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The best coffee machines for home (my company)
There's no one-size-fits-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. This is why we've compiled our favorite picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans, to a semiautomatic that gives you the best control over your espresso.
The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and the need to be able to master the art 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 with a small footprint was designed for those with limited counter space. It combines excellent build quality and a small footprint. It comes equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk and brew espresso simultaneously.
The machine looks fantastic and features a round panel on the side with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a refreshing update on the classic design of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a small machine. It also includes an black pressure gauge that will let you know when the boiler is ready for use.
The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this model than other models. You'll need be extra cautious when emptying and re-filling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a normal trade-off to have a smaller footprint, though, and not an issue particular to this model.
You can still brew plenty of coffee using this machine, and it will easily meet the demands. We would recommend investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also pair the machine with a Rocket Portafilter to improve the tamping.
Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make some great drinks and it is easy to create latte arts. However, it's worth noting that the machine isn't made for novices and there's some learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliances. The heat exchange boiler may be a little tricky to operate and you'll have to learn the ins and outs 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 filtering water available for your drinks. The latter has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.
2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie
This machine is built to Lavazza's highest standards. The machine reaches the temperature of brewing quickly, so you can make your first cup in less than 35 seconds. The water tank can be filled easily with ease, since the lid can be removed to create a large hole. You can fill it with tap water, depending on what you prefer.
This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it packs a punch. When you buy it at full price, it's priced at PS100 - which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who don't have the space or funds for traditional espresso machines however, they nevertheless want to drink an authentic Italian espresso.
The Jolie is simple to use and takes up small counter space. It's as easy as pressing a single button to activate the machine, then again to begin dispensing your chosen pod. There's a backlight on the button to ensure that you can easily see the amount of dispensed, and you can manually stop the process should you prefer to drink your drink in smaller portions.
There's no steam wand on this model, however you can make use of an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. The machine is also quite quiet and can be used to make coffee machine automatic in a small kitchen or workspace.
Pods aren't expensive, but there's a wide variety of blends to suit 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 purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.
The Jolie and Milk is a smart-looking capsule machine with an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with an 75cm power cable, plug, a quick-guide and warranty sheet and a tester box that contains nine Lavazza pods which include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is compact enough to fit under a cupboard or the floor.
3. Breville BES870XL
At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso maker that's beyond the budget of many average consumers. But if you're willing to invest the time to master its use this is a great do-it-all home espresso maker that performs better than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's a good price for the class and is particularly useful for those who are new to the field and don't own an espresso machine that can cost up to $100.
This model is priced less than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent option for baristas who are on a tight budget. It comes with plenty of adjustable features, and it even has a built-in burr grinder to make the entire experience more affordable. It's also a single boiler, which means that it can only do steaming or brewing at one time.
Despite being a relative newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made an impact through their top-quality machines. This machine is no exception, and it offers just enough adjustable control to allow aspiring baristas to burnish their skills without spending more than they have to.
There are some quirks, though. The hopper is on the side, not on the top, of this model. It's not a big deal, but can be a hassle if you need to dispense several shots at once. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to determine the amount of liquid left.
If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback is the price, which can be a nagging issue for some buyers. If you're looking for a budget alternative, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are similarly capable and offer a little more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost only a fraction of the price. Breville model can do.
4. OXO Brew 9-Cup
A high-tech smart coffee maker with a simple user interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give an elegant look to your kitchen. It has a single dial that allows you to program the number of cups. There are two options: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe produces the best home coffee maker tasting professional coffee machine. The water is heated up to the perfect temperature and then evenly distributed over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The coffee that is brewed is stored in a double-walled carafe that can be kept for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe in brewing and fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it, then resumes and finishes brewing.
The OXO Brew 9-Cup is certified by SCAA, that means it is in compliance with the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. Its brew cycle is about as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing duration and also quality.
In our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent pot of drip coffee with an entire carafe in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a bit longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require but well within the range that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.
It also requires you to grind your own beans before brewing. You can opt for an manual grinder or a more automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and a hopper for whole beans.
The only downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek style and user-friendly interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee makers.
