# TechRadar Evaluates the Best Espresso Machines Across Categories

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Published on Savlume: 2025-11-29T15:03:42.000Z
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Source publication time: 2025-11-29T15:03:42.000Z
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TechRadar compiled its tested recommendations for home espresso makers, naming the Breville Barista Touch Impress as the top all-around model for guided brewing and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo as the best budget option. The publication evaluated heat-up times, extraction consistency, and milk texturing across various styles, recommending manual and semi-automatic units for hands-on control and fully automatic machines like the Philips Café Aromis 8000 for push-button convenience. Source testers note that trade-offs include substantial counter footprints, learning curves for manual tamping, and steep pricing on models with automated dosing or dual hoppers.

## Buying guide

TechRadar names the Breville Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction its best espresso machine overall, praising its guided espresso workflow and cold-extraction option while noting milk-system and menu limitations.

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- Source-reported strength: The guided workflow offers dosing and grind-size suggestions and feedback on extraction speed.
- Source-reported strength: The source reports that the cold-extraction option makes a smooth-tasting drink.
- Source-reported strength: Automatic milk foaming is available alongside a manual steam wand.
- Source-reported limitation: The source reports better AutoMilq results with plant-based milk than with full-fat dairy.
- Source-reported limitation: Some popular drinks are not included in the preset menu.
- Source-reported limitation: The rear-mounted water tank can be hard to access.

### Does the machine guide espresso preparation?

Yes. The source says it suggests grind size, measures the dose, and gives feedback on extraction speed.

### How does the automatic milk system perform with dairy?

The source reports that AutoMilq worked better with plant-based milk than with full-fat dairy.

### Can it make cold coffee?

Yes. The source describes a cold-extraction option that allows the coffee to bloom before extraction.
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TechRadar Buying Guides: https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/best-espresso-machine

Purchase destination: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/breville-barista-touch-impress-espresso-machine-brushed-stainless-steel/J7266L5TT4

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