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The Best Coffee Machines For Home
There is no single-size-fits all coffee maker. We’ve rounded up our top picks for your home, from a fully automated that grinds and packs your beans to a semiautomatic that gives you the most 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 found.
1. Rocket Appartamento
Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those who want to make espresso at home, without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. This espresso machine for the prosumer 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 comes equipped with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk while making espresso at the same time.
The machine looks stunning as well, and has an insert for the side of the machine with engraved hot water and steam spouts. This is an upgrade to Rocket’s original design that is already impressive for a compact appliance. It also includes the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to let you know when the boiler is ready to use.
One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than the majority of machines. This means that you’ll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a trade-off that is a result of having a smaller footprint. This is not an issue that is specific to this model.
This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. We recommend investing in a quality grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with a Rocket portafilter to enhance the tamping process.
Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create delicious drinks and it is simple to make latte arts. However, it’s worth noting that the machine was not designed for beginners, and there is an enlightening curve for those upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger is tricky to handle, and you’ll need to master the art of cooling flushes.
Both the Lelit Bianca as well as the Rocket Appartamento have the option to connect to an water source, which allows you to always be in a position to drink cold, purified water. The latter, however, has a 2.25-liter water tank that could be more difficult to refill than its competitors.
2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie
This machine is built to Lavazza’s top standards. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 minutes. The water tank is also fast and easy to refill by removing the lid completely to reveal a large opening. You can fill it using tap water, should you wish.
The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest model in the range, but it is a powerful machine. It costs less than PS100 at retail and is much less expensive than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great option for those who don’t have the space or budget for an espresso machine of the traditional type, but still want to enjoy a real Italian espresso.
The Jolie is easy to use and requires 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 to let you know the amount you’ve consumed. You can also manually stop the process in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller portions.
This model doesn’t come with a steam wand but you can add some creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. The machine is also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen work space.
They aren’t expensive, but there’s a variety of blends available that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. You can find them in many supermarkets, as well as regular grounds coffee and coffee beans. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.
The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer and frother. It comes with a 75cm plug and power cable, a warranty card, a quick guide, and a test 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 be able to be stowed on an even surface or placed under the cabinet.
3. Breville BES870XL
At first glance at first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that’s not within the budget of most average consumers. If you’re willing and able to learn how to use it, then this is a great home espresso maker. It’s more efficient than many of the more expensive models. It’s among the best priced in its class, and is particularly suitable for beginners who don’t have an espresso machine yet, which could cost them another $100 or more.
This model is priced below the top-of-the-line Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent choice for baristas working on a budget. It comes with a variety of options to customize and features, including an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It’s also a single boiler machine, which means it can only do brewing or steaming at one time.
Despite being a relatively newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark by offering top-quality equipment. This machine isn’t an exception, and it offers just enough control that it can be adjusted to let baristas who are aspiring burnish their skills without spending more than they need to.
The unit is not without its quirks. The hopper is on the side, not on the top, of this model. It’s not a big deal, but can be a problem if you wish to disperse several shots at once. It’s also difficult to determine how much water remains in the tank, because of its position at the rear.
But if you’re prepared to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it’s a great, do-it-all appliance for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a deterrent for some buyers. If you’re looking for a low-cost option, 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 you a fraction of what this Breville model can do.
4. OXO Brew 9 Cup
A high-tech smart coffee maker that produces great coffee with a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a stylish design to your kitchen. It has one dial that allows you to program the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee lovers believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and then poured evenly over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The coffee that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe, which can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour function allows you to remove the carafe during brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine stops the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. The machine then begins the brewing process.
The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is certified by SCAA, which means it meets the organization’s rigorous technical standards. The brew cycle is as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it offers greater control over temperature, brewing time, and quality.
In our tests in our tests, the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee that filled a carafe full in just 7 minutes and 41 seconds. That’s a little longer than the 6 minutes or less that the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but still within the range of time that coffee experts recommend for a great cup of drip.
It also requires that you grind your own beans prior to making. You can use an old-fashioned coffee grinder or go for a more automated model such as the Baratza Encore, which has various grind settings as well as an hopper that can hold whole beans.
The only downside 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 leading contender for the best drip coffee maker due to its sleek design and easy to use interface.