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  • The Barista Express Impress espresso machine The Barista Express Impress espresso machine delivers third wave specialty coffee at home, featuring the Impress puck system for manual espresso making made easy
  • INTELLIGENT DOSING: The smart dosing system automatically calculates and adjusts the level of fresh coffee for the perfect dose, every time
  • PRECISION MEASURMENT: This smart system auto corrects the next dose, taking the guesswork out of manual espresso making
  • ASSISTED TAMPING: Replicating the action of a professional barista, assisted tamping features 7 degree "barista twist" finish and consistent 10kg of pressure, for a polished puck surface and clean tamp face
  • 25 GRIND SETTINGS: Integrated conical burr grinder with 25 grind settings to fine tune your grind size for the desired extraction and flavour outcome
  • THERMOCOIL HEATING SYSTEM: The Thermocoil system with PID control precisely controls temperature, flow rate and contact time, for great tasting coffee
  • MICROFOAM STEAM WAND: Built in, powerful manual steam wand allows you to hand texture microfoam milk, enhancing the look and taste of your cup, essential for latte art

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Customers praise the coffee maker for its high-quality coffee and easy-to-use design. They find it simple to set up and use, making it simple to get going in the morning without any fuss. Many appreciate the ease of cleaning and design. However, some customers have mixed opinions on functionality, value for money, and grind control.

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85 customers mention "Quality"60 positive25 negative

Customers enjoy the coffee maker's quality. They say it brews quickly, produces strong and creamy espresso, and is easy to use and maintain. The brand is top-notch, and the espresso is smooth, thick, and creamy.

"...Overall, a solid machine that delivers great coffee at home while saving money." Read more

"...On the whole, the machine makes an excellent cup but it takes knowledge and time to learn." Read more

"...Makes great coffee and lattes! Brews quickly. Good price for great quality. This is our second machine. The first lasted over 15 years." Read more

"...the machine a little closely, it appeared that this machine was actually quite used...." Read more

81 customers mention "Coffee quality"78 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the coffee maker's quality. They say it makes great espresso, cappuccino, and latte drinks. The machine is easy to use and capable of making professional barista-style coffee with a great taste.

"...Overall, a solid machine that delivers great coffee at home while saving money." Read more

"...It is designed to give you the tools to make the best coffee that you ever had. However, you need to learn how to use it...." Read more

"...I’d give my Breville 8.5/10 stars. The expresso shots just taste so wonderful...." Read more

"Love its design & looks and the easy set-up. Makes great coffee and lattes! Brews quickly. Good price for great quality. This is our second machine...." Read more

80 customers mention "Ease of use"68 positive12 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to use and set up. It makes it simple to get going in the morning without fuss. They say it makes achieving the perfect espresso easier, making less mess and hassle. The machine is accessible and neatly contained, though not as automated as others.

"This espresso machine is easy to use, intuitive, and simple to clean without making a mess...." Read more

"...That gave me a chance to test the “razor” and it was simple to use. Since then the dosage has been perfect on the first try...." Read more

"Love its design & looks and the easy set-up. Makes great coffee and lattes! Brews quickly. Good price for great quality. This is our second machine...." Read more

"...For as simple as it is to operate, I managed to over complicate it...." Read more

38 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"28 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the coffee maker's easy cleaning. They mention the automatic tamper keeps the process clean, and the shower screen and cleaning the milk nozzle are also excellent inclusions. The tamper allows for no mess and the extraction of flavor is delicious.

"This espresso machine is easy to use, intuitive, and simple to clean without making a mess...." Read more

"...But spread that over 5 years and it’s not much of a factor. Ease of cleanup and setup is about the same...." Read more

"...be at the classic first gen model 870 espresso machine, yes it's cleaner no mess, but I'd rather have the mess and good shot of espresso...." Read more

"...Very happy with the tamper feature on this unit as it keeps the area cleaner as well as doing a great job of filling the portafilter to the..." Read more

23 customers mention "Design"20 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the coffee maker's sleek design and its simple operation. They find it easy to use and clean, producing rich espresso shots and great-textured milk. The machine has a nice touch and is considered thoughtful.

"The Breville is a very good looking machine that seems to be very well made...." Read more

"...There's a already a very nice bar indicator for the compression of the coffee ground, so just add an indicator for the flow time sweetspot of around..." Read more

"...It has all the bells and whistles to tinker if that is what you are into, but the real winner is the auto tamp with the flick of a lever...." Read more

"...The machine is designed well and very high quality." Read more

48 customers mention "Functionality"27 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the coffee maker's functionality. Some find it works as expected, producing great results and being simple to use. However, others report issues like the grinder not working properly, steaming wand malfunctioning after a few weeks of use, and the dose button not functioning correctly.

