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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no one-size-fits-all coffee maker. We've rounded up our top picks for your home, from a super-automatic that grinds and packs your beans to semi-automatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process while requiring you to be knowledgeable about the art of making espresso. It's the best bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top choice for those who wish to make espresso at home, without making big sacrifices in terms of quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with a limited counter space in mind and offers top-quality build and the smallest 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 brew espresso at the same time.

The machine looks great too, and comes with a round side panel insert with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is an update to Rocket's original design, which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than most other models. It is important be cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is particularly true when you are using it often. This is a normal trade-off to have a smaller footprint, though this is not a problem particular to this model.

This machine is able to handle the demands of your coffee machine price. We suggest investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and taste. You can also use this machine in conjunction with an Rocket portafilter to enhance the tamping process.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes excellent drinks and is easy to make latte arts. It is important to remember that this machine was not intended for novices. There is a little learning curve for those who upgrade from appliances-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger can be difficult to operate and you'll need to learn how to do cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento offer the option of connecting to a water supply which means you'll always have clean, cold filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter model has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be harder to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from the Lavazza machine this one was made with quality in mind. The machine is able to reach the brewing temperature quickly, which means you can prepare your first cup in just 35 second. The water tank is fast and easy to refill, with the lid detaching completely to reveal a large opening. You can fill it up with tap water if you prefer.

This is the smallest machine in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still has a lot of punch. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who don't have the space or budget for an espresso machine of the traditional type however, they nevertheless want to drink the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely simple to use and takes up very little counter space. Pressing a single button will begin the process. When you press it again, it will start dispensing the pod you've selected. The button is illuminated so you can see how much you have consumed. You can also stop the process, should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller amounts.

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 want. The machine is very quiet, too and can be used in a small workspace or in a kitchen with flatshare without causing any disturbance to anyone else.

They aren't inexpensive, but there's a variety of blends that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.

The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with a 75cm power cord and plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty card, as well as a test box containing nine Lavazza pods: six roasts (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 on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is not within the budget of a majority of consumers. If you're willing put in the work to learn how to use it this is a great espresso maker for home use that is more efficient than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's the most affordable in its class, and it's especially good for novices who do not have an espresso maker yet, which could set them back another $100 or more.

This model is priced below the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) However, it's a good choice for baristas on a tight budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and includes an integrated burr grinder, making the entire experience more affordable. It is also a single-boiler machine, meaning it can only handle one thing at the same time.

Breville is an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has quickly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine is no exception, and it has just enough control to let new baristas develop their abilities without spending a lot more than is necessary.

It's not without its quirks however. The hopper is on the side, not the top of the model. It's not a big problem, but it could be a hassle if you need to disperse several shots at a time. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to know how much liquid remains.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for anyone who is a coffee lover at home. The only issue is the cost, which can be a turnoff 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 less than the Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee maker that makes excellent coffee with a simple user interface. The sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display gives your kitchen a sophisticated design. It comes with a single dial to program the amount of cups you want it to make and includes the 2-4 cup setting as well as a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over, which many coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature and then poured over grounds using a showerhead to ensure uniform saturation. The coffee is then brewed in the thermal, double-walled carafe for up to 60 minutes. The pause-and-pour feature allows you remove the carafe while making your coffee and filling it with the right amount. The machine stops the brewing process and shows a red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes brewing.

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

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced a pot of excellent drip coffee with a full cup in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range of time that coffee experts suggest to make a great cup.

You must also grind your beans before brewing. You can make use of a manual coffee grinder, or choose a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore, which has multiple grind settings and a hopper that holds whole beans.

The only downside is that the carafe as well as the water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe, which could be a issue for some users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the best drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy-to use interface.