Breville Barista Pro Tips and Tricks

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[@-Wreckanize-]

Just bought this machine. Never felt so awake.

[@Sillysillylittleman]

Same, the wife just made me a double shot to test the machine at 8.30pm 😬😳......bad move.

[@jokkny]

@@Sillysillylittleman hahaha same here. I used some Peruvian coffee beans and was awake for the next 5hrs!!

[@cassie584]

Oh my gosh so did me and my boyfriend! We went from drinking regular drip coffee everyday to a double shot of espresso with this machine and we are so alert in the mornings. Needless to say we are hooked. Never going back lol. We use Lavazza Espresso Italiano beans

[@zherin2063]

I’ve been on the toilet all day.

[@Billygk25]

Me too, life changer!

[@itsallgood78735]

Thanks for doing a vid on this machine, Gail! You've answered a lot of my questions.

[@hinze55555]

I love gil's attitude to latte art - it is what it is :) You're the best !

[@lindseyd5860]

This video is so helpful. I just sold my Breville Infuser. I have had that since 2013 and it is like brand new and I used it every single day. I just bought this pro machine and I love it. I am learning more and more about it. I finally figured out how to pull two shots.

[@chris2902]

Great tip on pausing the grind! Did not know about that feature and normally make a mess on the drip tray! Subscribed!

[@samuelkjbb]

Just ordered one from your website. Cannot wait for that first dialled in cup!!!

[@ethanyin]

Very detailed and helpful information. Thank you!

[@nicholasgarza951]

Thanks for the tips, especially preheating the portafilter

[@anthonybryantmedia]

Im here because i just spent £600 on this machine during Covid-19

[@fenners1]

Me too! Well £540 - sorry.

[@IspayBradley]

Me too!!

[@jpve76]

Me too!

[@lamarrrrr]

Same! The machine is known as Sage Barista Pro in Europe.

[@645roger]

Me too, just waiting for delivery!

[@perez5249]

I’ve had my Breville Pro for about a year now. Great tips for the machine. Most importantly though, fresh beans. They make all the difference. I stopped filling my grinder. Now I measure and weigh my beans for a more consistent and fresher shot. Although it’s a little more work, it’s worth the extra steps. It’s also part of the process and very satisfying. The bean hopper is fairly tight but not airtight. For me it made all the difference.

[@Houndzee]

Measuring out each time is the key to great espresso. I go 18g in and 36 out in about 30 seconds for best results. Buy a scale and weigh your shots everytime. It makes a huge difference because the grinder isn’t that consistent unfortunately

[@sargonpaphiter8993]

Thank you Gail, I have just pur purchased one of these and found this very helpful!!!!

[@gosman949]

And how do you like your Barista Pro at this time?

[@sincet6760]

I realy enjoy watching all the amazing videos and reviews. Thanks for all! Im still thinking about buying this machine

[@kaylenevictorio8211]

Thank you! This is super helpful. We just got one and havent tried it yet. I will be watching this several more times!

[@damo4024]

Appreciate the video mate, cheers from New Zealand.

[@jimmystecher5214]

You guys are making me want to spend my pennies on this. Love these tips and tricks. I am saving my $ and going to buy one of these.

[@Randomguru]

Thanks. I just picked up one of these. Great Tips! Very happy with the machine! :)

[@Majnun74]

Just purchased this unit, thanks for the tips!

[@HarrisonFullerPiano]

Cheers for the tips, been watching your videos for a few months now and ended up getting a Barista Pro! Great features, family has found it easy enough to use and has been a lot of fun teaching them how to brew a shot and steam milk. Cheers from Australia

[@johnathan4868]

I love Gail. I’ve been watching her since long before I subscribed to this channel. She is the most trustworthy with her reviews, her methods, her tips, and her insight. I adore her integrity. As a professional barista of nearly 14 years, and with a Breville BES 870 XL on my espresso bar here at home, I appreciate her very much and would love to see even more videos with her. She has me in love with the Breville Oracle Touch, and whenever I need information on any other type of coffee equipment, it’s always her videos I seek out first. Much ❤️ and respect.

[@b4804514]

I have the Breville One Touch because of Gail's review. it makes the best espresso. Your ability to control and fine tune each step of the process allows you to make the most personal coffee taste.

