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Brand | Breville |
Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 7.6"D x 12.5"W x 12.2"H |
Special Feature | Milk Frother |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
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- The Breville Bambino Plus delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula and is part of the Bambino Series that offers the faster way to professional results at home in a compact footprint: serious espresso, serious value
- DOSE CONTROL GRINDING: Achieve a consistent and balanced espresso using the right amount of ground coffee; The 54mm porta-filter with 19 grams is the key for full flavor and cafe quality coffee
- OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE: Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and helps ensure all the flavors are drawn out evenly during the extraction for a balanced tasting cup
- FASTER HEAT UP TIME: Innovative ThermoJet heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds
- PRECISE ESPRESSO EXTRACTION: Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
- AUTOMATIC MICROFOAM MILK TEXTURING: The automatic steam wand allows you to adjust the milk temperature and texture to suit your taste; Delivering barista quality microfoam that enhances flavor and enables creation of latte art
- COMPACT FOOTPRINT: Espresso machine with a width of 7.7 inches, the Bambino Plus easily fits on your countertop without compromising on the 4 keys formula for third wave specialty coffee
- AUTO PURGE: The Bambino Plus Espresso Machine automatically purges the heat system after steaming, ensuring your next espresso is extracted at the right temperature
- SETTINGS: Control Panel; 1 or 2 Cups; Steam Button; Adjustable Milk Temperature and Texture Level
- WARRANTY: 2 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1560 Watts; Voltage: 110 to 120 Volts
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Simple Interface with Volumetric Shot Control
Convenient one-touch 1 & 2 shot volumetric control and steam
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Hands-Free Milk Texturing
Silky microfoam with up to one million micro bubbles per ml, ready for latte art
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Stainless Steel Dual and Single Wall Filters
Rich, full-bodied coffee achieved using 18g of freshly ground beans, delivered by a 54mm portafilter
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Ready in 3 Seconds
The ThermoJet heating system with PID temperature control achieves optimum extraction temperature
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Full Bodied Coffee With Rich & Complex Flavors
Low pressure pre-infusion followed by a high pressure 9 bar extraction for an opulent espresso


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Brand | Breville |
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Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 7.6"D x 12.5"W x 12.2"H |
Special Feature | Milk Frother |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Modern |
Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
Recommended Uses For Product | Espresso-based beverages |
Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
Included Components | Cleaning Tool and Cleaning Disc, 16 fl.oz / 480ml Stainless Steel Milk Jug, the Razor Precision Dosing Tool, 1 & 2 Cup Dual Wall Filter Baskets, 54mm Tamper |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 120 |
Model Name | the Bambino ™ Plus |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00021614800145 |
Manufacturer | Breville |
UPC | 021614800145 |
Item Weight | 11 pounds |
ASIN | B07JVD78TT |
Item model number | BES500BSS1BUS1 |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,724 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #12 in Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 5, 2018 |
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The Breville Bambino Plus is engineered to deliver optimal espresso flavor with every cup. It pre-infuses ground coffee with low, steady water pressure before extraction, gently expanding the grinds before stepping up to high pressure.
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capacity | 64 ounces | 2 liters | 47 fluid ounces | 1.3 liters | 48 ounces | 58 ounces |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
voltage | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current |
wattage | 1560 watts | 1600 watts | 1560 watts | — | 1350 watts | 1200 watts |
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Customers appreciate the coffee maker's espresso quality and ease of use. They find it produces great espresso, cappucinos, and lattes. The foaming feature is easy to use and maintain. However, some customers have issues with water leakage. There are mixed opinions on functionality, build quality, compactness, heat level, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers like the espresso quality of this coffee maker. They say it makes great espresso, cappuccino, and lattes. The machine is easy to use and clean, producing full-flavored espresso with a great crema. The milk steamer is excellent with 4 holes and steams milk quickly with minimal wait.
"...It makes delicious lattes, espresso, and cappuccinos. Super easy to use. Froths milk perfectly. I use mine daily and really enjoy it...." Read more
"...footprint is great for a machine with a pump that makes such great tasting espresso. It’s ready to brew or steam in an instant...." Read more
"...It is very easy to use, reliably produces very flavorful coffee comparable to, and perhaps even exceeding the quality of the coffee in the coffee..." Read more
"...The negatives: 1. True, it will make a nice cup of coffee…..IF IF you use the EXACT amount of coffee in the filter basket..." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use and maintain. It's simple to set up and get started, with a simple boot-up and only making sound while brewing. They appreciate the hands-on approach and low maintenance cost. The machine has many time-saving features like auto milk frothing.
