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The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them to semi-automatic machines that give you the best control over your espresso.

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

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top option for those who want to make espresso at home without making significant sacrifices in terms of quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind and is built to last with a high-end build quality and the smallest footprint. It is equipped with a 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 insert on the side panel with the steam engraved and hot water spouts. This is a refreshing update on the classic look of Rocket and is already impressive for a compact machine. It also includes an black pressure gauge that indicates when the boiler is ready for use.

The water reservoir and drip tray are smaller on this machine than most other models. This means that you'll need to be extra vigilant when emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you use it often. This is a natural tradeoff to have a smaller footprint, though, and not an issue particular to this model.

You can still brew a lot of coffee with this machine, and it will easily meet the demands. That being said, we would recommend investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, for increased consistency and 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 is easy to make the latte art. It is important to remember that this machine isn't designed for novices. There is a little learning curve for those upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchanger can be difficult to operate and you'll have to master the art 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 in a position to drink cold, filter-filtered water. The latter comes with smaller 2.25-liter tank that is difficult to refill.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

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

This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still is a powerful machine. It costs less than PS100 at the full price which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those who don't have the money or space to buy a traditional espresso maker, but who are looking to enjoy the benefits of authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is extremely simple to use and occupies very little counter space. It's as easy as pressing one button to turn on the machine, then again to start dispensing the chosen pod. There's a backlight on the button so that you can easily see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can also manually stop the process in case you prefer drinking your pod in smaller doses.

This model does not come with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy frosting to your milk by using an optional milk frother. It's also quiet and can be used to make coffee machines for offices in a small kitchen or workspace.

The pods are not expensive, but they are available in a range of blends that can be used by all - from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in many supermarkets, as well as 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 sheet and a quick reference, and a tester pack of nine Lavazza pods. Six are roasted (two Qualita Rossa and two Lungo Dolce) and two are decaffeinated. The machine is small enough to fit under a cabinet or on the floor.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance at first, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that's out of the budget of most average consumers. If you're willing invest the time to master its use this is a fantastic do-it-all home espresso maker that performs better than many of the more expensive models on the market. It's a good value for its class and is particularly useful for those who aren't experienced enough to own an espresso machine that costs up to $100.

This model is priced less than the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still a good choice for baristas on a budget. It's loaded with customizable features and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It is also a single-boiler machine, which means it can only do one thing at one time.

Although it is a relatively newcomer to the market of espresso machines, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves with their high-quality appliances. This machine is no different, and it has just enough control to let budding baristas develop their abilities without spending more than necessary.

It's not without its flaws, though. The hopper is on the side, not at the top, of this model. It's not a major deal, but can be frustrating if you want to dispense multiple shots at once. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid is left.

If you're willing some time to learn how to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent choice for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is its cost, which may be a stumbling block for certain buyers. For those looking for a less expensive alternative, 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 only a fraction of the price. Breville model can do.

4. OXO Brew 9 Cup

A high-tech, intelligent coffee maker that makes excellent coffee machines office with a simple user interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add an elegant look to your kitchen. It comes with one dial that lets you to program the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe makes the most flavorful coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature before being poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The brewed ground coffee machine is then stored in a double-walled carafe and can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function lets you take out the carafe while brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it, after which it resumes brewing and is finished.

The OXO Brew 9-Cup is an SCAA-certified coffee machine for office maker which means it meets the organization's rigorous technical standards. Its brew cycles are about the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it lets you control the temperature and brewing times.

In our tests in our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup brewed excellent drip coffee machine automatic 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 calls for, but it is within the range that experts in the field recommend for making a quality cup.

You must also grind your beans before brewing. You can opt for either a manual grinder or a more automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and an hopper for beans that are whole.

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