Rating of the best coffee machines and espresso coffee makers for 2022

Espresso is the fastest to prepare, the strongest type of drink. It is already on its basis that Americano, cappuccino and about a hundred more options are made. Brewing such a drink at home is simple, just buy an espresso coffee machine or its more budgetary option - a coffee maker.

Coffee makers - what are

Coffee makers and coffee machines are essentially different names for the same technique. They work automatically (manual only cappuccinatore) according to almost the same principle. The only difference is in the dressing - some work with ground grains, others with capsules.

Horn

They work on ground coffee. The fortress directly depends on the grinding, the finer it is, the stronger it is. The principle of operation is quite simple - ground grains for one or several servings are poured into the horn, compacted quite tightly (to the state of the so-called coffee tablet). After that, hot steam under pressure is fed into the horn, passes through the rammed coffee, the filter and, already cleaned from the thick, enters the cup.

The strength of coffee can be varied to your taste by changing the degree of grinding. The main thing is to get the hang of properly ramming the powder. The fact is that if you overdo it, water vapor will seep through the tablet for too long, absorbing the taste and, of course, the bitterness of the ground grains.

If the tablet is too loose, the steam will pass through it instantly - the drink will turn out to be watery and tasteless. To make it easier to work with coffee, it is better to buy a tamper along with the device - a professional barista tool.

The second point is that the material of the cone strongly affects the taste of coffee. From metal - it turns out strong, saturated, with a thick foam, and from plastic - weak, without a characteristic taste. There will be foam, but with an unpleasant sour taste, and regardless of what price, quality, degree of grinding coffee was placed in the cone. So when buying, you should check with the seller or look in the product description, if, for example, you buy a device in an online store, what material the horn is made of.

And one more tip - do not use coffee of the finest grinding. It is more difficult for a couple to break through densely compressed particles, which will affect the taste of the drink.

• acceptable price;
• ease of use;
• almost all models have a nozzle for whipping milk foam (however, for a good cappuccino, you will have to periodically turn the cup);
• good taste, which can be changed at your discretion, simply by mixing coffee varieties, varying the grind.

• you will have to learn how to make a “coffee tablet” with the correct density; to simplify the task, it is enough to choose the correct tamper diameter;
• the horn after each coffee drinking will have to be washed, removing the remnants of the spent powder - the slightest, accidentally remaining particle can kill the taste of espresso.

And, yes, such coffee makers are suitable for those who are used to drinking a cup of aromatic drink in the morning. If you drink a lot of espresso, it’s better to look at other models, fiddling with tamper every half an hour is such a pleasure.

Capsular

Device for the lazy. The user is only required to refill the capsules. The machine will do the rest. The design includes two filters and is designed to prepare one portion at a time. The principle of operation is approximately the same as that of previous devices. The capsule is “pierced” by a jet of air, and the contents fall on the first filter.

Under the influence of hot water (or rather, steam under pressure), the process of extraction takes place, saturating the water with taste and aroma. The finished drink passes through the second filter and only then enters the cup. And empty capsules, or rather their shell, enters a special container, the thick is also removed automatically, nothing needs to be washed.
The advantage of such devices is that coffee, even with a strong desire, cannot be spoiled. User participation in the cooking process is minimal. And if you add the most simple care, you get an almost perfect device for home, office or small coffee shop.

• always stable, good taste;
• no need to tamp anything, from starting the device until the espresso is ready, it takes half a minute;
• ease of use.

• a small selection of capsules;
• you can’t experiment with taste and strength - it all depends on the composition of the capsules;
• rather high price of a cup, considering the price of encapsulated coffee.

If the shortcomings do not bother, then capsule devices are suitable for coffee lovers - the device is designed to prepare at least 50 cups of an invigorating drink per day.

Espresso machines or coffee bean machines

This is the same carob-type coffee maker, but with a built-in coffee grinder. Works with both ground and bean coffee. The last point is very important, because it is known that the grains lose most of the flavor as early as 15 minutes after grinding. The principle of cooking is no different from carob devices - the same pros and cons. Is that the ability to adjust the grinding and create your own mixtures from different varieties of grains is added to the advantages.

