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Breville the Barista Express Review

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If you want a quick shot of espresso by exerting the most minimal effort, then the ‘Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine’ is perfect for your daily need of a cup of coffee. It has advanced technology in precise temperature for a perfect shot of espresso and has a built-in grinder and milk frother for an instant cappuccino. You will surely enjoy your daily cup of coffee and will second guess the need to purchase one from the café as the Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine will provide the best quality espresso at the comfort of your home.

This is one of the most purchased espresso machines in Amazon with more than five thousand positive reviews.

Key Feature:

  • Dose-control Grinding – built-in grinder provides the perfect amount of ground coffee for your espresso that will not overpower or make a watery shot with the right weight of 19-22g of freshly ground beans.
  • Adjustable Grinder – the burr grinder is adjustable to adapt to the texture and quality of your chosen coffee bean. This will ensure a quality coffee ground on every espresso shot.
  • Accurate temperature – The machine has a precise temperature that will guarantee a not burnt or watery coffee but rather a good outcome of espresso.
  • Micro-foam Milk – The chosen milk is tempered and foamed to perfection to attain that silky and rich milk for your cappuccino, latte, and many more.
  • Low Maintenance – with its auto-cleaning feature, the machine will require less maintenance. It is also sturdy enough to stay longer than any other espresso machines.
  • Affordable and High-quality – being labeled as affordable, the price is not deceiving but rather impressive due to its quality. It can actually outperform some high-end espresso machines.

Pros:

Good quality coffee grinding
Easy to use
Low maintenance
Easy to clean
Durable and long lasting

Cons:

Bulky & requires a lot of space
Too bright light indicators
Small water reservoir


Detailed Review

Laid-back and Quick

Breville the Barista Express BES870XL is super easy to use as it has upfront buttons for an instant and quick shot of espresso. The machine has 5 buttons which are: Power, Filter size, Program (Automatic or Manual), Single Shot button, and Double Shot button, and a knob setting for grinding. Many reviews praise the ‘Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine’ as it is very user-friendly, especially for those stay-at-home coffee lovers that do not have enough knowledge about espresso machines. With all the settings and buttons being straightforward, you can make an espresso as effortlessly as possible and it also comes with a milk frother for nice foamy milk, perfect for your cappuccino or even latte arts. The machine also comes with a built-in coffee grinder and adjustable grind size.


Precise and Perfect

As some machines only heat water to make espresso and will not bother to adjust the temperature as it is already predetermined, the quality of the coffee may sometimes change due to this inconsistency in temperature. But with the Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine’s advanced technology brings out the best quality of every coffee by providing the perfect heat to extract the most rich and tasty espresso. With its digital temperature control technology, the machine will precisely deliver water at the exact temperature that will not burn the coffee or make it taste watery.

And with its built-in milk frother, you can make your own micro-foam milk to enjoy a cup of cappuccino or wander through making latte arts. The milk is being steamed with the right pressure that will make the milk richer, silkier, and velvet feel on every sip. Whether you like your coffee with almond milk or with the usual, amp it up with the help of Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine. Through this, you will enjoy having your coffee every day and will not bother to get coffee outside the comfort of your home.


Quality Grinding

As the coffee beans are freshly ground in its built-in grinder, it provides the perfect quality ground coffee and will grind any type of coffee bean of your choice. The grinder is also made to precisely produce the right amount of coffee ground to make a perfect espresso shot. However, some may have trouble adjusting the grind size as every coffee bean has different types of texture and roast. You will need to meticulously adjust the settings to perfect your preferred grind size. But once you already found that perfect grind setting, it will be a smooth run from then on as the machine is very consistent when it comes to coffee bean grinding.


Low Maintenance

One of the best-quality of The Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine is that it is easy to clean and will require less cleaning and maintenance than any other espresso machine in the market. It also comes with a light indicator that will inform you when cleaning the inside of the machine is necessary. The machine will also automatically clean itself every use to ensure that you will have a clean and fresh espresso. Normally, after use, the machine will run an auto removal of the leftover water from the thermocoil for your next use. You will need to change the water constantly and use filtered water as other types of water will affect the taste of the espresso.


Durable

Most of the satisfied reviews boast the durability of Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine. Even with multiple use daily by café owners, the machine stands a long time by properly taking care of it and cleaning the machine as frequently as possible to ensure the longevity of the usage. By being low-maintenance, and easy to use, Breville the Barista can last up to  back for 4-6 years, a good investment for a great quality espresso. The machine is not totally made out of stainless steel, some parts of it are plastic, but it can still be reliable and sturdy for day-to-day usage.


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