Breville BESXL Espresso Machine, One Size, Brushed Stainl

Breville BES870XL Espresso Machine, One Size, Brushed Stainl…


Price: $749.95 - $549.95
(as of Dec 03, 2024 06:04:47 UTC – Details)


B00CH9QWOU, Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL, Brushed Stainless Steel.
The Breville Barista Express delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula and is part of the Barista Series that offers all in one espresso machines with integrated grinder to go from beans to espresso in under one minute
DOSE CONTROL GRINDING: Integrated precision conical burr grinder grinds on demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean
OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE: Low pressure pre-infusion gradually…, 4.5, Reviewer: GCC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: great product, one of the best purchases if you drink coffee
Review: We have had the unit for 8 months now, it’s been through 4 cleaning cycles (2 descaling, 2 normal backflow), so I’ve ‘tested’ out most of the possible functions it has. We like it, a lot. If it dies this year, it is probably a break-even so far based on the number of times we’ve used it vice buying from coffee shops. At $5 a cup, you have to buy at least 120 cups to even do a simple break-even. Of course, using milk/substitute and other items at home adds to this cost. Assume that you have to run 200 cups at home that you otherwise would have bought elsewhere, and you have basically done a break-even. If you drive to get to the coffee shop, and buy other things, then it may save you a lot of money sooner. In my opinion, this unit easily costs less than what we would have done within a year.The grinder seems to do a great job, and the dials to alter the size and amount, work well. I have had to clean it once since the grinds seemed to be working poorly, on Breville’s recommendation, running rice through the unit, and then cleaning it (removing the screw from the top), helped.We have not tried other machines, having been satisfied with the reviews, and price, of this one as listed. So far, just great results. We tend to do espresso drinks each time, meaning we use the grinder, frother, and espresso for each drink. The machine would likely last longer with less maintenance needed if you just did espresso, and used preground beans (or had a separate grinder), most likely.Family of 2 (with kid), in general we probably push through 4-6 cups a day on average, and up to 9 max at times. If we have guests, maybe 10-12, but not often. While we would certainly have NOT been buying this many from the local brewhouse, the quality of the product is just great.We choose to use almond milk exclusively as our base, and we make it ourselves, so the quality of the milk will never be that of the rich and creamy milk frothed up, but it is still amazing. This machine does a great job of grinding, pushing hot water, and frothing, so we get a cup that literally is as good as we ever had anywhere, and with the quality we want. Most coffee shops, when they do have milk substitutes, use poor quality almond milk anyhow, and it affects the taste. If you haven’t tried making your own almond milk, it’s extremely easy – don’t bother unless you buy good almonds from Spain or California. Soak them (called sprouting), then blend 1 cup almonds to 4 cups milk. Then strain through a nut milk bag (or cheesecloth), and add 2-3TB honey, vanilla bean, pinch salt, cinnamon). Blend. Some folks have gently heated the almond milk on a stove which helps thicken it a bit, and actually makes it more of a milk consistency than the ‘almond juice’ that you get by just straining. Lots of different options, and chefs are still coming up with ways to handle this. But frankly, after doing the almond milk thing, we will not use anything else. Some folks also add some coconut creme to the mix, and it also thickens things a bit. There are excellent non dairy and healthy alternatives out there, and they work shockingly well.We also pretty much gave up on buying beans from local brewhouses, we found the quality and taste not as good as we could do ourselves, so off we went and bought a small roaster (Fresh Roast SR700 Home Coffee Roaster), and frankly, this make the cycle complete – not only can we buy green coffee beans via amazon very cheaply, but we can also control how much we roast, and when we use them, making it a very turnkey and enjoyable experience.I advise also buying the Knockbox from Breville – this is a great add on and helps you control the waste from the Portafilter. Great tool/wastebasket, and helps you inadvertently throw your grinds into the drain, not good if you have a septic system either!!Agree with prior posters – use fresh beans, and consider roasting your own. The best bean we’ve found so far is the Colombian Huila (also sold on Amazon.com) – 5lb bag for $30 shipped. For about $6 a pound, you will have plenty of opportunity to find the roast level you want. Reason we like this particular bean (other than being available on amazon.com), when roasted to near or after second crack, it has a nice caramel/chocolate aftertaste to it. Not a bean expert here, but we’ve tried a dozen or so varieties, and for the price and availability, this is a really well priced and nice tasting bean. As mentioned before, we’ve done the local brewhouse roasted beans, and it’s basically russian roulette, and we’ve yet to find an ‘awesome’ tasting bean from them. The breville has a multiple of ways you can alter the taste by changing the temperature, grind, and amount of water through the bean, but some beans just aren’t suited for espresso, it seems. I’ll let the experts deal with that – once we find one that is suitable, we work more on the base taste, which is mostly affected by the milk/milk substitute that you use, unless you are just doing straight shots of espresso.We like the machine so much, it’s worth considering taking with you on travel if you have the power, and way to store your own milk at your location. And yes, we’ve been at places with in-room espresso machines like the Ritz, which has in-room espresso from Nespresso, to places that have full kitchens with a variety of machines, and places with club level places that have fully automatic machines. We continue to be underwhelmed with the quality and taste that most places do. Yes, we’ve been in Italy and had the best espresso/cappuccino’s, and they can’t be beaten due to the location, ambiance, etc. This machine does a bang up job of that without the expense of travel – lol.Frankly, Breville has provided a cost point and quality machine that is hard to beat. Other than my calling for help on a small grind question/issue, I have had no service issues yet.From other posters, if there are substantial issues that start to creep up after the 1 year mark, it’s kind of a cost tradeoff to consider paying $250 for a repair, or just buying a new one. I guess there is also a warranty you can buy if bought through Amazon, that goes up to 4 years, so that may be an option to keep it running longer, and truly have cost savings for many years to come.

