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The Best Coffee Machines For Home
There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've put together our top picks, starting with an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the most control over your espresso.
The Breville Oracle Touch achieves the perfect balance between automation and the need to understand the basics of espresso-making. It's our top choice for a bean-to-cup machine.
1. Rocket Appartamento
Rocket Appartamento is a fantastic choice for those who are looking to make espresso at home without sacrificing quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer is designed with the smallest counter space in mind. It combines outstanding build quality with tiny footprint. It is equipped 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 at the same time.
The machine looks fantastic and features a round insert on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic look of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a compact machine. It also includes the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to let you know when the boiler is ready for use.
One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than the majority of machines. This means that you will be more cautious about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a sacrifice that results in a smaller footprint. It's not something that is unique to this model.
You can still brew a lot of coffee using this machine, and it is able to easily meet the demands of your customers. However, we would suggest investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to increase tamping.
Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make delicious drinks and it is easy to make Latte Arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine was not designed for novices and there's an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger can be tricky to handle and you'll have to learn how to perform cooling flushes.
Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento allow connecting to a water supply which allows you to always have clean, cold filtering water available for your drinks. The latter, however, comes with a 2.25-liter water tank, which can be more difficult to refill than its competitors.
2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie
As you would expect from a Lavazza machine this one has been made with quality in mind. The machine reaches the temperature for brewing quickly, so you can make your first cup in just 35 second. The tank can be easily refilled, as the lid can be removed to make a large hole. You can also fill it with tap water if that's what you prefer.
This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range however, it still packs a punch. When you buy it at full cost, it's less than PS100 which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. The Jolie is a great alternative for those who don't have the space or money for a traditional espresso machine however, they still want to enjoy a real Italian espresso.
The Jolie is easy to use and takes up small counter space. It's as easy as pressing one button to start the machine, and then press it again to begin dispensing your chosen brew. The button has a backlight so that you can see the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process, if you want to drink the pod in smaller quantities.
There's no steam wand included on this model, however you can use an optional milk frother (available separately) to add some creamy froth, if you'd like. It's also quiet and can be used to make coffee machine automatic in a small kitchen workspace.
The pods aren't cheap, but they come in a wide range of blends that will suit everyone - from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular grounds coffee and coffee machines beans. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.
The Jolie and Milk is a sleek capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and frother. It comes in a box with a 75cm power cable and plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty sheet and a tester box of nine Lavazza pods which include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to be able to be stowed on an even surface or placed under the cabinet.
3. Breville BES870XL
The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. If you're willing to put in the work to learn how to use it this is a great espresso maker for your home that performs better than many of the more expensive models on the market. It's a great value for its class and is especially useful for beginners who don't yet own an espresso machine, which can cost up to $100.
This model is priced below the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) However, it's an excellent option for baristas who are on a budget. It delivers plenty of tweakable features, and it even comes with a built-in burr grinder that makes the whole experience much cheaper. It's also a single boiler machine, meaning it can only perform one task at one time.
Although it is a relatively newcomer to the espresso machine market, Breville has quickly made a name for themselves with their high-quality appliances. This machine isn't an exception and has enough adjustable control to allow aspiring baristas to develop their skills without spending hundreds of dollars more than they should.
It's not without its flaws, though. For instance, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit instead of being on top. This isn't really an issue, but it can be frustrating if you're trying to give multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to determine the amount of water left in the tank due to its rear placement.
If you're willing to invest some time to learn how to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent option for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only downside to the Breville Barista Express is its price which could be a deterrent for some buyers. For those looking for a lower-cost alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally capable and provide a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost only a fraction of the price. Breville model does.
4. OXO Brew 9-Cup
A high-tech smart coffee machine with a simple user interface that produces great coffee machines home. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add a sophisticated design to your kitchen. It has only one dial to program the amount of cups you want to make. It comes with the 2-4 cup setting and a 5-9 cup setting. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over, which most coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to a perfect temperature and then poured over grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. The pause and pour function lets you remove the carafe during brewing to fill your cup to the brim. The machine pauses the brewing process and shows a red light for the carafe on its LED interface until you return it. then it resumes and completes brewing.
The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, which means that it complies with the strict standards in terms of technology. The brew cycles are the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it gives you more control over temperature and brewing times.
In our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced a pot of excellent drip coffee with a full cup in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. It's slightly longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but it falls within the range experts in the field recommend for a good cup of drip.
It also requires that you grind your own beans before making. You can opt for an manual grinder or an automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has various grind settings, as well as a hopper for whole beans.
The only drawback is that the carafe and water reservoir aren't dishwasher-safe and could cause issue for some users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and easy-to-use interface make it a top contender among the best drip coffee makers.