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Came quickly and undamaged.

EASY TO USE AND SO CONVENIENT TO MAKE LATTES AT HOME. There was a learning curve, I watched the Breville instruction video several times and that really helped me a lot.

Easy to setup , fun to use and great quality coffee

I still love my machine!

This machine is a tank, I use it everyday, it works great

Obsessed. And finally quit the bucks! Very worth it and amazing espresso when using high quality beans. I highly recommend this for espresso lovers, I use mine daily.

This is a very good coffee machine, it is very quick and easy to use, I really like it, I recommend it to everyone

These were purchased as a gift , I’m in love with them , I’m wanting a set for me

This is definitely worth the extra money. It works wonderfully! After a year of use it works great. Just make sure to clean it and it will last you. The espresso tastes so much better! We had been using a cheap machine to learn how to make espresso and we upgraded to this machine. It grinds the espresso really well, and has different options.

To be honest I was expecting a little bit faster machine for my tires. This works great on car tires and is pretty fast up to 40 lbs pressure. My truck tires have a max pressure of 65 and I wanted to put all of them at 53 to 55 lbs. That took a little while. The good thing is it did do all 4 of my tires and I’m happy with the job it did.

Great Machine, easy to use, makes great espresso every time! Took a few tries to get the grinder settings right. Perfect addition to our kitchen!

My boyfriend had one of these in his previous marriage-lost it in a divorce. Bought himself another one and lost that to his follow up girlfriend after the marriage. lol I showed him how to buy on Amazon and had it shipped to his home. He is very pleased and feels back on track in his life and he said he is making a pre-nup to keep it!! Hahahahaha

This flying orb ball toy is amazing! It charges quickly and is very easy to use. My son loves playing with it and has so much fun. Great for kids and highly entertaining!

I’d been eyeing the barista express for quite a while and finally pulled the trigger when it was heavily discounted. I have owned espresso machines before but nothing compares to this one by a large margin. The espresso shot quality is really great (given you’re using relatively fresh beans) and the steam wand is excellent for making latte art once you get used to it. The grinder is also great but more number of settings would have made it even greater.

Well done

After hearing about this unit from various sources, I decided to give it a try. Works well, just as promised, filling 4 tires from 28 to 35 psi in quick time. This reduced the indicated charge level by 13%, and it took only a few minutes to charge up again with a USB charger.

It comes in a nice semi-hard side zippered case. I plan to keep that inside the cardboard box for a little extra protection. Either way it looks like it should hold up in a car trunk.

Upon first opening it, I was disappointed to see there is no quick-disconnect coupling for the tire stems. But after using, it, I can report that the screw-on coupler works very well and hardly any air is lost removing it. In fact it works better than any lever-action quick disconnect I’ve tried.

About the only thing I could complain about is that I accidentally turned on the light a couple of times while handling the unit—so nothing of substance.

Recommended.

ALL GOOD

Work as described

This works fine but not so sure there aren’t better options. I typically just make americanos and should have looked for that simpler machine where I could just press “Americano” and no need to tamp, switch to make espresso and then add water. Oh well, live and learn.

The hands down BEST rechargeable portable air compressor that I have ever purchased for the following reasons:

1) 45W USB-C fast charge
2) Insane build quality. This thing is a brick!
3) Appreciate the inclusion of multiple adaptors and as 12V to USB A and C car socket adaptor
4) Powerbank output is very helpfui
5) Built in signal light is useful and white color temperature adjustable
6) Bigger screen than most rechargeable air pumps
7) Shows battery SOC as percentage rather than a few bars (very handy especially when you are storing for long periods of time)
8) True battery capacity (capacity as advertised; few YouTube reviews have done teardowns and verified this)
9 Easy to navigate GUI with touch sensitive controls

Will likely buy another as a gift given good price over Black Friday!

I have a 2022 Corolla which doesn’t have a spare tire. I went out to get into my car and my rear tire was totally flat. I used this tire inflator to fill the tire back up and was able to get it to the tire shop to get repaired. I had a razor blade in the tread.And fortunately was able to get it patched. It took about six minutes to totally inflate the tire. I’ve also used this around the house to inflate other things like my dali, tire and garden wagon tires. It definitely has paid for itself even at this point. The battery is still at 86% so I can say that it is long lasting.

I wanted to wait 6 months for this review!!!
I wanted to use it a lot… and I have !! I use this every morning to make espresso and a latte, it is so good !! Easy to learn, cleans easy & works SO GREAT !!!
I only wish I would have bought this sooner.

This lived up to the hype in my mind. Great pulls of this for what it is. It may have some issues but if you compare this to something half the price it’s a no brainer to go with this. I had bought a few 150-300$ units from here such a gevi and I wish I just did this from the onset

Perfect fit, amazing espresso. Easy to use and easy to clean. Should have bought long ago!

Es difícil compactar el café para que el manómetro suba a expreso .
Debería incluir el recipiente para el café de desecho

La disfrutamos mucho

It can actually hang in the air with your hand, this little toy ball, it does contain a lot of physics knowledge, children will ask me a lot of questions while playing, I can only try to answer. It would be perfect to have a principle sheet.

Coffee quality, easy to use easy to clean.

La mejor cafetera del mundo! El café sabe delicioso y puedes regular todo desde la densidad hasta la temperatura

Excellent product

I purchased other units that promised the same level of power and they failed to inflate even 1 tire. They overheated and turned off.
This one inflated all 4 tires, had power left over, and was not hot to the touch.

The best coffee maker! I Love it! My husband loves it! Pricey, but I purchased it on sale and would definitely purchase it again! Everything about this machine is good!

So far so good I blow up bike tires and dolly wheels and snow blower wheels so far so good , no complaints
I wish the case was bigger to fit the hose better

Great high power compressor. One button operation. Easy operation and high quality. Very happy with this purchase.

The entire ball is very light, and the fan is quite loud. With the fan’s airflow, the ball can float on its own in the air. Both the child and the dog love playing with it. I’m not sure how long the built-in battery will last, but I hope it can last a bit longer!

I am big on products working as advertised. This is one of those. Says what it it is going to do, and then proceeds to do it. Easy, simple. good mods, and works well. Deserves the recognition it deserves.

Works great, love the three lights included, does great a little hot.

I got his for my 5 year old grandson for Christmas, I took it out of the package to try it, and I love it, I can’t wait for him to play with it.

Just retired and purchased this as a gift to myself. So glad I did!

I was hesitant to buy a battery powered tire inflator but just got into a 2025 Equinox, which has zero 12v jack inputs for the old inflator.

It comes with a decent selection of accessories, however, I did use the tire valve attachment from the old unit. The hard case is excellent and will protect this unit, and store the accessories all together. This has a decent amount of weight for such a small size. Which is nice, it does not feel cheap at all.

This arrived at 96% charge, but I let it charge to 100% before using it. It took less than an hour to get to 100%. The protective film covering the screen has the instructions printed on it. I chose to leave the film on for added protection to the screen.

Following the easy to understand instructions, I was able to add air to all four of my tires in about four minutes. Going from 33 lbs to 36 lbs per tire. The charge dropped 1% per tire, which is amazing given this is a battery powered unit. I am very happy with this purchase so far.

So easy to operate and does not take long to inflate all 4 of my tires. I recommend you get this for each vehicle you have. The battery life is great, it’s compact and well worth the money.

Works great 🤙

Everyone at my party loved it the whole attention was on this ball.I play with it night and day its so fun and great it even glows the dark like wow!Thank you Amazon.

My original review was a 2-star. But Amazon customer helped me get a replacement and the new machine works consistently. I am changing the review to 4-star based on the customer service experience and the performance of the replacement.

