Express Impress
Breville Barista Express…
04/04/2023 19:04
This is my second Breville espresso machine. I originally had Breville Bambino Plus Espresso machine and really liked it. It is a standalone machine, ie did not have a built in grinder and tamp system, so I had to also purchase a coffee grinder. The Breville Barista Express Impress is a very easy machine to use and includes everything. It makes great espresso and the built in grinder is a great feature and very convenient with an added built in tamping system. It does take a few attempts at selecting the correct grind setting and puck dose, but the suggested setting, give or take a few turns one way or another, is generally spot on. One pull of the tamping handle and if the machine determines there isn’t enough grinds, it will signal you to add more, ie prompt you to grind again. I love this feature as it takes a lot of the guess work out of the equation. Again, it takes a few attempts. I am still playing with the grind and tamped grinds to reach the “espresso” setting. Still not seeing the pressure gage reach the “espresso” setting either. On another note, I have noticed a lot of water in the drip tray (more than I feel should be based on videos). The water is clean so it isn’t from the coffee filter dripping. I have to contact support still to find out why and will update this review at that time.
Review continuation,
After having the Breville Barista Express Impress for a few months now, I’m very comfortable and find it even easier to use than when I first purchased it. It’s quick to grind and the automatic tamping is fantastic. I am still fiddling with the espresso pressure but it’s just a matter of trial and error. So far I have not made a bad tasting coffee at all! I find the steamer wand takes a little longer to heat up than previous milk frother steam wands, but it’s a matter of maybe 20-30 seconds vs 10-15 seconds. I wish the water reservoir was larger/held more water as I find I only get about 5-6 cups of espresso and then have to refill the tank. After watching some instructional videos, I also run a single cup through with no coffee to keep the machine clean so the overflow water tray also fills up quickly. Otherwise, I love this machine.
topuckhead
, Kanada
Age: 66
Gender: Female