#BREVILLE EXPRESSO EXPRESS PRO#
Rather than the cylinder heating coil that Breville has been using for years in other machines, the Pro comes with a faster, quieter, and more powerful "ThermoJet" heating block. The cleaning tablets work with the backwash disc to clean from the front end of the group head (where the hot water is delivered to the portafilter), and while there is a single packet of descaling powder, you'll want to buy a stock if the stuff (like Cafiza's), and be sure to do it every couple of months or so to keep your machine in working order.Ī double shot of espresso should take about 25-35 seconds or so, but that depends on the beans you're using and, of course, your own preference. The milk-frothing pitcher isn't our favorite design (the spout could be more pronounced), but it works well besides that. The Razor, as mentioned above, is also a nice touch to help even out the grounds before tamping (though some experts recommend using a WDT tool instead). They're also made of high-enough grade metal that they don't tarnish and scratch only minimally if you do find yourself having to dig out grounds (though it's best not to use metal with them if you can help it). The portafilter baskets are expertly designed so that they empty swiftly and tidily, even if you forget to do so for a few days - something many other designs fail to do. Save for the fresh coffee, Breville's Barista Pro comes with everything you need in the way of accessories. The machine comes with essential accessories like four portafilter baskets (single-walled and dual-walled in both single and double shots) and the Razor leveling tool. Here's a video by Breville on how it works. Still, this is part of what keeps the machine so compact.īreville's machines also come with their proprietary Razor, a precision leveling tool, and something many baristas will argue is even more important than tamping.
#BREVILLE EXPRESSO EXPRESS UPGRADE#
Our only bone to pick here is that the portafilter measures 54mm as opposed to the commercially standard 58mm, so if you want to upgrade baskets or the portafilter itself, you'll be stuck with Breville or the few after-market brands that design products specifically for Breville machines. Pro tip: Because it's so well placed, I often don't even remove it, but pack the shot with it in its little station, though it can take a little extra elbow grease and deftness. Espresso nerds everywhere praise this tamper not just because it's real and heavy steel, but because it's magnetic and fits tidily into a slot beside the grinder so you never misplace it. We have to tip our hats to Breville's research and design team. The portafilter you see directly above and below was only temporarily included with the Barista Pro, and the original portafilter also included with the Express, which we find works better, is now what you'll get with the Pro, too.Ī beautiful, ergonomic tamper if we ever saw one. A call came back within an hour, and a representative walked me through making these finer adjustments with a whole lot of grace and patience.) While testing the machine out with old, stale beans - they're more affordable, and some of us will inevitably use them - I called Breville's customer assistance and left them with my number, not letting them know who I was.
(Note: This is something you'll only have to do if you drastically change the beans you're using, especially if you're using older coffee beans. You can read our Breville Barista Express review, as well as our Breville Barista Express Impress review, for more information. There are 30 fine grind settings on the new Barista Pro, more than the Express's 18 and the Express Impress's 25, not to mention the dozen-plus internal grinder adjustments you can make. You might be amazed at how differently one roast grinds from the next, and having more settings allows you to make the necessary adjustments to accommodate different roasts and levels of freshness. This is by no means a perfect grinder (there are almost always concessions when it comes to two-in-one anything), but it's entirely sufficient and would run you $200 on its own. Having a high-quality burr grinder is essential when it comes to making espresso, and one of our favorite things about Breville's all-in-one espresso machines is that they come with a Smart Grinder Pro.
Note: The portafilter here no longer comes with this machine, which is a good thing.īreville's Barista Pro is a stainless steel wonder to behold, coming equipped with Breville's formidable Smart Grinder Pro. Breville's Smart Pro Grinder isn't the best out there, but it's simply designed, easy as can be to use, and will handle espresso grounds well enough to let you pull a good shot.
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