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Workers 'make frozen smoothies quickly' with Breville gadget as it drops below £20
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Reynard: C'est un beau jambon, imbécile.
Cloverdale Ham de Provence* prepared in a Breville Fast Slow Pro with half an onion to keep it company, with Heinz Kansas City BBQ sauce added after plating.
*salt, parsley, marjoram, poppy seeds, thyme and tarragon.
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Reynard: C'est un beau jambon, imbécile.
Cloverdale Ham de Provence* prepared in a Breville Fast Slow Pro with half an onion to keep it company, with Heinz Kansas City BBQ sauce added after plating.
*salt, parsley, marjoram, poppy seeds, thyme and tarragon.
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Reynard: C'est un beau jambon, imbécile.
Cloverdale Ham de Provence* prepared in a Breville Fast Slow Pro with half an onion to keep it company, with Heinz Kansas City BBQ sauce added after plating.
*salt, parsley, marjoram, poppy seeds, thyme and tarragon.
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Reynard: C'est un beau jambon, imbécile.
Cloverdale Ham de Provence* prepared in a Breville Fast Slow Pro with half an onion to keep it company, with Heinz Kansas City BBQ sauce added after plating.
*salt, parsley, marjoram, poppy seeds, thyme and tarragon.
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The Breville Barista Touch Impress
Article The Product Box Shot Pull from the Barista Touch Impress Correct Dose Styrofoam Live Temperatures Touch the Screen to Grind Bean Hopper Accessories Barista Touch Impress on the Bar Front View Blind Filter Touch Impress Drip Tray-1 Screen Details Burr Closeup Top Cup Plate Double Wall Filters? Cappuccino Build Coffee Ground, PF in Shot Progression Oh... double wall filters 54mm Portafilter Almost There Hot Water Lever System Cradle Insider the Impress Tamper Drip Tray Design Tray in Place Inside the Tray Insert the Hopper Sticky Tape Water Filter System Brewing a Cappuccino Single Power Button Water Hardness Burr Housing Whereto Buy Manufacturer Website Buy from Supplier Buy from Amazon (US) Buy here to support CoffeeGeek! Buy from Amazon (CA) Buy here to support CoffeeGeek! Buy from 1st in Coffee CoffeeGeek Sponsor! coffeegeek advertisers make this website possible.
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The Barista Touch Impress arrives in a substantial, glossy retail box. Inside, however, the machine is secured by large, fitted blocks of styrofoam. This is somewhat disappointing, as Breville has already demonstrated a much better approach with its newest releases. Their latest machines, like the Oracle Jet, now ship in plain brown boxes, using fully recyclable, form-moulded cardboard inserts to protect the machine during transit. It’s an eco-friendly philosophy we hope to see across their entire product line.
The product box follows Breville's Design language for about 20 years (but one they've changed since). The box is full of painted colour graphics and photos detailing the machine's abilities. This is a fairly big, heavy machine, so it's best to open it on the ground, and possibly with the help of a friend. As you can see, there's a ton of information overload on the box. Definitely designed for department store shelves. All that horrible styrofoam. But hey, there's some stuff - the manual, portafilter and water filter! Breville has 3 different "levels" of 54mm portafilters, in terms of quality. This is the top quality one. The machine comes with four filter baskets, which is a bit weird because of course you're going to use the built in grinder; only the single wall baskets are necessary, right? This is the Claris system which is one of the better ones used by espresso machine makers. This machine comes with almost everything you'd need. Only thing missing is a knockbox (only the flagship machines have that option included) Ahh, that's why it comes with the crema-cheater double wall filters - use those if you're using super stale coffee!Once unboxed and on the counter, the machine has a significant presence. Its aesthetic borrows the softer, curving lines from the more expensive Oracle Touch, distinguishing it from the angular, utilitarian form of the classic Barista Express, a design philosophy Breville has continued with its latest flagship, the Oracle Jet. The softer curves are not just for looks; they also make the machine easier to wipe down compared to the sharper corners of the Express. The fingerprint-resistant brushed stainless steel gives it a solid, high-end appliance feel.
A tour from top to bottom reveals a series of practical design choices. The bean hopper is generously proportioned with a wider diameter than previous Barista models, allowing it to comfortably hold a full 340 gram (12 ounce) bag of coffee. A twist-to-lock mechanism seals the hopper’s base for mess-free bean swaps.
This is not a small machine, so it's best to have a second person helping you. If not, slide it out sideways on the floor. That amount of styrofoam makes me eco-heart bleed a bit. Do better, Breville! I didn't even know the machine was sideways until I removed half the styrofoam (there's so much of it). But look at all the accessories! Almost there and unwrapped - all the accessories, and more plastics. All unwrapped (still some sticky tape to remove), and you get a sense of all the stuff that comes with this machine. No knockbox though, that's reserved for the flagship machines only. Double wall filters? Oh yeah - look at the graphics: they are for people who use grocery store / costco coffee. Lots of sticky tape on the machine to hold down various parts. Remove it all. The top plate on this machine seems to be plastic, which is a bit different from other models.Hidden beneath this hopper is a significant internal hardware upgrade: a set of Baratza’s M2 conical burrs, precision-milled by the European firm Etzinger. This is a notable component, as it is the same burr set found in dedicated grinders like the Baratza Encore ESP Pro. For the user, this means the potential for a more consistent grind particle size, a key factor in improving the taste of the final espresso shot.
At the rear of the unit, the 2 litre (68 fluid ounce) water reservoir is designed for easy access. It can be filled in place or removed entirely using its sturdy handle. It incorporates both a magnetized low-water sensor and Breville’s integrated charcoal filter system. This filtration benefits flavour and machine longevity by reducing scale buildup.
Still features the adjustable burr system Breville's had for decades now, but it does have the M2 Baratza Burrs A closeup of the M2 bottom cone burr. The hopper is a newer design, wider, but also squatter, to fit under more cupboards. Not stepless like the new Oracle Jet is, but still a nice system. The reservoir design has that neat flippy lid thing, and a built in handle for removing entirely and filling at the sink. Don't fill at the sink. The only button on the entire machine, and one of only three physical touch points (the other two being the lever, and the grind setting dial).The front of the machine is starkly minimal. Aside from a single, backlit power button, all user interactions are channelled through the large, vibrant colour touchscreen. This approach looks clean, but it also means every function, even a simple group flush, requires interacting with the screen, which can be less immediate than a physical button.
