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  • The Breville Barista Express delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula and is part of the Barista Series that offers all in one espresso machines with integrated grinder to go from beans to espresso in under one minute
  • DOSE CONTROL GRINDING: Integrated precision conical burr grinder grinds on demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean
  • 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
  • PRECISE ESPRESSO EXTRACTION: Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
  • MANUAL MICROFOAM MILK TEXTURING: The powerful steam wand performance allows you to hand texture microfoam milk that enhances flavor and enables creation of latte art
  • ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH GRIND SIZE DIAL: Simple and intuitive, giving you control over the grind size no matter what type of bean you're grinding
  • ESPRESSO MAKER WITH BUILT-IN COFFEE GRINDER: Innovative grinding cradle allows any at home barista to grind directly into the espresso portafilter for the perfect espresso

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Customers appreciate the coffee maker's quality, espresso, and ease of use. They find it performs at a professional level, making great espresso shots and any kind of coffee they want. The control panel is user-friendly, and the manual included is helpful for maintaining the machine. Many consider it worth every penny and easy to clean. However, some customers have concerns about the bottom drip tray coming out like a drawer.

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2,429 customers mention "Quality"2,331 positive98 negative

Customers are satisfied with the coffee maker's quality. They say it's a great machine that performs at a professional level and makes great espresso, latte, and any kind of type they want. They also mention it's easy to use once it's all set up.

"...and it's just such a perfect little home use espresso maker when you're not trying to churn out lots of coffees back..." Read more

"...Overall, for the price (especially now) and the quality of espresso I am getting, its the top choice. Is it the best machine out there, no...." Read more

"This is an incredible product because it's easy to use and conveniently sized. Its attractive design adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen...." Read more

"...Having used it for a while now, I'm impressed with the quality of the resultant coffee drink, the ease of steaming the milk, and the quality of the..." Read more

2,355 customers mention "Espresso quality"2,171 positive184 negative

Customers enjoy the espresso quality of the coffee maker. They say it produces good to great espresso shots with practice and getting the grind right. The machine is reliable and allows them to make "real" espresso, not the stuff that shoots out of a machine. It's an excellent choice for espresso beginners looking to take their coffee game up. The espresso produced is extremely consistent, only changing as your beans age.

"...Not a professional barista? Just love good coffee and want to be able to make that consistently? This is the one." Read more

"...It is pretty, looks really good, makes you want to drink coffee. The things that are not so nice:..." Read more

"...The quick heat-up time is impressive and the espresso flavor it delivers is simply superb...." Read more

"...The pressure gauge. Absolutely invaluable in making good tasting espresso. I would not recommend buying any machine without one...." Read more

1,543 customers mention "Ease of use"1,176 positive367 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They say the steam wand is easy to use, the control panel is user-friendly, and it comes with everything needed to get started. The learning curve is short, and the math is simple. The manual included is helpful for maintaining the machine.

"...learning on this machine, I had my frustrations, but the machine is so intuitive and there are so many helpful videos out there I quickly got the..." Read more

"...The steam wand is easy to use, the switch on the side is okay, my super did have a better control knob that you could control the amount of steam..." Read more

"This is an incredible product because it's easy to use and conveniently sized. Its attractive design adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen...." Read more

"...and the person who approved it, they have done it to the detriment of usability and have affected the end product result at the end of the..." Read more

1,201 customers mention "Value for money"938 positive263 negative

Customers appreciate the coffee maker's value for money. They say it's worth every penny, easy to clean, and will pay for itself within a year. The machine is simple and quick, making great coffee.

"...about how perfect this machine is, especially at such a relatively affordable price point compared to the other highly rated options out there...." Read more

"...In short, it's a fantastic espresso machine that's worth every penny." Read more

"...I do the milk first, then the coffee. So for a beginner, it's a great investment, but for someone who really enjoys the whole process of finding..." Read more

"...It's has decent taste (not high end), ok price and freshness lasts a bit longer due to the bean treatment. *..." Read more

610 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"435 positive175 negative

Customers appreciate the coffee maker's simple cleaning. The drip tray comes out like a drawer, keeping the showerhead clean of coffee debris and keeping the coffee tasting pure. They mention it includes tools to clean out the filters. Some reviewers mention some things that bother them (Cons) like the cycle-count based cleaning indicator, which makes it easier, faster, and less messy.

