Breville Barista Express IMPRESS Review!

[@LifestyleLab_]

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[@AllYourBlocks]

Useful review, thanks! I know you said you can’t remove the portafilter during puck prep, but do you think it’s possible and practical to remove the cover between grind and tamp, in order to redistribute the coffee grounds by using a tool to reach through the space left by the vacant cover?

[@Dimelo_Orion]

Thanks for covering all the topics on the Impress. I like your content because you get to the point. Thanks for mentioning the difference of the impress and barista pro.

[@rtpjr001]

I've owned the BE for a little over 3 months and really enjoy it. Your conclusion on the steamer was spot on. I'm still working on getting the milk consistency perfected to allow for latte art. I've tried other tips but the pressure isn't high enough to support them. Overall I'm super satisfied with the BE Impress as a first time espresso machine purchaser. I can finally say my wife enjoys my home cappuccino over store bought drinks.

[@kurtcrean]

Had my original express for nearly a year now and it's a trooper! This version would have saved a lot of headaches while learning, but I think I'll go for a barista pro or something like that in the future for the speed making multiple drinks. I have enjoyed tinkering a bit but that puck prep is enticing.

[@GrayeWilliams]

I just brought out my express from summer storage today, gave it a clean, and pulled my first shot of the fall. This looks like a good choice for anyone shopping new, but Breville is a victim of their own success: only when my express is well and truly dead will I replace it. Anyone reading this on the fence as to whether to get a Breville… do it. The brand, on the whole, is a delight.

[@bluemystic7501]

I struggle to get great shots with the BBE, likely due to the higher pressures. While the BBE does have a lot of features, the Gaggia Classic with the OPV mod is the better choice, IMO.

[@evergreen4940]

With this being the type of machine sold at big box stores or recommended regularly online as "the best espresso machine" by food/bev/lifestyle etc... publications, it will end up being a great buy for many beginners unfamiliar with the hobby. Seems to be a sweet spot between semi and fully auto with a significant price savings over the latter.

[@markroberts8975]

I’m new to making espresso, bought this about 2 months ago. I’m not overly snobbish about my espresso, but I know how I like it, and I know which shops in my coffee-loving city make the best espresso. The shots that I get from this machine are as good as any that I’ve bought since, well, probably ever.

[@evergreen4940]

@@markroberts8975 that's good to hear! I had a barista pro for a bit and it was a great machine as well. It really seems like breville keeps knocking it out of the park in this category.

[@markroberts8975]

@@evergreen4940 my only regret is that it took me so long to buy it!

[@johnday8810]

I already have a Bambino Plus and have been considering purchasing a separate grinder. This has got me thinking... I could use the Bambino to manage the milk frothing, but I could use the Impress for the grind and brew operation. Overkill perhaps. The Impress is on sale here in Aus. I suspect a dedicated grinder will yield better results, but the automation component makes this super appealing. Great review BTW!

[@jaix7634]

Awesome review as always man! I was really hoping Breville were going to include this new tamping feature on the Barista Pro because as you mentioned it is a much better and more efficient machine. If they upgraded the Pro to have the lever tamping and the pressure gauge I really think they'd be on a winner for the sub 1K machine mainstream (non specialist) market.

[@rickross6368]

It's called Pro for a reason. You'll get better espresso when tamping manually

[@dombaker1924]

Agree with this. I'd buy the pro tomorrow if it had this tamping system.

[@bella-nz3lq]

​@@dombaker1924 why Pro and not this Impress version? The price is almost the same . I need to decide which one I'll get this week ) both on sale. Thanks

[@LifestyleLab_]

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[@dombaker1924]

I bought the Pro in the end and really glad i did. It's worth it for the thermojet heater alone that you don't get on the impress!

[@AuthenTech]

Such a high quality review, well done 👍

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Love your review as I am researching which machine to buy for a family member, so this is helpful. My Barista Pro has suddenly started to make a horrendously loud noise lately, along with vibrating the glass along so it’s hitting the group head. Luckily only just still under warranty so hope to get something done to fix it 🤞

[@hellolau]

Would you recommend the Barista Pro instead of the older tech Express Impress ?

[@ms3er396]

Your videos are always so well done. Great job and honest and good job with the review.

