Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, One Size, Brushed Stainless Steel
$696.49
Price: $696.49
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Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL, Brushed Stainless Steel.
The Breville Barista Express delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula and is part of the Barista Series that offers all in one espresso machines with integrated grinder to go from beans to espresso in under one minute
DOSE CONTROL GRINDING: Integrated precision conical burr grinder grinds on demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean
OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE: Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and helps ensure all the flavors are drawn out evenly during the extraction for a balanced tasting cup
PRECISE ESPRESSO EXTRACTION: Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
MANUAL MICROFOAM MILK TEXTURING: The powerful steam wand performance allows you to hand texture microfoam milk that enhances flavor and enables creation of latte art
ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH GRIND SIZE DIAL: Simple and intuitive, giving you control over the grind size no matter what type of bean you’re grinding
ESPRESSO MAKER WITH BUILT-IN COFFEE GRINDER: Innovative grinding cradle allows any at home barista to grind directly into the espresso portafilter for the perfect espresso
INCLUDED: Razor Dose Trimming Tool, 54mm Stainless Steel Portafilter, 1 & 2 cup Single & Dual Wall Filter Baskets, Coffee Scoop, Integrated Tamper, Stainless Steel Milk Jug, Cleaning Disc, Tablets, Brush Tool, Allen Key, Water Filter & Filter Holder
CAPACITY & SETTINGS: 1/2 lb Bean Hopper; 67 oz Water Tank; Single or double shots; Adjustable Grind Amount and Manual Override
WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1600 Watts; Voltage: 120 Volts
Customers say
Customers praise the espresso machine’s performance, noting it makes coffee better than Starbucks and delivers superb flavor. The machine is reliable, easy to use with a user-friendly control panel, and customers find it pays for itself quickly. They appreciate its simple cleaning process with included tablets, beautiful design, and consider it worth the purchase price. The functionality receives mixed reviews – while the grinder works well initially, customers report it stops working properly over time. The reliability aspect is concerning, with multiple customers reporting the machine breaking down within a year.
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I absolutely love this machine. With as many lattes as I drink, this will easily pay for itself within a year, inclouding the cost of beans, milk and cleaning products.Notes: Make sure to keep up with all the regular maintenance. Ever day after I’ve made my coffee, I wipe the steam wand, purge it, then wipe again. Make sure to get into all the crevices around the tip and you’ll never need to use the pin to clean out the tip. Once I’ve done that and poured my steamed milk, I purge the showerhead by pulling one shot into the empty mug (no filters). This keeps the showerhead clean of coffee debris and keeps the coffee tasting pure.REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR WATER FILTERS. The filters should be changed every 60 uses or 2 months, whichever comes first. This wolill reduce how often you need to descale the machine, prolong it’s useful life and provide better tasting coffees. You will still need to descale the machine every so often. The manual included is very helpful for keeping up with the maintenance (as well as pulling shots, making drinks and other useful tips) and you can also find instructions on their website should you misplace the manual. Gold tone makes pretty inexpensive replacement filters specific to this machine and they’re available here on Amazon. I use them and am pretty happy with the results.Do not let the water run out. Ever. This could cause serious damage to the machine. If you forget once or twice, you’ll probably be just fine but check the water reservoir at least 1-2 times per week.Clean the machine parts at least once a week. You may need to empty and rinse the drip tray 1-2 times a week (depending on frequency of use) but take it out and hand wash at least once a week. This is a good time to wash the tools and tool bin as well. Also, dont forget to take the coffee filters out of the portafilter and wash those as well. Over time, residue can build up underneath there. Also, the spouts in the portafiler twist off so you can clean them better. Clean out your parts, get in those crevices regularly and you’ll be just fine.Don’t forget to clean the hopper and grinder. You should clean it out every time you switch to a new bean or at least