I purchased the original expresso machine with high expectation, believing it’d be a good entry level expresso maker for a regular home user because of 4.5+ review rating. Unfortunately, I received an item that’s not as good as advertised.

I noticed there are some tiny scratches on the tray and on the wall of the machine. They didn’t really bother me as other items in the box were brand new and wrapped in the original package. I went ahead and assembled the machine. After my first few tries, I couldn’t get good extractions. I watched many videos for improvement tips. I used different beans, grind setup/amount, etc, frustrated. After a few more days, I came across a video showing how to check the machine pressure and how to fix it. I followed the instruction and repeated the check steps to validate the pressure level of the machine. I even tried with the double-wall cup with clean disk to test the pressure. The machine struggled to reach the mid point of the pressure gauge with everything sealed completely.

I contacted Amazon product support. I described the pressure issue with the support. I was offered a refund or a replacement. I chose to receive a replacement because I want an expresso machine. Thank you Amazon support for the professional assistance.

I am giving this product a 2-star rating for now. I will come back to update the rating after I receive the replacement and try it…

Had a low tire on my e bike 10 miles from home on a country bike trail. Hooked up the tire inflator and in 5 minutes I was on my way home.
Saved a long walk!!

Easy to use. Good instructions. And accurate.

Great Quality Breville Coffee Machine!

If you enjoy controlling the coffee-making process, this is a great option. The machine offers a lot of versatility and precision.

However, I have a few concerns:

1.The tamper it seems defective and doesn’t feel as sturdy as it should. I would like to change it! how to do that?
2.The milk jug doesn’t have the Breville logo, which makes it feel like an unbranded or mismatched piece. It’s a bit odd, especially considering the brand’s reputation for quality.

Overall, despite these minor issues, the machine performs well, and I’m happy with it!

Best thing about this machine is the quality of the shot. Our previous machine was Starbucks Barista which is a great machine for the price but can’t put out the quality the Breville does. I’m still experimenting and even with the double walled shot cup and grind set to 2 the pressure gauge only barely hits the lower end of the espresso range. With the regular portafilter cup it hardly budges.
The grinder puts out very find grind which is impressive.
It seemed our Starbucks machine put our more steam but could be my imagination.
The small size of the water tank which I have to remember to check every day and steam levels are only issues I have found so far.

I use it to keep my bike tires aired up. Also aired up my car tire when it was flat one morning . Def worth the money

I don’t even like coffee and this makes me want to try diff types of lattes and espressos. Easiest machine to use ever

I’ve had this machine for 4.5 years now and it is still making great coffee with no issues whatsoever. Great long term investment.

Had a lower tire warning so I ordered this inflator. Arrived early this morning. Just used it. Very simple to use. Inflated the tire and shut itself off in a few minutes. Nice compact design and very convenient carrying case to keep everything together.

powerful and excellent battery capacity.

The videos make it look a little easier to control than it is at first. People practiced for those, but even without the greatest control we have had a lot of fun with it!! Worth it!

Update:
Just received a replacement, the grinder is working better, but it definitely sounds different than the other older models that I’ve owned. Sounds weaker and has a little more trouble getting through the grind. Hopefully it will last, but I’m keeping the box in case it needs a repair down the road…

I love this espresso machine, but it has its problems. This is the third one that I’ve owned. The first one had two issues over the first few years which required replacement of one of the pumps and a solenoid valve done with help from YouTube. I have a second machine at a vacation home.

I just bought a replacement for my first machine when it finally gave up the ghost and started leaking (5years old), just received it yesterday. I set it up today and grinder motor is defective and I’m going to have to return it.

Hopefully the next one will work OK. I think if I hadn’t owned two of these, I wouldn’t have known that the grinder wasn’t working properly.

When it’s working, it’s a great device for sure and can’t be beat, just wish the failure rate was a little lower…

This machine works great for all of our coffee needs. Best coffee we have made at home. Definitely recommend !!! Easy to set up but it does take a few attempts to get everything set up. Instructions are great.

I have a wheelchair accessible van. With all the extra equipment on board there is nowhere to store a spare. This pump is fast, easy to use and has enough electronics to assist without overwhelming. It is small enough to securely store almost anywhere. Wouldn’t leave home without it.

This compressor works as advertised and is fast. I can also use this to recharge my cell phone in emergencies and have several times.

He absolutely loves it!! It is so fun to play with and so very durable.And it amazes all of us on how well it flies.
One word of caution: Be ready to go to your neighbor’s yard because it may get away from you and fly overvthe fence. 🤨But it’s a great way to interact with them👌

Excellent device. Convenient and portable. I can use this on my truck with ease. The best compressor I have bought. I also like I can keep it in my truck for in case of emergency. It also can do multiple things to inflate. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in a compressor.

Bought this to keep in my wife’s car. She said it was really easy to use.

This thing is amazing! Use it every day multiple times! So easy to use and set up. Makes the best coffee!

Liked it was easy to use

Lots of fun!!

This is a great multifunction machine for anyone looking to make a similar espresso to what you would get in Italy. It has a great range of features for the price and is easy to operate. We sampled multiple super automatics and the breville touch is far superior in taste. Once you get your whole bean preference and get the machine dialed in, it’s very simple to make a wonderful espresso, americano or one of the many other options. Very happy with our purchase and would highly recommend.

ive used this 4 times in the last month since theres a slow leak in my wifes car. this product is solid.

The touch screen makes picking a drink to make very easy. You can also program your own drink for “bob” or “mary” or “grandma”. Then when you pick that bob icon, it will be all ready to make bob’s favorite drink. Instructions are good. The frother has a temperature gauge, so you can tailor make the temperature for your own liking. I did a taste test of the same coffe in my dripper and in the Breville, and hands down….it takes better with the same coffee. The hot water pressed through the coffee grounds (which the machine grinds) makes the flavor of the coffee really come through.

Worth every penny

This is one of the best investments I’ve ever bought and I use it all the time. It is awesome quick to blow up a tire when you need it thank you.

Bien je vous dirais il m’a surpris je le recommande

I can never seem to air my tire pressure properly with those tire pressure gauge pens, and my old plug inflator’s gauge was wildly inaccurate. This does it all-measures the tire pressure, inflates it to the preselected pressure, and automatically shuts off! Large easy to read display. Plus it has a light that you can use as an emergency flasher. Also no more getting the upper body workout from a manual bike pump since this has adapters for bike tires, exercise balls, beach floaties, etc. Love it!!

My Grandson love this.

Likes: Solidly built, not cheap plastic; fills tires much quicker than any previous air compressor I have owned; a little more expensive than others I have owned, but absolutely worth it.

Dislikes: None

Lots of power for a little unit. Fill up everything from a bicycle tire to a truck tire. It’s heavy duty. Got to use it for real today to fill a totally flat tire on my daughter’s SUV. It took less than 10 minutes to fill the tire to a full 34 lbs so she could drive it to the tire store for repair

I had a Breville Espresso machine previously – the most popular one. However I really like the improvements on the Touch. Better grinder, info LED, better steam wand, more setting details to take advantage of. Dialing it in is easier than the more manual type. Once you get that, then you can do things manually or more automatic depending on what you like to do. It costs more, but I feel you get what you pay for. A very good quality product and works as designed and expected. Very good for beginners or those a bit on their way as well.

This pump is easy to use and works well on balls, bike tires, and car tires. It struggles a bit with higher pressure large tires like my boat trailer. They are 50 PSI and it took the pump a while to go from 45 to 50, and it got hot. But a killer pump for regular car tires and small stuff. Just set it and walk away. It stops when pressure is reached.

