# Best bean-to-cup machines for americano and long coffee Source: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/best/best-bean-to-cup-for-americano Publisher: Bean and Crema. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/how-we-pick If you drink americano or long black coffee, the way a machine makes it matters more than the length of its drinks menu. A true americano is espresso topped up with hot water. A plain long coffee pushes all that water through the coffee puck, which can taste bitter and thin. Few listings say exactly how their americano is made, so this guide only includes machines whose listing names an americano or long black option. We then compare water tank size, because long drinks empty a tank fast, plus bean hopper, milk system and drinks menu, using only what each listing states. The Sage Oracle is the only listing here that says it adds the hot water separately through its own spout. For the others, the americano is a named preset but the method is not described. ## Products ### 1. Sage Oracle, Bean to Cup Espresso Machine, Black Truffle Americano: One touch, hot water via separate spout; Water tank: 2.5 L; Bean hopper: 280 g; Milk: Automatic steam wand; Drinks: Shots, long black, hot water The Oracle pulls a double espresso and then adds hot water through a dedicated spout, like a café machine. Dual boilers, a 2.5 L tank and auto grind and tamp. The purist's americano. In its favour: - Sage states the americano is espresso plus hot water from a dedicated spout, not water through the puck. - Dual stainless steel boilers with PID let it brew and steam at the same time. - It grinds, doses and tamps 22 g automatically and has a 2.5 L tank and 280 g hopper. Good to know: - It is by far the most expensive machine in this guide. - You still lock in a portafilter, so it is less hands-off than a typical bean-to-cup. ### 2. PHILIPS 5500 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, LatteGo, 20 Hot/Iced Drinks Grinder: Not stated; Milk system: LatteGo, 2 parts, no tubes; Drinks: 20 hot and iced; Water tank: 1.8 L; Controls: Buttons A milk-focused automatic with the LatteGo jug and a 20-drink menu that includes iced options. It suits households that want lattes and cappuccinos with very little cleaning. In its favour: - LatteGo has just two parts and no tubes, and Philips states it can be cleaned in under 10 seconds. - The menu covers 20 recipes, including iced coffee, iced americano and iced espresso as well as hot drinks. - SilentBrew is stated to make 40% less noise than earlier models, and QuickStart lets you brew straight after switching on. Good to know: - The listing does not state the number of grinder settings, so fine control over grind is unclear. - No user profiles are mentioned, so a shared household cannot save separate favourites per person. ### 3. De'Longhi Magnifica Plus ECAM320.70.SB, Automatic Coffee Machine, Hot Milk Cream System for Automatic Cappuccino, Full-Touch Color Display, Extra Shot Function, x2 Function, Titanium Black Americano: Americano preset; Water tank: 1.9 L; Bean hopper: 250 g; Milk: LatteCrema automatic; Drinks: 18 A 3.5 inch colour touch screen machine with 18 recipes including americano, lungo and flat white, a 1.9 L tank and 250 g bean container. A roomy all-rounder for long coffee. In its favour: - Eighteen recipes include americano, lungo, flat white and cortado. - Up to 4 user profiles can save each person's drinks, the listing states. - The infusion unit removes for rinsing and the stainless steel cup tray is dishwasher safe. Good to know: - The listing does not explain how the americano is made. - At 44 cm deep, check it fits under your wall cupboards and on the worktop. ### 4. Jura E8 Automatic Espresso Machine (Piano White) Americano: Americano preset; Water tank: Not stated; Bean hopper: Not stated; Milk: Automatic milk specialities; Drinks: 17 Jura's E8 lists americano among 17 programmed specialities, with the Professional Aroma Grinder and Pulse Extraction Process. For buyers who want a premium Swiss machine. In its favour: - Americano, coffee and espresso doppio are among 17 programmed specialities. - Intelligent preheating aims for the right temperature from the first cup. - A 2.8 inch colour display and six buttons keep the controls simple. Good to know: - The listing does not state the water tank, a key spec for long drinks. - The americano method is not described on the listing. ### 5. Krups EA8918 Evidence fully automatic coffee machine | OLED display Barista Quattro Force Technology | 12 coffee | 3 tea variations | one-touch cappuccino | 2-cup function | black Americano: Americano preset; Water tank: 2.3 L; Bean hopper: Not stated; Milk: One-touch cappuccino; Drinks: 12 coffees, 3 teas An Evidence machine with americano among 12 coffee drinks, three tea specialities and a 2.3 L tank. A large tank and extra shot option suit people who drink several long coffees a day. In its favour: - The 2.3 L tank is one of the largest in this guide. - An extra shot option can strengthen a long drink, the listing states. - Three tea specialities are listed alongside the coffee drinks. Good to know: - The listing does not explain how the americano is made. - Bean hopper size and grinder settings are not stated. ### 6. CaffeExperto Bean to Cup Coffee Espresso Machine CEG7302B | Black | Colour Touch Screen Display | 2L Capacity |19 Bar Pressure | 2 Coffee Nozzles & Milk Frother Americano: Americano preset; Water tank: 2 L; Bean hopper: 250 g; Milk: Steam wand; Drinks: 5 A colour touch screen bean-to-cup with five presets including americano, a 2 L removable tank, 250 g bean container and 13 grind levels. A simpler pick for black coffee. In its favour: - A dual nozzle brews two coffees at the same time, the listing states. - The 2 L tank has a handle and lifts out for refilling. - The stainless steel grinder has 13 adjustment levels. Good to know: - Only five presets, and milk needs the manual steam wand. - The listing does not say how the americano is made. ### 7. Melitta SOLO E950-103, Compact Bean to Cup Coffee Machine for Home or Office, Automatic Cappuccino Maker, Silver/Black Americano: Espresso or americano choice; Water tank: 1.2 L; Bean hopper: Not stated; Milk: Not stated; Drinks: Espresso, americano, medium and long coffee A compact Melitta that offers a choice of espresso or americano, water quantity from 30 to 220 ml and a spout that fits cups up to 13.5 cm. For black coffee in a small space. In its favour: - Water quantity adjusts from 30 to 220 ml for long coffees. - The height-adjustable outlet fits cups up to 13.5 cm, the listing states. - Three strength settings and a double-cup mode are listed. Good to know: - The 1.2 L tank is the smallest here and needs frequent refills for long drinks. - The listing does not state a milk system, so it suits black coffee only. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.