[@johnathan4868]

John Edwards actually my family are from Florida and Ohio, right now I live in the south, but throughout my life I’ve lived through 22 cities in 10 states. If it helps, our ancestry is Celtic Irish gypsy with a little Viking and Scandinavian mixed in. I guess it’s in my blood to be a wanderer. A lot of Suggs live in the Carolinas, but we do not only originally from there.😉 And quite frankly, I don’t have any family that I know of from the Carolinas. Same name, but we must not be related. I have met another Suggs from North Carolina, but we share no common family members. That is how I know this.

[@johnathan4868]

@John Edwards Thank you! I really do appreciate it! The name is of an old English origin that means to have a ‘bright and cheerful personna’, and that is very true for me. Looking at my ancestry report shows that there is British in me (come to think of it, looking at my report now shows that there is just as much British as there is Irish in me, but they lumped British and Irish in the same category). I’m glad you inspired me to check that out! Thank you again, this actually makes me feel more connected to the UK now, but yes, that is precisely where the name originates and I am proud to have it, No matter how I ended up with it! I’ve been to England a couple times, I’ve been to Ireland, I’ve been to Scotland, and I’ve been to Iceland (I’m going back this summer) just to name a few of the places that I’ve traveled abroad to. I’ve been to over 20 different countries. If there’s one thing that gets me off, it’s culture, and honestly, I feel more at home in the UK than I feel anywhere else in the world (spare for Reykjavík, it’s a tie in my eyes). I think you literally just helped me get to know myself better...

[@johnathan4868]

Loganbay I used to have the DeLonghi Magnifica a long time ago, but it crapped out on me after a while. That was around the time I saw the BES 870 XL at Williams Sonoma, and I had to have it. I’m very happy with this machine. It does the job very well. Should anything ever happen to it, God forbid because I take good care of it, the Oracle Touch is definitely what I’m eyeing because of Gail.

[@johnathan4868]

@John Edwards All of this is very much true. I’ve been to these places, as well as Salem, Massachusetts, and I can attest to this as well. I’ve often exclaimed that England is my home away from home. It’s funny you mention Paris, because I went there in the summer of 2017. I like the city, but I guess us Americans have a bad reputation as tourists, because the people weren’t too kind. I even learned enough French to speak it, but I guess they just don’t like outsiders- even if we tried to break the mold of traditional tourists and see the city as a local. I’ve actually apologized for the behavior of typical Americans several times in different countries. Sometimes we’ll stay at B&Bs throughout the places we visit and we get to know the homeowners and talk with them. I’ve heard some stories that are embarrassing to me as an American. Not to be political, but I hate how we are a laughingstock to the world, and I should never have to feel ashamed of where I’m from. But I get it, I see it, I understand it, and that’s what makes it so hard because I see exactly where everyone else is coming from and I agree with it. Personally, I try to totally submerge myself into other cultures for a deeper learning of them as well as myself. I don’t want these few bad examples to represent me to the world because I have so much love for this globe- and kind people like you who helped me connect to myself deeper, even if through the comments section of a KZbin video (now THIS is how you connect over coffee! Thank you, Gail!) With that said, I get why people can be a little rude to Americans, so I won’t hold it against them. France is still beautiful.

[@alexholder1187]

Thank you Gail! I love all your videos what grind do you put it at?

[@2fast2nick]

Just got my machine last week, great tips! The pause on grinding is so handy!

[@danielwilcox6307]

Just bought this and first site I went to. That pause is so handy.

[@dariosame2655]

Gail your Late skills are... well you’ve already said it😬 but beyond it we all enjoy and appreciate what you do.❤️

[@dariosame2655]

Txs for all.

[@doctorjohn4281]

Great tips thanks. I got this machine for AUD 309. First brew was ok but lacking creaminess hopefully I can now improve on that.

[@maxwellrosacasillas8950]

I love you Gail, happy to see you

[@renodavid]

Good stuff, Gail. Thanks for explaining more about the ThermoJet heating system. It sounds great. Do you think all Breville machines will eventually have the ThermoJet system, or is it more expensive than the older system, which might preclude it from being used on their cheaper machines? Just curious about where they might be headed.

[@craigothedago7763]

great vid....best to answer the real questions

[@Drulius19]

This lady is the best. She should have her own channel

[@north4961]

Thanks for the video! Do you need to pull machine forward to add water or to remove the water tray?

[@jbserious]

Was going to get a Touch but am trying this one to see if it meets my simple needs. We'll see!

[@TJSlatch]

I just bought this machine all the way from Australia to deliver in India and paid double the amount of this machine. But the results is satisfyingggggg.... Now i am exploring tips and tricks

[@louisdevelay5422]

Great tips. I am a coffee aficionado (from Paris and engineer). Your comments are very valuable, I couldn't say it better ;-) One extra tip:tThis is how you can drill to make your cappuccino: put water in the pot, somewhere between min and max, add one droplet of dish washing liquid into the water. It works exactly the same than with milk and you don't waste your great organic stuff.