I always loved my nephew’s professional coffees he makes (he has a business). Now with this machine our coffees are the nearly the same (practice makes perfect when learning how to tweak your coffee as you like it). We love this machine and how the coffee tastes. Totally worth it. The only downside is we are drinking more coffee than before because we enjoy the coffee more. It looks and feels professional and I was concerned about it being extra “work” but it’s very easy to use.

This is a great product! It can be used on bike tires, car, and toys. It has lights that can be used for various needs, including a red emergency light. Very well made, but the best thing is it is compact so you can take it anywhere, and it doesn’t take up much room. Very happy with this purchase!

Powerful, the user interface could be improved – keep the user’s manual handy.

I love the accessories to this thing and it works just great! It is so entertaining to play with! The led lights is so cool! I like the design!

Having never made Espresso before, nor having used an Espresso maker, I did a lot of research into the best maker I could find for a reasonable cost before purchasing. I watched videos of people who have owned this machine for several years, and by and large they were positive. I decided to go for it. Having used it for a while now, I’m impressed with the quality of the resultant coffee drink, the ease of steaming the milk, and the quality of the whole bean grind. The machine is heavy. It’s all metal, except for some components like the water drip tray, grind funnel etc. The water tank is the width of the machine and large enough to make many cups (including steaming the milk) before being refilled. The learning curve for just using it to make some espresso is pretty easy. Some people have complained one cannot make a cup and steam milk at the same time, but for me it’s not a problem. I do the milk first, then the coffee. So for a beginner, it’s a great investment, but for someone who really enjoys the whole process of finding that perfect cup, there’s plenty of options to play with. How fine the bean grind is, how much to dispense into the funnel, even adjustments of the grinder blade itself are adjustable. Your desired setting can even be saved for one-button recall. The machine is ready to be used from being turned off in about 30 seconds. Steaming (in the provided little pitcher) takes upwards of a minute depeiding on what you like, and actually making the coffee is about 10-15 seconds. So a session to make two cups for my wife and I (including cleaning) takes maybe 10 minutes. But for me, being able to experience a Cortado like we had in Spain that 10 minutes is well worth spending!

As a loyal DeLonghi customer for over a decade, my experience with the LaSpecialista semi-automatic espresso maker was, unfortunately, a letdown. After 18 months of persistent issues and frustration, I finally decided to cut my losses and switch to the Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine—and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.

The Breville Barista Touch surpasses the DeLonghi LaSpecialista in every category. From its user-friendly interface to the superior quality of espresso it produces, I didn’t realize how much I had been missing until I made the switch. The intuitive design, precise controls, and reliable performance of the Breville have completely transformed my at-home coffee experience.

While I haven’t had a chance to thoroughly evaluate Breville’s customer service yet, it’s worth noting that summary reviews suggest it could be an area of concern. However, based on my experience with DeLonghi’s customer service, which was far from satisfactory, I’m optimistic that Breville’s support will be an improvement.

Overall, my first month with the Breville Barista Touch has been exceptional. It’s refreshing to finally have a machine that delivers on its promises, and I look forward to many more months of great coffee.

I bought this mainly for using with my motorcycle. It is simple to use and works well. Though bigger than I expected it is still portable and fits easily in the top case or saddlebags.
Useful with my car and soccer balls
Wish I could set a pressure for each instead of having a custom mode.
Came fully charged as well.

I’ve had this machine close to 20 days, using it daily. This makes great espesso and lattes. It’s super easy to use and takes about 15 seconds to grind and 30 seconds for a shot. Main pros: great coffee, easy to use, straightforward. The touch screen is super intuitive and walks you through the steps for each drink. The tamper and portafilter feel solid, heavy, and are made of high quality stainless steel. It feels like quality when using. The tray below is super easy to clean.

Cons: At first the grinder made a small clicking sound and got stuck. But then I realized it was because my coffee beans were too old and dry. After getting better beans the issue went away. For a true coffee snob, you might want to invest in a very high end grinder ($500 or more). In that case you’ll end up with two grinders one built in and one external. However, for the vast majority of people the built in grinder is good enough. Keep in mind having the grinder and espresso machine as one unit means there’s a little more risk of something breaking down the line, but it’s convenient and looks nice having everything in just one unit.

A few tips:
1. make sure to pack enough grinds in the portafilter to get a good shot.
2. A bunch of reviews complain about the steam auto clean making a big mess. This is super easy to resolve. Just put the wand in the stainless steel cup before lowering it for cleaning. Then it sprays into the cup not all over the place. Seems like a no brainer. Because of the force or the cleaning, there’s no way it could be clean without containing the wand in a cup.

Kids love it, high recommend!

This has been a fun toy for children and adults alike. Charges quickly and the charge last fairly long. Kids of course, get the hang of it quicker than the adults but we all have fun with it. Fun toys that can be used in doors or out. We like it and I’ve ordered three more.

fun

After having a slow tire leak on my car, I decided to buy this machine to be able to inflate my tires on my own and without having to dangerously drive to the gas station, to get air, on a scary deflated tire.

I used this machine , for the first time recently, to top up the air in all of my tires.

It was easy to use, out of the box, and it did the job! I only needed to top up each tire by 2 psi, and the process went flawlessly. The machine clearly showed the psi before, during and after the tires were inflated. And only 20% of the charge was used.

As a woman, this machine gives me the comfort of knowing that I can now inflate my tires, at anytime, and without assistance.

We played with this thing for like 2 hours when we opened it, not me and my kids my 40 yo A’ and my 40 yo friends

My 10 year old grandson loves this! It’s a perfect gift! Very well made and provides hours of fun. The lights are beautiful, sound isn’t too loud and fits your hand easily!

Tuve problemas con el primer equipo que compré y el vendedor fue muy atento y me lo reemplazó. Excelente y práctico, sin duda una herramienta que debemos tener en el vehículo. Muchas gracias.

It’s a hassle attaching the hose to the body. You have to turn the entire hose to screw it in, unlike the end that attaches to the tire. How did they let this get by?

Great starter machine, comes with all the basics to get started. Very user friendly, the machine will walk your though how to use it. Worth the purchase!

Nothing

This was a gift to my nephew; He like it very much

Good efficient little unit for those tires with a slow leak. Gets a bit warm after use but recharges easy. Just have to keep an eye on it or it might walk off since it’s smaller in size.

I purchased the inflator Sept 2023. Somehow, a grain of sand or a small pebble entered the intake and the inflator stopped properly working. I contacted the company and a replacement was sent immediately. Thank you Denvix!

Had to put a plug into my truck tire and re-inflate it was about 79 degrees fahrenheit. Recommended tire pressure 80psi I was starting from 40psi.

Let it run for about 20 minutes @ 80% battery life and was at 65psi, came back in 10 minutes and the unit had turned off.

It was extremely hot, brought it in the house and plugged it in and the battery level showed 188% I unplugged it and let it cool down for an hour and it seems to be recharging.

This is an okay unit for keeping around the house and pumping 4-5 psi in your tires, but it’s not really practical for pumping more than 30psi unless you have time to let the unit cool down and recharge it several times.

****UPDATE
The company reached out to me and sent a replacement unit at no cost to me, with expedited shipping, Their costumer service is top notch and they do stand behind their products.
It appears that I had a faulty unit, because the replacement they sent out worked like a charm with no overheating issues, and the charge remained good after multiple uses.
I would recommend this unit to anyone who wants peace of mind in a small package.
Thank you again DENVIX for standing behind your products and costumer satisfaction.