"...Includes a beautiful copper dosing tool. 15) Includes tools to clean out the filters. Some things that bother me (Cons)*..." Read more

"...This will help with cleaning the pipes as well as stopping excess water discharge in the tray since the user can simply release any excess steam..." Read more

"...Mess from the grounds. It has a tray, but for some reason my grounds always seem to go further then the tray...." Read more

"...You can do this by hand, but the tool makes it easier, faster, and less messy. The Breville distributor tool that it comes with is useless. -..." Read more

571 customers mention "Design"527 positive44 negative

Customers appreciate the coffee maker's sleek, stainless steel design that fits well in any kitchen. They find it easy to clean and appreciate the nice touches like the float indicator. The stainless steel is beautiful and the wooden tamper and milk frother are also appreciated. Overall, customers consider it a perfect addition to their kitchen.

"...It is pretty, looks really good, makes you want to drink coffee. The things that are not so nice:..." Read more

"...Its attractive design adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen...." Read more

"...The Stainless steel is beautiful. (It is not 100% stainless on the outside though, a little bit of plastic, see cons.) 5) The pressure gauge...." Read more

"...Choose this machine as my opinion it is the best looking machine on the market as of right now...." Read more

551 customers mention "Grind quality"346 positive205 negative

Customers have mixed views about the grind quality. Some appreciate the built-in grinder and automatic function. Others find that the grinding amount is difficult, with different consistency of grind each time. The grinder has to be tapped while grinding or the beans will not freely fall into it.

"...The grinder seems excellent (given it doesn't cost hundreds on its own), everything you need comes in the box (and good quality accessories too),..." Read more

"...The Lowest grind amount is too much on the "double" setting. QC Should have caught this! But not a deal breaker...." Read more

"...It comes with its own grinder. It not the best, but then again its no slouch. It can be taken apart and cleaned. My super never did that...." Read more

"...settings (ill go over my setup after listing the pros/cons) conical burr grinder (fully auto with selecting the dosing amount or manual ability)..." Read more

541 customers mention "Functionality"0 positive541 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the coffee maker's functionality. They mention issues like the steamer not working properly, the grinder not working properly, and repairs not working. The steam wand is under-powered for the best steamed milk consistency, and the gauge doesn't really do anything. Overall, customers feel the machine has limited capabilities.

"...has a 3 second heat up time (seriously no biggie) the steaming power is not that strong- while it steams milk just fine its not super fast like if..." Read more

"...I've tamped the coffee harder and also used less pressure. NOTHING works...." Read more

"...Nits: The cleaning light came on at 8 months and never turn off despite multiple cleaning and descaling cycles..." Read more

"...The water dispenser broke, and the espresso machine got scuffed. UPDATE FROM MY WIFE: Amazon — great customer service!..." Read more