"...It makes delicious lattes, espresso, and cappuccinos. Super easy to use. Froths milk perfectly. I use mine daily and really enjoy it...." Read more
"...All in all, it’s a simple, compact, quality espresso machine...." Read more
"...It is very easy to use, reliably produces very flavorful coffee comparable to, and perhaps even exceeding the quality of the coffee in the coffee..." Read more
"...Its combination of sleek design, user-friendly interface, consistent results, quick heat-up time, and easy maintenance make it a standout choice for..." Read more
Customers have different views on the coffee maker's functionality. Some find it works well, with a user-friendly interface and consistent results. Others report issues like malfunctioning functions, lights blinking, and poor execution of good functionality ideas.
"...It’s ready to brew or steam in an instant. The auto froth feature works perfectly and isn’t any louder than frothing will necessarily be...." Read more
"...too many unintuitive error states and messages and good functionality ideas are executed poorly - example being the temperature sensor...." Read more
"...Its combination of sleek design, user-friendly interface, consistent results, quick heat-up time, and easy maintenance make it a standout choice for..." Read more
"We’ve had this machine for about 4 months. It was hard to get it to work right at first but after about 10 tries of figuring out the grind size and..." Read more
Customers have different views on the coffee maker's build quality. Some find it durable and reliable, with a solid milk jug and tamper. Others report issues like it breaking twice, producing weak coffee, and having a flimsy dip tray.
"...Overall, I would highly recommend the machine. It is somewhat pricey, though, but I think it’s worth it. All the best!" Read more
"...I recommend investing in a high quality grinder to go with this product." Read more
"...it isn’t easy to use, is highly temperamental and definitely NOT worth the money. …really wish I could get my money back…" Read more
"...tray and water tank make it easy to keep the machine clean and well-maintained...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the compactness of the coffee maker. Some find it small and convenient for their needs, with a small footprint that doesn't take up a lot of counter space. The portafilter fits easily into the slot, and the water tank is large. However, others mention that the drip tray is small and needs cleaning after each drink.
"Small footprint is great for a machine with a pump that makes such great tasting espresso. It’s ready to brew or steam in an instant...." Read more
"...Its compact size also makes it perfect for smaller spaces without sacrificing performance...." Read more
"...the ease with which it does it, the ease of cleaning, and the petite size...." Read more
"...The other cons are more minor - the drip tray is ridiculously small, and there is no override for the backflush requirement like there is for the..." Read more
Customers have different views on the coffee maker's heat level. Some appreciate the quick heat up time and its ability to brew or steam quickly. They find it easy to operate and clean, with good options for heat and foam. Others report issues like water not reaching a hot enough temperature, temperature cannot be controlled, and units have wide variances in temperature. The portafilter needs to be heated separately and the grouphead remains cold, potentially affecting brew temperature.
"...It’s ready to brew or steam in an instant. The auto froth feature works perfectly and isn’t any louder than frothing will necessarily be...." Read more
"...of sleek design, user-friendly interface, consistent results, quick heat-up time, and easy maintenance make it a standout choice for home baristas...." Read more
"...no way to adjust the temperature of the espresso (I think it's a bit cool), and the..." Read more
"...A machine that starts up quickly is much less harmful for the environment than one that you need to leave powered up over night, which most of the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the coffee maker's cleaning. Some find it easy to use and clean, with clear instructions in the manual and videos online. The machine comes with two cleaning tablets and two descaling tablets. However, others mention that the cleaning mode was always a challenge, with manual purging needed halfway through frothing. There are also reports of leaks below the machine and messes being made.
"...Ask me how I know 🙄. The auto-clean feature for the steam wand is nice in keeping it cleared out and, for idiot proof avoidance of a clogged..." Read more
"...1. I don't like the steamer's enforced self cleaning! This is a vital function of the machine...." Read more
"...1. It will make a nice cup of coffee* 2. The cleaning capabilities for the wand are a good idea The negatives: 1...." Read more
"...use, and the removable drip tray and water tank make it easy to keep the machine clean and well-maintained...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the coffee maker's water leakage. They report issues like the drip tray getting full of coffee water, leaving a mess on the counter after each use, and water wastage during cleaning. The pucks also tend to run wet and need regular emptying.
"...3. Water wastage. The wand cleaning wastes SO MUCH water to perform...." Read more
"...Even though I am certain drip tray is in place, there is water that drains behind it. A minor annoyance...." Read more
"...The machine purges the frother after each use, and the drip tray gets filled with diluted milk...." Read more
"...reservoir gets too low (which is not visually near-empty) the brewing simply stops. That is, in my view, a bad design choice - and pretty annoying...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified PurchaseI absolutely love my Bambino Plus! Probably the best thing I've purchased under $500. It makes delicious lattes, espresso, and cappuccinos. Super easy to use. Froths milk perfectly. I use mine daily and really enjoy it. I recommend investing in a high quality grinder to go with this product.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified PurchaseSmall footprint is great for a machine with a pump that makes such great tasting espresso.
