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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee maker. This is why we've compiled our top picks for the home, from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans, to a semiautomatic that gives you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process and needing you to be proficient in the art of making espresso. It's our top choice 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 losing quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was created for those with limited counter space. It combines excellent build quality with a compact footprint. It comes with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk and make espresso at the same time.

The machine also looks great and features a round design on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's classic design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also comes with the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to indicate when the boiler is ready to use.

One downside to this small machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. This means that you will be more cautious about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a normal trade-off for a smaller footprint, though this is not a problem specific to this model.

This machine can easily handle the demands of your coffee. We suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to improve tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create some great drinks and it is simple to make Latte Arts. It's important to know that this machine was not designed for novices. There is a little learning curve for those who upgrade from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a bit tricky to operate, and you will have to learn the basics of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to a water source, allowing you to always be able to drink cold and filter-filtered water. The latter comes with a 2.25-liter water tank, which could be more difficult to refill than its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

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

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it has a lot of punch. At full price, it's priced at PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those without the budget or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but would like to experience the pleasure of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is easy to use and requires small counter space. You just need to press one button to turn on the machine, and then press it again to begin dispensing your chosen pod. The button has a backlight so you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also manually stop the process, should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller quantities.

There's no steam wand on this model, but you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth if you like. The machine is very quiet, too and can be utilized in a small area or in a kitchen with flatshare without disturbing others.

Pods aren't expensive, but there's an array of blends to choose from that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are readily available in many supermarkets along with regular ground coffee and coffee beans and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty document, a website quick guide, and a tester pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine itself is small enough to be kept on an even surface or placed under the cupboard.

3. Breville BES870XL

The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing to invest the time to learn how to use it, this is an excellent espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models available. It's the best value in its class, and is especially suitable for those who do not have an espresso maker yet, which could cost them another $100 or more.

This model is a bit in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199) however, it's an excellent choice for home baristas who are on a tight budget. It has a lot of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a single boiler that means it can only be used for brewing or steaming at one time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and has enough adjustable control to let baristas who are aspiring burnish 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 a huge deal, but it can be a little annoying if you're trying disperse multiple shots at a time. It's also not very easy to determine how much water is left in the tank, because of its position at the rear.

But if you're prepared to spend some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for any home espresso lover. The only drawback is the price, which could be a nagging issue for certain buyers. For those looking for a lower-cost option, check out our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and offer a little more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the cost.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech smart coffee machine with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screens gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. It has one dial that lets you to program the amount of cups. There are two options: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee aficionados believe produces the most flavorful coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature before being poured over the grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The coffee brewed is then stored inside the double-walled thermal carafe for upto 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe in brewing and fill your own cup. The machine stops brewing and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it. then it resumes and completes brewing.

The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker has been SCAA certified, which means that it meets the strict standards in terms of technology. The brew cycle is longer than the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has greater control over temperature, brewing time and quality.

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced excellent drip coffee with a full cup in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but within the range of time that experts in the field recommend for making a quality cup.

It also requires you to grind your own beans before making. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder or opt for a more automatic model like the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and the hopper can hold entire beans.

The only drawback to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel is still easy to clean by hand, but. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the top drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and simple to use interface.