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Despite some of the negative criticism sprinkled throughout this review, keep in mind that (1) I am giving this machine 5 stars, and now that I have spent a few weeks getting to know it (intimately), I love it - so much, that if a burglar broke into my house and stole it, I would order another one the same day - I have not been back to Starbucks since. All that being said, you NEED to read this review so that your machine does not frustrate you and so that you get the most out of it. Read on my coffee-loving friend:1. I am a guy, who knew nothing about espresso machines before this. I am very mechanically inclined and don't usually read instructions. This was different - this machine is NOT self-explanatory and you NEED to read the instructions (which are well written, and even include a troubleshooting section). Don't get frustrated with this machine until/unless you have read (all) the instructions.2. This is not a 'stand-alone' purchase ... this machine costs around $500 (give or take), you need to invest another $100 right from the start (preferably at the same time) to get the most out of it, enjoy it to the fullest, and not get unreasonably frustrated by making your own lattes and mochas.3. The other things you REALLY should order at the same time (and all are available on Amazon) are: a. ($29) 100-pack disposable 20oz. cups with lids and sleeves (sold by Yes!fresh). Trust me, you want to get these. It's only $0.29 per cup and are far more convenient that trying to clean out a million dirty coffee cups from your car/office each week. These are worth twice what they cost in the long run. And when your friends are over, you need not 'loan' them a nice coffee cup to go (which you may never see again) - just give them a paper cup to take with them. b. ($5-15 for 25 oz. / $20-30 for 64 oz.) Torani syrups and sauces, AND the pump tops that go with them (always sold separately). IF you drink the same thing on a regular basis (like I do) such as a white chocolate peppermint mocha, buy the 64 oz. white chocolate sauce and not the smaller 25 oz. bottle. c. ($14) Amazon Basics Cotton Washcloth - 24 pack - grey (the grey matches the espresso machine, but the color doesn't matter). Again, trust me, you want a nicely folded stack of these sitting next to the machine - you will use 1 each time you make espresso, and then it will be dirty and needs to be washed. At my house (3 people using the machine) we bought two 24-packs because we make so much coffee - two 24-packs is not too many for our house (I'm thinking about buying a third pack). d. ($10 for pair of single shot size, $15 for pair of double shot size) Set of double-walled espresso shot glasses. Do NOT buy the rounded ones (ie: Cutehom espresso coffee cups) because they will not pour very well and drip all over the place (down the side) each time - very frustrating. Buy the JoyJolt Javaah Double Walled Espresso Glasses instead - you'll be glad you did in the long run. And, if you're planning to make mostly double-shot lattes/mochas, buy a set of Dragon Glassware 6 oz Espresso Cups (also double-walled) so that you don't have to keep fidgeting with the single shot cups to keep them in the right spot under the coffee dispenser. It's important to buy double-walled glasses for two reasons. First, it keeps the espresso hot while you're steaming your milk, second, it keeps you from burning your fingers when pouring the espresso into your coffee cup. e. ($15) Breville BCB100 Barista-Style Coffee Knock Box. Again, TRUST me, you want this right next to your machine - the coffee grounds will start piling up quickly and you don't want your portafilter anywhere near a garbage can. This thing is a must.4. Space requirements: This machine (and all that you want to go with it) will take some counter space - allow AT LEAST 34-inches of counter width to accommodate - slightly more is even better. You will from my picture, this is a 34-inch setup, and there is no room to spare.5. Making espresso. After you read the instructions, here are some tips that they don't include to help avoid frustration: a. When the beans are grinding, lightly knock on the top of the hopper lid (just like knocking on a door) so that the beans keep feeding down to the grinder (sometimes they get hung up - a light knock each time keeps this from happening). Do NOT overfill the portafilter (after tamping) or it will jam coffee grounds into the water outlet and could possibly damage the portafilter or locking guide. After the grounds are tamped down in the filter cup, the silver part of the tamper should be just hidden beneath the rim of the portafilter (the machine includes a tool you can use if you accidentally overfill the filter cup, but after a short while, you'll figure out how much to grind each time and the tool will not be necessary). b. You ALWAYS want to watch the pressure gauge when making espresso. It NEEDS to be in the dark grey area of the pressure gauge (and ideally in/near the middle of the grey area) during the brew cycle, otherwise you are not making good espresso - rather, you are making either watered down espresso (not enough pressure) or not enough espresso which is too rich (too much pressure). There are two key things that affect pressure: the fineness at which the coffee is ground (which is adjustable) and the volume of grounds in the portafilter (also adjustable). Although there is a one or two shot size setting, I have found it best to do two, 1-shot grinds, tamping down the grounds in-between each single-shot grind. I have the grind (volume) setting on the 4th click setting, and I have the grind (fineness) setting on either 2 or 3 (play around and see what gives you the best results). IF the pressure is too low, then either your coffee is ground too coarsely, or your have not tamped it down tight enough, or the filter is not filled with enough coffee grounds, or a combination of any/all of these things. IF the pressure is too high, then either your coffee is ground too finely, or you have tamped down the grounds too hard (tightly), or a combination of the two. c. IF using two, single-shot espresso glasses to collect a double-shot brew, keep an eye on them during the brew cycle and make sure they are centered under the espresso being dispensed (this can be avoided by using a double-shot size collection cup). d. IF making a mocha or other syrup/sauce drink, pre-mix the espresso and syrup in the glass and stir thoroughly before adding the steamed milk. e. Steaming milk is 1/2-art, and 1/2-science (seriously), and it does not come naturally. If you've never worked at a coffee shop and been trained to steam milk, do yourself a favor and watch a few good (short) YouTube videos on the proper way to steam milk. You will THANK yourself for taking 5-10 minutes on You Tube and learning the proper way to steam milk (and things to avoid). Understanding the steaming process will allow you to control the amount of foam on top and not make big mess. f. Before you steam your milk, VENT the steam wand to remove the residual water from the boiler line (you don't want a few teaspoons of water in your milk). Vent the line, then turn the steam off ... wait 5 full seconds ... then insert the steam wand into the milk, then turn the steam back on. Hold the handle with your left hand, and place your right hand underneath the stainless steel milk steaming cup, when the cup is too hot for your right hand to touch (I mean really to hot to hold), keep the steam wand in and start counting along with the pump (which sounds like a metronome in the background ... dit ... dit ... dit ... dit ...). For a semi-hot latte/mocha keep the steam wand in the milk for 30 double-dits (don't start counting until after you can non longer touch the bottom with your right hand ... "and-one, and two, and three" and so on until you get to 30 (the equivalent of 60 single dits). For hot (but still drinkable) count to 40 double-dits, and for very-hot, 50 double-dits. Anything above 60 and you risk burning the milk (which will ruin the flavor and you will need to toss it out and start over). When finished, turn the steam off, and remove the steam wand from the milk about 3-5 seconds before it finishes blowing steam (to avoid having milk sucked back up into the steam line). g. After you steam your milk, VENT the steam wand again to remove any milk that inadvertently got sucked up into the steam wand line and prevent any from making its way into the boiler. IF milk makes its way back into the boiler unit (because you failed to vent the line after use) you will DESTROY the boiler (permanently), in that, the milk cannot be cleaned out, will burn during the next use, and every cup of milk you steam in the future will have a burnt-milk smell/flavor - yuck! DO yourself a favor and vent the steam line religiously after each use - and make sure others who use your machine know that they can ruin it if they don't do so also! (there goes $500!) h. The bottom tray is easy to remove, empty and clean (comes apart in 3 pieces). You should empty this every 2-4 days of use because it fills up despite you not pouring liquid into it - reason is, each time you finish using the steam wand or hot water dispenser, the machine auto-vents out the line from the boiler into the bottom tray (sneaky little devil) ... so even though you don't realize it, it's filling up a little with each use. (Fun fact - the hot water dispenser can be used for instant hot water to make tea!).6. Cleaning up. a. I unfold a clean washcloth each time I make espresso. When you tamp down the grounds, it will help avoid damaging/scratching your counter, and will catch the spill-over grounds (there will always be some spill-over). b. When finished, use hot water (from your kitchen sink) to rinse the espresso cup(s), milk steaming cup, portafilter and filter insert (remove the filter cup from the portafilter each time you clean them), then use another clean washcloth to set them out to dry upon. c. The washcloth used to make espresso: fold it in half, twice (into a square), and use the hot water dispenser (on the machine) to get one corner of the square wet with hot (boiling hot) water, then fold the square into a triangle so that the boiling water corner is exposed, then fold that triangle into another triangle around the steam wand and thoroughly clean the steam wand. It will take a little time and firm pressure - make sure the wand is clean so that you don't get nasty milk residue build up on your steam wand.7. Keeping things stocked: a. Milk. If your family uses milk for other things (cereal, baking, etc.) and up until now you have been a '1-gallon at a time' household, it's time to go up to a 2-gallon at a time household. Trust me - once you (and others in your house) discover the delicious lattes/mochas which are quick at hand, the milk will begin to disappear quickly (my house is now a 3-gallon at a time household with 3 people regularly using the machine). b. Keep a spare box of to-go cups/lids on hand, when you open it, order another one - it is not cost prohibitive and you never want to be out of to-go cups in the morning. c. Keep a spare bag of coffee beans on hand - also not cost prohibitive and if you run out of beans, well, there's no reason to ever run out of beans. d. Keep a spare bottle of your favorite syrups/sauces. If you run out, all the fun is over.8. Quirks and tips. a. Keep a close eye (and refill often - like every morning) the water tank in the back (you need not pull it off each time, just take a 4-cup measuring cup and refill it when it gets 1/2-way down). Reason being, the machine is not smart like a Keurig - it has no sensor telling it when the water is out and it will run itself (to its peril) dry when the water runs out - this is not particularly good for the machine or the pumps. b. Use top quality beans - I recommend buying 1 lb. bags of Starbucks Espresso Roast beans - whole, NEVER pre-ground. WHY would you spend $600 on a coffee bar setup and then use crap beans or pre-ground (aka: not fresh) coffee? When you use top quality Starbucks beans (I have no financial interest in Starbucks by the by - so if you prefer something else like Pete's or Dutch Bros., fine - but make sure you're buying whole bean bags of their Espresso Roast). 2-4 double-shot lattes/mochas per day will go through a 1 lb. bag of beans every 1-2 weeks. c. Transitioning to decaf beans...? Nope, not easy, nor was the machine set up for an easy transition. To transition from regular espresso beans to decaf beans you must unlock the bean hopper and remove it - then pour the regular beans into a ziplock bag, then take your vacuum cleaner (I'm not joking) and vacuum out the remaining regular beans from the grinding gear mechanism, then replace the (empty) hopper - lock it in place, then fill it with decaf beans. We did this once at my house ... and will never do it again.I hope you enjoyed my review and it helps you make awesome lattes and mochas!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    I did a lot of research before deciding on this brand and model, but I've been so impressed from the very beginning. It took some time to tune in (as will any espresso machine), and as a complete novice learning on this machine, I had my frustrations, but the machine is so intuitive and there are so many helpful videos out there I quickly got the hang of it. The grinder seems excellent (given it doesn't cost hundreds on its own), everything you need comes in the box (and good quality accessories too), and it's just such a perfect little home use espresso maker when you're not trying to churn out lots of coffees back to back (given the single motor, you can't steam milk while pulling a shot, so not nearly as fast as the commercial or more expensive machines if you want efficiency in making lots of coffees, but that's not my use case). I love how tunable the machine is yet how automated it can be if you choose so (don't have to time your shots, etc.). For home use a few times a day, I really can't say enough good things about how perfect this machine is, especially at such a relatively affordable price point compared to the other highly rated options out there.