[@DavidDLee]

Completely agree with your conclusion, especially the slower steaming performance. A missing variable steam valve goes along with this conclusion. Worth mentioning that the Bambino Plus also has the superior steaming capability at a lower price point.

[@pbelos]

A truly excellent review. You covered everything in concise detail and answered all the questions I had about this machine.

[@SK-yr2rv]

I wanted to buy a Lelit Mara X with a Giota grinder after the Breville Barista express, but my girlfriend doesn't want to go through the whole procedure. She works from home a lot and it has to go a bit faster. I definitely didn't want a fully automatic machine. So today we bought the Breville Barista express impress for 622€ (it was on sale in Germany). I think it's a good compromise. The milk steam nozzle of the express is really weak, but you can live with it. We drink maybe three cappucinos a day. Great review. Thanks

[@Cash4Fruit]

I just want to make coffee at home that’s as good as coffee shops, as a former barista I know that we don’t hand stir the espresso grinds. I feel like this machine is good enough for me as a moderate coffee snob! 😊

[@Icipher4]

Great review. Since Breville didn't add the thermojet feature to the Impress, it sounds like the one to wait for is a revised Barista Pro if they ever add the new puck prep and tamping features. I like the look of the pro but I wish it had the added tamping features.

[@AmiAki]

But how long? I doubt it will be anytime soon 😭

[@Icipher4]

@@AmiAki probably not which is why I just bought the Bambino Plus. It's been great so far.

[@AmiAki]

@@Icipher4 that was my first choice but I don’t have space in my small kitchen for the separate stuff like the grinder and then to find space to store the coffee and milk tools needed, not when I live with 3 other people! So I rather go with all in one machine that’s more compact like Barista Pro or Barista Touch. I’m just not sure which one to get. Although Touch does have a good Black Friday offer at the moment 🤔

[@Icipher4]

@@AmiAki Understood. Yes, the Touch does have good pricing right now. The video reviews I've seen on that model all indicate it's very good and the built in grinder performs very well, which is probably the most important component of making good espresso. The touch also has the automatic milk texturing that the bambino also has, and I can tell you, it makes excellent micro foam.

[@AmiAki]

@@Icipher4 that’s good to hear about the auto steaming performing well. Thank you for your thoughts!

[@Cenot4ph]

Good review once again, appreciate the honesty and straight forward approach

[@matthewguilleman6505]

Fantastic video! Looks like the machine for me to get a foot in the door! Great information!

[@TheDisneyPixar]

Curious who this machine is aimed towards considering its got an auto tamping solution but not the auto milk steaming from the Bambino or touch models. If you truly require help with tamping, then why are you left to your own devices with a fully manual steam wand?

[@Manny-M]

Me! As a beginner home barista with a busy work schedule, the ease of having a machine that can correct grind, dose and tamp at the press of a button, with minimal mess and fuss is... brilliant... and a massive draw card. Steaming milk, I find, is a comparatively simple and hassle free process, so I'm not deterred by it not being automatic. It's just a shame that the steam wand doesn't get the upgrade.

[@ahmadhusaini8420]

Auto tamp is widely use for that consistency. Frothing is easier to do

[@simonjohnson4704]

I have an Oracle and while I wouldn’t buy it again, the auto grind and tamp is kinda good just because it means less mess. The auto milk steaming is absolute rubbish even when using it manually and I’d much prefer a simple steam wand.

[@lucillepitt1979]

One with the auto milk would put the cost up by another $150+ Breville have a new model coming out with the tamping and milk frothing for almond and soy milks preset options aswell. Believe the tamp will be the new addition to all models eventually

[@thechileacademy4800]

@@simonjohnson4704 any reason you’d never buy another oracle?

[@locosmiley2008]

bought mine 11 years ago, its still works like day one, the grinder broke but the espresso still great.

[@FJDH11]

So it doesn’t work like day one if the grinder broke LOL

[@locosmiley2008]

@@FJDH11 the actual espresso maker still works great. Bought a grinder seperately. 11 years is a long time

[@JonesBoula]

Grinder was my biggest issue with barista express. After getting sette 270, my shots were consistent and I was really happy with my setup. 2500 double-shot espressos later, I decided to replace BBE with Gaggia Classic and honestly, I regret it. Bambino plus would be better choice. I don't believe that couple extra grind settings will make a difference in this model. I would still recommend separate grinder/ bambino for espresso hobbyist.

