Barista Express Impress Creating a café au lait has never been easier. With our 4-button formula, the Barista Express Impress uses the best features of the Barista Express and the 3 steps of the new Impress Puck system. Whether you're grinding your beans with a choice of 25 grind settings, or perfecting your dose with assisted tamping and precision measurement, you can create the perfect café au lait in the comfort of your own home. Delivering a perfectly extracted shot of espresso is just one step in the 4-key formula found inside every Breville espresso machine, the optimal extraction time of your espresso is essential for a full-bodied, barista-quality coffee, full of taste and flavor.
Barista Express Impress Creating a café au lait has never been easier. With our 4-button formula, the Barista Express Impress uses the best features of the Barista Express and the 3 steps of the new Impress Puck system. Whether you're grinding your beans with a choice of 25 grind settings, or perfecting your dose with assisted tamping and precision measurement, you can create the perfect café au lait in the comfort of your own home. Delivering a perfectly extracted shot of espresso is just one step in the 4-key formula found inside every Breville espresso machine, the optimal extraction time of your espresso is essential for a full-bodied, barista-quality coffee, full of taste and flavor.
Barista Express Impress Creating a café au lait has never been easier. With our 4-button formula, the Barista Express Impress uses the best features of the Barista Express and the 3 steps of the new Impress Puck system. Whether you're grinding your beans with a choice of 25 grind settings, or perfecting your dose with assisted tamping and precision measurement, you can create the perfect café au lait in the comfort of your own home. Delivering a perfectly extracted shot of espresso is just one step in the 4-key formula found inside every Breville espresso machine, the optimal extraction time of your espresso is essential for a full-bodied, barista-quality coffee, full of taste and flavor.
Barista Express Impress Creating a café au lait has never been easier. With our 4-button formula, the Barista Express Impress uses the best features of the Barista Express and the 3 steps of the new Impress Puck system. Whether you're grinding your beans with a choice of 25 grind settings, or perfecting your dose with assisted tamping and precision measurement, you can create the perfect café au lait in the comfort of your own home. Delivering a perfectly extracted shot of espresso is just one step in the 4-key formula found inside every Breville espresso machine, the optimal extraction time of your espresso is essential for a full-bodied, barista-quality coffee, full of taste and flavor.
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I ordered this machine as a replacement to my Barista Express, which after ~4 years was experiencing a few issues, (which I was unable to get remedied). The built in tamper was what really got me wanting this particular model once I had the desire and incentive to upgrade. It is virtually mess-free! With the old Express, grinding and tamping was a messy experience what with the grinds going everywhere, and being very difficult to keeping them from overflowing the basket. The Express Impress does it all within a closed chamber with nothing escaping. Grinding the exact correct amount of coffee, so that tamping compresses it to exatly the right level within the basket is a breeze with the self-learning tamper level measuring system.As with all grinders and espresso ... MoreI ordered this machine as a replacement to my Barista Express, which after ~4 years was experiencing a few issues, (which I was unable to get remedied). The built in tamper was what really got me wanting this particular model once I had the desire and incentive to upgrade. It is virtually mess-free! With the old Express, grinding and tamping was a messy experience what with the grinds going everywhere, and being very difficult to keeping them from overflowing the basket. The Express Impress does it all within a closed chamber with nothing escaping. Grinding the exact correct amount of coffee, so that tamping compresses it to exatly the right level within the basket is a breeze with the self-learning tamper level measuring system.As with all grinders and espresso makers, there is a small learning curve and trial & error process for determining the right grind to get the maximum flavour, per roast of bean. I also had to reprogram the length of a double shot extraction as the factory preset was way too short.I've had this machine for about a month, and it is producing consistent and flavourful shots every day.I haven't frothed any milk yet, as I suspect the frothing hardware is the same as that in the Barista Express. I practiced dozens of times on that machine, getting the steamed milk to what I thought was the perfect consistency - but yet, when it came to using that milk to create latte art, I failed every time...so I never even attempted with the new machine. (yet!) ...