Below this screen is the main workspace, organized into three zones: the integrated grinding and tamping station on the left, the 54mm grouphead in the centre, and the automatic steam wand and hot water tap on the right.
The star of the left side is the “Impress” tamping system, activated by a large, mechanical side lever that provides satisfying, tactile feedback. On the right, the steam wand itself has a more robust, multi-part construction that feels more premium than those on other Barista line machines. The high-polish stainless steel backsplash looks sharp but is a fingerprint and splash magnet that requires frequent cleaning.
The Touch Impress when powered down. Very minimalist, with one visible touch point. Inside the Impress Tamper housing, you can see the tamper is at a 90 degree angle when not in use. This allows coffee to fall into the portafilter from the grinder. The Bean Hopper holds 12oz, and has a tight sealing lid. The PF is Breville's top of the line 54mm, with upgraded handle, all stainless steel. Shots still curl a bit from the spouts. The portafilter slots nicely into the Impress cradle, and the machine registers its insertion. The lever on the side is easy to use and gives good tactile feedback. The hot water tap comes from the back left of the grouphead, and aims water right into the centre of a cup on the tray. This is the nib that registers the temperature being read off the steam pitcher's surface.It might sound odd to positive-focus on a drip tray, but I have to give Breville credit here. I’ve handled the trays on nearly $10,000 prosumer machines that feel like flimsy, cheap afterthoughts (yeah, looking at you La Marzocco). By contrast, this one is robust and exceptionally well-finished. Pulling the entire unit out reveals the hidden accessory storage inside. It’s a great spot for stashing less-used items like the backflush disk, single basket, or cleaning tablets.
The included accessory kit is comprehensive. You receive four filter baskets (two single-wall for fresh coffee, two double-wall for pre-ground), a quality 480 ml (16 ounce) stainless steel milk pitcher, the water filter assembly, and a full suite of cleaning supplies. A standalone tamper is notably absent, as its services have been made null and void by the machine’s internal tamping system. Weirdly, the machine does come with Breville’s Razor tool, which seems a bit redundant. And the multitool for cleaning the steam wand doesn’t actually fit the new steam wand on this machine (for removal of the tip, at least).
The top plate of the drip tray is well made, intricate, and very inexpensive to replace (take that, La Marzocco). Sliding out the Drip Tray reveals a staple of many Breville machines: a hidden accessories drawer! More details on the tray - under the metal grid is this plastic underlay which catches stray grinds, and organizes the way the tray works overall. When first unpacking, there's a little box inside the accessories tray. Among the included accessories, is this blind filter insert, to be used with the single shot double wall basket. Breville includes the Razor with this machine which is a bit... weird, considering this is an auto dosing, assisted tamping machine. There's also this multitool which is used to clean and remove the steam wand tip, and other parts of the machine. Problem is, its removal tool doesn't fit the Touch Impress' new steam wand. The tray in place, does the job and looks great.Dimensionally, the unit measures 36 cm wide, 34 cm deep, and 41.5 cm tall (14.2 x 13.4 x 16.3 inches). It feels planted and secure on the counter, thanks to excellent high-grip rubber feet that prevent it from sliding when locking in the portafilter.
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Breville clearly wants you to get started on the Touch Impress without ever opening the manual, and to their credit, they make that easy. The moment you press the power button, the touchscreen lights up with a soft chime and begins guiding you through setup like a friendly assistant. It feels more like setting up a phone or tablet than an espresso machine, but it works.
The machine starts by asking a few practical questions. It wants to know what kind of milk you use, so it can adjust its frothing routine for dairy, oat, soy, or almond milk. Then it has you test your water hardness with a small strip and enter the result. From that, it automatically sets up reminders for descaling, which helps protect the machine from scale buildup and keeps the coffee tasting consistent. It is clear this product was designed for people who want good results without thinking about maintenance.
The first time (and every time) you start up the machine, you see this pretty latte art and hear a chime. Setting the date and time, for the machine to have its automatic functions. The machine walks you through an initial setup. The machine shows you all the accessories that come with the BBTI. Next comes the water hardness test, which you can skip (really, don't skip this). Use this to measure the water out of your sink, not the filtered water in the machine. Compare the results with what you see on screen. The machine is now priming itself, and filling in some water to the thermojet and lines. Water being flushed through the steam wand, automatically. The machine volunteers to give you a few tutorials to get you familiar with the BBTI and all it can do.Once setup is done, you are ready to make your first drink. You pick a beverage from the touchscreen, lock the portafilter into the cradle, and tap the grind icon. The machine doses automatically, and when the grinding stops, you pull the large side lever. It feels solid and mechanical, almost like pulling a gear shift. The Impress tamping system presses the coffee with even pressure and finishes with a small polishing twist, leaving a clean, level puck. For anyone who has tamped unevenly in the past, this part is genuinely satisfying.
The smart dosing feature looks for a target puck height rather than a specific weight. If the height is too low, the screen prompts you to grind a little more. Once the correct level is reached, the machine remembers that dose for next time. It is a simple but clever way to help beginners achieve consistency without using a separate scale.
The grind setting itself is still adjusted manually using the dial on the side, but the machine gives feedback after each shot. It times the extraction and then suggests whether to go finer or coarser next time. It is not magic, but it saves new users from guessing blindly.
Breville advertises its ThermoJet heating system as ready in three seconds, and technically that is true. The water is hot almost instantly. The problem is that the grouphead and portafilter are still cold, and if you brew right away, the shot will come out sour and under-extracted. The solution is to run a blank shot first to preheat the metal parts, which works fine, but the process is slower than it should be. You have to dig through the drink menu on the touchscreen every time to do this. A simple flush grouphead button on the main screen would make a big difference.
Once properly preheated, the espresso from the Touch Impress is quite good (bordering on world class at times), but its real strength is its relentless consistency. After dialing it in, I was pulling nearly identical shots time after time using the timing and yield weights from CoffeeGeek’s standard espresso machine test parameters (we could not set the initial dose weight; relying instead on the machine’s preset volumes). FYI, that formula is 18.5g in, 45g yield, in around 25-30 seconds (without preinfusion) or 35-40 seconds with preinfusion.
Here’s the process in action.
