if that's what you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the models, but it is a powerful machine. At full price, it costs under PS100 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who don't have the space or money for an espresso machine of the traditional type, but still want to enjoy a real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and takes up small counter space. By pressing a single button, you can begin the process. When you press it again, it will begin dispensing the pod you have selected. There's a light on the button to ensure that you can easily see the amount of dispensed, and you can manually stop the process if you prefer to drink your drink in smaller portions.

This model doesn't come with a steam wand, however, you can add creamy froth to your milk using an optional milk frother. It's also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen work space.

The pods are not inexpensive, but they come in a range of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in many supermarkets, as well as regular grounds coffee maker machine and coffee beans. 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 a frother. It comes with an 75cm power cable, plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty sheet, and a test box containing nine Lavazza pods which include six roasted (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine itself is small enough to be stored on the floor or placed under your cabinet.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing invest the time to master its use this is a great espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's a good value for the money and is especially useful for beginners who don't yet own an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.

This model is priced below the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is a good choice for baristas who are on a budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and comes with a built-in burr grinder that makes the whole experience much cheaper. It's also a single boiler, which means it can only be used for steaming or brewing at one time.

Despite being a relatively newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made an impact with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it offers just enough adjustability to allow aspiring baristas to burnish their abilities without spending more than they should.

The unit does not come without its quirks. The hopper is on the side, not at the top of the model. It's not a major problem, but it could be a problem if you wish to disperse multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to see how much water remains in the tank because of its position at the rear.

If you're willing to put in some time to learn how to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent choice for any espresso lover at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its price which could be a deterrent for certain buyers. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, take a look at our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the price.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech smart coffee maker that produces great coffee using a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen add a sophisticated design to your kitchen. It features only one dial to program how many cups you want it to make. It also comes with a 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over that many coffee enthusiasts believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated up to the ideal temperature, and then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The coffee brewed is then stored inside the double-walled thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and pour feature lets you to take the carafe out while brewing and fill your cup. The machine stops 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 coffee maker is a SCAA-certified coffee machine for latte maker, which means it meets the rigorous standards of SCAA's technology. Its brew cycles are about the same as the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing times.

In our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee that filled an entire carafe 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 it falls within the range experts in the field recommend for a good cup of drip.

You should also grind your own beans prior to making. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder, or opt for a more automatic model, such as the Baratza Encore, which has different grind settings and the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only downside is that the carafe and the water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe, which could be a issue for certain users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and user-friendly interface make it a top contender among the top drip coffee makers.