COFFEE & COFFEE MACHINES
Description
Barista quality performance with new intuitive touch screen display with pre programmed café drinks menu and automatic milk texturing. All within a compact footprint. A built in grinder delivers the right amount of ground coffee on demand and with a 3 second heat up time, you go from bean to cup, faster than ever before.
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Additional information
| Weight | 12.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.7 × 15.5 × 16 cm |
| brand | Breville |
| Capacity | 67 Fluid Ounces |
| color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 12.7D x 15.5W x 16H |
| Special Feature | Programmable Jug Integrated Coffee Grinder Water Filter |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| material | Stainless Steel |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Style | Modern |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home |
| Included Components | |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Wattage | 1680 watts |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Model Name | The Barista Touch Espresso Maker |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Item Weight | 12.2 Kilograms, 26.8 pounds |
| ASIN | B078WMLXXG |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | BES880BSS |
| Date First Available | December 6 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
Brian –
Ok, I am going to try to split this into two sections- the short review and an extended review.The short review: It is AMAZING and well worth the expense. Buy good beans and you are good to go.The longer review:First of all, this machine is expensive so I would look for any sort of sale. For us, it was worth it.The expense: At time of purchase this was going for roughly $799, but in terms of value it was worth it for us. Looking at our Starbucks bill, we spent well over that in just a few months because we would go there each morning and sometimes on the way home from work. We haven’t visited Starbucks at all since we bought this machine so it has more than paid for itself, and that is including the purchase of good beans.Starbucks was always a hit and miss depending on who was making our coffee each morning, but the Barista Touch has been a hit because once you create your settings it is always the same AND you can make micro adjustments until you get it just right (see “Features” below).The quality: It is very well made and the touch screen makes this a breeze to use- sooooooo easy. It has a drip tray that is very easy to empty and clean. The froth wand is easy to use and makes perfect frothed milk without any hassle at all. The tamper, it was good but not great so we opted for a spring loaded tamper and purchased a grind distributor which made using this even easier. If you have never tamped coffee, it can be tricky but using a spring tamper just made it so much easier however the tamper included is perfectly fine. We purchased the Sccody 53mm Calibrated Espresso Tamper which makes espresso tamping a breeze without any guesswork needed. The Barista Touch does come with a “blade” distributor, but I opted to buy a better one which has made for perfect coffee. We bought the Gurudar 53mm Coffee Distributor which is also a palm tamper but we just use it for the distribution of the grind instead of using the included Breville blade- again the included blade is good butr we wanted something a bit easier to use. Both the Sccody and the Gurudar are perfect additions and take all the guess work out of learning to make espresso, but there are many other options and even using what is included with the Touch you will be good to go with a small learning curve.The features: First, the touch screen- the Barista Touch comes with a screen that makes it so easy to create your coffee of choice. It has preprogrammed options (which are adjustable) and it allows you to custom build your coffee of choice and assign it an icon. In fact, everything is icon based and it even has a tutorial built in. For instance, if you want to make a latte, press the latte icon and a screen pops up with the easy to follow steps. You can make many different types of coffee including Americanos, Cappuccinos, and even simple espresso shots. You can even custom design your coffee, then assign it an icon, then every time you want that coffee you just hit the icon and follow the steps. Blamo- great coffee every time.Second great feature-the grinder. It has a built-in grinder which makes all the difference. The grinder is adjustable so you can change the grind size to fit your needs and to customize your coffee (fine or coarse grind).Next good feature- the water tank. It holds a good amount of water and is located at the back of the machine. You just have to watch the level but it will give you a “water tank is empty” message on the screen when you need to refill it.The downside: The only real thing we found to be a problem is the grinder and changing beans. We decided to try a different brand of coffee to see if we liked it but the hopper was full. Removing the beans from the hopper was a bit tricky and I know there is probably some short cut, but we managed and honestly it wasn’t that big of a deal.Comparisons: Our first espresso machine, the De’Longhi 15 bar espresso maker, was a good beginning machine but just isn’t as good as the Barista Touch. The De’Longhi didn’t have a grinder so we used pre ground coffee which was ok, just not super good and certainly not good enough to keep us from returning to our Starbucks habit. Our kid ended up taking it to college, so we upgraded to the touch. One thing that has made a world of difference, besides the included grinder, is the automatic milk frother on the Barista Touch. Super easy to use and is as simple as placing the milk pitcher, which is included, under the wand but it has to sit on a temp sensor to work accurately. We haven’t had a single problem with it to date. You can also use the frother in manual mode if you want, which is a great added feature but the automatic mode is good enough to make latte Art…that is if you know how to actually make latte art unlike me.As for adjustability, you can adjust how much coffee is ground, how fine you want the grinds, and how long the machine grinds the coffee. You can adjust the temp of the milk froth, you can go from automatic to manual mode to froth the milk so there are several options to adjust and fine tune to your exact specification.Overall, we love the Barista Touch- it makes amazing coffee. Of course, the beans have a great deal to do with it but still this machine rocks.UPDATE: Ok, I did find one tiny aspect of this most excellent machine that Breville could fix, aside from the price, and that is the frothing wand. Once you finish frothing the milk you have to clean the wand. It does a self clean, but when it self cleans the wand does not line up directly with the hole in the drain pan. ours is off a slight bit. The drain pan hole should be just a bit larger and that would fix everything. We found that after cleaning the wand we put the damp paper towel or rag near the base of the wand on the drain pan to avoid splashes. not a big deal but thought you should know.