Tip: it is better to take models with coffee grinders equipped with ceramic knives. Metal ones get very hot, burn the grains, giving an unpleasant bitter aftertaste.

How to choose

We have already decided on the material of the horn - it is better to take models with metal ones. Otherwise, it all depends on the budget, planned costs for consumables (for example, standard ground coffee will cost less than encapsulated coffee).

For a small family, it is better to take a carob - it costs a little, compact, does not take up much space. It will not be difficult to rinse the horn after use, especially if the family drinks coffee only, say, in the morning. Plus, you can experiment with a fortress - such a number will not work with a capsule one.

If you like cappuccino, take a model with a built-in cappuccino maker, preferably automatic. To obtain milk foam, you just need to pour milk into a separate container - the machine will do the rest.
Devices with a manual cappuccino maker are cheaper, but in order to get a lush foam, you will have to lower and raise a cup of milk yourself under a stream of hot steam (there is a special tube for this). If there is a panarello nozzle in the kit, the process will go faster and easier, but you still have to get used to it.

Now about brands and additional features. If you need a sophisticated device, take it with built-in memory (these are capable of remembering the preferences of all family members), the ability to select a strength, type of drink, a connection to the water supply and a self-cleaning function. It will cost indecently a lot of money, but it will work out its price by 100%.

In other cases, it makes no sense to overpay for the design, the brand name on the panel. Classic coffee machines, coffee makers with a standard set of functions work plus or minus the same way, and by and large the taste of coffee will depend on the feedstock. No machine that is a well-known brand, that no name can brew a good, strong espresso from frankly bad coffee.

Where is the best place to buy

There is no big difference here. A coffee maker or coffee machine can be bought in an offline store or ordered on the marketplace. In the second case, just look at the reviews about the work of the seller - promptness of delivery, return conditions, if suddenly the device is damaged during transportation.

As for a specific model, it’s also better to look at reviews here, it’s better on specialized sites - there the opinions of users are more detailed, plus you can ask all the questions you are interested in - how easy it is to use, how coffee tastes.

Rating of the best coffee makers and coffee machines for 2022

Horn

De'Longhi Dedica EC 685

Semi-automatic, with a manual cappuccinatore, in an incredibly stylish design. Compact, easy to fit in any kitchen. Of the features:

• dispenses 2 cups at a time;
• prepares 5 types of drink;
• automatic heating and shutdown during long periods of inactivity.

The built-in indicator will inform the owner that it is time to descale the tank. The machine works with ground coffee and pods (ready-made coffee tablets in individual packaging). Reviews on it are only positive - espresso is strong, creamy cappuccino. There are no problems with whipping milk foam, despite the manual cappuccinatore.
Many people advise taking a coffee grinder along with a coffee maker so that you can adjust the degree of grinding of grains. According to reviews, the machine does not really like fine grinding.

Price - 13,000 rubles, volume - 1.1 l, pressure - 15 bar.

• design - a win-win combination of black body and chrome parts;
• ease of management;
• several cooking modes;
• simple cleaning.

• no.

Garlyn L70

Model with an automatic cappuccinatore, auto-cleaning function, increased space for a cup (you can easily put a mug 11 cm high) and a powerful pump. The horn is metal, which ensures optimal temperature. The steel polished case is not afraid of scratches, looks stylish and will easily fit into the interior of any kitchen.

Peculiarities:

• works only with ground grains;
• auto-off after making a drink;
• quick cleaning function, which, however, does not cancel the periodic full descaling;
• the ability to adjust the strength of espresso, vary the ratio of milk-coffee for cappuccino.

Reviews are good. Comments only on the super-reliable fastening of the horn - at first, you will have to try hard to remove it to remove the spent cake. For the rest - everything is fine.

Price - 17000, the volume of the milk tank - 0.4 l, for water - 1.4 l, pressure - 15 bar.

• simple control;
• built-in cappuccinatore;
• instant cooking;
• volumetric tanks - you can cook several servings without refueling;
• design.