Insert the portafilter into the grinder cradle. The machine is aware of the positioning. Touch the screen to start the coffee grinding. After tamping with the lever on the side, the machine registers the bed height and gives you a green bar and checkbox to say it's all good. Here's how the bed of coffee looks after dosing the correct amount and tamping with the side lever. The machine's display shows you how to correctly insert the portafilter. At this point you'd hit the brew button that shows up next. The shot begins. The double shot continues, developing nicely and with proper timing on the extraction, which the machine is registering. The shot is nearing completion. Again, the machine is also timing the shot on screen, and keeps track of the volume brewed.For most people, however, the real star of the show will be the Auto MilQ system. You’re essentially outsourcing the tricky skill of milk texturing and accurate temperatures to the machine. You just fill the pitcher, place it on the sensor, and tell the machine what you’re making. The result is a fine, pourable microfoam that it handles well even with non-dairy milks. For anyone buying this machine primarily for lattes and cappuccinos, this is arguably the feature that seals the deal.
The BBTI also lets you queue up the entire process in one go. Prep your portafilter, fill the milk pitcher, and place both in their respective places in the machine. Hit the shot button on screen, and also tap the steam milk icon right after. The machine will pull the shot, then immediately transition the Thermojet to steam mode, and automatically start steaming. You can come back about a minute later to find a nicely pulled shot and a pitcher of microfrothed milk waiting for your always-improving latte art skills. It even finishes by politely reminding you to wipe the steam wand, so it can even handle the nagging for you.
Brewing any milk based drinks with the Touch Impress is a "set and forget" kind of thing. Once the coffee's ground and tamped, insert the portafilter into the machine. Before starting the shot, fill your pitcher with cold milk and also place that in its spot, sitting on the temperature sensor nub. Hit the brew shot button to start the shot pull. As soon as the shot starts, hit the steam pitcher image on the screen to queue up the milk steaming. The BBTI lets you know the milk operation is now queued, ready to go as soon as the shot pull ends. The espresso brewing with the Touch Impress. The shot ends (37 sec!) and now the machine is heating up the thermocoil for 2 to 3 seconds before starting the steaming process. While auto frothing and steaming, the display gives a sort-of-live temperature display (it lags behind real time by about 2-4 seconds). The machine even reminds you to wipe down the wand after use.Unfortunately, the hot water function is deeply frustrating for Americano drinkers. One has to question if the Breville engineers even drink Americanos or Mistos. The automated settings are nonsensical for traditional recipes; the smallest preset dispenses 130 ml of water (a double shot needs only 90 ml), and you cannot stop it early. To add insult to injury, the water is a tepid 63°C (147°F). It’s a baffling design flaw.
What makes this flaw worse is that the Touch Impress cannot receive firmware updates. There is no Wi-Fi connection or USB port for new software. Whatever version the machine ships with is the one you will have for its entire life. For a product that depends so much on software, this feels like a huge swing and a miss.
Despite these annoyances, using the Touch Impress day to day is decently enjoyable. It is fast, intuitive, and clean to operate. You can stumble into the kitchen half-awake, tap a few icons, and end up with an espresso or cappuccino that looks and tastes a thousand percent better than what you would get from a capsule machine. Heck, it’ll probably be better than most cafés these days.
It is not made for people who want to learn the craft of espresso, but for anyone who wants café-level drinks with minimal effort, it comes surprisingly close.
Building a cappuccino, automatically, on the Barista Touch Impress. Connect with us on Social Media MastodonInstagramFacebook-f Search coffeegeek advertisers make this website possible.
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want to reach a global specialty coffee audience? advertise with us.The Barista Touch Impress sits in a crowded field of machines that aim to blend traditional espresso mechanics with heavy digital assistance. They attempt to deliver a full bean-to-cup experience without requiring separate components like a standalone grinder, but this integration often comes with its own trade-offs. Its most direct competitors are found both within Breville’s own lineup and from other established brands.
Breville Barista Express Impress
The Express Impress is based on the Barista Express, with the assisted tamping system built in. It doesn't have drink recipes, and will not automatically froth your milk. But it is a great little machine with excellent, repeatable grinding and dosing.Its closest and most obvious point of comparison is its direct sibling, the Breville Barista Express Impress. This machine is the analog, more hands-on version of the same core concept. It features the same “Impress” intelligent dosing and assisted tamping system. However, the user experience diverges sharply from that point forward.
The Express Impress uses an older, slower-to-heat thermocoil system. While slower, it has the advantage of heating the entire machine, including the grouphead, for better temperature stability on the first shot. This is unlike the Touch Impress, whose fast Thermojet only heats the water, leaving the brewing components cold. The Express Impress is also controlled by an array of physical buttons and dials. It features a prominent pressure gauge, which provides visual feedback that can be useful for users interested in learning about extraction. The process of manually steaming milk, while requiring practice, also offers a higher ceiling for control over texturing for latte art. For many, the lower price point ($799.95 USD / $1,149.95 CAD) will be a deciding factor. (nb, as of this writing (Oct 15, 2025), it is on sale in Canada for just $900, making it an extraordinary value)
Breville Oracle Jet
The Oracle Jet (on the right) during our heavy head to head testing against the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier machine. The Jet also comes with a very nice knock box, about a $40 value, and has OTA updates.Moving up the Breville hierarchy is the new Breville Oracle Jet. Priced at $2,000 USD ($2,999CAD, currently on sale for $2400CAD), it is positioned as a more advanced machine. For the $500 price difference over the Barista Touch Impress, the Jet includes several key hardware and software differences.
The Oracle Jet is built around a commercial-style 58mm portafilter and grouphead, allowing for larger, more traditional espresso doses up to 22g. Its tamping system is fully automated and internal, requiring no lever pulling from the user. It comes with a very nice and upgraded knock box, and the Jet’s completely new grinder has stepless adjustments for more precise control.
Crucially, the Jet also features a dual Thermojet heating system, with one dedicated to rapidly heating the grouphead, directly addressing the Touch Impress’s issue with cold-start temperature stability. Most importantly, the Oracle Jet is the first Breville machine with internet connectivity, allowing for Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates, a massive advantage.
While both machines feature the same automated MilQ system, the Jet’s superior hardware and updatable software make it a more advanced machine. At full retail price, the Oracle Jet’s upgrades may justify the extra $500 investment. However, the decision becomes much more difficult when the Barista Touch Impress is found on sale, as its value proposition increases significantly.