So far I’ve been delighted with our purchase. Makes great coffee and the touch screen feature is so convenient. Easy to maintain and clean too. There is a plastic basket to help funnel ground coffee into your ‘portafilter’. If you don’t remove the basket from the portafilter, before you brew, it can get caught in the machine – so be careful (adding a picture of the piece in question). This is the only watch out I’ve come across in an otherwise great purchase. 5 stars!!

The unit performed quickly and efficiently. The compressor was just a bit loud, but it is after all compressing enough air to fill a car tire from flat to mfg recommended pressure in 5 to 7 minutes. What does one expect. The presta attachment worked well.
As one that has only used gas stations for inflation, it took a minute to a catch on to the button push and hold.
I recommend this product. Kudos to Amazon for early delivery.

it was a gift for my grandson.

The touch screen is amazing. First I thought, you won’t be able to personalize any drink… then I watched some you-tube videos.. then there you go. There is a learning curve but once you get the proper weight, grind size, and brewing time… you gonna have so much fun… for me, I like doing it… it’s the process that gives me so much joy… the aroma of freshly ground coffee. It’s a bit loud during start up and when you are brewing. Starbucks is now just a thing of the past.

The auto purge feature of the frother is a big plus.

This thing is great. Coming from a girl who’s dad used to do any kind of car related thing for her, after he passed even things as simple as airing up my tires felt so daunting. I knew the basics of airing up a tire, but had never done it. After VERY carefully reading the instructions (I was scared I’d air it up too much and pop it? 🤣) I was able to air my tires up perfectly. There is also a product video on YouTube that I watched and came in handy to really feel like I understood and knew what I was doing. I love that it automatically stops when it reaches the correct PSI, plus the light and charging port came in handy when a recent tornado knocked out the power. I can’t recommend this product enough, it also completely took away the anxiety of having to figure out an air pump at a crowded gas station.

This is a great toy for a boy or a girl. My niece loves it. It’s very active as soon as you put it on. It’s a fun gameplay. It is very fast and the batteries last very long. It’s been through the air. It’s very fun for playing back-and-forth it is a great toy to have in the house or even play outside.

Daughter enjoyed it, but it does need charged very frequently

Beings I’m a huge coffee snob, this is the only way for me to go. Consistency is key. Super easy to use, programmable settings, just all around happy with my set up. Saving me time & money!

this is totally worth the money… high quality taste and the touchscreen is super helpful!

Gifted this to a teen and pre teen. They had lots of fun with this, even the grown-ups had fun. Battery lasts for about an hour on a full charge, powerful motor. Great toy!

The Breville Barista Express can make great espresso, but it is far from a plug-and-play experience. The machine’s biggest drawback, by far, is the lack of an espresso volume sensor featured on more expensive machines, which adjusts the amount of pressurized water based on the final espresso volume coming out of the portafilter. This is essential for brewing consistent espresso. The Breville has pre-set volumes for the amount of water going into the puck; however the final volume of espresso is a function of several variables, including amount of coffee, grind size, quality of beans, how forcibly the grinds are packed, water temperature, etc. Therefore, without an espresso volume sensor, the only option the Breville offers to get the final espresso volume right is to guesstimate by manually stopping the water flow when the amount of espresso looks alright. This can be a setup for frustration. Most of the first few dozen shots I attempted were too concentrated because a significant portion of the shot volume was absorbed by the coffee grinds without making it through the puck, leaving me with a few drops of espresso in my cup.

The other major flaw of this machine is the unreliability of the milk steamer. Once the steamer comes to the right temperature, it is supposed to have an 8-second timeout to allow the user to pause the steam and put the steam wand into the container holding the cold milk. In reality though, turning the dial to standby causes water to shoot out of the steam wand when it’s turned to steam mode again, resulting in watered-down milk. The only way I’ve found to reliably steam milk is to quickly slip the steam wand into the milk while it’s steaming full force, which is obviously not ideal because it makes a mess.

The third issue I would wish to see addressed is the water tank, which wastes a lot of water, especially if you are filling the tank with purified water. Below the minimum water level, the machine cannot pump water out of the tank, so the water needs to be discarded and filled to at least halfway. It would be nice if the machine could use water more efficiently so that water below the minimum level is not wasted.

Beyond these three shortcomings, the Breville has the potential to be a capable home espresso machine. The burr grinder is excellent, the machine has a relatively small footprint and looks nice in the kitchen, and it comes with everything you need to use it out of the box except for water and roasted coffee beans.

If you read the manual carefully and learn to manually adjust the shot volume right off the bat, then you may have a new favorite appliance in your kitchen. When done right, it’s a worthy upgrade to traditional filter coffee.

Bought this for my son’s birthday. He and my husband love to play with it but it spins so fast I’m worried it’s going to get caught in someone’s (including the golden retriever’s) hair and not come out! Gave it 5 stars because it’s so fun for my boys to play with!

It took my son and I some practice to make this perform and it was very durable for all the hard landings.

Purchased for Christmas gift for 9yo granddaughter! It is March and she is still playing with it. The whole family has enjoyed it! Great Toy!

We have a yr. and half old grandson and this at first scared him, now he loves it, one of the first things he goes to when he comes over. We all do. Fun to do in the house, but it can get away and be hazardous to fragile items.

I like that I don’t have to go to the gas station to air up my tires and I can just do this at home

Bought this for my son, as a neat little gift. It comes nicely packaged in a box with a charger and stickers that you can use to personalize the ball. The instructions were easy to follow and the ball was a great hit and easy to use. There is a little bit of coordination needed when trying to balance the ball and keep it moving and airborne. However my son had no problems with keeping it going and really enjoyed playing with it while the cats enjoyed watching him intently. 😊

What an amazing invention of this flying object. It’s fun for every age group. Even after falling on the floor, it’s not breaking and automatically stops. I would suggest learning the technique to handle it by watching youtube videos otherwise you won’t be able to utilize it fully. Overall good pick.

We played this over the Christmas w with someone else’s and we loved it so much that we bought it immediately.
The colors, speed, and ergonomics of this toy is very amusing for my kids. They love playing it for an hour. Easy to recharge and keep it clean.
Love it.

I love this machine. It’s easy to use, great coffee customization, and it’s quick. It’s not cheap but well worth the money.

Worked well inflating my trailer tires. Took about 5 mins but no complaints, Comes in handy and not bulky.

Bought this to entertain the kids visiting for a day. It was a hit for sure. The only down side I could see is that it could easily get lost if you let it fly too high. We were lucky that we were always able to found where it landed but it did take an unexpected flight over the house. I sent it home with them and they were sad to leave after having fun so mission accomplished.

Recently, had a flat for my full-size pickup truck. Received the pump at 98% battery and was able to get my flat tire from 6 psi to 33 psi within minutes. I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use, especially how you can set the target psi and it will automatically stop on its own so you don’t have to watch it. So after one tire was filled and checking the other three tires and adding additional air into them, the battery went from 98% to 64%. Which I think would be able to fill at least two completely flat tires with additional battery capacity to recharge phones or maintain light for a while. Excited about having this as a part of my recovery kit. The only thing of concern from other reviews is the potential for issues later. So more to come on my next usage. As of right now so far highly recommend this product!

I was looking for a Santa gift for my son and 13 year old grandson would like and a friend recommended these. She had given them to her children and grandchildren. They were a hit and are fascinating to watch.

Sent two of these as a gift to 15 and 17 year old boys. They seemed to like them quite a bit. So did their dad, who also figured out ways to make they move in strange paths.