[@Raphael9144]

hello Gail do you know what is the difference between barista touch and the pro who do you recommend for regular use. Thanks

[@joeknows1693]

So I just purchased one of these today and it should arrive next week. I plan on using Lavazza Super Creme beans. Any suggestions on a starting point for grind setting and brew time?

[@hellofish79]

This is a very helpful video, thanks very much. Just had a question about the pro's steam wand. I noticed mine has 4 holes, and when pointed 180 degrees to the tray, steam emits from all 4 holes. But when I tilt the wand in any direction, steam only comes from the bottom 2 holes. I ensured that the holes were not plugged. Is this normal or is my machine not putting out enough pressure (ie, is my machine defective)? Thanks very much.

[@johnarevalo3450]

I'm a total newbie to this and my pro will arrive Saturday. Do u have a recommended setting or is factory ok?

[@YourSayUTube]

Are you able to tell me the settings you have this on including the grind and temp a I’ve just bought this machine. Thanks

[@Tay3448]

“Amasia......I think” Lol Love Gail!

[@NickBurnham]

Thanks for your video. Is there a feature to increase the water temperature on the Barista Pro, as I like my coffee really hot. Thanks

[@abbyorfa1676]

I like her videos so much ❤️

[@Hey_nat]

Thank you, just bought one

[@armaanilyas3185]

Hi Gail. Can you please make an in depth video about the safe barista express

[@TheAraxin]

Thank you for the detailed and informative review. I am really excited to get this espresso machine. However, pressure gauge is not there anymore and I might take the old model. pressure gauge is a really helpful tool to tell if the grind is perfect, so as a result better extraction. Any recommendations regarding this point that I raised

[@juudka5764]

Thanks for that! Looks like a nice machine.Was offered this machine because I only get sour shorts out of the Bambino, without the adjustable temp. Other sales person strongly dissuades this machine because of technical issues though, who to believe? Thanks a lot!

[@kiwiaudio8462]

Good video. Something ive not seen addressed: after tamping and using the depth gauge to get the correct air gap between the screen and coffee grounds, i still get the puck sticking up and/or grounds sticking to the screen, which necessitates cleaning the screen every time. From what i understand, this air gap is important, but my grounds must be pressed up against this screen every time. Opinions on this ?

[@puretoon]

As always Gail, you make a wonderful video, so full of facts and very helpful tips. I love the natural way you explain things-if something doesn't go quite right, so what.....I love that machine too, even though I don't own that model as we have the Duo Temp, but this will be our next machine. Thanks again Gail at SCG

[@lightspeed388]

Hey Gail, not sure which machine to get next. I have the Barista Express currently, but upgrading. Not sure which machine would be better, the Barista pro, or the Barista touch? Please give me your two cents, Hahah.

[@XMeleeTwin]

Would be great to have a video on dialing in this machine, quite different to the express. Anyone found the best setting for Merlo & Campos beans?

[@MateuszOcalictocozgineoDariusz]

Always its depended of how fresh they are , I roast my own coffee so I have fresh always and I start at size 9 but after about 5 days have to make smaller and smaller

[@JanoyCresva]

Your awesome reviews stand out among all the other reviewers. So much so that i bought this machine from your shop. Hope yall still shipping during this pandemic.

[@3rd-Wave_Rebel]

I never warm up the machine but I did run hot water on the portafilter and hot water out of ground head but still gets sour shots in 15 seconds brew time. I gonna try warming up the unit first for an hour and see how it goes from there.

[@sarasatipalawita]

Hi Gail, thank you for the tips and tricks. I am wondering if this coffee machine is suitable for a small coffee shop? I am looking for a coffee machine but on a tight budget. If so, how many cups per day that it can make? Can this machine make 30-40 cups per day? Or maybe you have any other recommendations. Thank you!

[@NM2011CTSV]

Using the oracle touch, and love it over my prior Jura’s.

[@TheMitchOwen]

Are they still making the Dual Boiler? Are we expecting an update of that model?

[@PAPAKapeOfficial]

Hi. Can this machine do extracting coffee and steaming at the same time?

[@DesChew]

Good tips for sharing. I see that you steam your milk before extracting coffee. After steaming milk, the boiler is hot, do you need to do a blink shot pull to purge out the heat so that when it comes to extraction, it will give an optimal temperature? I have this issue with my other small home entry level coffee appliance. I need to either let the steam off completely or do a blind shot pull.

