Comments on: Breville the Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine with Grinder & Milk Frother, Espresso Maker with Assisted Tamping, Cappuccino & Latte Machine for Home, BES876BTR, Black Truffle

By: Amazon Customer

Amazon Customer — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:01:00 +0000

Great lil espresso machine
This little guy is great can make like 15-20 lattes or americanos before needing water. It’s easy to use and clean. It isn’t cheap but it’s worth it we’ve come to find. The steamed milk really makes it.

By: Seo

Seo — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:01:00 +0000

Lo estoy usando muy bien. Es un poco lamentable que el vapor sea un poco dÃ©bil, pero como cumple perfectamente con la esencia de una cafetera, le doy la mÃ¡xima calificaciÃ³n.

By: JDR

JDR — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:01:00 +0000

The Breville espresso express coffee maker grinds beans and has a great levered tamper to easily and cleanly tamp the puck but allows you to adjust for personal preferences. The milk foam is very good and something you can customize to your tastes. It works great, gets to temperature quickly, and does not take to much counter space. It is easy to use and the price was right.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:01:00 +0000

Taste good , like the pressure indicator which shows if the grind is successful, like the semi automatic impress make less a mess than the traditional method , not much to recommend otherwise, good innovation product, I tried purchased the cheap ones and the results are really very different

By: Humberto Eliseo

Humberto Eliseo — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:01:00 +0000

Genial, la uso para una mini barra de cafÃ© y el tamper facilita mucho el trabajo para voluntarios

By: Byran

Byran — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:01:00 +0000

Very easy to use Instructions in the manual was easy to understand water temperature is just right steam wand works perfect to froth the milk. The only problem I found was if I over dose which is seldom by mistake the dosing trimmer is hard to hold should of had a handle of some sort. would search around for one. This is a great machine and I would recommend it. tamping feature with the handle at the side makes it easy for tamping.

By: R. Jackson

R. Jackson — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:00:59 +0000

Great Espresso Machine
I absolutely love my coffee. I don’t know how people survived before they learned to roast coffee beans and brew their morning cup.My previous fully automatic machine died, repair was $700+ and they no longer had electronic parts. I had to get another machine and quickly. I was a grizzly bear without my coffee! I selected the Barista Express Impress. (Couldn’t they find a better name?)As far as this machine, it is more difficult than making drip coffee in your Keurig. It is designed to give you the tools to make the best coffee that you ever had. However, you need to learn how to use it. It takes a lot of time to master because you have control of parameters I did not know existed.The machine has a nice set of tools for maintenance and daily use. The tool tray attaches to the rear of the drip tray and is easily reached by pulling out the drip tray. The machine senses how much coffee to grind and automatically adjusts to grind the correct amount of beans. On several occasions, the beans stuck in the grinder, so I had to manually grind to get the correct level. No big deal but it mess up the level of beans to grind and it takes several cups of coffee to get it right again. I think that is why there are a lot of complaints about the grind level changing. I have learned to “bump” the bean hopper to free the beans before there are problems. If you listen, you can hear the grinder start to run free. I think Breville needs to redesign the hopper so beans flow freely. That is the only real criticism I have found.There are some things you need to know. First off, the beans you choose are extremely important. They affect the coffee more than anything else. Second, you control the coffee grind. You get to choose exactly how fine you grind. That is a major factor in making coffee. Third, you get to control the brewing temperature. I haven’t figured out how yet, but I am happy with the brew as it is.When I make a latte, I use the microwave oven to heat the milk. If you want latte art, you will need to use the milk frother. I tried it a few times and it works well. There is a lot to clean, so I don’t use it.There are a few problems. My machine would only grind as I was holding the grind button. I unplugged the machine and it worked correctly when I plugged it back in. The machine stopped brewing. The pump would run with a noise that sounded like the machine would explode. When I turned the machine around to get the serial number (it was not on the back like Support told me–I think it is on the machine underside), I realized that I had run out of water! There is no water low sensor, so it is easy for the machine to run dry. Since a dry pump will fail very quickly, this is a major oversight.The machine needs to be descaled regularly, especially if you live in a hard water area. Cleaning supplies are too expensive so I buy citric acid in bulk and generic cleaning tablets. Both work well. My water used to come from a reverse osmosis filter but I no longer have that luxury. I think I need to start buying water from one of those water stores that are popping up all over.On the whole, the machine makes an excellent cup but it takes knowledge and time to learn.

