Ten Best Coffee Machines That Really Improve Your Life

The Best Coffee Machines For Home

There’s no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We’ve rounded-up our top picks, from a superautomatic machine that grinds your beans and packs them to semiautomatics that give you the most control over your espresso.

The Breville Oracle Touch is the perfect blend between automation and having to know the ropes of espresso-making. It’s our top choice for a machine that makes coffee making machine.

1. Rocket Appartamento

Rocket Appartamento is a top pick for those looking to make espresso at home, without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. This small-footprint espresso machine was created for those with little counter space. It has a great build quality and a small footprint. It comes with a 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head so you can steam milk while making espresso simultaneously.

The machine also looks great and features a round insert on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is an update to Rocket’s classic design which is already impressive for a small appliance. It also includes the black gauge of pressure in the boiler to show when the boiler is ready for use.

One drawback of this compact machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than those of other machines. It is important be cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially the case when you are using it often. This is a natural trade-off to have less footprint, however it is not a problem that is unique to this model.

This machine is capable of handling your coffee demands. We recommend buying a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Giante to improve consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with a Rocket portafilter to help improve the process of tamping.

Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make some great drinks and it is easy to make Latte arts. It’s important to know that this machine was not designed for novices. There is a small learning curve for people who are upgrading from espresso machines that are appliance-grade. The heat exchange boiler can be a little tricky to control, and you will have to master the ins and outs of cooling flushes.

Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento offer the option of connecting to a water source, which allows you to always have fresh coffee maker, cold water that has been filtered for your drinks. The latter, however, comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that is more difficult to refill than some of its competitors.

2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie

This machine is built to Lavazza’s highest standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, which allows you to make your first cup of coffee in less than 35 minutes. The tank can be easily refilled, as the lid can be removed to create an enormous hole. You can fill it with tap water if you prefer.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio is the smallest of the series, yet it packs a punch. It’s priced at less than PS100 at retail – that’s less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great alternative for those who don’t have the space or budget for traditional espresso machines, but nevertheless want to drink the authentic Italian espresso.

The Jolie is simple to use and occupies very small counter space. You just need to press one button to start the machine, then again to start dispensing your chosen brew. The button is illuminated to let you know how much you have consumed. You can also stop the process in case you wish to drink the pod in smaller portions.

The model isn’t equipped with a steam wand, but you can add some creamy foam to your milk with an optional milk frother. It’s also quiet and can be used to make coffee in a small kitchen or working space.

The pods aren’t cheap, but they come in a variety of blends that are suitable for anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. They are available in most supermarkets alongside regular coffee beans and ground coffee and you can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio compatible pods online.

The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power cable and plug along with a quick-guide as well as a warranty sheet, and a test box of nine Lavazza pods: six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is small enough to fit under a cabinet or on flat surfaces.

3. Breville BES870XL

At first glance, the Breville Barista Express looks like an espresso machine that is beyond the budget of most average consumers. If you’re willing to put in the work to master its use this is a fantastic espresso maker for home use that performs better than many of the more expensive models on the market. It’s among the best priced in its class, and is especially suitable for those who do not have an espresso maker yet. This could easily cost them another $100 or more.

The model is just in the middle of the range for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive 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, which makes it more affordable. It’s also a one-boiler machine, which means it can only perform one task at a time.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the market for espresso machines, Breville has quickly made their mark through their top-quality machines. This machine is no exception and it comes with enough control to let budding baristas hone their skills without spending hundreds more than they need to.

The unit is not without its flaws. For instance, the hopper in this model is located on the side of the unit, instead of on top. This isn’t significant, but it can be annoying if you’re trying dispense multiple shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to see how much liquid remains.

If you’re willing to learn how to master the Breville Barista Express, it’s an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only issue is the cost, which can be a turnoff for certain 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 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 smart coffee maker with a simple user interface that produces great coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED display add a sophisticated design to your kitchen. It has a single dial that allows you to set the number of cups. There are two settings available: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. Its brewing method is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee lovers believe makes the most flavorful coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature, and then poured evenly over the coffee grounds with a shower head. The brewed coffee is then stored in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 minutes. The pause and pour feature lets you remove the carafe while brewing to fill your individual cup. The machine pauses brewing 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 coffee maker is certified by SCAA, that means it is in compliance with the strict standards of SCAA’s technical standards. Its brew cycle is about longer than the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has more control over temperature, brewing duration, and quality.

In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9 Cup produced an excellent cup of drip coffee with the carafe filled in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is slightly more than the time that the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the time range that coffee machines home experts suggest for making a quality cup.

It also requires that you grind your own beans before brewing. You can choose either a manual grinder or an automated model such as 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 be a concern for some users. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup’s sleek aesthetic and easy-to-use interface make it a top contender among the best drip coffee makers.