Ten Best Coffee Machine That Will Help You Live Better
The Best Coffee Machines For Home
There is no single-size-fits all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, from an automatic that grinds your beans and packs them to a semiautomatic which gives you the best control over your espresso.
The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automatizing the process while requiring you to be knowledgeable about the art of making espresso. It's the most efficient bean-to-cup machine we've found.
1. Rocket Appartamento
Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those who are looking to make espresso at their home without having to compromise on quality. This espresso machine for prosumers is designed with a limited counter space in mind and is built to last with a high-end build quality and a very small footprint. It comes with a 1.8 liter copper heat-exchange boiler and commercial E61 Group Head, so you can steam your milk and brew your coffee at the same at the same time.
The machine looks fantastic as well and features an insert for the side of the machine with the engraved steam and hot water spouts. This is a fresh update on Rocket's classic aesthetic that is already impressive for a machine that is so small. It also includes an black gauge for boiler pressure to show when the boiler is ready to use.
The drip tray and the water reservoir tray are smaller on this machine than other models. You will need be cautious when emptying and refilling the machine. This is especially true in the event that you frequently use it. This is a natural trade-off to have a smaller footprint, though this is not a problem particular to this model.
This machine can easily handle your coffee demands. That being said, we would suggest investing in a good grinder, such as the Baratza Sette Giante, for greater consistency and flavor. You can also pair this machine with the Rocket portafilter to enhance the grinding process.
Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, can create delicious drinks and it is easy to create latte arts. However, it's important to remember that the machine isn't made for beginners and there's some learning curve for those who are upgrading from appliance-grade machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to operate 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, allowing you to always be capable of drinking cold, filtered water. The latter has a smaller 2.25-liter tank that can be difficult to refill.
2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie
This machine is built to Lavazza's top standards. It is quick to reach the brewing temperature, allowing you to make your first cup of coffee in just 35 seconds. The water tank is fast and easy to refill, with the lid detaching completely to reveal a large opening. You can fill it with tap water if you want.
This is the smallest machine of the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it has a lot of punch. It's priced less than PS100 at full price - that's less than the Nespresso Essenza or similar machines from SMEG or Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those with a limited budget or space for an espresso maker, but want to get their fix of real Italian espresso.
The Jolie is simple to use and requires little counter space. By pressing a single button, you can begin the process. Pressing it again will begin dispensing the pod you've selected. There's a backlight that's on the button to ensure that you are able to see clearly the amount of liquid that has been dispersed and you can choose to stop the process at any time should you prefer to drink the pod in smaller amounts.
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 very quiet, too, and can be used in a small space or in a flatshare kitchen without causing any disturbance to anyone else.
The pods aren't expensive, but they are available in a wide range of blends that will suit anyone from the mildest espresso drinker to the most demanding. You can find them in most supermarkets, along with 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 with an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power cord and plug, a quick-guide and warranty sheet and a tester box containing 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 be able to be stowed on a flat surface or slipped under your cabinet.
3. Breville BES870XL
The Breville Barista Express appears to be an expensive espresso machine. But if you're willing to invest the time to master its use this is a great espresso maker for your home that performs better than some of the more expensive models on the market. It's an excellent value for its class and is particularly useful for beginners who don't yet have an espresso maker that costs up to $100.
The model is just in the middle of the line for Breville (their Oracle is the most expensive model at $2,199), but it's still an excellent choice for home baristas on a budget. It has plenty of customizable features, and includes an integrated burr grinder to make the entire experience more affordable. It's also a single boiler machine, which means that it can only do brewing or steaming at one time.
Breville is an incredibly newcomer to the market for espresso machines, has quickly gained a reputation as a top-quality appliances. This machine is no different and it comes with enough control to let new baristas improve their abilities without spending more than is necessary.
The unit has its flaws. The hopper is situated on the side, not the top, of this model. It's not a major problem, but it could be a problem if you wish to give several shots at once. The rear-facing position of the tank makes it difficult to determine how much liquid remains.
If you're willing some time in learning how to make use of the Breville Barista Express then it's an excellent option for any coffee lover at home. The only issue with the Breville Barista Express is its price, which may be a stumbling block for certain buyers. For those looking for a lower-cost alternative, read our review of the Gaggia Classic or the La Pavoni Impresso. Both machines have similar capabilities and offer a little more control than the Barista Express. However, they cost a fraction of the price.
4. OXO Brew 9 Cup
A high-tech smart coffee machine with a user-friendly interface that produces excellent coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen add a sophisticated look to your kitchen. It has one dial that allows you to program the number of cups. There are two options: 5-9 cups and 2-4 cups. Its brewing technique is similar to pour-over brewing, which coffee enthusiasts believe makes the best-tasting coffee. The water is heated to the perfect temperature and poured over the grounds with a shower-head for uniform saturation. The coffee machines for home is stored in a double-walled carafe, which can be stored for up to 60 min. The pause and pour feature allows you to remove the carafe while brewing to fill your own cup. The machine pauses the brewing process and displays a red carafe light on its LED interface until you return it, then it resumes and completes brewing.
The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is a SCAA-certified coffee machine commercial maker, which means it meets the organization's rigorous technical standards. Its brew time is approximately as long as those of the Bodum BISTRO and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741, but it provides greater control over temperature, brewing duration and quality.
In our tests in our testing, the OXO Brew 9-Cup produced an excellent drip coffee machine black friday with a full-carafe in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. This is a little more than the 6 minutes the Bonavita Connoisseur or the Moccamaster requires, but still within the range of time that coffee experts suggest for making a quality cup.
It is also necessary to grind your beans before brewing. You can select a manual grinder or an automated model, such as the Baratza Encore. It has multiple grind settings, and it has a hopper that can be used for whole beans.
The only downside is that the carafe and the water reservoir aren't dishwasher safe, which could be a issue for certain users. The stainless steel is still easily cleaned by hand, but. The OXO Brew 9-Cup's sleek aesthetic and user-friendly interface make it an undisputed contender among the top drip coffee makers.