Sage (Breville) Barista Express Impress - Making Cappuccino & Flat White

[@Coffee_Kev]

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[@alexbondarenko2055]

Hi Kev, Thankyou for a very simple and informative video. Your explanation with your demonstration helps immensely. Made my first failure yesterday, then watched your demo and had my first home made perfect flat white / latte today 🤣🤣 thankyou.

[@Coffee_Kev]

Glad my video helped you Alex :-)

[@MDegenerate]

Appreciate the video. Coffee looks great but I wish you would have provided a bit more detail on the milk preparation like how much to use etc.

[@duallove6909]

Thank you. I love the old style cappuccino and been struggeling to make it on the Sage machine. Will go try making it now. Cheers.

[@Coffee_Kev]

Let me know how you get on :-)

[@drmmshaw]

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful! I just purchased this one from Sur La Table on Saturday. Love it! Still learning. This is wonderful and I’m grateful for your helpful videos. 🙂☕️💚

[@Coffee_Kev]

I'm so glad you have found my videos helpful :-)

[@msdprojekt]

Just got mine and your videos have been really helpful, thank you ❤

[@Coffee_Kev]

Thanks, I 'm glad you found my posts helpful :-0

[@sandramulhall]

Thank you for your great videos you explain everything so well 😊

[@Coffee_Kev]

Thanks Sandra, I'm glad you found my post helpful :-) Cheers Kev

[@Timbollew]

Got my Impress today and your videos have helped loads with the dialing in and steaming. Looking forward to more of your stuff as I get into my new hobby. Would love to see some videos on daily maintenance/cleaning. Those Gaggia cups are very nice. What are those espresso glasses called?

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Tom, I will do a video on maintenance as you are not the first to ask for one. Cheers Kev

[@sharonbarber8865]

Kev, or anyone who can help....how do you keep the espresso hot while doing the milk? I’ve tried pre-warming the cup before making the espresso and don’t take too long to do the milk but the end result is only just above lukewarm. Thank you in advance!

[@mattgregory9800]

Hi kev, what glass do you use for the flat white? Looks great! Thanks

[@loz5854]

Thank you for your videos. I wasn’t quite understanding the difference in technique between cappuccino and flat white in terms of “stretching”. What is it that stretches , putting the wand deeper or steaming for longer ?

[@garydow1540]

Can you set the expresso up but steam the milk first? Then press start on the expresso as your swishing the milk around after steaming?

[@AJ-ww1ef]

Coffee kev - can you show us how to do a single shot using this machine?

[@Coffee_Kev]

I will add that to my list AJ

[@stuartw4856]

Great video, just bought one of these based on your reviews. What volume of shot did you pull for these drinks?

[@Coffee_Kev]

Thanks Stuart. Approx 36g from an 18g dose.

[@markkeane6843]

Glad this question was asked my double shot isn't a double shot at all can get it to increase the volume in my ahot

[@tyo101]

Thanks, Kev. Is this machine much better than the Bambino Plus in your opinion in terms of espresso extraction and milk steaming?

[@Coffee_Kev]

I wouldn't say better as such, it depends on the user really, the main difference other than this being an integrated grinder machine is that this is an assisted machine, so I'd say it's a better option than the Bambino plus and a stand alone grinder for someone who wants/needs the assistance. There are other pros and cons for both, the bambino plus has the newer thermojet heater so steam ready is a bit faster, steaming time is a bit faster (4 hole tip too on the bambino plus), the impress express has adjustable temp which the bambino plus doesn't. Cheers, Kev

[@tyo101]

@@Coffee_Kev That's very helpful, thanks for the detailed reply, Kev 🙂

[@Coffee_Kev]

@@tyo101 No worries :-), cheers.

[@michaelhedges41070]

Hi do you think this machine would be a better option then my gaggia classic and eureka mignon grinder as I can never get the same extraction time twice or maybe get a better grinder like the niche

[@Wesley_Swd]

Great video, how long do you take to inject air for flat white?

[@Janetwi79]

Hi Kev, i got the machine yesterday and thanks yo your discount code. My expresso is very foamy but not glossy. Can you tell me what grind size u used in this video for flag white and cappuccino

[@pauloblade]

Hi Janet, which code did u use? I'm looking to purchase one of these aswell. Thanks

[@Janetwi79]

@@pauloblade so happy with the machine and finally having barista coffee quality at home after few round of tutorial.