    That said, I'm about 16 months in to ownership and it started to act up. I ran the clean, and then the descale, and just generally tried some troubleshooting, and I kept having intermittent issues. But I knew from reviews that this is generally a long lasting machine and this shouldn't be anywhere near end of life for it (or it wouldn't be getting nearly this good of a review from me). Some people said Breville was helpful, even after the warranty period, so I did some research, though I identified which component may be going bad, and reached out to see if they would send me a replacement part. To my utter amazement, they instead sent me the packaging to ship my machine to them and have it repaired at no cost to me months past the end of my warranty. Huge kudos to Breville; this further confirms what I believed, that this product should last for years and Breville stands by the quality of their product.

    Seriously, making coffees for one household? Not a professional barista? Just love good coffee and want to be able to make that consistently? This is the one.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014
    Color: Black SesameVerified Purchase
    Its been a month since I have bought this machine. I have not worked every coffee making device out there but I have operated and tasted many. I had just lost my Deloghni magnifca super automatic machine after seven years of use. It was a pretty good machine for being a super automatic. But I have craved to get a real espresso machine and do a proper cappuccino. I have used french presses, Vietnamese phins, drip, siphon, and single serve kuerigs. Being in the Pacific NW you would except awesome cafe's everywhere, and you would be wrong. To get a good barrista that knows what they are doing, is slim to none. So with the exit of my super auto, I shopped for a good one. I kept coming back to the breville. Only knocks it was really getting was that breville was Australian and new to the game. I took the plunge and bought it, and I do not regret it.

    So the good:
    It comes with its own grinder. It not the best, but then again its no slouch. It can be taken apart and cleaned. My super never did that. What this means is that as you build up grounds on the Burr, you can pull it apart easily and clean it. It has a hopper that you can remove and place unused beans back in its container, that is just awesome, you can make decafe then switch to a new bean. A reviewer gave a good tip that when you first run it, start at the coarse then work it to fine when you start to grind, good advice. I word of caution from me, every different roast of bean will be a new setting for the machine. If you use a oily bean, then you might have to clean the burr a lot in order to get that fine grind. Also be prepared to go through a lot of coffee to figure out the right setting to get that perfect cup.
    Temperature control. You can decrease or increase the temperature by 4 degree's, in 2 degree increments. Doesn't sound like much, but it can change the taste of your espresso.
    Easy to program grind amount, and shot times.
    It has a gauge to measure the pressure as it goes through the port a filter. It is a nice touch to be able to tell how things are working, several high price machine you have to feel it out and guess, this you can tell right away if something went wrong and you can adjust.
    The steam wand is easy to use, the switch on the side is okay, my super did have a better control knob that you could control the amount of steam that came out, but this one is slow enough that its not that bad to operate.
    Clean up is a snap, I really enjoy the fact that I can easily and quickly clean it up.
    It has a water filter, where I live we have a high concentration of hard water, so having a second filter to go through is nice.
    Parts. Breville has all the parts you can buy to fix your machine if they go out or need replaced. I am talking about new port a filters, rings, hoppers, water reservoirs, ect.
    It is pretty, looks really good, makes you want to drink coffee.