De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro
De'Longhi's flagship is their shot across the bow against Breville's highly automated espresso machines. We haven't formally tested this model, but did have a few hours' work with one.Outside the Breville ecosystem, a strong competitor is the De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro, which competes at a similar price point of $1,299.95 USD (often on sale for $1000), and $1899.99 in Canada (often on sale for $1500). This machine targets the same user with a different technological approach. It also integrates a grinder with an assisted “Smart Tamping Station” to ensure a level, consistently tamped puck without the mess of loose grounds.
It uses a dual heating system for rapid transitions between brewing and steaming and offers two separate milk systems. It has both a manual, pro-style steam wand for users who want to practice latte art and a separate, fully automatic “LatteCrema” system for one-touch convenience. This combination of features offers a flexibility that will appeal to some buyers.
Ninja Cafe Luxe Pro
The Luxe Cafe Pro offers an incredible bang for your espresso buck. Longevity may be a concern, especially with getting after warranty service.Finally, a noteworthy budget competitor is the Ninja Café Luxe Pro. Priced around $750 USD (prices are up because of the Trump Tax), and $900 Canadian (a better deal these days because of the USA tariff nonsense) it’s roughly half the cost of the BBTI. For that price, it also offers an integrated grinder, a lever-based tamping system, and a hands-free automated milk frother. It even includes a wider array of drink options, from ristretto and lungo to larger brewed coffees.
This feature parity is notable, but there are key trade-offs to consider. Ninja is a recent entrant into the espresso market, compared to Breville’s decades-long track record. The Ninja’s versatility is also accessed via a complex, button-driven interface, which contrasts with the single, guided touchscreen on the Barista Touch Impress. Differences in component quality, such as the BBTI’s premium Baratza burrs, also likely account for the price gap.
At full retail, the price difference is stark. However, the Barista Touch Impress is occasionally on sale, sometimes as low as $1000USD. This narrows the gap considerably, shifting the decision from one of pure budget to a choice between the BBTI’s user experience and the Ninja’s button-based functionality.
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After a few weeks with the BBTI, a clear picture is emerging. Let’s be clear: this machine isn’t a tool for the aspiring artist. It’s a high-end appliance for those who want a great result without serving an apprenticeship.
If you want to graduate from capsules for better espresso but are intimidated by the learning curve of a traditional setup, this machine is for you. It delivers on its core promise: providing repeatable high-grade espresso shots and a high level of automated milk frothing, especially for non-dairy milks.
But this convenience comes at a price, and not just the monetary one. In exchange for the automation, you give up a lot of granular control. This isn’t just about tweaking for fun; it’s about the ability to adapt to different beans or correct a shot that’s pulling too fast or slow, a capability the machine deliberately abstracts from the user. You also have to live with its quirks, like the mandatory pre-heating and the poorly designed hot water function.
At its full retail price of $1,499.95 USD ($2,149.95 CAD), its value proposition is complicated. For $500 more, Breville’s own Oracle Jet offers significant upgrades like a 58mm portafilter and OTA firmware updates. Meanwhile, competitors like the Ninja Café Luxe Pro offer a surprisingly similar automated feature set for roughly half the price.
The value of the Barista Touch Impress hinges heavily on the times Breville puts it on sale. It is occasionally discounted, sometimes dropping as low as $1,000 USD retail. At that price, it becomes a much more compelling middle ground, offering a more premium build and user interface than the Ninja without the steep cost of the Oracle Jet.
This is our First Look. The real test is how this complex piece of technology holds up over the long haul. Will the software remain snappy? Will the automated systems prove reliable? We’ll be putting this machine through a comprehensive, long-term review to answer those questions and more.
In the meantime, if you own one or are on the fence, we want to hear from you. What has your experience been? Let us know in the comments below.
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PSA: Don't buy a #Breville #BodyZone electric blanket. The screen on mine and at least one other friend's that I know about is unreadable after just a couple of years. They don't do repairs or replace parts, and are currently trying to fob me off with a 40% discount on a new one "as a gesture of our appreciation for your patience and understanding". It's still in warranty.
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PSA: Don't buy a #Breville #BodyZone electric blanket. The screen on mine and at least one other friend's that I know about is unreadable after just a couple of years. They don't do repairs or replace parts, and are currently trying to fob me off with a 40% discount on a new one "as a gesture of our appreciation for your patience and understanding". It's still in warranty.
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Ugh.
Here we go again.
I can't *prove* breville's support of Baratza grinders is sub par, but I have had to replace the same parts multiple times since they took over.
And to be honest, it's really freaking annoying.
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Ugh.
Here we go again.
I can't *prove* breville's support of Baratza grinders is sub par, but I have had to replace the same parts multiple times since they took over.
And to be honest, it's really freaking annoying.
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Ugh.
Here we go again.
I can't *prove* breville's support of Baratza grinders is sub par, but I have had to replace the same parts multiple times since they took over.
And to be honest, it's really freaking annoying.
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Ugh.
Here we go again.
I can't *prove* breville's support of Baratza grinders is sub par, but I have had to replace the same parts multiple times since they took over.
And to be honest, it's really freaking annoying.
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Ugh.
Here we go again.
I can't *prove* breville's support of Baratza grinders is sub par, but I have had to replace the same parts multiple times since they took over.
And to be honest, it's really freaking annoying.
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#SmartOven #Breville In August of 2023, we bought a Breville BOV950BSS Smart oven. We loved the way it cooked until earlier this month, a switch on the left side of the oven became disengaged and the oven could no longer tell when it was closed. Sigh of releif, the oven was under warranty and the company paid for it to be shipped to them. It was packaged in packing supplied by the company which included heavily fitted styrofoam for the top and bottom. The oven arrived today. Bad news next!
It was packed in bubble wrap, very little on the top end. The oven door is crooked, the left side has a large dent toward the back and the rod just above the crumb tray was bent and broken on one end. The crumb tray doesn't fit. So it's back in the box and we'll call them Monday.
Sorry, but a company that sells a $500 smart toaster oven should provide better service than this. Assuming we get this straightened out, it'll probably be my last Breville purchase. -
#SmartOven #Breville In August of 2023, we bought a Breville BOV950BSS Smart oven. We loved the way it cooked until earlier this month, a switch on the left side of the oven became disengaged and the oven could no longer tell when it was closed. Sigh of releif, the oven was under warranty and the company paid for it to be shipped to them. It was packaged in packing supplied by the company which included heavily fitted styrofoam for the top and bottom. The oven arrived today. Bad news next!