Reviewer: Maddle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best Entry-level Home Espresso Machine
Review: I absolutely love this machine. With as many lattes as I drink, this will easily pay for itself within a year, inclouding the cost of beans, milk and cleaning products.Notes: Make sure to keep up with all the regular maintenance. Ever day after I’ve made my coffee, I wipe the steam wand, purge it, then wipe again. Make sure to get into all the crevices around the tip and you’ll never need to use the pin to clean out the tip. Once I’ve done that and poured my steamed milk, I purge the showerhead by pulling one shot into the empty mug (no filters). This keeps the showerhead clean of coffee debris and keeps the coffee tasting pure.REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR WATER FILTERS. The filters should be changed every 60 uses or 2 months, whichever comes first. This wolill reduce how often you need to descale the machine, prolong it’s useful life and provide better tasting coffees. You will still need to descale the machine every so often. The manual included is very helpful for keeping up with the maintenance (as well as pulling shots, making drinks and other useful tips) and you can also find instructions on their website should you misplace the manual. Gold tone makes pretty inexpensive replacement filters specific to this machine and they’re available here on Amazon. I use them and am pretty happy with the results.Do not let the water run out. Ever. This could cause serious damage to the machine. If you forget once or twice, you’ll probably be just fine but check the water reservoir at least 1-2 times per week.Clean the machine parts at least once a week. You may need to empty and rinse the drip tray 1-2 times a week (depending on frequency of use) but take it out and hand wash at least once a week. This is a good time to wash the tools and tool bin as well. Also, dont forget to take the coffee filters out of the portafilter and wash those as well. Over time, residue can build up underneath there. Also, the spouts in the portafiler twist off so you can clean them better. Clean out your parts, get in those crevices regularly and you’ll be just fine.Don’t forget to clean the hopper and grinder. You should clean it out every time you switch to a new bean or at least every few pounds of coffee. The instructions in the manual are pretty easy and straight forward. I also use a clean, dry towel to wipe any remaining coffee and oils from both the grinder parts and the hopper. Do not wash in warm water as you could risk it not drying well and rusting or not being lubricated enough and over heating. Just use the included brush and clean, dry paper towels. You could also vacuum out residual coffee from the grinder to assist in cleaning, but I don’t usually need to.Also, remember that the stainless exterior is stainless plating. This means it can wear over time and not look as nice. The best way to handle this is to wipe it down with a damp cloth (once daily then more detailed once a week) and follow it up by drying it with a clean towel. This will prolong the exterior appearance. Also during your weekly cleaning, be sure to look under where the coffee and steam come out and clean around there. Milk, coffee and residue steam can splatter and build up so be sure to clean it as well.The weekly cleaning sound intensive but really takes maybe 5 minutes.Common issues: Keep in mind certain o-rings will need to be replaced over time. This is noted by Breville in the manual and on the website. There are two main places where you need to replace these: around the tip of the portafilter (where the spouts connect) and where the portafilter connects to pull shots.Another common issue is that the machine will make a loud “buzzing” sound and/or leak water out of the bottom of the machine. This is a common issue and, when it does occur, usually happens around 6 months to a year. This generally occurs due to a broken solenoid valve. If your product is still under warranty, take a video and contact their customer service. Maybe suggest it’s a solenoid valve and they are usually very good about fixing or replacing the machines and parts. If it is no longer under warranty and they will not resolve the issue (because sometimes they still will after the warranty period), there are many repair services that can fix this. If you are especially handy and brave enough to fix it yourself, you can usually find the replacement parts fairly cheaply online (not just the valve, but really ANY part that may need to be replaced). Again, if it’s still under warranty do not go this route, as it will void any existing warranty. Also, if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could do more damage than good.All-in-all, this is an amazing machine for this price point. There is a reason this machine is so popular and highly rated. There’s a lot of customization available to you and it is a very good quality machine. I would not suggest any product below this machine and price point for your first machine as you’ll likely be very disappointed in the results. Eventually you may want to upgrade to a more robust multi-thousand dollar machine, but this is great for the majority of consumers and is super user friendly. Use higher quality beans directly from the roasters and learn how to use the machine and make drinks and you’ll be very happy with it. The quality is truly amazing for such a low cost espresso machine.Side note: Whole Latte Love on YouTube is a great resource for additional reviews, tips and tricks and maintenance for this machine (and many more). It’s also a great resource on how to pull shots, steam milk, pick types of milk and make many different types of drinks when you’re just starting out or want to up your coffee game.

