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The Best Coffee Machines For Home
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There's no universally-fit-all coffee machine. We've rounded-up our top picks, starting with a superautomatic that grinds your beans and packs them to a semiautomatic which gives you the most control over your espresso.
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The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the perfect balance between automating the process and requiring you to be familiar with the art of making espresso. It's our top pick for a bean-to-cup machine.
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1. Rocket Appartamento
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Rocket Appartamento makes a great choice for those looking to make espresso at their home without having to compromise on quality. This prosumer espresso machine is designed with a limited counter space in mind. It combines outstanding build quality with tiny footprint. It comes equipped with an 1.8-liter copper heat exchange boiler as well as a commercial E61 group heads so that you can steam milk and make espresso at the same time.
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The machine looks great as well, and [www.coffeee.uk](https://www.coffeee.uk/) has an insert for the side of the machine with engravings of steam and hot water spouts. This is a fresh update on the classic design of Rocket that is already impressive for a compact machine. It also includes a black boiler pressure gauge to let you know when the boiler is ready for use.
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One disadvantage of this tiny machine is that the drip tray and water reservoir are smaller than the majority of machines. This means that you will have to be vigilant about emptying and refilling the machine, especially when you use it often. This is a cost that is a result of having smaller footprint. This isn't something that is unique to this model.
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This machine can easily handle your coffee needs. We would recommend investing in a good grinder, like the Baratza Sette Gigante for greater consistency and flavor. You can also use the machine in conjunction with a Rocket Portafilter to improve tamping.
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Rocket Appartamento, as a prosumer machine, makes excellent drinks and is easy to create latte arts. It's important to note that this machine is not designed for novices. There is a slight learning curve for those who upgrade from appliance-grade espresso machines. The heat exchanger is difficult to work with and you'll have to learn how to perform cooling flushes.
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Both the Lelit Bianca and the Rocket Appartamento offer the option of connecting to a water source, that means you will always have cold, fresh filtered water on hand for your drinks. The latter, however, comes with a 2.25-liter water tank that is more difficult to fill than its competitors.
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2. Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie
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As you might expect from the Lavazza machine this one has been designed with quality in mind. It is quick to reach brewing temperature, allowing you to prepare your first cup of coffee in just 35 minutes. The water tank can be filled easily, as the lid can be removed to create an enormous hole. You can fill it up with tap water if that's what you prefer.
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This is the smallest machine within the Lavazza A Modo Mio range and yet it has a lot of punch. When you buy it at full price, it's priced at PS100 - which is less than the Nespresso Essenza and similar machines from SMEG and Desea. This makes the Jolie a great option for those without the budget or space for a traditional espresso maker, but who want to get their fix of authentic Italian espresso.
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The Jolie is extremely easy to use and occupies very little counter space. You only need to press one button to turn on the machine and again to begin dispensing your chosen pod. There's a light on the button, so you can clearly see the amount of liquid that has been dispersed, and you can stop the process at any time should you prefer to drink your pod in smaller doses.
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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 also and can be utilized in a small workspace or in a flatshare kitchen without causing any disturbance to anyone else.
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Pods aren't expensive, but there's a wide variety of blends available that will satisfy everyone from the mildest to the most demanding espresso drinkers. They are available in most supermarkets, along with regular coffee beans and grounds coffee. You can also buy Lavazza A Modo Mio Compatible pods on the internet.
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The Jolie and milk is a sleek capsule machine that has an integrated milk warmer. It comes with a 75cm power cord and plug, a quick-guide and warranty card, as well as a test box containing nine Lavazza pods that include six roasts (two Qualita Rossa, two Lungo Dolce and two Delizioso) and two decaffeinated (Dek Cremoso). The machine is compact enough to fit under a cupboard or a flat surface.
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3. Breville BES870XL
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At first glance at first, 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 to use it and make it work, then this is a fantastic home espresso maker. It's far superior to most of the more expensive models. It's the most affordable in its class, and is particularly suitable for beginners who don't have an espresso machine yet. This could easily cost them $100 or more.
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The model is priced lower than the most expensive Breville Oracle (the most expensive at $2199) however it is an excellent choice for baristas on a budget. It comes with a variety of customizable features, and even an integrated burr mill, which makes it more affordable. It's also a one-boiler machine, meaning it can only perform one task at one time.
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Breville, relatively new to the market for espresso machines, has swiftly established a reputation for high-quality appliances. This machine is no different and offers enough adjustable control to let baristas who are aspiring burnish their skills without spending hundreds of dollars more than they need to.
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It's not without its flaws however. The hopper is on the side, not at the top of the model. It's not a big problem, but it could be a hassle if you need to dispense several shots at a time. The rear placement of the tank makes it difficult to know the amount of liquid left.
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If you're willing to invest some time learning how to master the Breville Barista Express, it's an ideal, all-purpose machine for anyone who loves espresso at home. The only drawback to the Breville Barista Express is the price, which may be a stumbling block 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 powerful and offer a bit more control than the Barista Express, but they'll cost you a fraction of what this Breville model does.
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4. OXO Brew 9 Cup
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A high-tech smart coffee maker with a user-friendly interface that makes great coffee. Its sleek stainless steel design and backlit LED screen give an elegant design to your kitchen. It has one dial that allows you to set the amount of cups. There are two settings available: 2-4 cups and 5-9 cups. The brewing process is similar to pour-over, which many coffee aficionados believe produces the most flavorful coffee. The water is heated to the right temperature, then evenly poured over the coffee grounds with shower heads. The brewed coffee is then stored in the double-walled thermal carafe that can be kept for up to 60 min. The pause and pour feature lets you remove the carafe while brewing to fill your own cup. The machine stops the brewing process, and displays the red light on its LED interface until you return the carafe. Then, it resumes brewing.
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The OXO Brew 9-Cup coffee maker is an SCAA-certified coffee maker which means it meets the strict standards of SCAA's technical standards. The brew cycles it uses are the same as those of the Bodum Bistro and the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 but it allows for more control over temperature and brewing times.
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In our tests we found that the OXO Brew 9-Cup made excellent drip coffee with a full-carafe of coffee in 7 minutes and 41 seconds. It's slightly longer than the 6 minutes or less the Bonavita Connoisseur and the Moccamaster require, but still within the range that experts in the field recommend for a great cup of drip.
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You must also grind your own beans prior to making. You can select an manual grinder or an automated model like the Baratza Encore. It has different grind settings and a hopper for whole beans.
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The only drawback is that the carafe and water reservoirs aren't dishwasher safe, which could be a hassle for certain users. The stainless steel can be cleaned by hand. The OXO 9-Cup is an excellent contender for the best drip coffee maker because of its sleek design and easy to use interface.
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