every few pounds of coffee. The instructions in the manual are pretty easy and straight forward. I also use a clean, dry towel to wipe any remaining coffee and oils from both the grinder parts and the hopper. Do not wash in warm water as you could risk it not drying well and rusting or not being lubricated enough and over heating. Just use the included brush and clean, dry paper towels. You could also vacuum out residual coffee from the grinder to assist in cleaning, but I don’t usually need to.Also, remember that the stainless exterior is stainless plating. This means it can wear over time and not look as nice. The best way to handle this is to wipe it down with a damp cloth (once daily then more detailed once a week) and follow it up by drying it with a clean towel. This will prolong the exterior appearance. Also during your weekly cleaning, be sure to look under where the coffee and steam come out and clean around there. Milk, coffee and residue steam can splatter and build up so be sure to clean it as well.The weekly cleaning sound intensive but really takes maybe 5 minutes.Common issues: Keep in mind certain o-rings will need to be replaced over time. This is noted by Breville in the manual and on the website. There are two main places where you need to replace these: around the tip of the portafilter (where the spouts connect) and where the portafilter connects to pull shots.Another common issue is that the machine will make a loud “buzzing” sound and/or leak water out of the bottom of the machine. This is a common issue and, when it does occur, usually happens around 6 months to a year. This generally occurs due to a broken solenoid valve. If your product is still under warranty, take a video and contact their customer service. Maybe suggest it’s a solenoid valve and they are usually very good about fixing or replacing the machines and parts. If it is no longer under warranty and they will not resolve the issue (because sometimes they still will after the warranty period), there are many repair services that can fix this. If you are especially handy and brave enough to fix it yourself, you can usually find the replacement parts fairly cheaply online (not just the valve, but really ANY part that may need to be replaced). Again, if it’s still under warranty do not go this route, as it will void any existing warranty. Also, if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could do more damage than good.All-in-all, this is an amazing machine for this price point. There is a reason this machine is so popular and highly rated. There’s a lot of customization available to you and it is a very good quality machine. I would not suggest any product below this machine and price point for your first machine as you’ll likely be very disappointed in the results. Eventually you may want to upgrade to a more robust multi-thousand dollar machine, but this is great for the majority of consumers and is super user friendly. Use higher quality beans directly from the roasters and learn how to use the machine and make drinks and you’ll be very happy with it. The quality is truly amazing for such a low cost espresso machine.Side note: Whole Latte Love on YouTube is a great resource for additional reviews, tips and tricks and maintenance for this machine (and many more). It’s also a great resource on how to pull shots, steam milk, pick types of milk and make many different types of drinks when you’re just starting out or want to up your coffee game.
Joseph Franklin McCarty –
The Best Home Espresso Machine, I Have
I can’t say enough great things about the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine! As someone who loves a perfect latte, I know this machine has completely changed my daily coffee routine. The quality of espresso this machine produces is incredible. With the right coffee beans, I can make rich, smooth espresso with a beautiful crema that rivals my favorite coffee shop. The built-in grinder ensures that I get fresh ground beans for each shot, making all the difference in flavor. Before getting this machine, I spent way too much on lattes at coffee shops. Now, I make my own at home, and the savings have been tremendous! In just a few months, this machine has practically paid for itself. Plus, I can customize my drinks exactly how I like them—strong, smooth, and with perfectly steamed milk. I was worried about the learning curve, but the intuitive controls made dialing the perfect espresso easy. The powerful steam wand creates silky microfoam, ideal for latte art.In addition, the brushed stainless steel design looks stunning in my kitchen! It’s easy to use, makes top-tier espresso, and has already saved me hundreds of dollars. I recommend pairing it with high-quality coffee beans to get the best results!