So overall for the couple of hours Christmas morning we had playing with this ball it was very fun. However, my tired 9 year losing focus and acting goofy fell on the ball and bent the middle axel making it inoperable. I would recommend, but just know it is breakable.

I recently purchased the Boomerang Ball and it has been a hit with my kids and me! The design is clever and durable, making it easy to use and throw. The ball’s ability to boomerang back to you is so much fun and adds an exciting element to our outdoor playtime. We’ve had hours of entertainment with it, and I love that it encourages active play and exercise. Highly recommend this product for some family-friendly fun in the sun! 5 stars and a big thumbs up from our family!

Made cheaper then I thought but the size is bigger then I thought so nicer to hold and easier to handle

Christmas gift for our 8 year old grandson , turned into outdoor fun for all. Fully charged quickly and lasted for approximately an hour. Took a few tries to figure out how to make it do what you wanted it to . Easy enough for all ages . Great gift !

We bought this for our grandson for Christmas and it was such a hit that everyone in the family wants it. It takes practice to make it do the tricks, but even that is fun. It’s well made, able to withstand the many drops. Comes with a charger. I definitely recommend it.

This is our first espresso machine and I have to say it’s been amazing. Before purchasing, we did a lot of research and settle on this one as it seems to have the most features and the shortest learning curve compared to many options out there. The pre-programmed settings are great to start out with and will give you a decent cup with very little experimentation. That being said, we don’t get into this hobby just to be satisfied just there. This machine makes it easy to create custom settings and toy with all features from temperature, time, and so on. After about a week of adjustments and the sink drinking more coffee than us, we finally got it dialed in to how we like it (until we change the beans that is). Recommend getting used to the pre-programmed settings first until you get a consistent cup and then do a bit of research on how to dial it in further. Grind finer? Grind coarser? That is the question!

I got these for my grandsons ages 5, 6, & 7. We also accidentally ordered an extra one. The adults were having as much if not more fun than the kids. One son (not the dad of the grandsons) confiscated the extra one, the other (no grandsons) ordered one for himself immediately! He is so excited it is coming tomorrow. These exceeded my expectations by a lot!

This thing is so neat. I love the lights on it. It is very durable! It has bounced all over our walls and our floor and is still working great. It is fun to play with and it is also fun just to watch other people play with it.

there was a little learning curve – but once the kids figured out which end should go down , it was a cute gift
but it didn’t come back once one throws it out – it does curve 🙂

Bought these for my Grandsons as they seem to have everything under the sun. Now they have this for fun and all 4 can play together. I pray it does not land in their in ground swimming pool. No batteries as it charges with a small cord from any TV or PC. Just like charging a cell phone. POP POP may get one for himself. 🙂

fun toy for young children. works well, easy to use.

Works great so far. I like that you can set your own setting and you can walk away while it froths. It also has its own grinder so you get fresh java.

Very cool flying orb. Easy to operate and the sensors and lights work great. Need to practice a little to control it though. Good toy for sure.

Disclaimer: I spent a month in Australia last year and found an absolute appreciation for good coffee/espresso. So I went on a mission to have that experience right in the comfort of my own home.

With that being said, I spent tens of hours scouring the internet (and asking friends) on what at-home machine I should invest in. The answer was the Breville Barista Express. Then I read the reviews on Amazon…and one review was so concise and informative I took the plunge. The reviewer commented on his experience from the machine to all the accessories you would need to get. And that’s what I did.

** WHAT I WILL SAY IS THIS…. WAIT to purchase until the machine is 20% off (if you can stand to wait & watch). The sale was almost $200 cheaper during the Prime sale. ** Because you will want to spend money on a few other items, which could potentially be that extra $200 **

1) The machine itself is extremely easy to use. There are videos on YouTube that are less than 10 minutes that will tell you how to unbox, set-up, and pull your first cup of espresso.

1a) Turn your machine on and start getting everything ready and let it warm up for about 10 minutes. Use the top of the machine to warm your cup before you pull your espresso.

2) I purchased beans at Whole Foods. I only buy 1/2 bag at a time…which lasts me a week or two (I don’t make an espresso every day)… I suggest getting “fresh” whole beans. It makes a difference. Definitely purchase an air-tight container for these. Target, Amazon… get something that fits your visual vibe. But get one.

2. In terms of measuring beans and all that… I did it the first few times. I purchased a digital scale at Target. But to be honest, if your grind amount is set correctly, you’re gonna be okay without one. I add a couple of scoops of beans (with the Breville measuring cup that is added) and grind those.

3. The tamper that’s included is good… but I’d also recommend the “MATOW 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler” – I actually use both. The amount of coffee grounds in the filter cup is extremely important. When using the tamper, the silver part of the tamper should just be seen above the rim of the filter cup. DO NOT OVERFILL! Use the leveling tool to get the right amount and them tamp!

4. This machine is EXTREMELY easy to clean. I’m all about iced lattes. So as I’m waiting for my espresso to cool down a bit I empty the grounds, pull the bottom try (which will fill with water each time after use) and empty/wipe it down.

I wouldn’t say I visit coffee shops very often… but once you start making your own espresso you’ll become super judgmental of how others prepare your coffee. Once you get the hang of it… you’ll be pleasantly surprised with your newly developed skillset.

It’s worth it. Take the plunge!

I was skeptical that these Gyro – flying balls would not work. I was pleasantly surprised that they really work well. Tons of fun. They take a little practice to get the ball to do the various flying patterns, but they perform well. Great item.

Love this expresso maker so much my sister now has one and we got this one for my parents for Christmas as well. It makes a great espresso, easy to use with everything you need. The quality is superior to other brands we’ve tried. The milk frother is excellent and the cleaning cycles are great as well. Change the filters and also use filtered water to preserve the life of your machine. Have had no problems with mine that I’ve had now for 6 years, so I’m hoping it lasts a long time!

This flying orb ball is a blast! Controlling this mini drone feels like pure magic, with its hand-controlled boomerang spinner creating an awesome cosmic spectacle. It’s not just a toy; it’s an exhilarating experience that brings joy to both kids and adults alike.

My daughter loves it so much. She has so much fun with it. It’s easy to play!

The DENVIX Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor offers a blend of features that make it a reliable choice for occasional use. Its perfect portability allows for easy storage in your vehicle, ensuring you’re always prepared for unexpected flat tires. The reasonable speed of inflation gets the job done efficiently, while the noise level, although not silent, is acceptable for most users.

One of its standout features is the good readability of the pressure gauge, making it easy to monitor and adjust the tire pressure accurately. In terms of performance, it doesn’t disappoint, delivering the necessary air pressure effectively.

Considering its affordability, the DENVIX Tire Inflator provides good value for money. It may not be intended for all-day use or heavy-duty tasks, but it excels in its designated role for occasional use, making it a dependable and budget-friendly addition to your car maintenance toolkit.

I was skeptical at first because of the negative reviews. Not sure what people are talking about. I’m a month in and love this machine. First off, spending a little more for a machine you can select your drinks, the machine gives a general baseline on the drink you select, and you can program other drinks. Second, great frothing add-on. Built-in temperature gauge takes the experimenting out of the equation. Third, the tools included are good. The razor is nice to ensure you are getting a good distribution of grounds after grinding. The portafilter is nice. The tamper is okay. I feel it is just a hair to small for the portafilter and no matter how well I leveled the puck there were still grounds that went past my tamper. I bought a different tamper and no more issues getting perfect puck each time. I love the storage up top (need the silicone cover for the top) and the underneath storage bin. The automatic purge and cleaning for the frother is awesome.
As far as upkeep and maintenance. I did a descale right when I bought the machine. I read using filtered water is the best for longevity for the machine. With using filtered water I will do descaling every 2/3 months. Other than that, the dailing is all subjective to the beans you have, the machine, and the tools as well. If you have all the tools and can dial in on the beans you will get a great tasting expresso drink. I definitely recommend getting this machine and if you are skeptical about warranty and Breville customer service buy amazons protection plan. I used it on another product and easy straight forward plan that protects your investment.