B –
First, I’d like to say that this espresso machine is a game-changer. It’s not just a coffee maker, it’s a work of art. The sleek design adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen, making it a focal point for conversation. But it’s not just about looks. This machine is incredibly easy to use, even for someone like me who isn’t a barista. The automatic cleaning feature is a dream come true, saving me time and effort. And let’s not forget about the milk frother. It creates the perfect froth every time, giving my drinks that professional touch. The durable construction ensures that this machine will last for years to come. But the real star of the show is the quality of the espresso it produces. It’s rich, smooth, and full-bodied, just the way I like it. I can’t recommend this espresso machine enough. It’s truly a must-have for any coffee lover.
Recent Examinee –
Had to contact Breville customer support to get it to work. Water wasn’t coming through when priming pumps for first use. Required taking out the water filter, priming tubes, then inserting the water filter.Was on the phone with customer service for about 25 minutes. Required two calls. The first call was disconnected. The second person was quite helpful and patient.It now works. Figuring out the proper setting takes practice. But the lattes are coffee shop quality. So far so good.
Ashley –
Love this machine so so much. I make a cappuccino every morning and it is lovely. I picked this machine that uses the pods bc of the convenience of it. I have little kids and don’t have time to waste grinding up the beans and measuring and patting it down. This is perfect for a quick, quality cup. It takes maybe 2 minutes total to have a delicious cappuccino. I enjoy them more than when I buy them at a coffee shop. Great investment
valerie rizzotto –
this is our 3 espresso Breville – we love the ease of the touch option – in our 5th wheel we have the manual and love it – we also have a mini – why??? I don’t know we just do – Breville to us is a quality expresso machine at a reasonable price
Ski –
Worth every penny! I love it. As long as you get the right coffee beans, you get a great espresso
Rwright –
If you have a toddler and are used to cleaning up their messes then assume that you’ve added another toddler with the accompanying mess when you buy this machine. It leaks more than a store brand diaper and throws coffee grounds like a 3 year old having a tantrum at the sand box.I’ve considered building a miniature shower stall in the kitchen just for this machine. Instead, I bought a rubber mat to sit it on. Now I have a mat shaped clean spot under this machine on my counter that is surrounded by coffee grounds.Just like a toddler, there are multiple types of messes. For every cup of water you pour in the machine somehow two cups appear in the drip tray. Thankfully there is the convenient tool tray that doubles as a water overflow bin!!Oh yeah, this machine makes coffee too. But don’t expect a consistent pour. If the Breville gods are displeased you may get half a cup. That could be half a dispenser of ground coffee or half a cup of water in your cup. Be sure to do your morning coffee dance to ensure the gods are appeased!I’d write more but I have to go powerwash my counters.
Vicente Grajeda –
Grinder stopped working after just a couple of daysThe grinder was working fine until it wasn’t. It won’t even spin from the looks of it. This makes it feel not worth the price.
