Espresso Machines * | Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

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!

Features

• 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.

• • 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.
  • Cons
    • Coffee Sludge: Despite An Upgraded Drip Tray Design, An Integrated Grinder Means Superfluous Espresso Grounds Will Collect And Mix In Your Drip Tray.
• 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.