[@pauloblade]

@@Janetwi79 thats great. which code did u use for discount?

[@Janetwi79]

@@pauloblade i thought i have replied but somehow disappeared. Click on the linked

[@volkerlorenz5650]

Wo ist die Antwort auf die Frage.....das wäre sehr nett von Dir 😮

[@michimoo20]

Hi Kev, can you remove hopper with beans in place, if you wanted to for instance put decaf beans in?

[@mattjames475]

I run a Barista Pro with integrated grinder. I learnt that you shouldn't leave beans in the hopper really as they go stale quickly (unless you are a big user). So I weigh the beans each time and so the hopper never really has any beans in it as you use everything you put in. That means if I want to switch between caf and decaf it is just the grind size that would need adjusting.

[@neildavid6375]

Drawn between this and the Delonghi Prestigio. The latter has two heat systems and slightly more bar pressure do these offer any noticeable benefit over this unit?

[@gserranol]

Any video suggesting grinding options?

[@xtheysx]

Hi! How long does it take to make a cappuccino with the Barista Express?

[@finnianfitzsimons623]

Can you show how to get the puck out of the tool? How easy is it to clean?

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Finnian, I will add this to my list to film. Cheers Kev

[@davidh3556]

Hi kev what grind setting did you use for the flat white? thanks

[@WildWazz]

Can you do a latte one?

[@kellydewar195]

Hey, I’ve just ordered mine, not arrived yet. Your videos are making me feel very confident that I’ll be making brilliant coffee very soon! Do you think you will be showing how to make a long black? Thanks!

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Kelly, I will be filming it soon :-)

[@annrosie1803]

Hi Kev, do you happen to know when Sage are bringing out the Barista Touch Impress in the UK? Thanks

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Ann, I don't think it will be too long ;-)

[@joshuabensusan2541]

What grind are you doing for a flat white please?

[@Sob3r777]

Hi, I wanted to ask if this machine has hot water for americano's I see something left of the milk steamer is that it?

[@Coffee_Kev]

It does indeed, yes that's it 👍

[@gooding18123]

How do I stop my coffee tasting bitter? Just got my machine this week. Followed your videos and have the grind changed down to 4 with coffee time at 29 seconds total for extraction. Roughly 3:1 extraction as factory settings. Admittedly using shop bought beans just for now as I get used to it. Will it just be the beans and fresh beans make all the difference? Was going to order your chocolate brownie blend beans off coffee works would they be good for a flat white coffee?

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi James, I use the Chocolate Brownie Blend for my flat whites its delicious, Have a watch of this blog post about sour or bitter espresso, hopefully this will help you:kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5utaKCdg5KirtE Cheers Kev

[@gooding18123]

@@Coffee_Kev thank you for a quick response. Ordered a kilo of the chocolate brownie beans last night so I’ll give them a go and try and figure it out. Thanks for all the videos have been really helpful figuring out what to do as a beginner!

[@ashleydavies1939]

Hi Kev - quick question: why do you use the ‘2 cup’ button for the espresso when only making 1 cup? Thanks

[@nekaimaxwell-richards3624]

the cups mean shots of espresso so maybe they probably want two shots so there is more volume

[@davidh3556]

Hi kev, what grind setting did you use for the flat white? Thanks

[@Janetwi79]

Asking the same question too

[@volkerlorenz5650]

​@@Janetwi79und wieder keine Antwort????? Komisch 😮

[@jonesy1895]

Hey dude! Thinking of getting one of these for Xmas!! Do all beans have various grind settings? Or

[@xixima3925]

Does that steam beat sounds normal?

[@joycei5926]

Hey there, new to your channel. I’ve just gotten this machine. I only tried to pull shots a couple of times and both times were disaster. I’m using lavazza beans not the local roaster. I am finding it hard to find the right grind size. It’s dark roast. I tried no. 6 but turned out too bitter. Then tried no.9 and it was watery. I was going to try again to set it this weekend. Any advise? I think it’s tricky to find the right grind setting. Not sure if the machine gets confused if you take out the portafilter after dosing then put back in to tamp. I also wanted to try distribtuin and ordered a small funnel but it may not fit into the tray. Anyway, sorry for the lengthy note here. Obviously new to espresso making but excited to actually do it after watching too many videos!