I bought 3 colors of this ball. It’s a fantastic toy. It’s basically a high speed motor with two propellers that propel this gizmo in different directions. It won’t fly straight most of the time unless you are careful to get the angle just right and that’s part of the fun.It does require a little bit of chasing on occasion. It’s safe indoors. These colorful balls gave my family members fun and giggles even though we have no idea how to make it work and it was flying and bouncing all over the place. It’s not a simple silly toy. There are some tricks that need to take some time to practice. My family and I like it!

Very easy to tune the grind size, amount of grind, and brew time to pull the ideal espresso shot. I saved the setting so my wife, can use the touchscreen to easily pull a shot. Was debating to buy an espresso ‘machine’ that is potentially more rugged but harder to use and with a steeper learning curve or this appliance. Since my wife will also be using it and she doesn’t have as much interest or patience to learn the nuances to pull a perfect shot, and she just wants her coffee, this was a good fit for us. And I on the other hand can keep fine tuning the shot and save the setting for her.

Other things we love:
– Automatic milk frothing. Nice to set the milk pitcher down, hit a button and come back to frothed milk especially in the busy mornings
– Auto clean of the milk frother by shooting extra steam/water after milk is frothed . Our old machine, we had to disable to clean the nozzle internals
– Comes with everything you need. Tamper, pitcher, descaling supply, and also an adapter you can put on top of the portafilter so dispensed beans don’t overflow.

Suggestions:
– We put a screen protector on the touch screen. With previous machines that we’ve used over time the face of the machines will be ‘polished’ and lettering will come off, likely from daily wiping and especially with fine coffee grounds floating around. I imagine the screen will eventually get scratched from daily wiping.
– The water tank has been running low quicker than we anticipated. We put a low friction mat underneath so we can easily slide the machine out to refill the water. Otherwise it’s a hefty machine to pull out from underneath your kitchen cabinet.

It works really good warms up fast and we like the customizability you would think for the price it would come with a knock box but I guess at least it seems like a really, really good quality. We like the stainless steel look and it seems pretty well-made. It isn’t too loud when it’s brewing or grinding and it’s great for the different coffee that my wife and I like to drink

I love it so far. My coffee maker arrived yesterday and I’ve made my first successful cup of coffee. There is a learning curve, it’s not as fully automated as the Jura I’ve been Jonesing for, but at -half the cost I am happy. It makes a mean cup of coffee and I know it will be even better when I learn the ins and outs.

Flew off over the trees probably creating a UFO sighting.

Great Toy. My kid enjoyed playing with it. Came in good packaging and after an hour of charging it was ready to be played with.

Easy to use. Great tasting. Don’t realize how much you are missing with other machines or k-cups/nespresso. Night and day.

Me and My husband has been wanting one of these forever and finally decided on this one. There’s not a day that goes by that he doen’t use it and comment on what a fabulous little machine it is. He comments on how well made it is, and how easy it is to use, but says it’s very important to read the instruction manual before using. Oh, and of course it makes a fabulous latte! See ya Starbucks!

Perfect addition to our coffee nook. It is easy to use but you should look up a couple videos before first use. All in all an amazing product

Got this awesome toy for my son (6) and my daughter (4). They both love it and run around all day playing with it. I highly recommend for any kid that likes drones, flying toys etc

This is officially my sons favorite thing to play with all day, oh and my husbands too haha! I love that it’s safe to hold the ballades are bent inside and won’t hurt your fingers while holding and throwing the ball. It has very cool features to it, it comes back to you when you throw it, or someone can catch it and throw it to you! I think every should own this orbit gadget it’s the perfect gift option!!

It’s really fun and entertaining I love it!

We bought this for our nephew as a toy and he loves it. It’s a little tricky to get the hang of but essentially you can throw it at an angle and it comes back to you like magic. It’s hard to get it to hover directly over your hand, so it’s a good challenge for the kids. It’s light weight and made of plastic so i don’t feel worried about it hitting a wall. It shuts off the fans inside automatically if it detects a big bump so it feels really safe. Charges via usb so you’ll never have to get replacement batteries.

It comes with some stickers and add-ons in the box, but i found it’s just fine without them, so you can take this directly out of the box and start right away (maybe you’ll have to charge it first, I got about an hour of flight time before having to charge it myself out of the box)

If you are looking for a unique toy and something different, and something fun, I would highly recommend trying this out.

The first flying orb ball I purchased was defective. After my review the manufacturer reached out to me and replaced the item with out Amazon having to be contacted. Unbelievable customer service and the new toy works perfectly as intended. I will definitely purchase from this company again. The flying orb ball is a great gift for anyone who enjoys unique and interesting toys . Order more then one. The kids will love it. Just remember you have to practice with it until you’re flying around the house like a pro. Enjoy!!!

This is great, fast charging no need for batteries, super cool toy for my students!

My nephew and niece loved this product, really easy to use and is quite fun once you get the hang of how it works. The most impressive part was that the durability was high. They were smashing this thing around and it never broke! I admit I also enjoyed the toy as well despite being a grown man haha. Would recommend it to anyone with kids. Also very safe.

Con:
Battery life could be better

This flyer is so fun. It can be tilted slighter for a faster speed or no tilt to make it “float” in the air. It’s so much fun watching my son and husband play

We Love this toy so much!its very Interesting Cool and easy to play with.my son love it battery life and durability wise we say 5out of 5!!

Keurig pods were just not doing it for us anymore. This thing is life changing. It is very easy to use and makes as good a cup of coffee as any coffee shop. Get some Koffee Kult coffee or a good Cuban dark roast and you will be set! Really as good or better than what is served on the Disney Cruise line in the concierge lounge. It is also easy to clean and maintain. The touch screen makes this complex machine easy to use. Great job Breville!

I received my Breville Touch Thursday. I really believed I would return this. I didn’t think I would ever be able to use it and felt I would just be returning daily to the local coffee shop and continue spending $10 a day there. Well, I did run to the local barista for fresh beans and watched a few videos on YouTube about using the machine. It took a couple tries figuring it out and I poured several shots down the drain but now- now I’m in Latte heaven!! Today is Monday and after coming down off my 3 day caffeine high, there’s no way I can go one day without it. I’m keeping it lol. They can’t have it back. So, if your on the edge about purchasing this-do it. I knew absolutely nothing about making espresso drinks. Now I’m making mochas every bit at good as my home town coffee shop. And way better than any Starbucks

We love this orb ball! It’s so much fun to play with and it’s easy to get the hang of it. There are a lot of tricks to try out. It’s rechargeable so I don’t have to worry about replacing the batteries which is a huge bonus!

This machine is awesome when you get it dialed in to make lattes and other specialty espresso drinks. Getting consistency from the machine is a challenge, especially with americanos. One thing you need to know is that you will make a lots of noise while using this machine. Nothing about it is quiet; not even turning it on. The one compliant I have is the grinder will get “dry” if you don’t give the top of the hopper a few pats. I do it every time so I don’t miss any beans during grind time.

I do really like what it produces. I make a latte with a double shot. Grind set at 17 (btw adjustable digital grind is awesome) for 15 seconds. A 30 second brew and I use almond milk at 150 degrees with a froth rating of 3.

