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The Best Coffee Machines For Home
There's no one-size-fits-all coffee maker that is perfect for every. We've compiled our top picks, starting with a superautomatic that grinds your beans and packs them to semi-automatic machines that give 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 our top pick for a bean-to-cup machine.
1. Rocket Appartamento
Rocket Appartamento is a top option for those who want to make espresso at home without making huge sacrifices in terms quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with the smallest counter space in mind. It is built to last with a high-end build quality and the smallest footprint. It is equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler and commercial E61 group head, so you can steam milk and brew espresso at the same time.
The machine looks fantastic and has a circular design on the side panel with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a new take on the classic look of Rocket, which is already pretty impressive for a small machine. It also comes with an black pressure gauge that shows when the boiler is ready to use.
One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and the water reservoir are smaller than the majority of machines. This means you'll have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, particularly when using it frequently. This is a natural trade-off for less footprint, however, and not an issue that is unique to this model.
This machine is able to handle your coffee demands. However, we would suggest purchasing a high-quality grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante to ensure consistency and better flavor. You can also use this machine in conjunction with the Rocket portafilter to improve the tamping process.
Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can make excellent drinks and is easy to make latte arts. It is important to remember that this machine was not intended for novices. There is a small learning curve for people who are upgrading from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchange boiler may be a little tricky to manage, and you will have to learn the ins and outs 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 able to drink cold and purified water. domestic coffee machines has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be more difficult to refill.
2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie
As you would expect from a Lavazza machine this one was made with quality in mind. The machine is able to reach the brewing temperature quickly, so you can prepare your first cup in just 35 seconds. The tank can be filled easily with ease, since the lid can be removed to make the large hole. You can fill it up using tap water, if you like.
This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range, but it still has a lot of punch. It's priced at less than PS100 at retail which is less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. The Jolie is a great choice for those who don't have the space or budget for an espresso machine of the traditional type, but still want to enjoy the authentic Italian espresso.
The Jolie is simple to use and occupies very little counter space. It's as easy as pressing a single button to activate the machine and again to start dispensing your chosen brew. The button has a backlight to let you know the amount you've consumed. You can also stop the process should you prefer to consume the pod in smaller amounts.
There's no steam wand included on this model, but 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 in a small kitchen work space.
The pods aren't expensive, but they are available in a variety of blends that can be used by all - from the lightest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also purchase Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods online.
The Jolie and Milk is a stylish capsule machine that includes a milk warmer and a frother. It comes with a 75cm power plug and power cable, a warranty sheet, a quick guide, 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 be stored on a flat surface or slipped under the cabinet.
3. Breville BES870XL
The Breville Barista Express appears to be a costly espresso machine. If you're willing to invest the time to learn how to use it this is a great do-it-all home espresso maker that is more efficient than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's the best value in its class, and is particularly suitable for beginners who don't have an espresso grinder yet. This could easily cost them $100 or more.
The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199), but is still an excellent option for baristas on a budget. It has a lot of 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.
Breville is relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no exception and offers enough adjustability to let aspiring baristas develop their skills without spending hundreds of dollars 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 major deal, but can be a problem if you wish to give multiple shots at once. It's also not very easy to see the amount of water left in the tank due to its rear placement.
If you're willing time learning to use the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent option for any coffee lover at home. The only downside is the price, which could be a deterrent for some buyers. If you're looking for a budget option, we recommend the Gaggia Classic and the La Pavoni Impresso. Both are equally powerful and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost a fraction of what this Breville model can do.
4. OXO Brew 9 Cup
A high-tech, smart coffee maker that makes excellent coffee with a simple interface. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give a sophisticated design to your kitchen. It features a single dial to program how many cups you want it to make and includes a 2-4 cup setting and a 5-9 cup setting. The brewing process is similar to pour-over, which many coffee aficionados believe produces the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to the ideal temperature, and then poured evenly over the coffee grounds using shower heads. The coffee that is brewed is stored in the double-walled thermal carafe and can be stored for up to 60 min. The pause and pour feature lets you take out the carafe in brewing and fill your own cup. The machine stops the brewing process and shows the red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes the brewing process.
The OXO 9-Cup coffee maker is SCAA certified, which means that it complies with the strict technical standards. Its brew cycle is about as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, however, it has more control over temperature, brewing duration, and quality.
In our testing in our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced an excellent drip coffee and a full-carafe of coffee 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 well within the range of time that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.
It also requires you to grind your own beans prior to making coffee. You can opt for an 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 downside to this product is that it's not dishwasher safe. This could pose a problem for some customers. The stainless steel is easily cleaned by hand, though. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek design and user-friendly interface make it a top contender among the top drip coffee makers.