[@andre_pikes]

I think Lavazza quality was the main problem

[@paulwoods3459]

How does the dose setting go when swapping from double shot to single shot?

[@AJ-ww1ef]

The instruction manual says that the ideal shot time is 25-30 seconds - does this INCLUDE preinfusion time?

[@markskilbeck]

Had the same question. From what I’ve read, the answer is yes: shot time starts from the second the water hits the coffee.

[@AJ-ww1ef]

@@markskilbeck I actually phoned Sage and spoke to the technicians , and the shot time is from pressing the button , until the pressure /flow stops… so includes pre infusion. Hope this helps others

[@fionnC89]

Great video Kev! Would be interesting to see how the Impress compares to the Barista pro? Cheers

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Fionn, Thanks for your message, It is on my list of video's to do, Watch this space!! Cheers Kev

[@zacvalentine2006]

@@Coffee_Kev anxiously waiting for this!

[@paulanthony5801]

Can you steam milk at the same time as pulling your espresso?

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Paul, No, you can only do that on the dual boiler machines, you have to do it separately on machines like the impress. Cheers Kev

[@jvillasante]

Can you make Americano with this machine? Does it have a hot water pump?

[@Coffee_Kev]

Yes you can make an Americano, it had a dedicated hot water spout. Cheers Kev

[@lp6427]

Why my pressure never move and coffee is black?

[@evahall9575]

Why my coffee machine make loud noise like everything shake inside and not sure what is I just check but is so loud only when is brave my coffee why is this

[@Harryfin100]

I’ve never tried oat milk how does it compare to normal milk? I’d like to use it instead of dairy

[@Coffee_Kev]

It's really grown on me over the past few months, I find cows milk tastes weird now. Its just a tad sweeter than cows milk and a bit creamier. I'd recommend trying loads of different brands as they all taste slightly different. I really like the Momma one

[@kakaocoffee5366]

can you tell me grind size?

[@cbailey1994]

Love your videos thank you. I’m deciding between the express impress and the bambino plus with a separate grinder and wondering which you’d recommend? I’m not too worried about losing the full ‘barista experience’ but do like the idea of the auto milk steaming on the bambino plus. although I think this is outweighs by the assisted tamping on this machine. Are there any other considerations I’m missing? Thank you!

[@paulmercy5455]

I have the express impress and my bro has the bambino plus with the sage grinder. I love the impress, once dialled in its quick easy and mess free

[@christiantrost7891]

Can you compare the puck of the oracle withe the one of the impress after tamping please? And could you maybe show an Americano too? Is it necessary to switch the hot water on and off manually or is there an automatic function for this?

[@TheDisneyPixar]

I just don't understand who this machine is aimed at. It's got the assisted tamping which indicates it's meant for people getting into portafilter handling but at the same time is having a fully manual steam wand? Other machines in the range got it the other way around with the Touch or Bambino Plus, where the milk is automatic but puck prep is fully manual. The only machines which do both is the Oracles. So why not both? If you truly require help for the puck then are you really to be left on your own devices when it comes to milk? This is a very oddly positioned product...

[@paulmercy5455]

I have this machine and love it, very mess and hassle free.

[@christiantrost7891]

I would also like to get what you describe. A machine with parallel automatic milk heating. And an additional button for Americano that fills hot water automatical too.

[@trevorwhite4747]

Hi Kev, Would you know if this machine would heat the milk in a 600 ml jug? I ask as a comment on an online shop says it won’t…

[@Coffee_Kev]

Hi Trevor, Obviously the amount of milk you are steaming will determine how long it will take, the more milk in the jug the longer it will take. Cheers Kev

[@trevorwhite4747]

@@Coffee_Kev ok thanks. I thought that but the comment on the online shop was implying the machine isn’t powerful enough to steam the larger volume…

[@peakey1030]

when i try to steam my oat milk it looks good but after pouring it in it looks like your old school cappucino :(

[@bernamaso240]

Does it make only cappuccino and espresso?

[@Coffee_Kev]

It'll make espresso, and it'll steam milk and produce hot water, so I'll make all espresso based coffees. Ta, Kev.

[@dazpower1234]

Don’t beans go off in hopper

[@anassessabbar3918]

_(Breville) barista :🔋🔋

[@dave2400plus]

that not coffee