It was packed in bubble wrap, very little on the top end. The oven door is crooked, the left side has a large dent toward the back and the rod just above the crumb tray was bent and broken on one end. The crumb tray doesn't fit. So it's back in the box and we'll call them Monday.
Sorry, but a company that sells a $500 smart toaster oven should provide better service than this. Assuming we get this straightened out, it'll probably be my last Breville purchase. -
#SmartOven #Breville In August of 2023, we bought a Breville BOV950BSS Smart oven. We loved the way it cooked until earlier this month, a switch on the left side of the oven became disengaged and the oven could no longer tell when it was closed. Sigh of releif, the oven was under warranty and the company paid for it to be shipped to them. It was packaged in packing supplied by the company which included heavily fitted styrofoam for the top and bottom. The oven arrived today. Bad news next!
It was packed in bubble wrap, very little on the top end. The oven door is crooked, the left side has a large dent toward the back and the rod just above the crumb tray was bent and broken on one end. The crumb tray doesn't fit. So it's back in the box and we'll call them Monday.
Sorry, but a company that sells a $500 smart toaster oven should provide better service than this. Assuming we get this straightened out, it'll probably be my last Breville purchase. -
#SmartOven #Breville In August of 2023, we bought a Breville BOV950BSS Smart oven. We loved the way it cooked until earlier this month, a switch on the left side of the oven became disengaged and the oven could no longer tell when it was closed. Sigh of releif, the oven was under warranty and the company paid for it to be shipped to them. It was packaged in packing supplied by the company which included heavily fitted styrofoam for the top and bottom. The oven arrived today. Bad news next!
It was packed in bubble wrap, very little on the top end. The oven door is crooked, the left side has a large dent toward the back and the rod just above the crumb tray was bent and broken on one end. The crumb tray doesn't fit. So it's back in the box and we'll call them Monday.
Sorry, but a company that sells a $500 smart toaster oven should provide better service than this. Assuming we get this straightened out, it'll probably be my last Breville purchase. -
I uploaded my first 3D model! And in true fashion it's coffee related. I needed an adapter for a DF64 grinder to hold an Ikape metal 54mm dosing cup. I had lost the original plastic catch cup and it was going to be used with a Breville Bambino so 3D printing to the rescue! When finishing it I put a bit of vinyl fake walnut veneer in the bottom to ad contrast to the piece and match the wood accents of the grinder.
https://www.printables.com/model/1202591-df64-ikape-54mm-dosing-cup-adapter
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I uploaded my first 3D model! And in true fashion it's coffee related. I needed an adapter for a DF64 grinder to hold an Ikape metal 54mm dosing cup. I had lost the original plastic catch cup and it was going to be used with a Breville Bambino so 3D printing to the rescue! When finishing it I put a bit of vinyl fake walnut veneer in the bottom to ad contrast to the piece and match the wood accents of the grinder.
https://www.printables.com/model/1202591-df64-ikape-54mm-dosing-cup-adapter
#3DPrinting #DF64 #EspressoGear #BrevilleBambino #Breville -
I uploaded my first 3D model! And in true fashion it's coffee related. I needed an adapter for a DF64 grinder to hold an Ikape metal 54mm dosing cup. I had lost the original plastic catch cup and it was going to be used with a Breville Bambino so 3D printing to the rescue! When finishing it I put a bit of vinyl fake walnut veneer in the bottom to ad contrast to the piece and match the wood accents of the grinder.
https://www.printables.com/model/1202591-df64-ikape-54mm-dosing-cup-adapter
#3DPrinting #DF64 #EspressoGear #BrevilleBambino #Breville -
I uploaded my first 3D model! And in true fashion it's coffee related. I needed an adapter for a DF64 grinder to hold an Ikape metal 54mm dosing cup. I had lost the original plastic catch cup and it was going to be used with a Breville Bambino so 3D printing to the rescue! When finishing it I put a bit of vinyl fake walnut veneer in the bottom to ad contrast to the piece and match the wood accents of the grinder.
https://www.printables.com/model/1202591-df64-ikape-54mm-dosing-cup-adapter
#3DPrinting #DF64 #EspressoGear #BrevilleBambino #Breville -
I uploaded my first 3D model! And in true fashion it's coffee related. I needed an adapter for a DF64 grinder to hold an Ikape metal 54mm dosing cup. I had lost the original plastic catch cup and it was going to be used with a Breville Bambino so 3D printing to the rescue! When finishing it I put a bit of vinyl fake walnut veneer in the bottom to ad contrast to the piece and match the wood accents of the grinder.
https://www.printables.com/model/1202591-df64-ikape-54mm-dosing-cup-adapter
#3DPrinting #DF64 #EspressoGear #BrevilleBambino #Breville -
1 cup rice with 1.75 cups of chicken stock, a can of Serious Bean Co. Sweet & Smoky Chipotle Pinto Beans, and leftover Thanksgiving ham. Made using a Breville Fast Slow Pro's Pressure Cook/Rice setting.
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1 cup rice with 1.75 cups of chicken stock, a can of Serious Bean Co. Sweet & Smoky Chipotle Pinto Beans, and leftover Thanksgiving ham. Made using a Breville Fast Slow Pro's Pressure Cook/Rice setting.
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1 cup rice with 1.75 cups of chicken stock, a can of Serious Bean Co. Sweet & Smoky Chipotle Pinto Beans, and leftover Thanksgiving ham. Made using a Breville Fast Slow Pro's Pressure Cook/Rice setting.
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1 cup rice with 1.75 cups of chicken stock, a can of Serious Bean Co. Sweet & Smoky Chipotle Pinto Beans, and leftover Thanksgiving ham. Made using a Breville Fast Slow Pro's Pressure Cook/Rice setting.
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Hey Canadians. The Bambino Plus from Breville just dropped to $500 ($150 off the MSRP) for the next few days, if you're in the market for this machine.
(that's just $350USD!). Fantastic price for an amazing machine.
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Hey Canadians. The Bambino Plus from Breville just dropped to $500 ($150 off the MSRP) for the next few days, if you're in the market for this machine.
(that's just $350USD!). Fantastic price for an amazing machine.
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Hey Canadians. The Bambino Plus from Breville just dropped to $500 ($150 off the MSRP) for the next few days, if you're in the market for this machine.
(that's just $350USD!). Fantastic price for an amazing machine.