[@haileemorrison4704]

do you have a comparison of the pro vs the touch?

[@thecaramelcasanova2123]

I use to sell these like nobody's business, I worked at the portland location. Great machine, great price for people starting out in the coffee world.

[@kenroman777]

What temp setting should I use for dark roast beans?

[@geoffcalleeney8403]

What does SCG think of Bezzera machines?

[@patsy1000]

Nice tips as always Gail, I have the manual Barista Express and kinda like get the gauge in the center when I pull a shot, does this feel like it's lacking a gauge?

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Fun fact the pro has faster heatup time than the original but this lacks the guage too be honest I am more likely to the the machine on and the slight heat up time does not bother me when it costs more for lacking of guage

[@sherylbeeby5589]

Hello was wondering if any tips on a cappuccino please mine are always coming out to strong

[@mastrmaster159]

Hello, I just want to ask, the Breville barista pro link says that pouring 19-22 grams is recommended for the full flavor which will have an outcome of 38 grams of espresso or more (depending on the range of 19-22 grams). I want to do 15 grams in and 30 grams out. Can I do it in that portafilter? Thank you!

[@genosails2]

G! My favorite barista...

[@JeMaB]

Would you recommend this machine as a beginner?

[@bhsurgical2005]

I'm having trouble with the little amount of espresso it pours out . Any suggestions. Thank you.

[@zhengwang7670]

hello, I just bought a breville barista pro for me. could you please tell me if I Just want to extract one shot, how can I set up the grind size, grind amount? thank you

[@dohamaan6248]

Is there any plastic in the portafilter please ?

[@dfisher1981]

Got one of these to survive COVID lockdown but struggling to get the right grind setting. Seems to vary wildly between the different beans I have! Great machine though, when it gets it right, it’s a damn fine coffee.

[@kentfagerberg5674]

Dosnt matter what i does still tastes bitter and souer and i get only a cm of coffee in the cup :/

[@MrRogesmiff]

Partly on your recommendation I purchased this machine. What would you suggest for settings for the perfect flat white shot? Currently I am on 5 for a grind setting and the rest is default settings. I am using the 2 cup autogrind and shots

[@smlelikeyoumeanit3882]

Smiffy if you haven't already Google 'sage barista masterclass eventbrite'. Sage (Breville if you're in the USA!) do 1 on 1 video tutorials for free!

[@alanh8101]

I just got my I love it 🤙🏼 Alan H

[@lordmonty9421]

Can you make regular coffee with this thing, or just fancy-pants coffee?

[@lasvegassmoke4866]

How can you tell if the espresso pouring is in ‘optimal zone’ ?

[@angrytomasz]

From what I've seen when other people do it, they start high (about 3 inches) like you did there. But then for the art, they briefly pause and the milk jug is touching the top of the glass and the milk is "laid" instead of poured on top. I think Another issue you may have experienced is that you let your milk sit too long. I've heard it's important to pull the shot first then do the milk, because you need just the right consistency for micro foam and the longer it sits the less consistent it is. But then again, what do I know. Lol.

[@aentrop]

The latte art was an after thought, she was focused on the tips for brewing with this specific machine and talking about that. Gail can make great latte art if thats what she is focusing on

[@christineprovo3527]

Is it normal for water to purge into the drip tray when you turn the machine on?

[@LaurelBowden]

Can you show how to program a double shot on this machine?

[@luismoni]

I have the breville barista touch and 2 months ago when I first bought it was making beautiful velvety microfoam milk but now it just makes a lot of noise and creates big bubbles that start to pop as soon as I pour the milk into the coffee. The top of my coffee cup looks like lava, I need help. I don't know what I am doing different or wrong since the beginning. I have cleaned the steam wand a couple of times and already cleaned the head with the tablet provided in the box that it came with. Help, please.

[@AzzuroThomas]

Hello, Can the grinder also grind coarse enough if I also want to use it for a nice cup of Drip Coffee? Thx!

[@dahitmann]

I suppose but most likely you won't get the results you want. Better to get a dedicated grinder for that; this machine is geared towards espresso grinds, which is what you would expect.

[@Albert-xc4ee]

What milk is best to use?

[@deborahcannon5242]

Met Gail in Seattle some 7 years ago... She Knows her Coffee!! Dont have the $$$ for a high end machine so went with this 'cause Gail sez :D

[@dustyunbox5599]

Haha always love to see Gail's latte art. We suffer from the same disease I think

[@DimitrisDimopoulos.]

