Top rated Espresso machines
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. De'Longhi Dedica
With a width of just 14.9 cm, the DeLonghi Dedica Style EC 685.BK turns even the smallest kitchen into an Italian coffee bar and transforms the user into a barista. The modern colours with trendy matt finish and embossed Dedica logo underline the unique Dedica design. With the combination of professional milk frother and height-adjustable cup holder, cappuccino, latte macchiato and other milk coffee specialities can also be prepared in style in tall glasses at home.
The descaler is no longer included in the scope of delivery.
2. Sage The Barista Pro
Sage Espresso machine the Barista Pro Black steel features a pump pressure system of 9 bar and a nominal power of 1380 to 1650 watts. It includes a milk frothing nozzle and has a water tank filling capacity of 2 liters. The machine has one bean container with a filling capacity of 250 g. It is equipped with a stainless steel grinder that has an adjustable grind. The "Hot Water" function is suitable for preheating cups, and it can prepare 2 cups per brewing operation. The brewing temperature is adjustable, and it includes a prebrew function. The cup filling quantity is also adjustable. The machine has descaling and cleaning programs, but the removable parts are not suitable for the dishwasher. Dimensions are 354 x 406 x 410 mm.
3. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
The La Specialista Arte offers an exciting experience and an appealing look. The machine comes with a range of tools that allow you to fully enjoy the barista experience at home. La Specialista Arte is equipped with a complete barista kit: a professional tamper, a tamping mat, a dosing and tamping guide, a milk jug, and single-walled filters in two sizes. The dosing and tamping guide enables smooth operation while grinding and leads to precise and even tamping. Perfection lies in the details, with charming accents in a sleek matte finish and a minimalist design that enhances comfort and usability. An intuitive control panel with three functions ensures easy, instant enjoyment. With the My LatteArt system, users can create and personalize all milk drinks themselves. Crafting the perfect milk texture becomes a morning ritual.
4. Sage The Barista Express Impress
The Sage Barista Express impresses with its stainless steel design and doses coffee, which it then presses directly in the portafilter for you. This makes a cup of coffee a true delight. The integrated bean grinder and user-friendly operation do the work for you. For example, the espresso machine provides the right amount of ground coffee for one or two espressos. You can choose from 25 different grind settings to customize your coffee. Then, you tamp it down to ensure you always achieve a proper and consistent result. This is convenient, as it keeps your countertop clean. The machine moistens the coffee first before extracting it under high pressure. Do you enjoy milk-based drinks? Then, transform your espresso into a creamy cappuccino with the powerful steam wand. The premium build quality of this machine uses sustainable parts. With its heavy stainless steel housing and anti-slip feet, the coffee machine remains stable on your countertop while you prepare coffee, unlike a fully automatic espresso machine.
5. Smeg 50's Retro Style
The Smeg espresso machine can use both ground coffee and coffee pods, allowing lovers of Italian coffee culture to choose their favorite roast and bring home the taste and aroma of a real espresso bar.
6. De'Longhi Dedica Arte
Espresso machine for preparing Café Latte, Flat White, Latte Macchiato, milk coffee, and milk foam. Capacity: water tank 1.1 liters. Suitable for E.S.E. pods and ground coffee. Features: cup warmer on top, descaling alarm, thermoblock heating system for always perfect temperature. The "Double Drip" drip tray offers a two-level cup holder for glasses and tall cups up to 13 cm, ideal for long coffee and milk drinks. The portafilter holder allows for a higher coffee dosage (up to 16 g) for a better coffee experience and is also available for E.S.E. pods.
The powerful milk frothing nozzle provides steam for particularly easy preparation of airy milk foam, perfect for cappuccino, latte macchiato, or other coffee specialties. The "open" coffee pod system has clearly defined requirements. E.S.E. pods are designed for use with portafilter machines and consist of two layers of cellulose, between which a portion of about 7 g of coffee grounds is embedded. The coffee pads made of filter paper are usually fully compostable.
To use E.S.E. pods, you need an espresso machine compatible with the E.S.E. standard. The technical requirements of each compatible machine, such as temperature and pressure of the water used, are carefully checked. The E.S.E. system guarantees you easy and quick use with minimal, environmentally friendly waste and low cleaning effort. Additionally, it ensures consistently high quality of the coffee and the freedom to choose between different brands of compatible machines and pods.
7. De'Longhi Dedica Bundle
Prepare a coffee at home like a barista. Enjoy a rich, mild espresso or round off your coffee with a velvety milk foam with the adjustable cappuccino system. With its shiny metal body and stainless steel top, the unique Dedica espresso machine adds a touch of authentic Italian design to any kitchen.
8. De'Longhi La Specialista Opera
Enjoy an authentic coffee experience at home with the La Specialista Opera, which ensures high-quality coffee in every cup. Designed to deliver a rich flavor every time, this manual coffee machine utilizes technologies that support you at every stage of the coffee preparation process, giving you effortless control. Discover a variety of hot and cold beverages, including the exclusive De'Longhi Espresso Cool.
15 settings for precise grinding
The integrated grinder features high-quality stainless steel grinding mechanisms designed for durability and precision. With 15 grind settings, it's easy to achieve the ideal grind size for perfect coffee extraction.
Consistent, clean tamping
The Smart Tamping Station reduces mess and delivers a precise and even puck by applying up to 20 kg of consistent pressure on a professionally designed portafilter.
Powerful steam wand with cool touch
The My LatteArt steam wand creates a whirl that transforms milk into silky micro-bubble foam for creating latte art. The cool touch steam wand is safer to handle and easier to clean.
Experience the fine flavors of Cold Brew
The Cold Extraction Technology allows you to prepare a refreshing Cold Brew in less than 5 minutes and enjoy the exclusive De’Longhi Espresso Cool, which is perfect for cocktails.
9. ECM Manufacture Classika PID
Single circuit system with PID and an E61 brew group. Perfectly crafted and suitable for espresso. The Classika offers professional technology in a compact space. The housing parts are made of stainless steel and highly polished. Equipped with components from professional technology, the Classika is the ideal machine for lovers of high-quality, classic portafilter espresso machines. Its compact design and small footprint make it perfect for small kitchens and single households. Coffee preparation is done via a control lever, while steam and hot water are dispensed through metal toggle switches. This is done in the classic way in a single circuit system directly from the boiler. Therefore, the Classika does not require a heat exchanger. The machine is equipped with indicator lights for the most important functions as well as a manometer for visual pressure control. The heavy, high-gloss chrome-plated brew group made of solid brass with a progressively working infusion cylinder ensures consistently perfect espresso results.
10. Sage The Dual Boiler
An espresso machine for coffee lovers who want full control over their espresso – from bean to cup. The machine features a dual boiler heating system with PID temperature control. Another boiler is responsible for steam. The milk frother, equipped with its own boiler, creates a microfoam texture similar to that of commercial machines, enhancing the flavor of the coffee and being essential for latte art. Choose between a single or double espresso, or manually control the amount for the perfect dosage.