[@ThorMaxx]

You touch on the heating system on the Impress and the steaming performance( or lack there of) compared to the Pro. The ThermoJet system allows for quick and powerful steaming, but back to back drinks on the Pro also serve it's own challenges. This could open up the limitations on the ThermoJet heating system or possibly pick out a design flaw. Typically two back to back drinks brew fine, however when you demand more back to back drinks, it starts to become obvious that something is not right. Brew times become long and shot quality degrades. You can counteract this by adjusting the grind a bit coarser, but that can throw everything off. Give it is a shot some time and see if your Pro experiences that issue that my Pro does.

[@LifestyleLab_]

I do agree that the thermocoil machines are slightly more “stable” than the new thermojet models. A good point to bring up! Thanks

[@norrishude6177]

Thanks for the review. It's a great machine, easy to look like a Barrister to the great unwashed and not having grinds everywhere on the bench top is a huge plus.

[@dinamiena6186]

Well this was a nice into the point review ! Well done mate

[@shahidnaeem4686]

Excellent review. You are one of the best product reviewers I have come across. Thanks.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks Shahid !

[@TerryAnderson-b9e]

Really good review, thank you

[@Netsuko]

Interesting, herein germany it's being sold by Sage. I just bought this machine a week ago and I love it. It's my first "serious" espresso machine.

[@jonaldreyes2341]

Thanks for presenting it like there's no dog out to get you. :) Enjoyed it very much, but I still love my old Barista Express.

[@nabug]

I've got the Express at work and this looks even better for the novice espressoheads there, ha. WONDERFUL video as always, I love seeing you pop up in my feed!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks for watching!

[@fitarrant4977]

have only bought sunbeam before, way not first time makers, not fussy, just want a good coffee, that is easy, clean and done, if not im happy with a pot of tea

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

Great review! Also would have loved to see some refreshing on the steam power. You totally called it on Breville bringing those features into its line 😂👏

[@photobriangray]

Seems an easy way for even advanced baristas to make a very consistent espresso. I’d call this the daily-runner while the separates would be the weekend tinkering.

[@rimbank]

Looking at buying a new coffee machine and the choice is perplexing. Your review is excellent and very helpful. I make 6 plus coffees in the first part of the day and like everything BUT the slow steam heating you mention. I'll look at the pro you mention that improves on this. I love good coffee at home and use my machine daily and often. What to buy? I do like the grinder built in and auto tampering as my wife makes the coffees first thing and needs easy. But the slow steam on our present machine is low. You mention 75 seconds that's a lot. I have CFS/ME and standing wrecks me. The PRO you mention might be the better choice. Also I couldn't work out what the difference was between Express and Impress for which I came here. Thanks for clearing that up. The other plus in the grind and tampering option is less mess I'm guessing too. Thanks for the help and great review. About to search for your PRO review. How important is the right tampering. I don't find it hard to tamper evenly and the right pressure to let coffee though am I missing something?

[@DanJHayes]

Would be good to test it with a bottomless portafilter to find out whether it's channelling.

[@homeworld1031tx]

Really great and comprehensive review. Thanks!

[@TiredParent]

I own Barista Express and Pro. I agree with all your comments there. Thank you for the video

[@gary2024-Irl]

Great explanation. You nailed it from a high level user point.

[@alanh8101]

Honestly this is the best Esspresso for its money I still love my Barrista express 2 yrs still going strong very convienient to use… Worth the money 100%… and if you do little upgrades it’s a Beauty.. Alan H

[@wayne530]

Thanks for the comprehensive review!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@Liv-hj2jg]

I would love this machine with the look and the steamwand / technology of the pro

[@rodspov1915]

My Barista Express Impress can turn anyone in my house into a "barista" with little fuss or mess. Its a winner!

[@_Murky_]

The steamer handle if you could even call it that is my biggest annoyance on the express and looks like they've not improved on that here, a lever would have been a big improvement. No choice of manual tampering (without the mess) what happens if the mechanism breaks. The auto tampering might cut out a minute from my routine with the Express. I do like the little gamification of the tampering dial.

[@LifestyleLab_]

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[@Davo198]

Thanks for the video! Can you please review the La Pavoni pro?