By: Norman

Norman — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:00:59 +0000

Happily Impressed!
Bought this on Prime Day at a great price. Always been a Breville brand fan. I have several of their appliances and (almost) no complaints, other than an expensive (but functionally impressive) toaster that died after 2 years. Iâm replacing a Nespresso machine that Iâve used daily for over 6 years. For the last few months, I think Iâve watched every YouTube video made about setting this model up, using and cleaning it. Breville also has videos about the machine. They are informative but irritatingly corny. I spent the day it showed up reading the manuals, re-watching some videos, packing away my Nespresso machine, inventorying the Breville and setting it up. I also ordered Lavazza coffee beens from Amazon just to get started.The first day, took several presses of the âdoseâ button to get my green okay light. I thought it was supposed to remember the correct dosage for the same beans but the 2nd day, it over-filled the portafilter. That gave me a chance to test the ârazorâ and it was simple to use. Since then the dosage has been perfect on the first try. Something I learned from the Breville videos is that start to finish, the extraction should take about 30 seconds or you need to adjust the grind. I used my iPhone to time that. 1st day was about 20 seconds, but the expresso still tasted way better than my Nespresso shots, so I just went with that and adjusted the grind by a couple of clicks (making it finer). Next day, the extraction took 25 seconds, so I adjusted the grind again by a couple of clicks. Extraction took 30 seconds and had a great crema.I should mention that I always used 2 shots on my Nespresso machine and about 10-12 ounces of unsweetened almond milk to make a latte. I also used probably 10 packets of Stevia in the Raw to get past the bitter taste. Over the years, Iâve tried most of the Nespresso original coffees and my favorites are the Italian ones. With the Lavazza coffee (also 2 shots) and my new Breville, Iâve cut that back to 4 packets and itâs perfect. Something else I noticed is that the the Lavazza is not very bitter (I just like my latte on the sweeter side) but I noticed a lot of nuance in the taste of my expresso shot. Iâm not an expresso expert, so I donât know the correct terms. But the latte tasted very, very fresh, light with just a hint of bitterness.I havenât used the steaming wand and Iâm not in any hurry to learn that. Iâve always put my almond milk in the microwave for about 90 seconds (with the Stevia in it) and used a $15 frother wand to whip it up. Then I pour that into the expresso. I donât do art. I have the Nespresso frother and some 3rd party one I bought. They donât do any better than the wand and are more work to clean up. I also only drink lattes or cappuccinos (when I over-froth!) and am actually not a coffee drinker. I drink tea the rest of the day.My criteria for upgrading machines were 1) improved taste in my lattes, 2) same ease of use as the Nespresso and 3) same or lower costs to make my lattes. I probably spend $50/month on Nespresso coffee and it looks like I can spend $10-$20 on the Lavazza or close to that amount if I want to try some local brewers (and I will). The Breville machine is (when on sale) twice the cost of a Nespresso. But spread that over 5 years and itâs not much of a factor. Ease of cleanup and setup is about the same. Filling up the water tank on the Breville is a tad more work than the Nespresso and will slosh out if youâre not careful. Iâd say if you factor in putting water in and warming up the Nespresso machine, it took me about 4-5 minutes to make a Nespresso latte. Factor in the dosing time and the Breville takes me 7-8 minutes. Close enough.Am I happy with it? Heck, YES!!!! Iâd give my Nespresso machine 4/10 stars. I didnât have to get in the car and drive to a coffee shop each day. I knew I was trading quality for (some) cost and convenience. Iâd give my Breville 8.5/10 stars. The expresso shots just taste so wonderful. I know some people go down a rabbit hole trying to get a perfect expresso shot. I rank wanting to do that right next to improving (or even doing) latte art. :-). I couldnât be more pleased with this new setup.

By: FixaCal

FixaCal — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:00:59 +0000

Personal coffee shop!
I recently upgraded to the Breville Barista Express Impress, and it has completely transformed my morning routine! The stainless steel design not only looks sleek on my countertop but also feels incredibly durable. With its 2-liter water tank, I donât have to worry about constant refills, even when Iâm making multiple drinks.The Impress feature is a game-changerâit makes achieving the perfect espresso so much easier. The integrated grinder is super precise, and the tamper ensures a consistent shot every time. The steam wand is powerful and allows me to create silky microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos.Brewing high-quality espresso at home has never been this convenient or enjoyable. Whether you’re a seasoned barista or just starting out, this machine gives you all the tools to make cafÃ©-quality coffee at home. Worth every penny!