"...Product: Works as expected and after some patience and dialing in, I was able to make a decent latte...." Read more

"...The machine stopped brewing. The pump would run with a noise that sounded like the machine would explode...." Read more

"The tamper lever makes it easy. Good value. Everything working great. You just need fresh roasted beans and a little practice and adjustments." Read more

"...And then, out of nowhere, the frothing wand stopped producing steam. No more steam my guy. None...." Read more

45 customers mention "Value for money"30 positive15 negative

Customers have different views on the coffee maker's value for money. Some find it a good price for great quality, with fast heating and Baratza burrs. Others feel it's too expensive, especially for cleaning supplies.

"...It’s a great value, and I’m already saving a lot by making lattes at home instead of going to a coffee shop...." Read more

"...Cleaning supplies are too expensive so I buy citric acid in bulk and generic cleaning tablets. Both work well...." Read more

"Bought this on Prime Day at a great price. Always been a Breville brand fan...." Read more

"...Makes great coffee and lattes! Brews quickly. Good price for great quality. This is our second machine. The first lasted over 15 years." Read more

43 customers mention "Grind control"22 positive21 negative

Customers have different experiences with the coffee maker's grind control. Some find it easy to adjust settings and appreciate the auto dosing grinder that works great. Others report issues like the machine not grinding an appropriate amount, fine adjustments taking a week to get dialed in, and the machine stopping automatically grinding the beans.

"...They affect the coffee more than anything else. Second, you control the coffee grind. You get to choose exactly how fine you grind...." Read more

"...The auto tamping was also not very accurate as it continually grinded too little or too much, pretty much never consistent or giving the green light..." Read more

"...The latest Breville has automatic or manual grinding and a built-in tamper, the quantity of water pushed through has been generating very small..." Read more

"...The machine makes good espresso, but the grinder is shockingly bad...." Read more

The Ferrari among the espresso machines
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The Ferrari among the espresso machines
The Barista Express Impress (BEI) is like a Ferrari - and the first couple of coffee (g)rounds will be miserable until you know how to handle the performance!Fill up the machine with water and coffee and start optimizing your espresso experience. Since the pump in the machine is set to a fixed flow rate, you need to tune the pressure for the coffee (and its taste) with the granularity of the coffee: this is done with the default insert - no need to add a filter to a "cup" (filter) to the PortaFilter (coffee scoop).Read and understand the manual. It explains in detail how to adjust the grind size and the (auto) dosing of the coffee.If the coffee flow starts almost immediately with pressing the 2-cup button and there's virtually no pressure built-up while brewing, the coffeee will taste sour (acidic), show some foam, and give you the impression that it is "strong" (with plenty of volume). This is the worst coffee the BEI is going to produce by default - throw it away. Now decrease the grind size (lower number) by about 4 units.If the coffee flow starts after some 15 seconds with pressing the 2-cup button and the pressure builts up into the "Espresso" range without any significant coffee flow (very low volume), your coffee will be bitter and overwhelming. This coffee can be diluted with the built-in hot water dispenser (great for tea with its 90C, too) but it's a rather specific taste. Better increase the grind size (number) by about 2 units. Try again!The optimal coffee should taste neither sour nor acidic, but instead have a somewhat "nutty" flavor that leaves a pleasent aftertaste - even without dilution or added milk. If you need to make changes now, adjust the grind size by 1 unit until it matches your preferences either way. The auto-dosing will adjust to your grind settings within a couple of coffees.TL:DR Go by taste and volume - not by pressure, flow rate, or weather. Make sure to use filtered (fridge) water and fresh beans. Otherwise: crap in - crap out!There's a couple of things with the BEI that made me smile and are a very nice touch: 1.) There's a hidden tray behind the drip tray (under the water container) that provides enough space for all additional tools and "cups" (filters) that come with the machine. Very thoughtful! 2.) There is a "Razor" trimming tool (see photo) that can be useful to trim away excess coffee ground volume when playing with the grind sizes. It's not critical, but its a nice touch and a pleasent piece of metal to play around with while making a coffee. 3.) The water container can be left in place, so you can move the machine closer to a way and simply fill up the container from the side - the container cover elegantly folds to the back. 4.) I mentioned the hot water dispenser above: it's useful to dilute your coffee without messing up the grind size and you can make tea if you don't feel like caffeine today. The temperature is perfect and the flow rate is fast!There's one thing that bothered me when installing the BEI and it could've been covered in the manual: When setting up the machine, the pump was priming the system, but there was no water flowing (shower screen, hot water dispenser, or steam funnel) for something like 5-10 cycles and I thought the machine was broken (making some very concerning "dry pumping" sounds).Another thing that could easily be tracked by the machine is the flow time. There's a already a very nice bar indicator for the compression of the coffee ground, so just add an indicator for the flow time sweetspot of around 30s with bars adding 2 seconds in each direction. Would be a nice touch!All in all, the machine is fantastic and produces amazing coffee - if you are bringing some patience to learn its tricks. Looking forward to my next coffees!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
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    This espresso machine is easy to use, intuitive, and simple to clean without making a mess. It’s a great value, and I’m already saving a lot by making lattes at home instead of going to a coffee shop. It paid for itself in just two months (yes, my coffee bill used to be that high).