[@jimmyz5831]

Thanks for the review. I'm not sure the grind "fluff" step is important. As an engineer and surgeon, I support evidence based practice. If you want to be the true king of espresso, please do a blind tasting of straight to tamp vs distributed. We need to know!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Lance Hedrick has done some great blind tests on all kinds of distribution methods, definitely check out that video :) I'm an engineer as well, and have done objective tests on how proper distribution increases extraction yield (using TDS meters etc)

[@Jay_Kay__YT22]

Thank you for this fantastic video, simple to follow and understand. Please make a video of the different functions and how to use them. I am a beginner, love espresso but scard to buy one because of its complicataed usage. Cheers!!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

The only real functions are grind, brew, and steam! I have some good videos on how to dial in your first espresso shot already on my channel :)

[@sassyinkorea]

awesome review! I hope Breville makes a grinder only but with the auto tamper too! I need those. lol

[@LifestyleLab_]

That would be interesting!

[@george5737]

Great review! I have the Barista Express and absolutely love it, best purchase I have made. I like the Impress too but imo this new tamping system looks ugly and out of place. The Barista Express is a beautuful piece of machinery, this just looks off. At least they kept the analog pressure gauge.

[@dieltotor]

Glad that they dimensioned the machine to actually operate at 9 bar. The previous barista express was seemingly engineered to deliver 9 bar with the pressurized basket (why on earth would you use them regularly) and a normal basket was impossible to run at lower than 14 bars. It was a very tough balance point to find between channeling or huge underextraction, unless you were willing to do a dimmer mod on a machine under warranty

[@tuxkilla615]

Agreed. Just moving to 9 bar is a huge upgrade. I fought with my barista express for a year until I did the 9 bar spring mod and it was like unlocking a new level of performance from the machine. For someone who doesn’t steam a lot of drinks, this seems like a great option for those mornings when you just want a nice espresso between meetings without all the fuss.

[@dieltotor]

@@tuxkilla615 This is switching the over pressure valve spring with a weaker one, right? I went the "dimmer" mod route with an SCR power controller on the pump circuit, that way I have full control on the flow/pressure of the brew and you avoid having too much wasted water in the drip tray

[@tuxkilla615]

@@dieltotor Correct. Some person on reddit posted a spring from McMaster-Carr which drops the pressure to 9 bar. The only issue with the OPV mod is the drip tray fills up much faster, which I am assuming is something breville addressed in this new machine.

[@dieltotor]

@@tuxkilla615 I'm curious to know if they kept the same pump and just set the OPV to 9 bar with a recirculation of the water in the intake, or if they put a more adapted pump and ditched the pressurized basket optimization nonsense. From the look of the shot we see in the video, it seems they chose a better pump and the user has to grind at the correct size to get the 9 bars

[@KINJAMOV]

Even my Bambino is 9 bar. I threw the pressurized baskets out as soon as I got it.

[@wjksea]

I will buy my first decent espresso machine when Breville puts this feature on a machine like the barista touch or on a barista express with a faster heating capacity like the touch

[@benwilson9150]

The other advantage is size for machines with inbuilt grinders. Not everyone has the space for a separate grinder on their bench top nor the other bits you might want from perfect puck preparation. Looks like a good challenger to De’longhi, the only thing that would make it a real winner is having the bean hopper that allows for changing beans easily.

[@LifestyleLab_]

This does have a bean hopper for easy bean changes :) unlocking it blocks the flow of beans so it can be removed and swapped out

[@manxman8008]

very good reliable machine - user for 6 years

[@zzz5602]

Bro considered the fact that most of viewers will prolly speed up the video before recording . Good job .

[@CarlBergsdorf]

Thank you Captain Americano, really great review!

[@Imabanana847]

I was also curious if they'd update to the newer thermo jet heating system. Bit disappointing there.

[@WhooNiki]

Looks great but I'll still get the "old" express as I really wanna learn it manually . It kinda is the same with photography. Everyone can get great shots with auto mode.

[@jvillasante]

Good review. I bought the Impress yesterday, should get it soon and I was struggling between it and the Pro. Is faster steam is the only reason you recommend the Pro over this one or is there something else to consider?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Steaming power is the largest difference for sure

[@minghengtan]

Thank you for this almost 11 minutes video. Informative and instructive. May I ask how many hours it took for the entire process from preparation to the final cut?

