Breville BES870XL Espresso Machine, One Size, Brushed Stainless Steel

1st month review
Its been a month since I have bought this machine. I have not worked every coffee making device out there but I have operated and tasted many. I had just lost my Deloghni magnifca super automatic machine after seven years of use. It was a pretty good machine for being a super automatic. But I have craved to get a real espresso machine and do a proper cappuccino. I have used french presses, Vietnamese phins, drip, siphon, and single serve kuerigs. Being in the Pacific NW you would except awesome cafe’s everywhere, and you would be wrong. To get a good barrista that knows what they are doing, is slim to none. So with the exit of my super auto, I shopped for a good one. I kept coming back to the breville. Only knocks it was really getting was that breville was Australian and new to the game. I took the plunge and bought it, and I do not regret it.So the good:It comes with its own grinder. It not the best, but then again its no slouch. It can be taken apart and cleaned. My super never did that. What this means is that as you build up grounds on the Burr, you can pull it apart easily and clean it. It has a hopper that you can remove and place unused beans back in its container, that is just awesome, you can make decafe then switch to a new bean. A reviewer gave a good tip that when you first run it, start at the coarse then work it to fine when you start to grind, good advice. I word of caution from me, every different roast of bean will be a new setting for the machine. If you use a oily bean, then you might have to clean the burr a lot in order to get that fine grind. Also be prepared to go through a lot of coffee to figure out the right setting to get that perfect cup.Temperature control. You can decrease or increase the temperature by 4 degree’s, in 2 degree increments. Doesn’t sound like much, but it can change the taste of your espresso.Easy to program grind amount, and shot times.It has a gauge to measure the pressure as it goes through the port a filter. It is a nice touch to be able to tell how things are working, several high price machine you have to feel it out and guess, this you can tell right away if something went wrong and you can adjust.The steam wand is easy to use, the switch on the side is okay, my super did have a better control knob that you could control the amount of steam that came out, but this one is slow enough that its not that bad to operate.Clean up is a snap, I really enjoy the fact that I can easily and quickly clean it up.It has a water filter, where I live we have a high concentration of hard water, so having a second filter to go through is nice.Parts. Breville has all the parts you can buy to fix your machine if they go out or need replaced. I am talking about new port a filters, rings, hoppers, water reservoirs, ect.It is pretty, looks really good, makes you want to drink coffee.The things that are not so nice:You will go through a lot of coffee. This is most true when you first get the machine and try to figure out how to run it. There is a couple of way things can go down. 1) you drink every cup you make, I suggest you do this alone. Anyone around you will worry you are on something because you will be running at a 1000 mph on that much caffeine, no matter what your tolerance is. You will be wondering why everyone around you is moving so slow. 2) invite people over and watch there reaction to find out well you are doing on making that espresso.Mess from the grounds. It has a tray, but for some reason my grounds always seem to go further then the tray. I placed a small dish under the grinder it that keeps it contained and its easily cleaned. You can also fill the port a filter, tamp, then fill a little more until you reach the proper level. I place a paper towel down and do the tamp on that, it catches the grounds that fall when tamping.Don’t expect a piping hot cup of joe. You can get it hot enough, by following their suggestions. I poor hot water in my cup before and do a single shot on a empty port a filter, that seems to do a good enough job.My latte art is of clouds, mushrooms, cotton balls. I believe that is my malfunction though.Overall, for the price (especially now) and the quality of espresso I am getting, its the top choice. Is it the best machine out there, no. But if you can afford those then I am not sure why you are reading things on amazon. Try different beans, they will taste different from what you are used to, each type will need different techniques to get the right pull. The Seattle best coffee bean, I only need to lightly tamp, the Vietnamese Civet I have to really press hard to get to the right tamp. I will trying several others as I go along, but I think that’s the best part of this machine. And to the few people ( there is other things I would call you) about the California restrictions, in the manual it does say that the parts on the machine that does come in contact with coffee or water is BPA Free and there is no parts that will make you grow a third limb, unless you already have one. If you read the blasted bill you might figure out what it actually is saying, Anything with a grinder or power cord falls in this warning. I don’t know about you, but I am not grinding bits of plastic in my coffee, and I am not sucking on the power cord, but if that’s what you want to do, go for it.For me, this has been a awesome buy, thank you for reading.

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.

If you’re considering upgrading your coffee routine, the Breville Barista Express is absolutely worth it. After one month of daily use, I can confidently say this machine delivers café-quality results right in the comfort of your home.Design & Build Quality:The build quality not only looks stunning but also feels premium and durable. It’s compact enough to fit neatly on my countertop yet substantial enough to showcase its quality. Every detail—from the pressure gauge to the built-in tamper—feels thoughtfully designed for usability.Ease of Use:This machine strikes the perfect balance between control and convenience. As someone new to making espresso at home, I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I got the hang of it. The intuitive dials let me adjust grind size, dose, and shot volume to suit my taste. The built-in grinder is a game-changer, producing consistent grinds that make a noticeable difference in the flavor.Performance & Flavor:The espresso this machine pulls is exceptional—rich, smooth, and always topped with a gorgeous layer of crema. Whether I’m making a quick shot or crafting a latte, the results have been consistently amazing. The steam wand is powerful and precise, creating silky microfoam perfect for latte art. My morning routine has gone from ordinary to extraordinary.Maintenance:Maintenance is easy, with removable components like the drip tray and water reservoir. The machine even reminds you when it’s time for a cleaning cycle, which keeps everything running smoothly without the guesswork.Final Verdict:The Breville Barista Express has been a fantastic investment. In just one month, it has elevated my coffee experience and saved me money I used to spend at cafés. If you’re a coffee enthusiast or just looking to treat yourself, this machine is a must-have.

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。