    My partner and I make 2-3 lattes a day and only need to refill the water every couple of days. The milk steamer is quite loud, making it hard to talk over, but the process is quick enough that it’s not a big issue. I’ve just accepted that’s how it is.

    Before first use, the machine requires some cleaning, so be prepared for that. Also, make sure to dial it in properly, as getting the right settings takes some trial and error. Expect to waste a bit of coffee in the process. The YouTube video “How to Dial in Intelligent Dosing” by Tom’s Coffee Corner really helped me get it right.

    Overall, a solid machine that delivers great coffee at home while saving money.
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    Easy to use, great value, and makes amazing lattes at home

    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    This espresso machine is easy to use, intuitive, and simple to clean without making a mess. It’s a great value, and I’m already saving a lot by making lattes at home instead of going to a coffee shop. It paid for itself in just two months (yes, my coffee bill used to be that high).

    My partner and I make 2-3 lattes a day and only need to refill the water every couple of days. The milk steamer is quite loud, making it hard to talk over, but the process is quick enough that it’s not a big issue. I’ve just accepted that’s how it is.

    Before first use, the machine requires some cleaning, so be prepared for that. Also, make sure to dial it in properly, as getting the right settings takes some trial and error. Expect to waste a bit of coffee in the process. The YouTube video “How to Dial in Intelligent Dosing” by Tom’s Coffee Corner really helped me get it right.

    Overall, a solid machine that delivers great coffee at home while saving money.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    I absolutely love my coffee. I don't know how people survived before they learned to roast coffee beans and brew their morning cup.

    My previous fully automatic machine died, repair was $700+ and they no longer had electronic parts. I had to get another machine and quickly. I was a grizzly bear without my coffee! I selected the Barista Express Impress. (Couldn't they find a better name?)

    As far as this machine, it is more difficult than making drip coffee in your Keurig. It is designed to give you the tools to make the best coffee that you ever had. However, you need to learn how to use it. It takes a lot of time to master because you have control of parameters I did not know existed.

    The machine has a nice set of tools for maintenance and daily use. The tool tray attaches to the rear of the drip tray and is easily reached by pulling out the drip tray. The machine senses how much coffee to grind and automatically adjusts to grind the correct amount of beans. On several occasions, the beans stuck in the grinder, so I had to manually grind to get the correct level. No big deal but it mess up the level of beans to grind and it takes several cups of coffee to get it right again. I think that is why there are a lot of complaints about the grind level changing. I have learned to "bump" the bean hopper to free the beans before there are problems. If you listen, you can hear the grinder start to run free. I think Breville needs to redesign the hopper so beans flow freely. That is the only real criticism I have found.

    There are some things you need to know. First off, the beans you choose are extremely important. They affect the coffee more than anything else. Second, you control the coffee grind. You get to choose exactly how fine you grind. That is a major factor in making coffee. Third, you get to control the brewing temperature. I haven't figured out how yet, but I am happy with the brew as it is.

    When I make a latte, I use the microwave oven to heat the milk. If you want latte art, you will need to use the milk frother. I tried it a few times and it works well. There is a lot to clean, so I don't use it.

    There are a few problems. My machine would only grind as I was holding the grind button. I unplugged the machine and it worked correctly when I plugged it back in. The machine stopped brewing. The pump would run with a noise that sounded like the machine would explode. When I turned the machine around to get the serial number (it was not on the back like Support told me--I think it is on the machine underside), I realized that I had run out of water! There is no water low sensor, so it is easy for the machine to run dry. Since a dry pump will fail very quickly, this is a major oversight.

    The machine needs to be descaled regularly, especially if you live in a hard water area. Cleaning supplies are too expensive so I buy citric acid in bulk and generic cleaning tablets. Both work well. My water used to come from a reverse osmosis filter but I no longer have that luxury. I think I need to start buying water from one of those water stores that are popping up all over.

