There are several ways to make espresso, with manual, semi-automatic, automatic, super-automatic and pod machines all available to the home barista, so it's important to consider the type that fits your needs.
These are our top picks for the best espresso machines to buy in 2021 - read on for notes on how we test and for our Kitchen Lab's top tips for finding the espresso machine that’s right for you:Īn espresso machine is an investment - especially if you want one with all the bells and whistles. To find the best home espresso machine, we tested a mix of super-automatic, automatic, semi-automatic and capsule machines, selected based on popular brands, best-selling machines and attributes like milk frothers and built-in coffee bean grinders.
The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab has a century-plus long history of testing kitchen appliances and all types of coffee makers, including pour over coffee makers, single-cup brewers, French presses, drip coffee makers, portable coffee makers for camping, cold brew coffee makers and so much more. Some espresso makers will grind beans for you, pack the grounds and make your cup with just the push of a button, but many require you to learn to fill a hopper (known as a portafilter) with grounds and tamp them (which means to compress the grounds into a puck so the hot, pressurized water can extract a lot of flavor as it passes through quickly). Traditional coffee shop machines can seem like huge, unknowable beasts, but home espresso machines can have you pulling a shot with a good "crema" (the creamy, light-colored surface of an espresso) in no time.
The best home espresso machines can help you get your latte or cappuccino fix right in the comfort of your own kitchen. We updated this article in October 2021 to vet all picks previously tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab, replace out of stock items, refresh pricing and include new recommendations based on updated testing, including a new pick from De’Longhi.
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