    The things that are not so nice:
    You will go through a lot of coffee. This is most true when you first get the machine and try to figure out how to run it. There is a couple of way things can go down. 1) you drink every cup you make, I suggest you do this alone. Anyone around you will worry you are on something because you will be running at a 1000 mph on that much caffeine, no matter what your tolerance is. You will be wondering why everyone around you is moving so slow. 2) invite people over and watch there reaction to find out well you are doing on making that espresso.
    Mess from the grounds. It has a tray, but for some reason my grounds always seem to go further then the tray. I placed a small dish under the grinder it that keeps it contained and its easily cleaned. You can also fill the port a filter, tamp, then fill a little more until you reach the proper level. I place a paper towel down and do the tamp on that, it catches the grounds that fall when tamping.
    Don't expect a piping hot cup of joe. You can get it hot enough, by following their suggestions. I poor hot water in my cup before and do a single shot on a empty port a filter, that seems to do a good enough job.
    My latte art is of clouds, mushrooms, cotton balls. I believe that is my malfunction though.

    Overall, for the price (especially now) and the quality of espresso I am getting, its the top choice. Is it the best machine out there, no. But if you can afford those then I am not sure why you are reading things on amazon. Try different beans, they will taste different from what you are used to, each type will need different techniques to get the right pull. The Seattle best coffee bean, I only need to lightly tamp, the Vietnamese Civet I have to really press hard to get to the right tamp. I will trying several others as I go along, but I think that's the best part of this machine. And to the few people ( there is other things I would call you) about the California restrictions, in the manual it does say that the parts on the machine that does come in contact with coffee or water is BPA Free and there is no parts that will make you grow a third limb, unless you already have one. If you read the blasted bill you might figure out what it actually is saying, Anything with a grinder or power cord falls in this warning. I don't know about you, but I am not grinding bits of plastic in my coffee, and I am not sucking on the power cord, but if that's what you want to do, go for it.

    For me, this has been a awesome buy, thank you for reading.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    This is an incredible product because it's easy to use and conveniently sized. Its attractive design adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen. The quick heat-up time is impressive and the espresso flavor it delivers is simply superb. One of the best features is the milk frother - it works like a charm. And let's not forget about the precise grind settings, which allow me to get my coffee just the way I like it. In short, it's a fantastic espresso machine that's worth every penny.
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  • Hector
    5.0 out of 5 stars La mejor opción para empezar un negocio o para casa
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 9, 2024
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
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    Estoy haciendo esta reseña a casi un año de que compré esta cafetera y lo que puedo decir es que es una de las mejores qué he comprado.

    Tengo otras cafeteras profesionales de uno y dos grupos a las qué esta Barista express no le pide nada, sobre todo por el precio.

    Para empezar hace una muy buena molienda, ajustable por supuesto, y la extracción es rápida y muy eficiente.

    En espresso esta listo en 45 segundos desde la molienda. Es fácil de usar, limpiar y dar mantenimiento.

    Yo la uso principalmente para espresso ya qué la parte del espumador debo decir que si es bastante lenta.

    En conclusión la recomiendo ampliamente y si vas a hacer capuchino, te recomiendo un espumador aparte.
  • ABHISHEK JHA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transform Your Coffee Game: One-Month Review of the Breville Barista Express
    Reviewed in India on December 27, 2024
    Color: Black SesameVerified Purchase
    If you're considering upgrading your coffee routine, the Breville Barista Express is absolutely worth it. After one month of daily use, I can confidently say this machine delivers café-quality results right in the comfort of your home.

    Design & Build Quality:
    The build quality not only looks stunning but also feels premium and durable. It’s compact enough to fit neatly on my countertop yet substantial enough to showcase its quality. Every detail—from the pressure gauge to the built-in tamper—feels thoughtfully designed for usability.

    Ease of Use:
    This machine strikes the perfect balance between control and convenience. As someone new to making espresso at home, I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I got the hang of it. The intuitive dials let me adjust grind size, dose, and shot volume to suit my taste. The built-in grinder is a game-changer, producing consistent grinds that make a noticeable difference in the flavor.

