The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There is no one-size-fits-all coffee machine. We've put together our top picks, starting with a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them to a semiautomatic which gives you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process while making you proficient in the art of making espresso. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've come across.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those looking to make espresso at home without losing quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with a limited counter space in mind. It offers top-quality build and the smallest footprint. It comes with a 1.8 Liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head, so you can steam your milk and brew coffee at the same time.

The machine looks fantastic and has a circular panel on the side with engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket's traditional design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also comes with the black pressure gauge, which will let you know when the boiler is ready to use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this model than others. It is important be cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially true when you are using it often. This is a trade-off that results in less footprint. This is not something that is unique to this model.

This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We would recommend investing in a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also pair the machine with an Rocket Portafilter to enhance tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create some great drinks and it is simple to make Latte arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for beginners and has a bit of a learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliances. The heat exchange boiler could be a bit tricky to control and you'll need to master the basics of cooling flushes.

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

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

As you would expect from a Lavazza machine this one has been made with quality in mind. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee machine cheap in less than 35 seconds. The water tank can be easily refilled with ease, since the lid can be removed to make a large hole. You can fill it up with tap water should you wish.

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still has a lot of punch. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail - that's less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those without the budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but who would like to experience the pleasure of real Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and requires little counter space. Pressing one button will start the machine. Pressing it again will start dispensing the pod you've selected. There's a backlight on the button so that you can easily see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can choose to manually stop the process if you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.

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

They aren't inexpensive, but there's a variety of blends that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. You can find them 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 sleek capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer. It includes a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty document along with a quick guide and a tester pack comprising nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is compact enough to fit under a cabinet or on a flat surface.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is out of 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 far superior to many of the more expensive models. It's among the best priced in its class, and it's particularly suitable for beginners who don't have an espresso grinder yet--which can easily cost them another $100 or more.

This model is a bit below the top of the range 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's loaded with customizable features, and even an integrated burr mill to make it more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine that means it can only do brewing or steaming at one time.

Breville is an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has rapidly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it has just enough control to let new baristas develop their abilities without spending more than necessary.

The unit has its flaws. For instance, 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 frustrating if you're trying to give multiple shots at once. It's also difficult to determine how much water remains in the tank, because of its rear position.

But if you're prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for any home espresso lover. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a hindrance for some buyers. If you're looking for an affordable option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines are comparable in their capabilities and offer 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 with a simple user interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen add a sophisticated design to your kitchen. It has one dial to set the number of cups you would like it to make and includes two cup settings and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which many coffee lovers believe makes the most delicious coffee. The water is heated up to the right temperature, then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds using shower heads. The coffee brewed is then stored inside the double-walled thermal carafe for up to 60 minutes. Its pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe in brewing and fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it, after which it resumes brewing and is finished.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is a 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 lets you control the temperature and brewing time.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee that filled an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little 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.

It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to making. You can select an manual grinder or a more automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.

The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could be a concern for some customers. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is a leading contender for the best coffee machine uk drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy to use interface.