    On the whole, the machine makes an excellent cup but it takes knowledge and time to learn.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    Bought this on Prime Day at a great price. Always been a Breville brand fan. I have several of their appliances and (almost) no complaints, other than an expensive (but functionally impressive) toaster that died after 2 years. I’m replacing a Nespresso machine that I’ve used daily for over 6 years. For the last few months, I think I’ve watched every YouTube video made about setting this model up, using and cleaning it. Breville also has videos about the machine. They are informative but irritatingly corny. I spent the day it showed up reading the manuals, re-watching some videos, packing away my Nespresso machine, inventorying the Breville and setting it up. I also ordered Lavazza coffee beens from Amazon just to get started.

    The first day, took several presses of the “dose” button to get my green okay light. I thought it was supposed to remember the correct dosage for the same beans but the 2nd day, it over-filled the portafilter. That gave me a chance to test the “razor” and it was simple to use. Since then the dosage has been perfect on the first try. Something I learned from the Breville videos is that start to finish, the extraction should take about 30 seconds or you need to adjust the grind. I used my iPhone to time that. 1st day was about 20 seconds, but the expresso still tasted way better than my Nespresso shots, so I just went with that and adjusted the grind by a couple of clicks (making it finer). Next day, the extraction took 25 seconds, so I adjusted the grind again by a couple of clicks. Extraction took 30 seconds and had a great crema.

    I should mention that I always used 2 shots on my Nespresso machine and about 10-12 ounces of unsweetened almond milk to make a latte. I also used probably 10 packets of Stevia in the Raw to get past the bitter taste. Over the years, I’ve tried most of the Nespresso original coffees and my favorites are the Italian ones. With the Lavazza coffee (also 2 shots) and my new Breville, I’ve cut that back to 4 packets and it’s perfect. Something else I noticed is that the the Lavazza is not very bitter (I just like my latte on the sweeter side) but I noticed a lot of nuance in the taste of my expresso shot. I’m not an expresso expert, so I don’t know the correct terms. But the latte tasted very, very fresh, light with just a hint of bitterness.

    I haven’t used the steaming wand and I’m not in any hurry to learn that. I’ve always put my almond milk in the microwave for about 90 seconds (with the Stevia in it) and used a $15 frother wand to whip it up. Then I pour that into the expresso. I don’t do art. I have the Nespresso frother and some 3rd party one I bought. They don’t do any better than the wand and are more work to clean up. I also only drink lattes or cappuccinos (when I over-froth!) and am actually not a coffee drinker. I drink tea the rest of the day.

    My criteria for upgrading machines were 1) improved taste in my lattes, 2) same ease of use as the Nespresso and 3) same or lower costs to make my lattes. I probably spend $50/month on Nespresso coffee and it looks like I can spend $10-$20 on the Lavazza or close to that amount if I want to try some local brewers (and I will). The Breville machine is (when on sale) twice the cost of a Nespresso. But spread that over 5 years and it’s not much of a factor. Ease of cleanup and setup is about the same. Filling up the water tank on the Breville is a tad more work than the Nespresso and will slosh out if you’re not careful. I’d say if you factor in putting water in and warming up the Nespresso machine, it took me about 4-5 minutes to make a Nespresso latte. Factor in the dosing time and the Breville takes me 7-8 minutes. Close enough.

    Am I happy with it? Heck, YES!!!! I’d give my Nespresso machine 4/10 stars. I didn’t have to get in the car and drive to a coffee shop each day. I knew I was trading quality for (some) cost and convenience. I’d give my Breville 8.5/10 stars. The expresso shots just taste so wonderful. I know some people go down a rabbit hole trying to get a perfect expresso shot. I rank wanting to do that right next to improving (or even doing) latte art. :-). I couldn’t be more pleased with this new setup.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    Love its design & looks and the easy set-up. Makes great coffee and lattes! Brews quickly. Good price for great quality. This is our second machine. The first lasted over 15 years.
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  • Hector S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Perfecta!
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 5, 2025
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    Hay que seguir bien las instrucciones y más importante ver tutoriales en YT, hay de Breville y de usuarios; te tomará un par de horas verlos y un cuarto de kilo entender, je. Después de eso, la máquina hace el mejor espresso que te puedes tomar en tu casa. Ojo, si estabas acostumbrado a granos de media calidad, tienes que irte a alta para sacarle jugo, es importante asegurarte de que el tostado sea reciente.
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    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2025
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    Reviewed in Mexico on March 31, 2024
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    Está muy completa y fácil de usar, la extracción de café es excelente y aunque el sabor depende mucho del tipo y marca de café puedo decir que lo extrae con muy buen sabor. Se puede regular el molido del grano y un poco la temperatura y el tiempo de extracción, aunque estas funciones no son tan intuitivas de usar.
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