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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've compiled our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them into semiautomatics that give you the best control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automation and the need to know the ropes of espresso-making. It's the best bean-to cup machine we've seen.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic 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. It is built to last with a high-end build quality and tiny footprint. It comes with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group heads so that you can steam milk while making espresso simultaneously.

The machine also looks great and features a round design on the side panel with engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is a refreshing update on the classic design of Rocket that is already impressive for a compact machine. It also comes with an black gauge for boiler pressure to indicate when the boiler is ready for use.

The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than most others. This means that you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when you are using it regularly. This is a cost that results in less footprint. It's not something that is unique to this model.

This machine is capable of handling the demands of your coffee. However, we would recommend investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also pair the machine with a Rocket Portafilter to enhance the tamping.

As a professional espresso machine The Rocket Appartamento is capable of making some great drinks, and it's easy to create the latte art. It's important to note that this machine was not designed for novices. There is a small learning curve for those upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate and you'll need to learn how to perform cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento provide the option of connecting to a water source, which allows you to always have clean, cold filtering water available for your drinks. The latter model has smaller 2.25-liter tank that is more difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, allowing you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank is also quick and simple to refill and the lid can be removed completely to create a large opening. You can fill it with tap water should you wish.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the series, yet it is a powerful machine. At full price, it costs under PS100 which is lower than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie an excellent choice for those who don't have the money or space for an espresso maker, but who are looking to enjoy the benefits of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and occupies very small counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine, then again to start dispensing your chosen pod. The button has a backlight so that you can see how much you have consumed. You can also manually 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 use an optional 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 work space.

Pods aren't cheap, but there is an array of blends to satisfy everyone from mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds retro coffee machines (visit Timeoftheworld). You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule that comes with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power cord and plug as well as a quick-guide and warranty sheet, and a test box of 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 fit under a cupboard or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's not within the budget of a majority of consumers. If you're willing and able learn how to use it and make it work, then this is a great home espresso maker. It's more efficient than most of the more expensive models. It's a good price for the class and is especially useful for beginners who don't yet have an espresso machine that costs up to $100.

This model is a bit below the top of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive, costing $2,199) however, it's a solid choice for home baristas who are on a tight budget. It comes with a variety of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means that it can only handle one thing at a time.

Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and has enough adjustability to allow aspiring baristas to burnish their skills without spending more than they have to.

It's not without its flaws however. For one, the hopper on this model is placed on the side of the unit instead of on top. This isn't an issue however it can be difficult to dispense multiple shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to determine how much liquid is left.

If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an excellent, all-purpose appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is its price which could be a stumbling block for certain buyers. For those looking for a lower-cost alternative, Retro Coffee Machines take a look at our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost a fraction of what this Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9-Cup

A high-tech, smart coffee machine that makes great coffee using a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give an elegant design to your kitchen. It features a single dial to program the number of cups you would like to make. It comes with two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which many portable coffee makers enthusiasts believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature, and then poured evenly over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The coffee that is brewed is collected in the double-walled thermal carafe, which can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe while brewing to fill your own cup. The machine stops brewing and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. It then resumes and finishes brewing.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is certified by SCAA, which means it complies with the organization's rigorous technical standards. The brew cycle is longer than the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, Retro Coffee Machines it has more control over temperature, brewing duration and quality.

In our testing we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup made a pot of excellent drip coffee that was served in a full cup in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. It's slightly longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range that coffee experts suggest for a decent cup of drip.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to brewing. You can opt for a manual grinder or a more automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and an hopper for beans that are whole.

The only issue is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe and could cause problem for some users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is a top contender for the best drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and simple to use interface.