Amazonian –
Love it! Pros and Cons + Tips
Update May 2024: I purchased this machine in 2015. I’ve had it almost 9 years. It’s now starting to have issues – the 1 cup pour does not stop at automatically any longer, and a few weeks later, the 2 cup pour started doing the same. I’ll look into repair, but this is probably it for the machine.Update July 2023: Still going strong!! Using it daily! I’ve followed their cleaning guide and decalcification guidelines and have had no issues!Update June 2nd 2019: Still use it daily, and it’s working well! It’s now been almost 4 years! (Time flies when you’re drinking good coffee :)Update August-6-17: Still going strong after almost two years!Original Review and Tips:I love this thing. I’ve been using it multiple times a day for almost a year I think. Every day it makes amazing espresso, and as long as I keep it clean it preforms beautifully. This thing is also easier to maintain and requires less cleaning than other cheaper espresso machines I’ve tried.A tip for anyone looking to make actual espresso at home, I recommend looking for a local roastery in your area. I use to buy bulk beans online like many people, but once I tried local whole beans and found a blend I liked, the difference was amazing. Bean choice is very important if you actually want to enjoy your espresso!A few tips I picked up for using this machine:1. A few people complained about the grind amount knob not going low enough. To counteract this, I changed the cup size to “Single” and increased the grind amount by turning the knob to the right. This gives me the perfect amount of ground coffee every time.2. If the machine keeps going over or under on the pressure gauge, try cleaning the grinder. And remember to clean the grouphead with those desolvable tablets when the clean me light comes on!3. You can get cheap replacement cleaning tablets here on amazon. I chose Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets here on amazon, and they work great!4. You do not need to order a separate tamper, the one included is perfect.5. The included frothing cup is small but works for me. Some might need a bigger one.6. Do not underestimate the need for a burr grinder. Trying to make good espresso without one is like trying to hammer a nail with an inflatable hammer!Some of the features I love (Pros)*1) The grinder. I know many would rather use a separate burr grinder, but this thing works perfectly fine, and is easy to clean. Many complained about the coffee machine heating up the beans too much if you leave them inside the hopper, but I actually store my beans in a special container outside of the hopper, and use the included the scoop to pour in the beans when I grind them.2) The frother is amazing. Much much better than cheaper machines.3) Clean me light is awesome. Always reminds me to keep up on this things maintenance, and helps prolong the life.4) The Stainless steel is beautiful. (It is not 100% stainless on the outside though, a little bit of plastic, see cons.)5) The pressure gauge. Absolutely invaluable in making good tasting espresso. I would not recommend buying any machine without one. It really helps with learning and getting it right!6) The included tamper is perfect.7) Creates perfect pucks of coffee to dump out in the trash.8) The hot water dispenser is an awesome addition!9) Is an all-in-one, meaning I don’t need to buy a separate grinder!10) Just makes good coffee.11) Great manual included for lots of useful information.12) Has an automated cleaning cycle to clean the insides of the grouphead. Awesome!14) Includes a beautiful copper dosing tool.15) Includes tools to clean out the filters.Some things that bother me (Cons)*1)The top of the machine is plastic.2) The bottom sides of the machine is plastic3) The water tank needs to be refilled often, and it also thick plastic.4) The bottom water catcher thing (sorry) needs to be emptied often, but its not too bad.5) The coffee grind separator doesn’t really seem to help much, but it does help keep it out of the water below and little bit, which keeps it from smelling!6) Expensive, but to me, was a very worthwhile investment for how much coffee I was buying from the shop.7) Can’t seem to find inexpensive filters for the water tank, however, I use filtered water instead of tap.8) The Lowest grind amount is too much on the “double” setting. QC Should have caught this! But not a deal breaker. See above for workaround.*Might add more later as I think of them!This thing is also great for making sweet frappicinos and iced drinks.For caramel flavored drinks I use Hershey’s Caramel Syrup (Edit: I now make my own caramel syrup! It’s super easy!)For vanilla flavored drinks I use Torani Vanilla Syrup that I get cheaply from a bulk wholesale store in my town.For my sweet drink of choice I mix the two, add a double shot of espresso, 2% milk, and top with whipped cream and caramel syrup.Nothing beats a great espresso in the morning!Added tons of pictures.Edit: It seems quite a few people had problems with the machine dying on them, If your machine died on your please comment on this review with any information you think may help, such as the level of maintenance you preformed while your machine was working, the brand of water filters and cleaning tablets you used, etc.Maybe we can find a common cause of this defect!
