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BREVILLE Barista Express Impress

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BREVILLE Barista Express Impress
BREVILLE Barista Express Impress
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RankNo. 21 of 56Best Coffee MachinesSee the full ranking
Ranking Net Score+35+35 from reviews0 from votes
Sources1414 positive · 7 negative
Priced at$799.95

Released Nov 2022

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No. 21 of 56 in Best Coffee MachinesSee the ranking
+35Ranking net score+35 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore14 sources
Priced at$799.95

Released Nov 2022

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The Breville Barista Express Impress is an assisted manual espresso machine that grinds, doses, and extracts in one unit, featuring a 54mm portafilter and automatic tamping for consistent espresso at home.

Also on:Best Coffee Machines with a Grinder·Best Coffee Machines for Beginners

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Total +35 pts

Net positive 5

Net zero 1

Net negative 2

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14 sources
WIREDreview

wired.com

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality0 pts

    there are plenty of home espresso machines that pull a solid, though not quite café-quality shot

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    More variation from shot to shot than one might hope, even when all the variables are pegged

  • Brew Control & Flexibility0 pts

    if you're truly interested in the process and want to get better—or if you're me—the Impress might just tie your brain in a knot.

  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+1 pts

    Some of the trickier parts of espresso-making are automated, but users still feel like they're part of the process

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there are plenty of home espresso machines that pull a solid, though not quite café-quality shot More variation from shot to shot than one might hope, even when all the variables are pegged if you're truly interested in the process and want to get better—or if you're me—the Impress might just tie your brain in a knot. Some of the trickier parts of espresso-making are automated, but users still feel like they're part of the process
Redditdiscussion

Should I Buy The Breville Barista Express Impress

  • Coffee & Espresso Quality-1 pts

    now it's just a big, fairly average, but pricey espresso machine.

  • Brew Control & Flexibility-1 pts

    Over time, I stopped using its puck prep features

  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+1 pts

    If you have no interest in fine-tuning your shots and just want a simple, decent cup, it's probably a fine choice.

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now it's just a big, fairly average, but pricey espresso machine. Over time, I stopped using its puck prep features If you have no interest in fine-tuning your shots and just want a simple, decent cup, it's probably a fine choice.
YouTube
  • Coffee & Espresso Quality+5 pts

    So there's our shot right there, our two-to-one ratio, and to me, that looks pretty darn good

So there's our shot right there, our two-to-one ratio, and to me, that looks pretty darn good
YouTube
  • Coffee & Espresso Quality+5 pts

    would expect looks like a good uh good

would expect looks like a good uh good
Redditdiscussion

Should I Buy The Breville Barista Express Impress

  • Brew Performance & Consistency+1 pts

    it makes a consistent puck without much effort.

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it makes a consistent puck without much effort.
YouTube
  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+5 pts

    it's intuitive to use and you're not

it's intuitive to use and you're not
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Durability+5 pts

    The entire body of the machine is made of metal,

The entire body of the machine is made of metal,
Redditdiscussion

Help Breville Barista Express Impress No Espresso

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    if I leave the exact same portafilter/puck in the machine and press the 2-cup button a second time, espresso then comes out normally.

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if I leave the exact same portafilter/puck in the machine and press the 2-cup button a second time, espresso then comes out normally.
Redditdiscussion

Dialing In To No Avail Breville Barista Express

  • Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts

    over 20 shots, all failing at different stages.

  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow-1 pts

    it still felt like it took forever to get anywhere workable.

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over 20 shots, all failing at different stages. it still felt like it took forever to get anywhere workable.
RSReview Siteseriouseats.comdiscussion

seriouseats.com

  • Brew Control & Flexibility+1 pts

    Assisted tamping and automatic coffee portioning automate the two trickiest parts of pulling a shot

  • Milk & Steam+1 pts

    It heats up quickly and can jump to steam mode in just seconds, producing enough pressure for good-quality microfoam.

  • Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+1 pts

    making this machine a great option for beginners or those who just don’t enjoy tinkering

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Assisted tamping and automatic coffee portioning automate the two trickiest parts of pulling a shot It heats up quickly and can jump to steam mode in just seconds, producing enough pressure for good-quality microfoam. making this machine a great option for beginners or those who just don’t enjoy tinkering
YouTube
  • Milk & Steam-5 pts

    milk frothing doesn't work very good cuz

milk frothing doesn't work very good cuz
YouTube
  • Grinding & Dosing+5 pts

    It has 25 grind steps, which is more than the base  Express, allowing you to dial in more accurately.

It has 25 grind steps, which is more than the base  Express, allowing you to dial in more accurately.
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Durability+5 pts

    metal and does feel solid things like

metal and does feel solid things like
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Durability+5 pts

    super great it was super durable and

  • Design & Aesthetics+5 pts

    looks pretty good and you'd be able to

super great it was super durable and looks pretty good and you'd be able to

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