Everyone I make a latte has commented that it is the best they have ever had. All that being said if you spend too much money at Starbucks grab one of these. I think even in the long run it will be cheaper than keurig pods we were running.

Edit: This is also very messy and make sure you clean it often. Water fills the base and it gets pretty gross in there but a quick scrub with soap helps it not smell. Expect lots of drips and splatters to clean up as well.

I bought two of these for my nephews for Christmas. Before wrapping my husband and I had to charge them and try them out! Granted it took the adults a bit longer get the throwing technique down than the 12 & 14 year olds. These are so fun!! I plan on buying one for me and my husband!
The battery life lasts for about 12-15 minutes.. wish that was longer but they charge pretty quick..

Lightweight and Durable, this light up ball kept our 12 and 9 year old grandsons amused and entertained longer than I expected. They had so much fun watching it float quickly through the air and enjoyed finding different ways to make it go places. The ball goes pretty fast and will go really far so if you’re near a body of water like we were on a walk we took, you might lose it. His landed in about two feet of clear cold water in a meandering stream that had plenty of rocks to be able to gain access to it, but after at least 10 minutes in the water, I didn’t think it would still work. It is a truly durable electronic ball! It still worked fine! The battery runs down in about 20 minutes of constant playing, but they love it and I would definitely buy it again!

I love this machine!
I have purchased several automatic espresso machines in the past 2 years and they have nothing on this machine. This machine is easy and simple to use, very customizable, easy to clean. I can’t seem to develop the skill of steaming milk myself, but this machine does it automatically and it’s perfect every time (please note that I only use dairy creamers and milks, so I have no experience with plant based products).
Sidebar advice: the fully automatic espresso machines out there that grind, pack the puck, pour the espresso, and put the puck into a waste basket are in my opinion terrible. I’d recommend not wasting your time and money on them because all the ones I had a plethora of problems like: watery espresso, random errors that prevents you from making any coffee, cheap parts that easily broke, and the waste basket ended up moldy even when cleaned on a daily basis.
In summary, I am very happy with my Breville and won’t ever go back to any of those fully automatic machines that just do not work well. Having to pack the puck, attach to the machine, and dumping and rinsing it is a small price to pay for superior coffee and actually takes less time to do than maintaining any of the fully automatic ones that are supposed to improve “efficiency” and don’t.

**** EDIT**** To update my review, since we weren’t satisfied with this product, we were offered a generous refund. I had actually just decided to let it go and not persue any refund and they reached out to me and offered the refund. Very nice people to deal with!

I purchased for my 10 year old grandson, knowing he would thoroughly enjoy this. We could not get it to do anything except fall to the ground. We would toss it out, it would fall straight to the ground, toss it up, fall straight to the ground. Very disappointed.

This is a fun flying ball. It was easy to operate, turn it on and give it a shake. You can gently play with it, letting it float above your hand, or have fun throwing it. It is very lightweight. We have played with it indoors and outside. The changing lights makes it more fun and easier to see. The battery life lasts long enough to play with it for quite awhile. I like to keep it charged up though. I wouldn’t suggest playing with it around cement, it is lightweight and may damage it. My girls love playing with it, as does my husband. It would make a great gift. The ONLY issue I have with it is the dogs, they are obsessed with trying to get it, so you may want to watch playing with it around dogs, if they are like mine. I would highly recommend it!

I bought this as a Christmas gift but had to test it out first! So fun and once you get the hang of it, it’s fun to watch everyone’s face while it boomerangs. It’ has different colorful lights while spinning and pretty durable. The battery life is long enough to keep my 16 & 18 yr olds attention span. It’s definitely a great buy.

This is the best kids toy I have bought! Keeps the kids busy and best of all, moving their bodies. Everyone is dipping and diving trying to catch it. There is a learning curve but super easy to get. My kids are 5, 6, 9 and they all have a wonderful time playing with it. Best part of this toy is that my husband plays with the kids with it. Usually other toys are not that fun for parents but this one is fun for the whole family. It has held up great. Great buy. I bought all the kids in my family one for Christmas.

The ball is awesome 👍😎
Kids had many hours of fun trying to figure outhow to throw it, the ball comes with a small charger, charges fast, a little noisy but so much fun! Great present idea!

This is a cool little gadget to play with. Keeps you entertained for hours especially kids. Would buy again.

It was awesome the kids loved it

Update:. The seller sent a replacement promptly that works as advertised. I have upgraded the rating to five stars since the customer service was responsive and the item now does what it is supposed to. Plus it actually is fun!

Original review: It looked like fun out of the box, but we couldn’t get it to hover because it was too top-heavy. And most of the time when we launched it, it just headed down to the floor, bounced a few times and then turned off. Occasionally it would head up to the ceiling, bounce a few times and then turn off and fall to the floor. We never did figure out how to toss it to someone else. Very disappointing. We were going to give five of them to the grandkids but thought we should just order one first to see how it worked. Glad we did and now we’ll have to find something else.

MY grandkids LOVE IT!!!❤️❤️ The most fun toy I’ve bought in a long time! And it actually flies around the room or outside! This fun toy Charges up quick, calibrates super easy…but definitely read the instructions so you know all about it before sending it off!
I got the fun colored one and would totally get the other colors as well for another gift. All you do is unpack it , charge it up, calibrate it, making sure the green light is on…then just simply throw it up in the air and thats it, instant flight…no remote. It’s really that easy! Very impressive!!!
This thing just starts exploring your whole living space while you watch! You can change the flight pattern by putting your hand close to the drone during flight. It has motion sensors!!! YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE IT TOO💜💜Totally Awesome Gift!!!

an awesome espresso machine for first time home baristas. overall this machine is great but has just a couple of shortcomings which are easily mitigated. first off it has a premium feel to it. no flimsy plastic or cheap construction, it feels solidly built. i got the stainless version and it fits in perfectly with the rest of my stainless kitchen.
As for the device itself. pros: large capacity water reservoir. plenty of grind settings (ill go over my setup after listing the pros/cons) conical burr grinder (fully auto with selecting the dosing amount or manual ability) single and double wall portafilters (for both 1 and 2 shot sizes double wall for pre ground espresso-yuck) 15 bar pump, and a pressure gauge for letting you see where you are when it comes to seeing how you did on puck prep. it has the ability for programming the shot duration so you can get the perfect 1:2 ratio (18g espresso into 36g of finished product in ~25 seconds – this is what you are aiming for when dialing in your settings…)
Now for the cons which are few: its not a double boiler system so you cant steam milk while you are pulling a shot. its not the thermojet heater which has a 3 second heat up time (seriously no biggie) the steaming power is not that strong- while it steams milk just fine its not super fast like if you go to a cafe and they steam it for all of 3 seconds and its done. it will take about 60-70 seconds to get it to microfoam and be at the right temp. (for this reason i steam milk immediately prior to pulling the shot so the espresso isnt sitting there waiting for the milk and cooling off). the manual tamper that comes with the unit is pathetic. they tell you how to use it but there i’ve found there is a steep learning curve with it as you have to have the right amount of grounds, right tamping pressure applied, AND you absolutely must have a level tamp otherwise you will get channeling and will pull an uneven and ultimately sour shot. i think i did 4 correct shots out of 15 made that were enjoyable. they were all “drinkable” but using the provided tamper only 4 of them tasted good and i would consider serving them to other people. as i said these problems are mitigated. the milk frothing taking longer than could be. boohoo deal with it honestly its really NO BIG DEAL… take your time do it right and get that pro barista microfoam and do some latte art if you want (i tried to do the art, im not artist and suck at it so i gave up lol i find it stupid and would rather put my effort into making a great tasting drink which is about to go into my stomach and not an art museum). as for being a single boiler system and not being able to pull a shot and steam milk at the same time no big deal as i said before i do the milk prior to making the espresso and thats it if you are making multiple drinks then it will just take a little bit longer which again is no big deal. if you drink straight espresso or americanos or any non milk drink this is a moot point. the puck prep is made easier by #1 weighing out 18-19g of espresso putting that into the hopper (dont fill the hopper all the way up because you expose the beans to air and oxidize them you want to store them in as much of a vaccuum as you possibly can.) #2 using 3rd party accessories prepare the puck- (CREMA BRAND dosing funnel and CREMA distribution/palm tamper tool [which you have to calibrate once]) you evenly distribute the grounds to a flat/level surface (with the distributer side) and then tamp it with the tamping side (using your palm to push down on it) once calibrated you get a perfect puck and a consistent shot every single time. you can find youtube videos on how to calibrate the distibution/tamping tool these devices make espresso idiot proof right off the bat.