It’s ready to brew or steam in an instant. The auto froth feature works perfectly and isn’t any louder than frothing will necessarily be.
They ought to call it the Maialino and paint it pink from the cute little “oink-oink” noises the pump makes. 🥰
The lighter weight of it makes it necessary to brace the machine with one hand while removing the porta filtre with the other.
Reservoir is easy to refill, even without removing it from the machine (which is also an option) but be careful as the opening is flush with the top of the machine; if you’ve got demitasse or a tamper up there, they’re prone to falling in. Ask me how I know 🙄.
The auto-clean feature for the steam wand is nice in keeping it cleared out and, for idiot proof avoidance of a clogged wand, probably better to have than not, but it can be a little annoying because it clears automatically whenever you retract the wand back into operating position after removing the pitcher from a steam. If you forgot and put it right back down into the next pitcher, you’ll get flush water in your next milk 😜. Also, it tends to fill up the catch pan after a few uses. What I do is put my wipe rag over the grate of the catch pan before lowering the wand to flush so the rag soaks up the flush water and then I have a hot damp rag to wipe off the wand.
All in all, it’s a simple, compact, quality espresso machine.
7/23/24 edit: had to do the automated clean cycle and had my first encounter with breville’s weird support setup. Their own video was inaccurate on how to initiate the clean cycle (found the solution on Reddit) and there’s no way to provide them feedback on the info error without having a breville account to log in or taking time to call, neither of which I’m messing with. It’s a bit of a convenience fail. Sorry if that makes me a bit of a Princess Karen. Still an awesome machine.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025Color: Damson BlueVerified PurchaseI am addicted to Starbucks and was looking for something comparable I could have at home. I made a search and asked a couple people and decided to buy this machine. It is very easy to use, reliably produces very flavorful coffee comparable to, and perhaps even exceeding the quality of the coffee in the coffee shops. I have to admit that I have not tried it with any of the domestic coffee brands and only used it with Jola Kaffi from Te og Kaffi ground coffee I brought from Iceland. My son watched a few videos and became a good barista. Overall, I would highly recommend the machine. It is somewhat pricey, though, but I think it’s worth it. All the best!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified PurchaseI’ve thought long and hard about how to articulate this review as clearly and truthfully as I can.
Ok, so I’m not predisposed to negative reviews but this overly expensive coffee machine is awful.
The most important part of this machine is the troubleshooting manual. Keep it to hand - you will need it!
The positives:
1. It will make a nice cup of coffee*
2. The cleaning capabilities for the wand are a good idea
The negatives:
1. True, it will make a nice cup of coffee…..IF
IF you use the EXACT amount of coffee in the filter basket
IF you don’t mind pressing the double cup 3 times to get a single espresso shot - even when you use the right amount and grind of coffee!
IF the coffee machine doesn’t randomly go into cleaning mode (which it does even before forcing a clean every 200 button presses)
IF you use ONLY the supplied milk jug. Using anything else causes the temperature sensor to fail, the steam will never stop and you milk will be boiled and overflow
IF the aforementioned milk jug is placed EXACTLY in the perfect position to get the best contact with the milk temperature sensor
2. As a practitioner of human centered design (making products intuitive and easy to use), I can tell you that this coffee machine is absolutely not easy to use. Too many failure modes, too many unintuitive error states and messages and good functionality ideas are executed poorly - example being the temperature sensor. It works but only IF you do 3 things perfectly first.
2. The need for a cleaning cycle is too frequent. We are having to perform a cleaning cycle every 2 weeks! (And we aren’t coffee monsters!)
3. Water wastage. The wand cleaning wastes SO MUCH water to perform. It could be done using much less
4. The wand cleaning cycle is really messy. IF you position the drip tray in the PERFECT position, you might not have to clean your machine and own clothes from the spray back coming from the wand
5. The wand cleaner is difficult to find, and beware! The sharp pin cover comes off really easily when you are unscrewing the wand tip. Have a bandaid to hand!
In summary, can this machine make coffee? Yes BUT it isn’t easy to use, is highly temperamental and definitely NOT worth the money.