• no.

VITEK VT-8470

The most budget model with a minimum set of functions. Prepares cappuccino, espresso, works with ground coffee. Additional features include a cup warmer. Controlled by buttons on the front panel. Temper, also known as a measuring spoon, is included in the delivery.

Peculiarities:

• manual cappuccinatore;
• built-in drip tray;
• cup warmer platform.

For the money, the model, judging by user reviews, is just a gift.

Price - 6500 rubles, volume - 1.5 liters, pressure - 15 bar.

• compactness - this baby will definitely find a place in any kitchen;
• simple control;
• good assembly and quality materials;
• good tasting drink.

• For the price they just don't exist.

Smeg ECF01

The device got into the rating due to the design - concise, and at the same time unusual (something in the spirit of the 50s of the last century). The machine can make espresso and cappuccino, works with ground grains and pods.
Of the features:

• panarello nozzle for frothing milk foam;
• on-off indicators;
• strength adjustment;
• coffee temperature settings (three levels), water hardness;
• removable water tank.

The reviews are good - it works quickly, it takes less than a minute to prepare one cup of espresso. The amount of drink dispensed can be adjusted at the touch of a button, from ristretto to the standard 250 ml.

Price - 49,000 rubles, volume - 1 liter.

• design;
• metal horn;
• simple control, however, to get a uniform lush milk foam, you will have to adapt with panarello;
• good taste of the drink - no "plastic" aftertaste.

• the first portion of the drink can sour - to avoid this, just turn on the machine and let it warm up, or run hot water through the horn, followed by refueling;
• overpriced - the design is cool, but the functions are not enough for such a price.

Capsule

De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini EN 85

The rating opens with one of the most compact models in the De’Longhi line, with an auto-off function, with adjustable water volume. Fits in any kitchen (useful in the country, it is easy to take with you), instantly prepare espresso or lungo. Compatible with almost any capsules.

Price - 5900 rubles, volume - 0.6 l, pressure - 15 bar.

• miniature;
• good build;
• concise design;
• Multiple body colors to choose from.

• no.

Bosch Tassimo My Way 2

Powerful, with an adjustable stand and a built-in drip tray, in a plastic case. Of the features:

• on-off indicators;
• auto-off after making a drink;
• settings for water temperature, strength, volume of coffee portions;
• auto-decalcification function;
• protection against switching on without water.

Compatible with Tassimo capsules, able to read the barcode on the capsules and automatically selects the mode for preparing a specific type of coffee.

Price - 9000 rubles, volume - 1.3 liters.

• touch control, intuitive - there are no instructions in Russian in the kit, but judging by user reviews, this does not cause big problems;
• strength adjustment;
• simple care;
• good taste of coffee.

• limited selection of capsules.

Krups Dolce Gusto Genio S KP240110

Able to make more than 30 types of coffee, compatible with Dolce Gusto capsules. It works almost silently and is easy to control. From the main functionality:

• settings for strength, volume, temperature of the drink;
• pressure 15 bar for a strong, rich taste, aroma of espresso;
• automatic decalcification;
• blocking of inclusion at the empty tank.

Plus - an adjustable drip tray (you can put your favorite mug) and a removable drip tray.
Among the shortcomings is the decent price of preventive descaling. The average check for the service is about 4500 rubles. So, if the water is very hard, you should probably look for another option. Otherwise, a great device that will save a lot of time in the morning.

Price - 8500 rubles.

• good, high-quality assembly;
• the most simple control;
• adjustable pallet;
• You can change the strength of the drink to your taste.

• no.

The rating is based on the opinions of real users, evaluating the functionality-price ratio. When choosing your model, be guided by the type of coffee that the device works with.For example, if the choice of capsules in stores is very limited, then it probably makes no sense to buy a capsule machine. In this case, it is easier to buy carob.

As for the brand, there is not much difference - from the same raw materials, the machine will brew coffee that is approximately the same in taste for conditional 40,000 rubles and 5,000 rubles. So here everything depends only on financial possibilities.