Overview
The Breville Barista Express is an all-in-one espresso machine that combines brewer and grinder from a smaller footrint. This convenient combo creates a simple workflow that is perfect for new users or those stepping up from a more entry level machine. The built-in bean hopper is great for coffee bean storage, and the compact working area makes frothing milk at home and brewing your espresso a breeze. Included tools from Breville like their leveling razor, pop-out tamper, and different portafilter basket options go the extra mile in making this an all around great package. See why so many new espresso enthusiasts love this excellent machine!
- Integrated Grinder: Conical stainless steel burr grinder speeds things up. The new 8 oz hopper takes its design cues from Breville’s fetching Smart Grinder.
- Programmable Volumetrics: Set water volume for single or double espressos for consistent water levels with each brew cycle.
- Temperature Control: A built in PID maintains the water temperature at an ideal 200°F during extraction, but you can increase your brew temperature up or down 4°F in 2 degree increments to dial in the perfect shot. An auto-purge function returns the machine to an optimal espresso extracting temperature.
- Razor Dosing Tool: Breville’s patented stainless steel dosing tool trims up your portafilter post-tamp for consistent shots every time.
- Energy Efficient: Barista Express automatically enters standby mode after 1 hour and turns off after 3 hours.
- Hot Water Dispenser: A dedicated hot water pipe makes crafting Americanos a piece of cake.
- Basket Options: The machine ships with double and single pressurized and non-pressurized baskets (4 total)
- Stainless Steel Steam Wand: The swivel ball-mounted steam wand allows you to position your pitcher as needed for maximum froth control.
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Pros
- Dedicated Hot Water Dispenser: This update makes americanos or hot tea a breeze.
- Huge Capacity: 67oz side-access water tank with optional filter.
- Tools Included: New machines come with a perfectly sized tamper, frothing pitcher, cleaning and dosing tools.
- Adjustable Temperature: Adjusting the brew temperature up or down 4 degrees gives you some leeway to fine-tune your shot.
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Cons
- Coffee Sludge: Despite an upgraded drip tray design, an integrated grinder means superfluous espresso grounds will collect and mix in your drip tray.
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- How Does it Compare?
This is the latest version of Breville’s Barista Express. Updates from the previous BES860XL model include a dedicated hot water dispenser, updated stainless steel conical burr grinder, hopper styling for smoother operation, and an upgraded drip tray.
- Tips and Tricks
Run hot water though the brew head before pulling your shot for optimal extraction temperature.














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