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This is an absolutely beautifully aesthetic machine. But apart from that, I would strongly recommend just going with a manual machine.I think I have made upwards of 40 coffees and still can't get the correct pressure and the bur grinder seems to not be usable on grinder settings one through 16 without stalling the pull. It doesn't seem like I can do anything to get the right pressure and proper pull. The frustrating piece is that I was able to get perfect pulls from my $159 DeLonghi and to pay 10x more for something that pulls a subpar shotis unacceptable.Although the built-in grinder does seem like a nice touch and has saved a lot of time, I have wasted tons of coffee with it putting out inaccurate measurements. I have had to switch from using the manual ... MoreThis is an absolutely beautifully aesthetic machine. But apart from that, I would strongly recommend just going with a manual machine.I think I have made upwards of 40 coffees and still can't get the correct pressure and the bur grinder seems to not be usable on grinder settings one through 16 without stalling the pull. It doesn't seem like I can do anything to get the right pressure and proper pull. The frustrating piece is that I was able to get perfect pulls from my $159 DeLonghi and to pay 10x more for something that pulls a subpar shotis unacceptable.Although the built-in grinder does seem like a nice touch and has saved a lot of time, I have wasted tons of coffee with it putting out inaccurate measurements. I have had to switch from using the manual settings because it doesn't seem to consistently grind.The steamwand is not very intuitive to use and claims to be a simple and easy process, of which I have not been able to get after about 10 attempts.Although the process is less manual, the overall experience in the morning is a frustrating one that leaves me drinking on a coffee that is bitter and different each time.
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Really this machine was even better than expected and expectations were high. I'll caveat that I'm nowhere near a coffee expert but from a casual morning enthusiast this machine crushes everything that's needed to get a drink put together in record pace and strikes the perfect balance between automation while still retaining some of the manual "ritual" that is part of the joy of making espresso. The attention to detail with some of the design shows whoever drew up this machine cared about how it's used... from visual design elements to having the little tool drawer underneath lightly attached to the drip tray in the back so you don't have to dig for it. It does take some tuning and fidgeting to get the right extraction dialed in and if you're relatively new to ... MoreReally this machine was even better than expected and expectations were high. I'll caveat that I'm nowhere near a coffee expert but from a casual morning enthusiast this machine crushes everything that's needed to get a drink put together in record pace and strikes the perfect balance between automation while still retaining some of the manual "ritual" that is part of the joy of making espresso. The attention to detail with some of the design shows whoever drew up this machine cared about how it's used... from visual design elements to having the little tool drawer underneath lightly attached to the drip tray in the back so you don't have to dig for it. It does take some tuning and fidgeting to get the right extraction dialed in and if you're relatively new to espresso YouTube will be a must, but beneath the simple interface and automation is a surprising degree of customization from hidden grind settings, timer adjustment, temperature adjustment, and other settings hidden behind the simplified buttons and knobs. It's not the cheapest machine on the market but it will do everything you need it to do and look great while doing it. 5/5 would recommend to anyone looking at this price point. Don't let the built in grinder scare you if you really want an all-in-one, for an amateur it's been perfectly good and endlessly adjustable.
Breville the Barista Express Impress Black Truffle BES876BTR
Free delivery between 4–11 June
Breville the Barista Express Impress Stainless Steel. BES876BSS
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Breville the Barista Express Impress Sea Salt BES876SST
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I ordered this machine as a replacement to my Barista Express, which after ~4 years was experiencing a few issues, (which I was unable to get remedied). The built in tamper was what really got me wanting this particular model once I had the desire and incentive to upgrade. It is virtually mess-free! With the old Express, grinding and tamping was a messy experience what with the grinds going everywhere, and being very difficult to keeping them from overflowing the basket. The Express Impress does it all within a closed chamber with nothing escaping. Grinding the exact correct amount of coffee, so that tamping compresses it to exatly the right level within the basket is a breeze with the self-learning tamper level measuring system.As with all grinders and espresso ... MoreI ordered this machine as a replacement to my Barista Express, which after ~4 years was experiencing a few issues, (which I was unable to get remedied). The built in tamper was what really got me wanting this particular model once I had the desire and incentive to upgrade. It is virtually mess-free! With the old Express, grinding and tamping was a messy experience what with the grinds going everywhere, and being very difficult to keeping them from overflowing the basket. The Express Impress does it all within a closed chamber with nothing escaping. Grinding the exact correct amount of coffee, so that tamping compresses it to exatly the right level within the basket is a breeze with the self-learning tamper level measuring system.As with all grinders and espresso makers, there is a small learning curve and trial & error process for determining the right grind to get the maximum flavour, per roast of bean. I also had to reprogram the length of a double shot extraction as the factory preset was way too short.I've had this machine for about a month, and it is producing consistent and flavourful shots every day.I haven't frothed any milk yet, as I suspect the frothing hardware is the same as that in the Barista Express. I practiced dozens of times on that machine, getting the steamed milk to what I thought was the perfect consistency - but yet, when it came to using that milk to create latte art, I failed every time...so I never even attempted with the new machine. (yet!) ...