…really wish I could get my money back…
1.0 out of 5 starsI’ve thought long and hard about how to articulate this review as clearly and truthfully as I can.Most frustratingly temperamental coffee machine EVER!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
Ok, so I’m not predisposed to negative reviews but this overly expensive coffee machine is awful.
The most important part of this machine is the troubleshooting manual. Keep it to hand - you will need it!
The positives:
1. It will make a nice cup of coffee*
2. The cleaning capabilities for the wand are a good idea
The negatives:
1. True, it will make a nice cup of coffee…..IF
IF you use the EXACT amount of coffee in the filter basket
IF you don’t mind pressing the double cup 3 times to get a single espresso shot - even when you use the right amount and grind of coffee!
IF the coffee machine doesn’t randomly go into cleaning mode (which it does even before forcing a clean every 200 button presses)
IF you use ONLY the supplied milk jug. Using anything else causes the temperature sensor to fail, the steam will never stop and you milk will be boiled and overflow
IF the aforementioned milk jug is placed EXACTLY in the perfect position to get the best contact with the milk temperature sensor
2. As a practitioner of human centered design (making products intuitive and easy to use), I can tell you that this coffee machine is absolutely not easy to use. Too many failure modes, too many unintuitive error states and messages and good functionality ideas are executed poorly - example being the temperature sensor. It works but only IF you do 3 things perfectly first.
2. The need for a cleaning cycle is too frequent. We are having to perform a cleaning cycle every 2 weeks! (And we aren’t coffee monsters!)
3. Water wastage. The wand cleaning wastes SO MUCH water to perform. It could be done using much less
4. The wand cleaning cycle is really messy. IF you position the drip tray in the PERFECT position, you might not have to clean your machine and own clothes from the spray back coming from the wand
5. The wand cleaner is difficult to find, and beware! The sharp pin cover comes off really easily when you are unscrewing the wand tip. Have a bandaid to hand!
In summary, can this machine make coffee? Yes BUT it isn’t easy to use, is highly temperamental and definitely NOT worth the money.
…really wish I could get my money back…
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on October 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic every morning
Color: Black TruffleVerified PurchaseThis espresso maker is the best appliance I have ever purchased. From the sensors that never allow the water tank to pump dry, to the easily cleaned base and steaming wand. Perfect foam on every cup. Rich brews time and time again. My cups of magic now foolproof with the push of a few simple buttons. Highly recommend.
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Pavel LunaReviewed in Mexico on September 6, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente cafetera.
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified PurchaseDesde hacía meses estaba buscando una cafetera nueva para sustituir una Krups Gusto. Vi de todos tipos, desde las Oster de gama baja hasta las DeLongi superautomáticas. Ninguna me convencía porque no quería gastarme un dineral pero también quería una cafetera que diera una buena experiencia del café.
La Bambino Plus cumple por mucho con su propósito. Entrega una taza bastante correcta, mejor que muchas cafeterías que no son de especialidad. La extracción es buena y la crema es consistente y duradera. La espuma de la leche es bastante buena y sedosa; ahora mismo estoy tratando de aprender arte latte.
La cafetera es sencilla de usar. Seleccionas carga sencilla o doble de expreso y la máquina hace el resto. El espumador se puede usar de forma manual pero la función automática trabaja bastante bien y puedes escoger la temperatura y textura de la leche.
Hay que jugar con la Bambino Plus los primeros días. Tienes que probar distintos tipos de molido hasta obtener el que buscas. Si es muy grueso, la extracción será pobre, aguada y sin crema. Si es demasiado fino entonces el agua no pasará porque la canastilla estará tapada. Con la leche es lo mismo: es importante probar con distintos tipos hasta encontrar la textura que buscas -la recomendación es que sea lo más entera posible y de preferencia esté fría-. Eso sí, la barita espumadora es bastante sensible. Si no la limpias al momento, la leche se seca muy rápido y tapa los orificios, que son realmente pequeños. Cuando notas que ya no espuma bien es momento de limpiarla a profundidad.
La caja incluye varios accesorios de muy buena calidad, desde un portafiltros robusto con cuatro canastillas distintas hasta el tamper y una herramienta para asegurarse que la dosis de café es la correcta. También viene con pastillas de limpieza y descalcificador.
Hasta ahora, el único punto negativo que encuentro es el precio. Aunque yo la encontré con descuento, se trata de cualquier forma de un gasto mayor. Ciertamente hay cafeteras que cuestan cuatro o cinco veces más y esta se encuentra en un rango intermedio de precios. Dependerá de la durabilidad del producto para saber si valió la pena.