[@LifestyleLab_]

My videos generally take around 20 hours of total work. Not including product testing obviously

[@minghengtan]

@@LifestyleLab_ 😳wow! Thank you once again…. I have an old Gaggia classic and had a Braville Express. I might just go for the Braville Bambino Plus particularly because of the auto steaming feature.

[@bradrigsby9721]

Could you time grind a 3/4 dose and then WDT followed by topping off on auto and using the tamper? Perhaps this would defeat the purpose but it would avoid the over filled basket and grind spilling while allowing WDT.

[@LifestyleLab_]

You could I suppose, but if going that route you might as well just use a dosing cup, WDT, and then tamp with the built in tamper

[@cattnipp]

Thank you!

[@JustNel]

Thanks to your review i will be getting the profitec pro 400. Upgrading from duo temp pro

[@LifestyleLab_]

Enjoy!

[@SteiniDJ]

Delightful review, like always. The Impress seems like a great start, but I fear that many of those interested in home espresso might outgrow it quite quickly.

[@thechileacademy4800]

It may be perfect for me and my wife . I’m more of a espresso geek and would be willing to go with a dedicated machine and grinder while my wife rather not have to deal with dosing and tanking and all that when she wants a drink at 6am. We currently have a saeco xsmall super auto and it’s crapping out on us. This impress seems like a really good fit.

[@SteiniDJ]

@@thechileacademy4800 Great point re. your wife. Definitely much less of a hassle to use and operate once someone has dialed in the shot.

[@davidmidgley4154]

@@thechileacademy4800 Totally my position. I would be willing to take the time to learn puck preparation etc., myself, but my wife is not. Had this machine a couple of weeks and, feeding it decent beans, I can get an Americano and flat white that tastes as good as most coffee shops I go to. More dialling in to do, but my seven year old daughter can pull a shot on it!

[@thechileacademy4800]

@@davidmidgley4154 wicked! This is reassuring. What machine or setup did you have before? Also, what’s your ratio of hot water to espresso for your americano?

[@g2m4]

I have had this one for over 2 months now . I must say great machine . Makes coffees consistently as good as the coffee shops I go to. Plus it helps that, I am the only coffee drinker at home 😊

[@dummerdum4714]

Looking at this, I wish they will add the dose knob when they udpate the Oracle.

[@petkuscinta9797]

A great machine for beginners or maybe company offices is a good choice.

[@WhiskyTanuki]

Hope they update the dual boiler before, and perhaps work with baristas to optimize the quarks!

[@oualidtrabelsi5784]

They did not

[@ad_fletch]

@@oualidtrabelsi5784 tbf they did quite a nice dual boiler update with Lance Hedrickson, but they won't sell it to us for some reason....

[@pooppoop4805]

I spent about $75 compared to $800. I have a grinder, corelle glass tea pot, glass coffee funnel, cotton and hemp washable coffee filter, and it pours into a glass canning jar. I measured the time it takes the water to cool from boil after turning off the heating element so I can brew at the precise temperature. ... There's so many of these machines "for parts not working" on ebay. If any one of these systems goes out it's a tarnished machine. If any one of my systems stops working it's a cheap replacement AND the only thing my coffee touches is glass, cotton, and hemp. This machine has plastic internal linings. I'm not crazy about extremely hot water draining through plastic for $800.

[@LifestyleLab_]

A pour over setup isn’t exactly a fair price comparison to an espresso machine…

[@pooppoop4805]

@@LifestyleLab_ I think after I own my own home outright I'll dabble. Too expensive right now. Cool video though thanks.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

I wish Breville made a machine with a manual button that you can press to start a brew and you have to press it again to end a brew.

[@LifestyleLab_]

They all do :) Press and hold the brew button then release, and it will run until you press stop. This function is on all the machines

[@_D_A_V_E_]

They need a good single dose hopper and a steam/water lever similar to the one they put on for the tamp. I don’t understand why they don’t look at the aftermarket products available to integrate and make the machine more usable. That said, I’m super happy with my barista express.

[@cinemapigeon4898]

If you want to go fully manual, just get a dosing cup attachment for the portafilter, switch to manual dosing and off you go?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yup!