Reviewer: sweaver
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Daily Dose of Joy with this Machine
Review: This product is perfect for coffee lovers. Its sleek design and easy-to-clean parts make it user-friendly. Features like the milk frother, quick heating, large water tank, and built-in grinder simplify brewing. The adjustable grind size allows for customized espressos. Its durable construction is impressive, having lasted 10 years with daily use. It’s cost-effective and consistently delivers high-quality espresso.

Reviewer: Hector
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Estoy haciendo esta reseña a casi un año de que compré esta cafetera y lo que puedo decir es que es una de las mejores qué he comprado.Tengo otras cafeteras profesionales de uno y dos grupos a las qué esta Barista express no le pide nada, sobre todo por el precio.Para empezar hace una muy buena molienda, ajustable por supuesto, y la extracción es rápida y muy eficiente.En espresso esta listo en 45 segundos desde la molienda. Es fácil de usar, limpiar y dar mantenimiento.Yo la uso principalmente para espresso ya qué la parte del espumador debo decir que si es bastante lenta.En conclusión la recomiendo ampliamente y si vas a hacer capuchino, te recomiendo un espumador aparte.

Reviewer: Shoaib Hamdani
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Best in every way espresso machine , super fast delivery by seller , and hopefully it will be good after sales support by the seller, if you’re looking for espresso machine by this from official brand distributors (Latteholic)

Reviewer: A. Al Ali
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The quality and given techs are good. Thank you

Reviewer: DAN CRESSWELL
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I’ve had this almost two years now, so I figured it was time for a proper review.If you don’t want to read my in depth review but just my quick opinion and are in the market for a semi-automatic espresso maker (with grinder!), you can’t beat this machine for the money it costs (especially here compared to a department store). It comes with a satisfactory grinder (anything better itself will cost you hundreds of dollars on its own), and an easy to use (and learn) espresso maker which makes good espresso, latte’s, etc. (assuming you don’t use garbage beans of course). Its been nearly two years and I’ve yet to have a problem and still works just as good as it did the day I got it.I’ll start with the cons, because there aren’t many and they are very minor, picky issues.The grinder: I find the size setting to be slightly misleading. I’d assume you could use the full range of grind sizes, but anything less than a 4 you’ll have trouble pulling a shot with the proper pressure. Over time I’ve found I’ve needed to reduce the grind size more and more, but that could be to poor (lack of) regular cleaning habits because I’m lazy.The pressure gauge. There’s an “espresso range” on it which you may think anywhere in that is OK. Its not. To get a good pull you’ll need to make sure it starts around at least “12:30” and ideally about “1:00” if you treat it like a clock (pointing straight up would be 12:00). Once you get a feel for the grind and how much tamp pressure to use, you’ll be able to do this with regular ease after a couple weeks of use (assuming you mainly stick with one type of espresso).The port-a-filter. Its not standard sized so it may be hard to replace. No big deal. Those interested in this probably have more “professional” machines anyways and aren’t in the market for this.Now onto the good things:If you’ve never used a steam wand before, this is probably a good machine for you. Enthusiasts may say its not good or powerful enough, but its great to learn on. Its not a “double boiler” machine where you can froth milk and do the espresso at the same time, but for starter home use its great. Those double boiler machines start at 2-3 times the price of this. If you only make lattes for yourself a couple times a day (like me), its perfect. Because its doesn’t use a boiler, its a little slower. That actually makes it EASIER to make perfect milk for the novice (also like me!). By the time I’m done making a latte, I’ve probably spent about 3 minutes. That’s about 6 minutes out of my day which is quicker than waiting forever at st*rb*cks for something worse.The grinder: Its built in. Enough said. Clean it out once in a while and you’ll be fine.Making espresso: You can adjust the temperature within 4 degrees of 200f (the factory setting). Adjust according to your taste and beans you are using (I’m not an expert, there’s a ton and probably too much info out there on the subject). I keep mine at 202 as it brings out slightly better flavor for the standard bean I use. If you’re using relatively fresh coffee beans, you shouldn’t have much trouble pulling a decent shot.Maintenance/cleaning: its easy to use the cleaning cycle. Don’t buy the cleaning tabs or descaling solutions. Buy Cafiza tabs as they will cost you a fraction of what the Breville ones cost for regular cleaning. Dezcal can be bought for descaling also with the same cost difference. The drip tray is dishwasher safe (top shelf). I put mine in about every two weeks. In between that, I give it a good rinse when the tray is full to get rid of any grime that may have built up.If I get 2 more years out of this, I’ll be extremely happy. I’ve already gotten back my return on investment.

Reviewer: 黒木
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 素晴らしい店で、発送が非常に速く、その後の質問にもすぐに専門的なアドバイスをいただけました。大変満足しています。 長期間安定して使用することを考えて昇圧機を購入しました。全体的な価格も手頃です。最初のラテを飲んだ瞬間、プロのカフェの味わいが楽しめ、自宅がカフェに変わりました。笑。

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