This is an absolutely beautifully aesthetic machine. But apart from that, I would strongly recommend just going with a manual machine.I think I have made upwards of 40 coffees and still can't get the correct pressure and the bur grinder seems to not be usable on grinder settings one through 16 without stalling the pull. It doesn't seem like I can do anything to get the right pressure and proper pull. The frustrating piece is that I was able to get perfect pulls from my $159 DeLonghi and to pay 10x more for something that pulls a subpar shotis unacceptable.Although the built-in grinder does seem like a nice touch and has saved a lot of time, I have wasted tons of coffee with it putting out inaccurate measurements. I have had to switch from using the manual ... MoreThis is an absolutely beautifully aesthetic machine. But apart from that, I would strongly recommend just going with a manual machine.I think I have made upwards of 40 coffees and still can't get the correct pressure and the bur grinder seems to not be usable on grinder settings one through 16 without stalling the pull. It doesn't seem like I can do anything to get the right pressure and proper pull. The frustrating piece is that I was able to get perfect pulls from my $159 DeLonghi and to pay 10x more for something that pulls a subpar shotis unacceptable.Although the built-in grinder does seem like a nice touch and has saved a lot of time, I have wasted tons of coffee with it putting out inaccurate measurements. I have had to switch from using the manual settings because it doesn't seem to consistently grind.The steamwand is not very intuitive to use and claims to be a simple and easy process, of which I have not been able to get after about 10 attempts.Although the process is less manual, the overall experience in the morning is a frustrating one that leaves me drinking on a coffee that is bitter and different each time.
Really this machine was even better than expected and expectations were high. I'll caveat that I'm nowhere near a coffee expert but from a casual morning enthusiast this machine crushes everything that's needed to get a drink put together in record pace and strikes the perfect balance between automation while still retaining some of the manual "ritual" that is part of the joy of making espresso. The attention to detail with some of the design shows whoever drew up this machine cared about how it's used... from visual design elements to having the little tool drawer underneath lightly attached to the drip tray in the back so you don't have to dig for it. It does take some tuning and fidgeting to get the right extraction dialed in and if you're relatively new to ... MoreReally this machine was even better than expected and expectations were high. I'll caveat that I'm nowhere near a coffee expert but from a casual morning enthusiast this machine crushes everything that's needed to get a drink put together in record pace and strikes the perfect balance between automation while still retaining some of the manual "ritual" that is part of the joy of making espresso. The attention to detail with some of the design shows whoever drew up this machine cared about how it's used... from visual design elements to having the little tool drawer underneath lightly attached to the drip tray in the back so you don't have to dig for it. It does take some tuning and fidgeting to get the right extraction dialed in and if you're relatively new to espresso YouTube will be a must, but beneath the simple interface and automation is a surprising degree of customization from hidden grind settings, timer adjustment, temperature adjustment, and other settings hidden behind the simplified buttons and knobs. It's not the cheapest machine on the market but it will do everything you need it to do and look great while doing it. 5/5 would recommend to anyone looking at this price point. Don't let the built in grinder scare you if you really want an all-in-one, for an amateur it's been perfectly good and endlessly adjustable.