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Hey Canadians. The Bambino Plus from Breville just dropped to $500 ($150 off the MSRP) for the next few days, if you're in the market for this machine.
(that's just $350USD!). Fantastic price for an amazing machine.
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Hey Canadians. The Bambino Plus from Breville just dropped to $500 ($150 off the MSRP) for the next few days, if you're in the market for this machine.
(that's just $350USD!). Fantastic price for an amazing machine.
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Making Espresso at Home
For about a year I have been making espresso based drinks at home. Coffee, and coffee based drinks, is not something I got interested in until after Covid but my appreciation of it has grown over the years to the point where I found it was better financially to make it at home than buy it daily from a local shop. In this post I am going to discuss the equipment and access
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Making Espresso at Home
For about a year I have been making espresso based drinks at home. Coffee, and coffee based drinks, is not something I got interested in until after Covid but my appreciation of it has grown over the years to the point where I found it was better financially to make it at home than buy it daily from a local shop. In this post I am going to discuss the equipment and access
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Making Espresso at Home
For about a year I have been making espresso based drinks at home. Coffee, and coffee based drinks, is not something I got interested in until after Covid but my appreciation of it has grown over the years to the point where I found it was better financially to make it at home than buy it daily from a local shop. In this post I am going to discuss the equipment and access
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Making Espresso at Home
For about a year I have been making espresso based drinks at home. Coffee, and coffee based drinks, is not something I got interested in until after Covid but my appreciation of it has grown over the years to the point where I found it was better financially to make it at home than buy it daily from a local shop. In this post I am going to discuss the equipment and access
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Making Espresso at Home
For about a year I have been making espresso based drinks at home. Coffee, and coffee based drinks, is not something I got interested in until after Covid but my appreciation of it has grown over the years to the point where I found it was better financially to make it at home than buy it daily from a local shop. In this post I am going to discuss the equipment and access
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Making Espresso at Home
For about a year I have been making espresso based drinks at home. Coffee, and coffee based drinks, is not something I got interested in until after Covid but my appreciation of it has grown over the years to the point where I found it was better financially to make it at home than buy it daily from a local shop. In this post I am going to discuss the equipment and […]
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Amazon is having another Prime Event, and because of the popular and sought-after brands showing up in the Prime Big Deals Day listings, we’ve decided to do another deals posting. Please note, these deals are only available to US-based Prime members.
Amazon has 3 or 4 big sales a year, including Prime Day, Black Friday, the fall Prime Big Deals Event, and the spring sale. Usually the Black Friday Sale is the biggest of the year, but this year at least, some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on some popular brands have already shown up in the summer’s Prime Day event, and this fall Big Deals event.
A few notes about this post.
- Some deals are selling out fast. For instance, the best deal by far – the Breville Infuser at $349 – actually sold out early. Basically you snooze, you will lose out.
- We will be updating this post over the next few days with new deals, but also letting you know what deals are sold out.
- Some deals are available to all shoppers, but most will be for Prime Members only. We’ll indicate that in the listings. You can sign up here for Prime, or visit the Prime Day Portal if you are already a Prime Member.
Lastly, even if you aren’t shopping specifically for a coffee or espresso product, but do plan on shopping on Amazon during the Prime Big Deals Event, please consider using our portal link; every purchase you make when visiting with this link generates a small commission for us, which we use to pay our writers and maintain the CoffeeGeek website.
If you happen to be an Amazon Canada Prime member, shopping for Prime Day, use this portal link to do the same thing.
Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom, where we will be publishing all the last minute deals showing up.
Now onto the Prime Big Deals Fall offerings!
Some Single Brand Deals
There’s a few very interesting products up for sale during the fall Prime Big Deals Day, including a product we’ve reviewed (the Tiger Siphonysta at 20% off). Check these out.
Automated Siphon CoffeeTiger Siphonysta
Well, we love the Siphonysta overall at CoffeeGeek (see our review, linked above), but a $500 it is a premium, luxury purchase for most.
During the fall Prime Big Deals Event, it is dropped $100, down to $399 (Prime Member exclusive), and much more approachable if you want an interesting and capable 250ml coffee brewer.
Get the Deal Highly Tunable Pour OverThe Brew, by Balmuda
This thing is kind of insane. Occasionally we get social media pings asking us to review it: the Balmuda The Brew device is a hyper-controllable pour over device. You can even control the drip rate down to 0.2ml. Beautiful, functional, and very tunable.
For Prime Members only, it is also 20% off during the fall Prime Big Deals event, dropping the $700 device down to $560.
Get the Deal Weight-based GrinderOXO Brew Grinder with Scale
OXO's Grinder with built in scale is not worth the $300 full MSRP price. It's not a bad grinder, it's just that way better options exist at this price point.
But during the fall Prime Big Deals event, this grinder is 50% off, and is $153 just for Prime Members only. At that price, this is a worthy entry level all purpose grinder with a scale integrated.
Get the Deal Precision, Leveled TampingIkape 53mm Click Tamper
Espro started the whole click tamper thing back in 2002; since then, improvements like levelling bases and more precise piston sizes have upped the game. Tamping level is one of the most important things you can do to get a good shot of espresso.
The Ikape Breville Barista compatible (also Bambino) click tamper is 20% off, on sale at $32 for Amazon Prime Members.
Get the Deal Fast High Volume KettlesAmazon Basics 1.7L Kettle
Sometimes you just want a high volume kettle that heats up fast. We use 2 of these Amazon Basics kettles in our cupping setup because they are high volume (1.7L), and because they are fast, with a 1500W element involved. If you don't need a fancy pour over gooseneck, this is the best deal in kettles right now.
At $21.50, also a fantastic deal, for Prime Members only.
Get the DealFellow Products
Fellow, another company that rarely goes on sale, has three entries in the Fall Prime Big Deals Event. Two are exclusive to Prime members; the Clyde Kettle is open to all.
Brew Grinder with Flat BurrsFellow Ode II Grinder
Fellow's second entry with their Ode grinder is much better than the original, and though it still cannot do a proper espresso grind, it is one of the better brew grinders on the market anywhere near this price point.
The white unit only is on a Prime Exclusive price for $276, which is 20% off the normal $345 retail price. This is the first time I've seen the Ode II on sale.
Get the Deal Large Volume + StyleFellow Clyde 1.5L Kettle
Fellow has brought their design language and style to a more traditional kettle, one with a large volume, fast heat up times, and cordless technology. The Clyde is normally $125 and this is the first time I've seen it go on sale.