Hector Ponce –
¡EXCELENTE! Pero hay que aclarar un detalle… La máquina está preciosa, por donde la veas y lo que le veas está bien pensado, bien hecho y bien ensamblado. Los accesorios (jarra para espumar, portafiltros, filtros, etc.) son de la misma buena calidad y trae todo lo que necesitas para hacer espressos y cualquier bebida a base de espresso.Todo fue como lo esperaba: la caja llegó en perfecto estado, todo super bien empacado, es muy fácil de usar aunque no tengas experiencia, pues te va guiando y dando consejos para que ajustes la molienda y el tiempo de extracción. El sistema de la máquina está en inglés o en francés, pero el manual de instrucciones está en español de México así como la documentación de la garantía y la información de contacto y soporte para México.Todo perfecto hasta que llegué a la razón principal por la que compré la máquina:A mí me encanta el espresso americano (doble shot de espresso sobre 200 ml. de agua caliente) y esta máquina trae un programa específico para “americano” que emplea una salida de agua caliente que tiene la máquina y que cae directo a la taza antes de que extraiga el café. Lo que Breville no aclara en ningún lado (ni en el manual, ni en las especificaciones, ni en info en la página) es que la elevación de la ciudad en la que uses la máquina afecta la forma en la que sale el agua y ¡vaya que la afecta?!!!Yo vivo en León GTO, a 1,800 metros sobre el nivel del mar, que es altura media si comparas con otras ciudades en México: CDMX está a 2,250 metros, GDL a 1,575 metros y MTY a 540 metros para que se den una idea.Lo que sucede es que empieza a salir un chorrito muy controlado y a los pocos segundos empieza a salir vapor por la misma salida y hace que el agua salga como rociada para todos lados y se salpique todo en 30 cm a la redonda (vean el video para que no crean que exagero). Hablé a soporte de Breville y resulta que es un problema que tienen bien identificado y la única solución que me ofrecieron fue regresar la máquina. Volví a llamar un poco más tarde y abrí un ticket de soporte por la página y luego luego me respondieron lo mismo. Lo tienen perfectamente bien identificado y tan saben que no hay forma de arreglarlo que me dijeron que pasaría lo mismo con la salida de agua de cualquier otro modelo. En todos los casos me dijeron que, si la función de obtener agua caliente era importante para mí, me recomendaban regresar la máquina a Amazon y casi que buscarle por otro lado. Claro que super amables y cordiales, pero yo estaba en shock y dudando si algo más le iba a fallar por ese: “¡Ups! ¿A poco hay gente que toma café en las planicies elevadas y en las montañas?” que se aventó Breville.Afortunadamente hay otras formas de obtener agua caliente de la máquina, pero la función de “americano” es imposible de usar en mi ubicación. La solución es hacer lo que he visto que hacen en algunas cafeterías con máquinas profesionales y es dejar que corra agua sin poner el portafiltro. Para sacar 200 ml de agua caliente se tarda 30 segundos (con el mismo botón de extracción), cuando termina pongo el portafiltros ya listo con el café prensado y todo y vuelvo a extraer 30 segundos para que salga el espresso. Lo único que hay que cuidar es la limpieza de la regadera por la que sale el agua para el portafiltro después de cada extracción para que cuando saques solo agua no arrastre café molido de la extracción anterior.Lo de la salida de agua fue una mala experiencia y me hizo pensar muy en serio si debía quedarme con la máquina o regresarla. Decidí quedármela pues toooodo lo demás lo hace extraordinariamente bien y en menos de 7 intentos, ya estaba sacando unos espressos super ricos y ni siquiera había comprado buen café, estaba usando el Garat de grano que molemos al momento para la cafetera de goteo. Hoy, a 5 días de recibir la máquina, ya ni me acuerdo que tiene salida para agua caliente y ahora que compré un buen café tostado recientemente, no puedo creer que me esté tomando un café tan rico en mi casa y que me tarde menos de 2 minuntos en hacerlo (el espresso americano).A mi esposa le gustan los lattes y capuchinos y no se tardó nada en aprender a usar el espumador. Le encanta la textura de la espuma y ya me dijo que guarde el Aeroccino y la Nespresso porque nada que ver el sabor.Si les sirve de algo, les recomiendo ajustar a 13 la finura del molido, moler por 17 segundos, prensar sin tanta fuerza y extraer por 30 segundos. Son los ajustes con los que estoy obteniedo 18 gr de café molido y aprox. 36 gr de un espresso con buen sabor y buena crema. He notado que si aplico mucha fuerza al prensador, varía mucho la cantidad de café que obtengo, el sabor y la crema, por lo que antes de ajustar molido y tiempo de extracción, les sugiero practicar el prensado hasta que sean consistentes.
oscar sanchez –
Café siempre frescoMuy practica, bonita -elegante y versátil. Una buena opción calidad-precio.