    Performance & Flavor:
    The espresso this machine pulls is exceptional—rich, smooth, and always topped with a gorgeous layer of crema. Whether I’m making a quick shot or crafting a latte, the results have been consistently amazing. The steam wand is powerful and precise, creating silky microfoam perfect for latte art. My morning routine has gone from ordinary to extraordinary.

    Maintenance:
    Maintenance is easy, with removable components like the drip tray and water reservoir. The machine even reminds you when it’s time for a cleaning cycle, which keeps everything running smoothly without the guesswork.

    Final Verdict:
    The Breville Barista Express has been a fantastic investment. In just one month, it has elevated my coffee experience and saved me money I used to spend at cafés. If you’re a coffee enthusiast or just looking to treat yourself, this machine is a must-have.
  • A. Al Ali
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality product. Recommended
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 15, 2024
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    The quality and given techs are good. Thank you
  • DAN CRESSWELL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great espresso machine with built-in grinder for the money.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2019
    Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    I've had this almost two years now, so I figured it was time for a proper review.

    If you don't want to read my in depth review but just my quick opinion and are in the market for a semi-automatic espresso maker (with grinder!), you can't beat this machine for the money it costs (especially here compared to a department store). It comes with a satisfactory grinder (anything better itself will cost you hundreds of dollars on its own), and an easy to use (and learn) espresso maker which makes good espresso, latte's, etc. (assuming you don't use garbage beans of course). Its been nearly two years and I've yet to have a problem and still works just as good as it did the day I got it.

    I'll start with the cons, because there aren't many and they are very minor, picky issues.

    The grinder: I find the size setting to be slightly misleading. I'd assume you could use the full range of grind sizes, but anything less than a 4 you'll have trouble pulling a shot with the proper pressure. Over time I've found I've needed to reduce the grind size more and more, but that could be to poor (lack of) regular cleaning habits because I'm lazy.

    The pressure gauge. There's an "espresso range" on it which you may think anywhere in that is OK. Its not. To get a good pull you'll need to make sure it starts around at least "12:30" and ideally about "1:00" if you treat it like a clock (pointing straight up would be 12:00). Once you get a feel for the grind and how much tamp pressure to use, you'll be able to do this with regular ease after a couple weeks of use (assuming you mainly stick with one type of espresso).

    The port-a-filter. Its not standard sized so it may be hard to replace. No big deal. Those interested in this probably have more "professional" machines anyways and aren't in the market for this.

    Now onto the good things:

    If you've never used a steam wand before, this is probably a good machine for you. Enthusiasts may say its not good or powerful enough, but its great to learn on. Its not a "double boiler" machine where you can froth milk and do the espresso at the same time, but for starter home use its great. Those double boiler machines start at 2-3 times the price of this. If you only make lattes for yourself a couple times a day (like me), its perfect. Because its doesn't use a boiler, its a little slower. That actually makes it EASIER to make perfect milk for the novice (also like me!). By the time I'm done making a latte, I've probably spent about 3 minutes. That's about 6 minutes out of my day which is quicker than waiting forever at st*rb*cks for something worse.

    The grinder: Its built in. Enough said. Clean it out once in a while and you'll be fine.

    Making espresso: You can adjust the temperature within 4 degrees of 200f (the factory setting). Adjust according to your taste and beans you are using (I'm not an expert, there's a ton and probably too much info out there on the subject). I keep mine at 202 as it brings out slightly better flavor for the standard bean I use. If you're using relatively fresh coffee beans, you shouldn't have much trouble pulling a decent shot.

    Maintenance/cleaning: its easy to use the cleaning cycle. Don't buy the cleaning tabs or descaling solutions. Buy Cafiza tabs as they will cost you a fraction of what the Breville ones cost for regular cleaning. Dezcal can be bought for descaling also with the same cost difference. The drip tray is dishwasher safe (top shelf). I put mine in about every two weeks. In between that, I give it a good rinse when the tray is full to get rid of any grime that may have built up.

    If I get 2 more years out of this, I'll be extremely happy. I've already gotten back my return on investment.
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  • 黒木
    5.0 out of 5 stars 幸せ
    Reviewed in Japan on September 10, 2023
    Color: Black SesameVerified Purchase
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    素晴らしい店で、発送が非常に速く、その後の質問にもすぐに専門的なアドバイスをいただけました。大変満足しています。 長期間安定して使用することを考えて昇圧機を購入しました。全体的な価格も手頃です。最初のラテを飲んだ瞬間、プロのカフェの味わいが楽しめ、自宅がカフェに変わりました。笑。