We conducted a rigorous review of all the espresso machines out there ranging from $200 to $2500. We spent time learning about the different brands through discussions with cafe owners during our visit to Portugal and spending several Saturday mornings watching Youtube videos comparing ease of use, maintenance, lifespan, and price point ($900). We chose the Breville Barista Express Impress based on performance reviews, ease of use/maintenance, and price point. The first machine we purchased via Amazon.ca arrived with a broken coffee grinder. We didn't even open the box until we had watched the Breville videos, but after several hours of trouble-shooting, we returned it to Amazon. Based on the condition of the packaging, we weren't sure whether or not Amazon had ... MoreWe conducted a rigorous review of all the espresso machines out there ranging from $200 to $2500. We spent time learning about the different brands through discussions with cafe owners during our visit to Portugal and spending several Saturday mornings watching Youtube videos comparing ease of use, maintenance, lifespan, and price point ($900). We chose the Breville Barista Express Impress based on performance reviews, ease of use/maintenance, and price point. The first machine we purchased via Amazon.ca arrived with a broken coffee grinder. We didn't even open the box until we had watched the Breville videos, but after several hours of trouble-shooting, we returned it to Amazon. Based on the condition of the packaging, we weren't sure whether or not Amazon had dropped the unit during transport, so we decided to give Breville another chance. We drove to our local Best Buy store and purchased a second unit one month ago, on 12-OCT-2024. We have used the unit daily, making only 1-2 cups of cappuccino daily with freshly-ground beans from Coffee Traders. Today, the grinder wouldn't work. It to 5-6 attempts, turning the entire unit on and off to get the grinder to work. We'll see what happens tomorrow. This is the first espresso machine we've ever owned and, if this unit turns out to be a huge waste of money, it will be the last.
The product description would lead you to believe that grinding, dosing and extraction are simple with the push of a button. With original factory settings and fresh beans, I believed that was the case. Six months in the pressure gauge stopped working. I watched video after video trying to solve the problem. Were the beans too stale? Nothing in the promotional description stated this machine will not work with four week old beans. Are the grind settings off - yes you have to worry about two grinders. I later learned you have to meticulously match your grind settings to the bean roast. There is also nothing “precision” about the portafilter - unless what they really meant was - you had better weigh your beans and your grounds while figuring out a way to tamp evenly ... MoreThe product description would lead you to believe that grinding, dosing and extraction are simple with the push of a button. With original factory settings and fresh beans, I believed that was the case. Six months in the pressure gauge stopped working. I watched video after video trying to solve the problem. Were the beans too stale? Nothing in the promotional description stated this machine will not work with four week old beans. Are the grind settings off - yes you have to worry about two grinders. I later learned you have to meticulously match your grind settings to the bean roast. There is also nothing “precision” about the portafilter - unless what they really meant was - you had better weigh your beans and your grounds while figuring out a way to tamp evenly and not too compact, yet enough or you’ll have watery pucks or channels or it will be too compact to allow for proper extraction. Poorly brewed espresso with no crema is one thing but apparently you can ruin your machine if you fail to select the correct grind settings, fail to weigh your beans and or the full portafilter or heaven forbid let your beans age beyond a month, you will not get the desired result. Don’t even get me started on cleaning and flushing the machine. That part is also not explained and yet “oily beans” or not flushing every week and regular cleaning (don’t rely on the clean light) can again, ruin it.Maybe there isn’t a machine on the market that makes pulling the perfect espresso an easy task. But if I had known that I needed to constantly purchase freshly roasted beans (one how-to video said if you are buying your beans in a grocery store, they are too old for this machine) adjust my grinders, weigh my portafilter, purchase a more effective tamper and leveler, then back flush my machine every single time and constantly descale the machine with tablets even though I use filtered water and the compatible water filters - I would have said no thank you. And now I have to contact Breville service because for the third time my pressure gauge is stuck and I think it needs to be replaced. My machine is only 11 months old and I, at the most, pull two double espressos once a week. Before you even think about purchasing this machine, search for and watch all of the how-to videos. I wish I had.