Best of all, the current price of $95 on Amazon is available to all. This was supposed to be $99 for Prime Members only, but a check this morning shows an even lower price, and no Prime requirement.
Get the Deal All Purpose Entry LevelFellow Opus Grinder
Fellow's Opus grinder may be plastic fantastic, but unlike the Ode II, the Opus can grind for espresso. At this Prime Exclusive price of $156, it is also potentially the best value in an all purpose grinder available at the moment.
Definitely a deal you want to get, if you're looking for a good starter grinder to handle all your single dose grinding needs. The Black model is also on sale.
Get the DealBreville Products
Breville has put several products on sale during the Amazon Big Deals Event, though the biggest and best deal amongst the bunch — the Infuser Model (at $225 off) — is already sold out. Still, there’s some lowest prices of the year available below. Amazon also has a landing page for all the Breville Espresso machines on sale this Prime Event.
Best Selling Espresso MachineBreville Barista Express
At $549 for the Fall Prime Big Deals Event (a price available to all shoppers!!), this is the lowest price in the past two years for the Barista Express (it was also this price during the summer Prime event).
This is the best selling espresso machine of the last 10 years, and here's your chance to get it at its lowest price in some time. Both the Brushed Steel and Black Sesame models are at $550.
Get the Deal Automated Grinder, TampingBreville Barista Express Impress
The Barista Express has, as far as we know, only gone on sale once before and that was for $749. It is the Barista Express (incl the older thermoblock which some think is better than the new thermojet), but with an assisted grind and dose system.
In a Prime Big Deals Day offer that is open to everyone, not just Prime Members, the machine is $700, a discount of 22% off the MSRP. Available in steel, black and blue models.
Get the Deal Upgraded thermojet system, advanced featuresBreville Barista Pro
Breville's Barista Pro is a thermojet (instant on) system with a lot of upgrades and beefier build than the Bambino Plus or Express models. The grinder feature Baratza's M2 burrs, and the control panel is more advanced and offers more diagnostic feedback on shots.
During this sale event, it is 20% off, and available for $679 to all shoppers (not just Prime Members) in black, brushed steel, blue and red velvet cake.
Get the Deal Barista Assist, TouchscreenBreville Barista Touch
Breville’s lowest price “Assisted Barista” machine is this one, the Barista Touch. This machine features the automated drink builds via the colour touch screen, automated milk steaming and more. Also has the Baratza burrs inside.
The machine drops 20% down to $799 for Prime Big Deals week for all shoppers.
Get the Deal Big Time Barista AssistBarista Touch Impress
This is Breville's most advanced assisted barista machine in the Barista lineup: the Barista Touch Impress. It has a full automated milk steaming system, can build a wide variety of drinks automatically, and grinds and doses automatically using Baratza M2 burrs. You just lever down the tamp and move the portafilter to the grouphead.
This machine is $200 off during Prime Big Deals Day, at $1200 (down from $1500), and is available to all shoppers, in several color choices.
Get the DealDelonghi Products
Delonghi machines have frequent sales on Amazon, but for Prime Day, they will be at their lowest prices for the year. We don’t test Delonghi machines currently, but my good friend Kev (of Coffee Kev Youtube fame) does test them and generally likes them.
Lowest Priced Super AutoDelonghi Magnifica
Delonghi's Entry Level Super Automatic, it is normally priced at $500, but Prime Members (only) can get it as a Prime Day deal for $399, which is one of the lowest bean to cup options out there today.
This deal has ended.
Removable Brewing GroupDelongi Magnifica Evo Pro
Delonghi's mid range super automatic, with some advanced features (removable brewing group, higher end grinder) is on at a crazy 52% off during Prime Week for $499 (down from $1,039) and its' a deal available to everyone.
If you want their automated milk system version, it's only $50 more, at $449.
Get the DealOther Great Deals on Coffee Gear
Delonghi machines have frequent sales on Amazon, but for Prime Day, they will be at their lowest prices for the year. We don’t test Delonghi machines currently, but my good friend Kev (of Coffee Kev Youtube fame) does test them and generally likes them.
Double Walled, Temperature ControlZwilling Enfinigy Kettle
A double walled, temperature-setting, 1.5 litre kettle that is normally at $170, is on for $150 during Prime Week (not a bad deal). On July 16, Prime Members will enjoy a one day sale price of $105.
This deal has ended.
Flagship Super AutoBosch 800 Series VeroCafe
Bosch's flagship bean to cup machine with a built in automated milk system, cup warmer, touch screen and more. $2200 normally, but on day one of the Prime Day sale (today, July 16), Prime Members will get a price of $1,599 on it.
The Prime Only price has ended, but an open Prime Week price of $1699 continues.
Get the Deal Entry Level Bean to CupBosch 300 Series VeroCafe
The 300 series is Bosch's entry level bean to cup machines. During Prime Week it is $100 off (going from $900 to $800) for all shoppers. On July 16, Prime Members can purchase it a the sale price of $599, which is $300 off.
This deal has ended.
Upper Entry Level Bean to CupPhillips 2200 Series Super Auto
Phillips (who owned Gaggia) have put their entry point super automatic machine on at $499 during Prime Week, a drop of $150 off their normal $650 price. On July 16, Prime Members can get it even cheaper, at $400 (38% off!).
This deal has ended.
Get the DealLast Minute Participants and Deals
There have been some last minute additions to Amazon’s Fall Prime Big Deals Event, and they will be listed below once they come online.
There’s also a lot of other Prime Day and Prime Week deals on about 500 other coffee and espresso products that we found in the confidential database Amazon provided to us; you can find them today or tomorrow yourself, just by visiting the main Deals Page at Amazon.
https://coffeegeek.com/blog/deals/prime-big-deals-2024-breville-fellow-aeropress-chemex-more/
#3 #amazon #Breville #deals #Delonghi #fellow #FFFFFF #primeDay #technivorm
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There’s an espresso machine that’s a bit of an insider’s secret—one that many people don’t know about. In many ways, it is the secret machine in Breville’s extensive espresso brewing lineup. It’s the Breville Model #BES840XL, also known as the Breville Infuser.
Breville doesn’t market the Infuser much. It’s not pushed on vendors as a SKU to carry. You rarely see it on department store shelves. In fact, this past year, Breville even removed it from their main USA website, and transitioned the machine to an Amazon only SKU.