[@marie-piermathurin3634]

Wondering if coffee will taste better than Jura. We do own one. My husband loves super automatic machines but I prefer semi automatic. Might be the perfect compromise

[@mariopetovar6359]

Hi! loved the review, just got the machine recently. Any tips on burr setting and grind size? So far used it only with supermarket coffee and had nothing but issues to be honest, will go tomorrow to buy fresh coffee hopefully will make it better :)

[@LifestyleLab_]

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[@pingpong909]

its a good toy to get peoples toes wet in the espresso game! Especially ones that do not want to spend the big bucks quite yet. But again its a toy. Been running my Quickmill Vetrano 2B + Baratza Vario for the last 8 years EVERY day and its always a treat to make coffee in the morning. Get any machine that fits your budget and make it work so you can enjoy it for years! And always strive for perfection when making your drink since itll be worthwhile in the end.

[@xsophiet16]

Lol that cheeky shoulder brush 😆

[@LifestyleLab_]

😉

[@JohnHodder]

Great review

[@charles-etiennemoreau-talb5349]

Great review as usual ! I hesitate between the Barista Pro or the Impress, witch one would you suggest ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you make primarily lattes, go with the pro. If you don’t plan on steaming all that often and are a beginner to puck prep, go with the Impress

[@osmaansiddiq1382]

Hey why would you say pro for primarily lattes?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Because it is a WAY better steamer in terms of speed and switching back and forth between brewing and steaming

[@thechileacademy4800]

How does the tamping function work if you use manual dose mode? Does it ignore the tamping depth that it should be at, compared to when you use the auto dose?

[@hamzabenarafa6782]

Same question ? Maybe you should use single dose filter ? It Will be less quality than double !

[@hassanawodi5888]

Great review. I finally may replace my Express with this.

[@ojtsmith]

Kind of surprised they haven’t put their auto milk steamer system on it. Seems like that ease of use matches the target market here.

[@meenoo10]

thank you

[@mattscarf]

I can believe you don’t need to WDT. I only had to start doing WDT after moving from a Flair Pro2 to a Flair 58

[@Jbgopro]

how does the coffee compare to a bambino with non pressure filter and grinder?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Depends what grinder

[@manxman8008]

The portafilter is tapered so you can't put excess pressure on it (unless you overfull it). Plus, tamping pressure is not a big concern (proven).

[@LifestyleLab_]

Portafilter tapering is a design element that is supposed to improve evenness of flow, nothing to do with tamping pressure :) Plenty of straight edge baskets out there, and now even crazy ones like the Weber Unifilter will holes all the way to the wall

[@tom3314]

Hi! Love the video. Super helpful. In your opinion is the espresso from the Impress better than from a superautomatic? Currently have the Delonghi ECAM22110 and the espresso is just OK. Been looking at the Phillips Lattego machines or a newer Delonghi, but worry that they will also produce mediocre espresso, when compared to espresso from a really good coffee shop. I'm not interested in going full manual. Thanks!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Even a semi auto with a true single wall filter basket is a step up in quality from a super auto, absolutely

[@nielscooldog]

Great machine for new barista. But i think many people will sell it for another one after a while when they learn much more. Because you cant experiment with tamping wdt tool et. Great review tho! Always love the videos 🤠🤠

[@LifestyleLab_]

Might be the case for sure! I think many people go that route of starting with a Breville, learning, and then moving on to something more manual after a few years. Not the worse progression at all :)

[@KellyanneGill]

Just an idea for a video, aa review of a La Pavoni Botechelli Evo with PID

[@fakenews3676]

one of those dosing cups from crema would solve the issue with re distributing before tamping. but the issue is will it fit? the clearance under the tamper is very tight compared to the old express.

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you’re going to use a dosing cup with this machine then there is absolutely zero reasons to go with this over the Barista Pro

[@publicname515]

Have you tried this with a naked portofilter? Is there a lot of channeling with the tamping system?

[@jr89585]

I'd love to see what this auto tamping system does on a naked portafilter. Love Breville, but feel like this one missed the mark a bit.

[@9Liam9]

how does it compare to the Breville Barista Touch? which one would you guys go with? because the Breville Barista Touch is on sale and it is the same price right. now

[@LifestyleLab_]

Depends what you value more, help with puck prep and tamping, or help with milk texturing :)

[@9Liam9]

@@LifestyleLab_ thanks. After I've watched a lot of your video actually I think I am going with the Breville BES920XL Dual Boiler. And maybe the Niche Zero grinder. Unless you think there are some other things I am missing.