DAN CRESSWELL –
I’ve had this almost two years now, so I figured it was time for a proper review.If you don’t want to read my in depth review but just my quick opinion and are in the market for a semi-automatic espresso maker (with grinder!), you can’t beat this machine for the money it costs (especially here compared to a department store). It comes with a satisfactory grinder (anything better itself will cost you hundreds of dollars on its own), and an easy to use (and learn) espresso maker which makes good espresso, latte’s, etc. (assuming you don’t use garbage beans of course). Its been nearly two years and I’ve yet to have a problem and still works just as good as it did the day I got it.I’ll start with the cons, because there aren’t many and they are very minor, picky issues.The grinder: I find the size setting to be slightly misleading. I’d assume you could use the full range of grind sizes, but anything less than a 4 you’ll have trouble pulling a shot with the proper pressure. Over time I’ve found I’ve needed to reduce the grind size more and more, but that could be to poor (lack of) regular cleaning habits because I’m lazy.The pressure gauge. There’s an “espresso range” on it which you may think anywhere in that is OK. Its not. To get a good pull you’ll need to make sure it starts around at least “12:30” and ideally about “1:00” if you treat it like a clock (pointing straight up would be 12:00). Once you get a feel for the grind and how much tamp pressure to use, you’ll be able to do this with regular ease after a couple weeks of use (assuming you mainly stick with one type of espresso).The port-a-filter. Its not standard sized so it may be hard to replace. No big deal. Those interested in this probably have more “professional” machines anyways and aren’t in the market for this.Now onto the good things:If you’ve never used a steam wand before, this is probably a good machine for you. Enthusiasts may say its not good or powerful enough, but its great to learn on. Its not a “double boiler” machine where you can froth milk and do the espresso at the same time, but for starter home use its great. Those double boiler machines start at 2-3 times the price of this. If you only make lattes for yourself a couple times a day (like me), its perfect. Because its doesn’t use a boiler, its a little slower. That actually makes it EASIER to make perfect milk for the novice (also like me!). By the time I’m done making a latte, I’ve probably spent about 3 minutes. That’s about 6 minutes out of my day which is quicker than waiting forever at st*rb*cks for something worse.The grinder: Its built in. Enough said. Clean it out once in a while and you’ll be fine.Making espresso: You can adjust the temperature within 4 degrees of 200f (the factory setting). Adjust according to your taste and beans you are using (I’m not an expert, there’s a ton and probably too much info out there on the subject). I keep mine at 202 as it brings out slightly better flavor for the standard bean I use. If you’re using relatively fresh coffee beans, you shouldn’t have much trouble pulling a decent shot.Maintenance/cleaning: its easy to use the cleaning cycle. Don’t buy the cleaning tabs or descaling solutions. Buy Cafiza tabs as they will cost you a fraction of what the Breville ones cost for regular cleaning. Dezcal can be bought for descaling also with the same cost difference. The drip tray is dishwasher safe (top shelf). I put mine in about every two weeks. In between that, I give it a good rinse when the tray is full to get rid of any grime that may have built up.If I get 2 more years out of this, I’ll be extremely happy. I’ve already gotten back my return on investment.
A. Al Ali –
The quality and given techs are good. Thank you
Navin –
This is affordable, with quick shipping, and the product is exactly as described. I purchased this for my daughter while she was staying with us in India from the USA. She uses the same company and model (but a higher version) in her house in the USA. She is totally satisfied and happy. Highly recommend!
Cliente de Amazon –
Es una maravilla de maquina. Solo hay que contemplar que los filtros son caros.La tengo desde hace 1 año y no he tenido ningun problema.
Juan –
INCREIBLE producto. Breville aun a pesar de ser una marca de Australia no le pide nada a las cafeteras italianas. La molienda es fabulosa y super fácil de operar. Tiene muchos aditamentos para preparar un café sencillo o un café doble. Tiene un buen look y embellece cualquier lugar. Super recomendable. El material del cuerpo de la cafetera es de stainless steel, cuenta con un barómetro que marca la zona para preparar un buen café. Excelente producto. Super recomendable.