This borders on being a true espresso tragedy, considering its features, build quality, and price. In my opinion, the Breville Infuser could be the best machine in Breville’s lineup, with everything – including price – taken into account.
That’s a pretty big boast, I know. I hope to explain this fully below. But I also have another reason for this coverage of the Breville Infuser, and it’s time sensitive. You see, the Infuser, for as long as I’ve been aware of the machine, has never really gone on sale. At best, you could snag one for $50 off.
Well, something’s changed. If you are an Amazon Prime member, right now (and right through Amazon’s October Prime Event this 2024), the Infuser is just $350, in both the Brushed Steel version, and the Black Sesame variant. That’s $220 off the normal price, and makes it one of the best deals in espresso machines today.
Update October 8: This is one of those “snooze and you lose” deals, as the $350 unit is sold out, and the only Infusers currently on Amazon are via 3rd party sellers who are selling for between $510 and $575. The Infuser was supposed to be a Prime Days exclusive price, but leaked early. It may come back at this price over the next few days, so keep checking.
The World’s Best-Selling Espresso Machine
For over a decade, the Breville Barista Express has reigned as the most popular espresso machine on the planet. Breville keeps its sales numbers pretty secret, but I can tell you that in some years, they sold 30 Barista Express machines for every single Rancilio Silvia sold.
There are several reasons why the Barista Express is such a hit. The built-in grinder is definitely a big draw for many people, but there’s a lot more to it than just that. It has a sleek, modern design, heats up quickly, and features a PID system that offers six brewing temperatures. It also has a hot water spout, switches to steam fast (especially for a thermoblock machine), and provides strong steam power with a capable wand. Plus, the drip tray is deep, and the cup warmer actually works. There’s so much more to love about this machine, and I go into all the details in our full review.
In short, the Barista Express is the best-selling machine because it offers top-notch features and build quality at an affordable price.
If there’s one area where the Barista Express falls a bit short, it’s the grinder. While it’s not terrible, advancements in espresso grinders over the past five years have left it a bit outdated. The timer system, in particular, feels clunky compared to modern grinders with precise 0.1-second timers or built-in scales. The Barista Express’s “timer” dial jumps by several seconds, making it tough to fine-tune your espresso. Breville suggests using their Razor tool to adjust the coffee dose, but that leads to waste.
So what if you could have the Barista Express, the machine with all that excellent functionality and ability on the espresso brewing side of things, but without the built in grinder? A Barista Express you could pair up with your own, much more capable espresso-primary grinder?
Well, that’s exactly what the Breville Infuser is!
The Breville Infuser, in the (now discontinued) Piano Black finish. The current black version is more matte.Some History on the Infuser
The Infuser has a bit of a backstory: it even has a “father” machine: the “Die Cast Automatic” espresso machine, model BES820XL, released back in 2009. At the time, it was basically a grinder-less version of the first Barista Express, but neither machine was particularly impressive. This was before Breville hired Phil McKnight, who would go on to revamp their entire espresso lineup.
The BES820XL chugged along for about five years. Meanwhile, Breville introduced some game-changing machines: the Dual Boiler in 2011, and in 2013, both the updated (and still current) Barista Express and The Oracle, their fully automated espresso machine. These were all major leaps forward for the company.
Then, in early 2014, Breville quietly introduced the Infuser (model BES840XL) as a replacement for the BES820XL. It didn’t get much attention at first, but it was a solid upgrade. Initially, the Infuser came in Breville’s classic Brushed Steel finish, and later on, they offered a slick Piano Black version, which looked stunning with its shiny black finish, mirror backsplash, and drip tray. We got our hands on the Piano Black model in 2014, and it was a real beauty.
Everything the Infuser comes with, even a steam pitcher.Everything about the Infuser feels polished and well thought out. The water reservoir is easy to access and spacious, and the coated cup warming tray does its job and makes cleaning a sinch. The machine’s front panel is simple, with just four control buttons, two indicator lights, and a pressure gauge. It has an articulating steam wand and even a magnetized tamper built into the machine. Nothing feels unfinished or out of place.
The control panel is simple, easy to understand and the pressure gauge is still the bomb to this day.Under the hood, the Infuser is packed with the same brewing system, volumetric controls, pump, and electronics as the Barista Express. Since it doesn’t have a built-in grinder, it’s more compact, making it a better fit for smaller kitchen counters, The machine is only a bit wider than a Gaggia Classic or Rancilio Silvia, yet feels spacious and can accommodate a much wider range of cup sizes.
What’s great about the Infuser is that nearly every accessory or upgrade designed for the Barista Express works with it. That means you can easily find better dispersion screens, filter baskets, tampers, portafilters, and even lever-style arms for the steam and hot water controls.
Pair the Infuser up with any of the grinders from our Best of Budget Grinders Guide, and you will have a winning combination capable of exceptional, hand crafted espresso, and a wide range of milk based espresso drinks.
These are some of the first espresso shots I pulled on the Infuser, back in 2014.The Price
One big knock against the Infuser is that some feel the price is too close to the Barista Express pricing to justify its cost. This may have been more true in the past, when the Infuser was $599, and the Barista Express was $649.
Today, the list price for the Barista Express is $699, and the Infuser is $569, or a difference of $130. For me personally, that’s enough of a discount to definitely buy it over the Express, and use that $130 (plus another $75 or so) to buy a grinder that’s 2x better than the one built into the Barista Express.
But now I come to the other main reason for this blog post. Right now, and through the next Prime Sale this October, Amazon – the only place you can buy the Infuser in the USA right now – has both the brushed steel and black models on sale for $350.
$350!!
At that price, this could very well be the best espresso machine on the planet, when price is factored in. It performs as good if not better than other sub $600 traditional espresso machines like the Gaggia, Rancilio, and Lelit offerings. It’s certainly put together in a much more polished way.
I also like the Infuser slightly better than the Bambino Plus, because unlike that machine, you do not have to run blank shots on the Infuser prior to actually pulling an espresso shot. Just let it heat up for 10 minutes, and Bob’s your uncle. Transition time to steam is around 30 seconds, which is very acceptable. And the entire machine is bigger, and does not have a drip tray so small that you have to empty it every shot pull, like the Bambino demands.
Even at $570, I think this is a machine that should be on everyone’s shortlist, especially if your goal is improving and honing your home barista skills. At $350? A no brainer. The price is so low, I bought one myself just to have as a backup machine.
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