Overall Score 5.4
The Breville Barista Express Impress is a semi-automatic espresso machine designed for home baristas, featuring an integrated grinder with 25 grind settings, an Impress Puck System for consistent tamping, digital PID temperature control, 15 bar pressure, an automatic steam wand for milk brewing, and a hot water outlet for tea or Americano coffee.
While it is user-friendly and can make various coffee drinks, it is not the most affordable option on the market, do before purchasing one, consider factors such as price, your skill level, size, and desired features.
The Breville Barista Express Impress's tank capacity is 2L, water tank capacity in coffee machines is the amount of water the coffee machine's reservoir can contain. This water is used to brew coffee. The Breville Barista Express Impress has a removable water reservoir, this means the tank can be easily detached from the machine for filling and cleaning.
The Breville Barista Express Impress has an integrated water filter, which filters the water used for brewing coffee within the machine. Filtration improves the quality of water and extends the machine's lifespan by preventing mineral build-ups The Breville Barista Express Impress has a cleaning alert feature, this on a coffee machine is helpful because it notifies you when it's due for cleaning or perform maintenance on the machine. Breville Barista Express Impress has a power consumption of 1850W, the operating power consumption of a pressure cooker refers to the amount of electrical power it uses while it's in operation.
It is commonly measured in watts (W) and is an important consideration before purchase. Breville Barista Express Impress's weight is 6.5kg, the importance of the weight of a coffee machine will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Some people prioritize portability and opt for lighter machines, while others value stability and durability, even if it means a heavy coffee machine.
Breville Barista Express Impress's width is 378mm, the width is the horizontal measurement of the product. If you are selecting a coffee machine, it's crucial to measure the available space in your kitchen and compare it to the machine's dimensions. The Breville Barista Express Impress has a height of 408mm.
As the vertical dimension of the coffee machine, this is important to consider when choosing a coffee machine. Breville Barista Express Impress has an integrated milk frother, which refers to a built-in device that is designed to froth and steam milk to make milk-based coffee beverages such as macchiatos. The Breville Barista Express Impress has a bean hopper capacity of 250g, this is the quantity of whole coffee beans which the hopper can hold before it needs to be refilled.
The Breville Barista Express Impress has a steam wand, a common component on espresso machines and coffee machines, especially those intended for making espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos. Breville Barista Express Impress has an integrated grinder, which refers to a coffee bean grinder that is built in, that is part of the coffee machine's design. Breville Barista Express Impress has a pressure gauge, a component that measures and displays the pressure of an espresso machine or coffee machine, specifically it measures the pressure in the boiler for pressure monitoring.
Breville Barista Express Impress has a PID controller, which stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative controller. This is an electronic device and control algorithm used to precisely regulate and maintain the temperature of the water within the coffee machine's boiler. The Breville Barista Express Impress has a water reservoir that is made of clear material, allowing you to observe the water level without opening the tank.
Breville Barista Express Impress comes with a prevent overheating feature, this feature is especially important for electrical appliances like coffee machines as it is designed to ensure that the machine does not become excessively hot during prolonged use. Breville Barista Express Impress has 25 grind settings, this refers to the posibility to adjust the coarseness or fineness of the coffee grounds. This feature is key for single-serve coffee machines that use capsules as their coffee delivery system.
The Breville Barista Express Impress has widely available coffee capsules meaning it's easy to find and purchase compatible coffee capsules. Breville Barista Express Impress uses ground coffee, a machine that uses ground coffee is made to brew coffee using pre-ground coffee beans rather than coffee capsules. Breville Barista Express Impress comes with a dry puck feature, having this feature is taken as a sign of a successful espresso extraction since it indicates that the water has flowed evenly through the coffee grounds, extracting the flavors and aromas efficiently.