I own both the Delonghi Prestigio and the Breville Barista Express Impress and, sorry Breville, but while your machine makes good coffees it is in several ways not my favourite of the two machines HERES why...1.Firstly the tamping,while similar Is clear and easy on the Breville and the green bar lighting when the 'correct dose' is achieved makes this step better on the Breville !(by a nose)2.However it ends there The single hole in the steam outlet is not nearly as good as the three holes in the DeLonghi machine.Unless a huge jug is used for about a normal two wall cup the milk can easily spill over the jug edge as it gets to nearer 65/70 without the greatest of care..I use a thermometer so I know when it is close to temp but spills are at times unavoidable(too ... MoreI own both the Delonghi Prestigio and the Breville Barista Express Impress and, sorry Breville, but while your machine makes good coffees it is in several ways not my favourite of the two machines HERES why...1.Firstly the tamping,while similar Is clear and easy on the Breville and the green bar lighting when the 'correct dose' is achieved makes this step better on the Breville !(by a nose)2.However it ends there The single hole in the steam outlet is not nearly as good as the three holes in the DeLonghi machine.Unless a huge jug is used for about a normal two wall cup the milk can easily spill over the jug edge as it gets to nearer 65/70 without the greatest of care..I use a thermometer so I know when it is close to temp but spills are at times unavoidable(too much grunt through 1 hole!). This does not happen with the Delonghi...do you offer an option of a head with two or three holes?The Delonghi also stops itself at 1 minute which is a grrat feature ( -very easily started again if further steaming is needed.)3. The drip tray fills very quickly in the Breville..not so in the DeLonghi. Why does the machine void so much water so fast?4 The longer steam tube in the Delonghi allows the milk steaming to be left on 'automatic',doing its own thing allowing you to do other things while the milk comes to temperature..this is not possibleon the Breville . It may take a little longer to get the milk to the optimum temp but it is smoother and the bubbles smaller than in the Breville.The Breville is also screeching loud at times as it starts to steam that I have ear muffs handy!5.The portafilter locking into the group head just feels better machined in the DeLonghi.6.Lastly the steamer on/off know is quite stiff to operate..and you may wish to do this with your left hand (if you are right handed )as it comes to temperature, making it even harder to turn off. My son also has the Impress and the steam 'knob' is even stiffer to turn in his machine than mine!!The round knob on the DeLonghi is better as it suits any hand at any angle you might approach it, with and much easier to turn.The steam is also present about 15 seconds sooner than with The Breville.Please compare your products and think why other companies do what they do.While I live with the Breville, apart from the tamp,it's the Delonghi for me. Also U find no need there for extra grind settings on the Delonghi..I find the 8 it offers is more than sufficientPlease..do you have a steam wand end that I can switch it from one hole to preferably three??Cheers James.:)
I did a bunch of online research (I'm a nerd and compiled/summarized the reviews of 20 different sites on espresso machines) before buying. The results were VERY clear - Breville makes great espresso machines, as a few different Breville models showed up as the top choice across nearly all reviewers! My decision came down to which model of Breville to buy, and after talking with my neighbor, who owns a similar Breville machine, and my daughter, who worked as a barista, I decided on the Express Impress. So far, the machine has met my expectations in terms of great espresso pulls and ease of use. I also love how it looks on the counter and how easy it is to maintain and keep clean.That said, there are a few features that I wish it had: 1. I wish it had a setting to ... MoreI did a bunch of online research (I'm a nerd and compiled/summarized the reviews of 20 different sites on espresso machines) before buying. The results were VERY clear - Breville makes great espresso machines, as a few different Breville models showed up as the top choice across nearly all reviewers! My decision came down to which model of Breville to buy, and after talking with my neighbor, who owns a similar Breville machine, and my daughter, who worked as a barista, I decided on the Express Impress. So far, the machine has met my expectations in terms of great espresso pulls and ease of use. I also love how it looks on the counter and how easy it is to maintain and keep clean.That said, there are a few features that I wish it had: 1. I wish it had a setting to automatically turn on at a pre-set time. It makes better coffee and steam when the head has been warmed about 10-20 minutes, so it would be great to have it all warm and ready by the time I came downstairs for my morning cup! 2. I wish it had an automated warning/indicator that the water is low (or empty). Since the water reservoir is behind the machine, and the machine sits under the cupboards, it's difficult to tell when the water is running low. Consequently, there have been a few times when the espresso or steam wasn't right, and it took a while to realize it was due to the lack of water in the tank.I'm still working on my latte art, but overall, I'm very happy with the purchase!
Bought as a replacement for a 'professional' Italian E61 machine plus high quality grinder, this certainly bears comparison with the combo. We now have it making great espresso after quite a bit of experimenting and a few additional purchases. For the money it is remarkable and time will tell if it lasts as long as a traditional machine. We don't use the frother, so can't comment on it.The minor faults are inconsistent grind volume (probably because the grinder and hopper are close to the steam and heat of the brewhead, and the complexity of adjusting temperature and brew timing. It would also be useful to have automatic pre-infusion.We are old fashioned coffee drinkers, preferring tradional Italian beans quite highly roasted. To get rid of any bitterness we ... MoreBought as a replacement for a 'professional' Italian E61 machine plus high quality grinder, this certainly bears comparison with the combo. We now have it making great espresso after quite a bit of experimenting and a few additional purchases. For the money it is remarkable and time will tell if it lasts as long as a traditional machine. We don't use the frother, so can't comment on it.The minor faults are inconsistent grind volume (probably because the grinder and hopper are close to the steam and heat of the brewhead, and the complexity of adjusting temperature and brew timing. It would also be useful to have automatic pre-infusion.We are old fashioned coffee drinkers, preferring tradional Italian beans quite highly roasted. To get rid of any bitterness we turned the brew temperature down one setting (2 degrees farenheight). Then, to maximise texture we always pre-infuse about 9 seconds.We found further improment from a naked (bottomless) portafilter and we are awaiting the arrival of a nano-quartz coated basket! Mesh screens to place on top of the grounds can bring a small improvement but it's a pain picking them out of the knockout box!
