I will review some of the best latte coffee maker machines. The De’Longhi line of espresso machines proudly relies on the company’s rich Italian roots when it comes to developing their products, and this reflects on their machines’ quality and functionality. Leading the pack is De’Longhi America’s Nespresso Lattissima Pro Machine (model EN750MB). The De’Longhi Lattissima Pro machine incorporates two of the company’s patented technologies. First is the De’Longhi Latte Crema System, which automatically makes cappuccino blends. The second patented technology is in its Nespresso capsule system. With this in mind, it is best to use Nespresso pods or capsules in your Lattissima Pro machine, so you can get the best tasting espresso.

Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine : “If you’re looking for a serious espresso machine with all included, this one is it,” says one reviewer, who, like many, is impressed with all the features of this machine. Many reviews point out how convenient the built-in grinder and steamer are, as is the ability to customize each function. “I find it grinds beans consistently well and produces quality shots every time,” one happy shopper writes. “I like that I can adjust not only the quantity of ground coffee but shot temperature and quantity as well.” According to another, owning a machine like this will make not only your morning but your life. “I decided I don’t want another thing,” they explain, adding that “[owning] an espresso machine of this caliber makes one’s life complete.” Actually making the life-completing espresso, however, requires a bit of trial and error, according to the dozens of reviews that mention the learning curve of such a high-tech machine. One user says that, even as an “extremely domestically challenged” person, they are “having issues getting a cappuccino,” but another says that “ tinkering” with the “amount of ground coffee and grind settings” is key.

Best Large Capacity: Capresso Perk 12-Cup Percolator: This 12-cup coffee maker is great for families who want more than just a cup or two of coffee, or for serving a cup after a dinner party, but it can also brew as little as 4 cups when you don’t need a full pot. It’s made from stainless steel and has an automatic keep-warm function, so you can get the pot set up before dinner and it will wait until guests are ready for their after-dinner brew. If you need a second round of coffee, this brews a pot in less than a minute. This makes it easy to set up, since there are markings inside for coffee and water amounts, so you don’t need to measure. When it’s time to serve, the cord is detachable, so it won’t get in the way, and the spout is designed to be drip free. This should be hand washed.

Our biggest beef with the Lattissima+, however, is how difficult it is to clean the milk compartments. Basic Nespresso machines like the Essenza Mini or CitiZ are easy to clean or leave alone because the only thing that passes through their guts is water or coffee. But the Lattissima invites in milk, and with it, an overwhelming dread of spoiling. The machine has a self-cleaning function, where hot water passes through the wand and, hopefully, steams out the milky innards. But you can’t see inside the frothing contraption, so you have to trust that it did indeed clean itself. And if you forget about the milk in your fridge long enough for it to curdle, as we did inadvertently, it’s a pain to confidently clean the slim intestine of the tube and know that there aren’t spoiled flecks of milk trapped inside your Nespresso—though a pipe cleaner might work. Also, the Lattissima+’s water tank is narrow and book-shaped, not round, making it hard to refill. Interested to buy affordable espresso machines? Read extra info on best latte machine.

DeLonghi VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Maker Nespresso Machine: This nifty coffee and espresso maker combined lets you enjoy a choice of 2 longer coffees along with a short, stiff espresso all at the push of a button. Single serve coffee makers are centered firmly around convenience and user input with this DeLonghi branded Nespresso machine is reduced to an absolute minimum. There’s no messing around tweaking settings, the machine does pretty much all the legwork for you with a perfect golden cup of coffee delivered every time. Available in a sleek matte black, a minimalist gray or striking red, you’ll get a machine that looks great on any countertop but is not a case of form over function. After all, what’s the point of an attractive coffee machine if it spits out barely drinkable slop?