What is the max water temperature that the machine can set?

[@mohebatmehraban4715]

she is so funny very nice casual presentation :)

[@thegeneral123]

What I do with my Breville is I purge some hot water after steaming onto a towel and then use the hot wet patch to wipe the dried milk off the wand before it can set hard.

[@ballisonfargo]

Another great video. Wish I could subscribe twice.

[@selenarojasbarahona9273]

Necesito saber , cuando hago el cafe tiene un gusto extraño

[@lyagami3301]

I have some general questions about making espresso and was wondering if you could answer some. I have heard a lot about how most cafes using double shots to make their espresso and espresso based drinks because of the shape of most single baskets which means extraction of espresso is not always consistent. Even if a customer asks for a single shot, a double basket would be used to extract a double shot but the double shot is halved by placing two cups and espresso is brewed using a double sprout, so one shot is usually wasted. What would you suggest? A naked portfafilter is sometimes used for a better extraction, would you suggest using a naked one as opposed to one with sprouts? In terms of brewing ratios, I have heard that 1:2 is usually what to aim for. So assuming I will use double shots for my espresso based drinks and therefore add around 20 grams of coffee to the double basket, I should yield 40 grams of liquid espresso (which should take around 25 seconds to brew). Thank you.

[@gjmichaels5472]

I tried this machine and wanted to like it, but I could not get a good 1:2 brew ratio in 20-30 seconds with this machine. I have another machine with a PID that does it easily and has better taste than the Breville. More flavor, more undertones, more nuances come through.The steam wand on the Breville is not that powerful, either.

[@dr.avinashksajnani7930]

Hi Gail, really appreciate your reviews ! How’s the temperature on the Barista Pro , I heard the coffee doesn’t get too hot and it’s a problem . Please tell me what you think . Thanks . Would you recommend to get the barista express or the pro ? Thanks

[@gosman949]

What I am worried about with this machine is it having no temperature read out. So you don't know what the temp is?

[@carmelbang6567]

I don’t think it gets hot enough. I can only get it up to 160 degrees.

[@mohammedkhaledtafech7952]

Great video Gail; I wish I would have watch this sooner. Just one question if you don't mind and for anyone else reading this: How do I get my milk at just the right consistency for a crisp latte art? I am following all the steps and techniques and I keep ending up with the same result as shown in the video at 7:58 Thanks in advance.

[@cellytyree4771]

Introduce air into the milk make sure you are creating a vortex and soon as you feel just the tiniest bit of warmth stop introducing air and put the wand a little deeper in the milk and continue until it’s too hot for you to hold for more than 2 seconds. Let me know how it goes . I know how frustrating it can be

[@fablan3308]

Can you pause all coffee receipts for breville that look the same

[@SalonSonikPasadena]

My machine screen shows flush what does it mean and how do I flush.

[@joshuastree]

Love the chem trail.

[@gurpalbains5688]

Geo engineering?

[@micheleodstrcilek3703]

Hi gail, thanks for foing reviews on the breville machines. I was waiting for you to remove the drip tray. My question is: does the barista pro have that knob to turn and lift up the machine, so it will move easily on the counter??

[@ThorMaxx]

Michele Odstrcilek i think that feature is only on the oracle and double boiler.

[@dustinmarsel2892]

Had no idea I could pause the grind midway, if only I read the manual I would've saved so much coffee lol

[@ivan19541]

I have a question about the ratio. All videos I've seen and literature read talk about a 2 to 1 ratio. 18g of coffee and 36g of output. Your videos, however, mention 2 ounces of output instead. Two ounces are equivalent to 57g, hence my confusion as I just got one of these machines and still trying to figure out the right amount and taste. Thank you in advance.

[@jordicanadell507]

do one for the infuser

[@modxxmod5626]

Bought one today my first cup wake me up all night 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelw9807]

bloody hell gail i feel like i could get a job as a proper barrister now

[@Eatherz]

Our pro is not giving such a good crema , any tips ?

[@sb731968]

So how many holes does the steam wand have? I just got the espresso express and feels kind of laggy overall

[@tayzzer9]

The express only has 1 hole. The Pro has 4 holes and stronger pressure for more creamy frothing

[@24letsgo69]

I have my machine at highest heat setting but still not happy with the heat of shots. Any one have any suggestions what I'm doing wrong?

[@pommiebears]

I got mine today...my husband and kids got it for me for my birthday! 🌹