Having had the machine for only a month I'm disinclined to give it five stars. After all, reliability, consistency and serviceability over the longer period matters more than favourable first impressions (and you won't get that perspective in a CHOICE review).Having said that I love this machine already and hope it has been engineered to last for the twelve or so years that my previous machine did. A comparatively simple machine whose fate was sealed only by my inability to get it serviced.I am particularly impressed by the grinding, weighing and tamping mechanism in this Breville Express Impress. That it did so well during my learning period (old beans, coarsely ground beans, finely ground beans - all mixed together) is a good sign. More recently, with freshly ... MoreHaving had the machine for only a month I'm disinclined to give it five stars. After all, reliability, consistency and serviceability over the longer period matters more than favourable first impressions (and you won't get that perspective in a CHOICE review).Having said that I love this machine already and hope it has been engineered to last for the twelve or so years that my previous machine did. A comparatively simple machine whose fate was sealed only by my inability to get it serviced.I am particularly impressed by the grinding, weighing and tamping mechanism in this Breville Express Impress. That it did so well during my learning period (old beans, coarsely ground beans, finely ground beans - all mixed together) is a good sign. More recently, with freshly roasted beans, it has really hit its stride.Even though it's largely automated and 'smart' there's still plenty of room for the tweaker and I'm enjoying doing that. In fact by taking care of the hard parts of making coffee manually - grinding, tamping and frothing the milk I'm already consistently getting great coffees.In about five years I'll be prepared to review this machine again. That's where we'll find out if the machine ages gracefully or abruptly and whether Breville's commitment to supporting older machines is holding up.Truth be told, I might still be using my Via Venezia if I could get the various gaskets and other parts for it. But then I wouldn't be experiencing the pleasure I'm getting from this machine.
my Sage Bambino died on me. so i needed another machine. i looked to sage as i was very much enjoying the coffee it produced. I managed to use single wall coffee filters on my old machine to extract almost double shots on my bambino (paired with a sage dose pro grinder), so i had high hopes when purchasing the barista express impress.Unfortunately, i havent had a great experience with it so far (im approx 3 weeks in). the coffee comes out much thinner with more water and when reducing the grind fineness it manages to channel badly and results in a small amount of usable coffee or doesnt really express much at all. ive been trying to dial in using burr gring settings (at the burr and the standard dial), different coffee beans (both fresh and M+S beans) and different ... Moremy Sage Bambino died on me. so i needed another machine. i looked to sage as i was very much enjoying the coffee it produced. I managed to use single wall coffee filters on my old machine to extract almost double shots on my bambino (paired with a sage dose pro grinder), so i had high hopes when purchasing the barista express impress.Unfortunately, i havent had a great experience with it so far (im approx 3 weeks in). the coffee comes out much thinner with more water and when reducing the grind fineness it manages to channel badly and results in a small amount of usable coffee or doesnt really express much at all. ive been trying to dial in using burr gring settings (at the burr and the standard dial), different coffee beans (both fresh and M+S beans) and different dual/single wall filters... the coffee im making now is "adequate" at best, but isnt as good as my cheaper bambino + dose pro produced and to get that result i now have to put in almost double the grinds to get a strong flat white/cap. to add insult, the steam wand heats up very slowly so you will need to pre-spray/warm it every time you boot it up and the hot water spout basically spits water all over the place as the wand for teh hot water is a much shorter wand than the steam supply wand and the supply of hot water is very very slow. maybe i got unlucky with this boiler, but from reading other peoples reviews talking about wet grounds and watery coffee extraction, i think i just picked badly. shame really as it seems quite well built and has a decent tray for storage.