[@LifestyleLab_]

That’s a great combo for the money. You’ll be getting absolutely world class espresso

[@ArthurSperotto]

Don't let its features and looks impress you. This is an appliance, not a commercial grade based home product. It'll last you a year, maybe 2. Spend that money on a Gaggia or a Rancilio which may not look as good or have as many features, but they'll last decades.

[@LifestyleLab_]

I’ve had literally every Breville machine, and they’re all still running without issue. I’ve loaned them out to friends and family. I’m not sure where this “unreliable” thing about Brevilles comes from, but the longest running in my possession are well over 5 years of solid service and counting. Take care of your things, and they’ll take care of you.

[@iltsefuentes2886]

Why would they not upgrade the thermo jet system for steaming ?!?!? 😡

[@LifestyleLab_]

Definitely a little confusing…

[@tylerkramer6768]

Have you seen or used the GE Profile Semi Automatic Espresso Machine? It looks interesting, but I have yet to really see any reviews on it, I'd love your input.

[@maciejrajewski2937]

Thanks for the video. Yes, I am really IMPRESSED ;-) What about the chanelling when tamping without prior distribution? Have you tried botomless portafilter? I will stay with my Barista Pro ;-)

[@LifestyleLab_]

As mentioned in the espresso portion of the review, I was surprised at how little channeling / inconsistency there was given the minimal puck prep. I think it's perfectly fine as is, likely due to the larger dose, and the slimmer taller 54mm portafilter

[@maciejrajewski2937]

@@LifestyleLab_ Sounds really good :-) Greeetings from Poland.

[@joannarybus4917]

QUESTION: Would you know if the "Wheel Sets for Barista Express" would fit Express Impress? The seller isn't sure but gosh, I would need those wheels on my EI! Help!

[@melissasmith2019]

Great reciew! Puzzled about smooth and or course grinds though, does that all depend on the type of coffee bean you buy? I have no clue what the purpose is, I'm coffee illiterate lol

[@aduckofsomesort]

A finer grind gives a slower and more rich extraction than coarser grounds.

[@gailoakley4010]

Thank you for this great review. I was waiting for your opinion about this machine. I know you’ve said before that you really like the Oracle. Price point aside, which one would you recommend more between these two? I think I am leaning more towards the Oracle but would like your opinion first. I highly value you advice, you are the best. Thank you so much!

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you have the budget, the Oracle is pretty must unbeaten in terms of its mix of practicality and coffee quality

[@gailoakley4010]

@@LifestyleLab_ thank you so much! You have just made up my mind!

[@melissasmith2019]

​@@LifestyleLab_ which one though? The first Oracle or Oracle Touch?

[@melissasmith2019]

​@@gailoakley4010 did you end up getting the Oracle or Oracle Touch?

[@gailoakley4010]

@@melissasmith2019 I ended up getting the Touch, but I wish I went with the Oracle without the touch screen. The touch screen is really not needed. I would recommend to anybody trying to decide between these two to save a lot of money and don’t get the touch screen.

[@wjksea]

I wish the barista touch had this tamping mechanism.

[@JoeyVaracalli]

So odd I think the pro could have been made obsolete if they would have just put the thremo jet and maybe made it possible to pull out the ports filter without making a mess. The fact that you can get the thermo jet in the bambino which is way cheaper is kinda crazy

[@heiligerklabautermann]

Only downside for me who drinks a lot of americano is that there is no possibility to set the amount of water coming from the dedicated hot water outlet.

[@Becky-on5qf]

I just got this machine for Mother’s Day and was expecting to have to learn how to weigh the beans and tamp and all that stuff. So do you not have to weigh the beans? Is it really as simple as it seems

[@LifestyleLab_]

Once dialed in, it’s good to know your dose so you can brew to the correct ratio. But when dialing in, I’d let the machine just do its thing :)

[@BB-019]

I'm confused, you stated the traditional Barista Express has 9 bars of pressure, or did you mean "Traditional Espresso Machine Pressure", I looked this information up on the original B/E, they state 15 bars??? So which is it please? Thanks for the great reviews, always enjoy!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

15 bars is the pump pressure. New Brevilles are 9 bars at the group head. Refer to the official product pages