Pavel LunaExcelente cafetera.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 6, 2022
La Bambino Plus cumple por mucho con su propósito. Entrega una taza bastante correcta, mejor que muchas cafeterías que no son de especialidad. La extracción es buena y la crema es consistente y duradera. La espuma de la leche es bastante buena y sedosa; ahora mismo estoy tratando de aprender arte latte.
La cafetera es sencilla de usar. Seleccionas carga sencilla o doble de expreso y la máquina hace el resto. El espumador se puede usar de forma manual pero la función automática trabaja bastante bien y puedes escoger la temperatura y textura de la leche.
Hay que jugar con la Bambino Plus los primeros días. Tienes que probar distintos tipos de molido hasta obtener el que buscas. Si es muy grueso, la extracción será pobre, aguada y sin crema. Si es demasiado fino entonces el agua no pasará porque la canastilla estará tapada. Con la leche es lo mismo: es importante probar con distintos tipos hasta encontrar la textura que buscas -la recomendación es que sea lo más entera posible y de preferencia esté fría-. Eso sí, la barita espumadora es bastante sensible. Si no la limpias al momento, la leche se seca muy rápido y tapa los orificios, que son realmente pequeños. Cuando notas que ya no espuma bien es momento de limpiarla a profundidad.
La caja incluye varios accesorios de muy buena calidad, desde un portafiltros robusto con cuatro canastillas distintas hasta el tamper y una herramienta para asegurarse que la dosis de café es la correcta. También viene con pastillas de limpieza y descalcificador.
Hasta ahora, el único punto negativo que encuentro es el precio. Aunque yo la encontré con descuento, se trata de cualquier forma de un gasto mayor. Ciertamente hay cafeteras que cuestan cuatro o cinco veces más y esta se encuentra en un rango intermedio de precios. Dependerá de la durabilidad del producto para saber si valió la pena.
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- Laurie B.Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified PurchaseThis is our second one that was sent out as a replacement. The first one wasn't working correctly within the first month and returned it.
This one seems fine at the moment and makes an excellent cappuccino. We also have the Smart grinder.
It doesn't come with a single wall basket which you will have to order separately to make the perfect shot.
- ClaytReviewed in Canada on November 5, 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars It’s ok
Color: Black TruffleVerified PurchaseIt makes a decent espresso - it’s ok. But I find in order to pull a shot I have to purge the machine after every shot or the next shot will be way inconsistently short and will less then optimal volume. I have manually tried to control the length of the pull, but this is no help. The only thing that fixes this issue is to purge before the next pull. This adds a lot of time and can make the whole process cumbersome. When steaming the milk it can be a similar situation where water will be forced out the wand before it reaches the proper steaming temperature. I’d personally not like water mixing in my milk, so I have to steam the milk manually where I have to purge the water before steaming the milk. I understand this is an issue because there is no built in boiler, but its tedious.
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LIC. M.Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal para iniciarse
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Un filtro de mayor calidad
Un porta filtro desnudo
Un tamper
Un distribuidor de agujas
La idea es siempre ser constante en todos los procesos y eliminar las mayores variables posibles, una vez que dómines eso , todos tus café van a salir de maravilla , en lo personal no ocupo los botones automáticos, sólo dejo presionado el botón de una o dos tazas por aproximadamente ocho o 10 segundos para la pre infusión y una vez que lo suelto empieza el tiro y tengo extracciones correctas de 25 y 30 segundos, pero si o si debes tener un molino de buena calidad, en mi caso tengo un molino Breville grinder pro y tengo pensado adquirir un Barraza 270 wi , si no tienes un molino de buena calidad nunca vas a sacar un buen espresso, cabe señalar que un amigo tiene la gaggia classic pro y los dos hemos concluido que la Bambino plus definitivamente la supera en muchos aspectos
LIC. M.Ideal para iniciarse
Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2023
Un filtro de mayor calidad
Un porta filtro desnudo
Un tamper
Un distribuidor de agujas
La idea es siempre ser constante en todos los procesos y eliminar las mayores variables posibles, una vez que dómines eso , todos tus café van a salir de maravilla , en lo personal no ocupo los botones automáticos, sólo dejo presionado el botón de una o dos tazas por aproximadamente ocho o 10 segundos para la pre infusión y una vez que lo suelto empieza el tiro y tengo extracciones correctas de 25 y 30 segundos, pero si o si debes tener un molino de buena calidad, en mi caso tengo un molino Breville grinder pro y tengo pensado adquirir un Barraza 270 wi , si no tienes un molino de buena calidad nunca vas a sacar un buen espresso, cabe señalar que un amigo tiene la gaggia classic pro y los dos hemos concluido que la Bambino plus definitivamente la supera en muchos aspectos
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