my setup:
Illy classico whole bean…
grind setting #5
19g beans -> 19g ground -> 36g liquid in 26 seconds. (using single walled 2 shot PF)
steamed half and half
Crema dosing funnel
Crema distribution tool (distributor set all the way at the base, tamper calibrated as per youtube videos)

overall this is a great machine that is easy to use once it is all dialed in (which has to be done with any espresso maker btw) and it pulls consistent great tasting shots each time. as for taste start at the baseline and customize from there which is totally doable with this unit. obviouslyt you can try different beans but you will need to dial it in again because beans have different strengths etc stuff not having to do with the machine. get it, i like it, and it gets rave reviews.

I love this toy, especially since Christmas is around the corner and my big immediate family has so many little kids in it that all want cool toys. This one is super unique for the price point and you can purchase a few of these for different age groups. It is also perfect for kids to put away their gadgets and have normal fun.

This is like a mini drone, and it is designed to be tossed around and thrown without it breaking or being damaged. It is interactive and works well both indoors and outdoors. It has a boomerang effect and is easy to control. It takes less than 30 minutes to charge via USB and watch the ball fly around for 10 minutes. It is easy to turn on and off and requires a light shake to start and stop. The lights are super cool, and it can do a lot of tricks. It’s a nice gift that will make the kids excited for sure.

I bought one for my 8 year old and he loves it!!
Great for outdoor fun! You can toss it back and fourth and or have it do a boomerang.

The first espresso machines I’ve tried were all Brevilles: 2 Barista Express’ and a Barista Pro. I did return all of them before the 30 day return period to Amazon. I thought they were not working properly. After a few weeks, I purchased a Lelit Victoria. Big mistake. It does not froth milk “properly” or because I don’t know how? So, I put it away for almost a year and I switched back to my dependable drip coffee machine the Technivorn Moccamaster. However, I keep up with what are the latest espresso machines on the market and their reviews, including the “poor” Breviiles. The Breville reviews are mostly positive. I thought I’ll give a Breville machine one more try. I was leaning toward buying a Barista Express again or the dual tank Breville. Honestly, I don’t think I did Breville justice in any of my evaluations. This time I chose the Barista Touch, instead, due to its automatic and manual milk frothing, whichever you choose. I’m sorry, Breville, I was wrong about your machines. All I can say now is Wow. This machine will be hard to beat on performance and price point! This may be the last espresso machine I’ll be using until it goes haywire. Milk frothing is outstanding. BTW, most reviewers on the Brevilles that use a 54mm portafilter failed to explain the differences between the “pro” 58mm and the “non-pro” 54mm portafilter. The 54mm Breville portafilter can handle up to 21mg of grounds without touching the grouphead screen. The 54mm and the 58mm have the same total coffee ground capacities. End of the story on that. The tamper is excellent as it is. Get a grind distribution tool called WDT, instead. You don’t need a fancy one tamper. I tested the built-in grinder and did the optimum ground for my brew and It works great, but it’s hard to do a single dosing. Since I already have a Eureka Specialita grinder, this is what I prefer to use for single dosing. More repeatable grinds and less waste of fresh grounds. Lastly, the Barista Touch has a regulated grouphead pressure within the “accepted” best pressure of 9-9.5 Bars. I would highly recommend this machine or the the Barista Pro with manual knobs to save yourself a few hundred bucks.

I was originally looking at a model with more manual options, but for a couple of hundred dollars more and touch capability, I couldn’t pass this unit up. Setup is a breeze, and cleaning the unit is as expected and not bad at all. The machine is pretty self intuitive and, overall, the results are excellent. This machine makes great coffee drinks that are tailored to your liking. The frother workers well, and I love the fact that it cleans/ rinses itself after each use. Keep in mind that it will take a few uses to dial-in the machine to your specifications. The most important thing to watch is the grind level. The Breville manual recommended a starting grind at number 12. That was way too fine and did not allow sufficient flow from the portafilter. It was not flowing at all. I have experience with these machines, and I was not over tamping the grinds prior to brewing. I adjusted the grind to number 20, and the coffee flows like a dream with excellent crema on the surface and still very robust flavor. Any finer, and the espresso or cappuccino was way too bitter and did not flow at all. It trickled and sputtered out of the portafilter flow vessels. I use the best coffee beans from boutique coffee roasters around the world — most on the darker side. If you just pay attention to the grind level, you will eliminate any unnecessary frustration right off the bat and the machine will work perfectly for you. To reiterate, adjust the grind level to number 20 to start. You can always go lower, but I doubt you will need to. To conclude, I’m very happy with the purchase and recommend the Breville Barista Touch to anyone looking for a sub one thousand dollar machine.

Easy to charge and hours of fun! Very durable, fun to play by yourself or with a friend!!

I have to preface this review by pointing out that I’m not a coffee guru. Not an expert barista. Not schooled in the art of espressos. So with that in mind, take this as pure opinion from a frugal consumer who loves coffee house coffees, cappuccinos and lattes, but hates coffee house prices.

I bought this machine because over the years I’ve purchased coffee makers, moka pots, etc., trying to up my coffee game but never quite getting the same result as those coffee house drinks. The closest I’ve come so far is the moka pot, but it’s still not quite there yet. Granted, those coffee houses have espresso machines that cost thousands of dollars. Hey! I like coffee as much as anyone, but not THAT much. I refuse to pay that amount, even if I have the means. It’s not how much you make. It’s how much you keep. Right? Anyway, I chose the Breville Barista Express because 1) I love their products and they’ve been reliable for me over the years. And 2) this model has enough power and features at a reasonable price for someone who is no expert. I bought this model for $599.99 + tax on a Black Friday sale (not a huge one, but still) because it’s the only amount I could stomach to pay for a machine like this. Plus it was my Christmas gift to me. I have to say that it’s been totally worth it! I suspect even those who are anal about their coffee would love this machine as well.

My first cappuccino on this thing was not great. In fact, it was horrid! It may have had something to do with the fact that I dislike reading instructions and barely made it through the quick startup guide. When will I ever learn? But I have the patience of a five year old on Christmas morning. I couldn’t wait to get to it. So, after that first disappointing cup I watched a few videos on YouTube. Fine. More than a few. And I finally thumbed through the manual. The videos were more helpful when it came to creating the best cup. All the tips were valuable. And gradually I saw improvement until I got to what seemed like a good cappuccino. So far so good. But still not quite there yet. So I followed another tip and got better coffee beans. Oh dear! Now comes more tweaking. Because when you change to another bean the entire process starts over. Until finally, the cup I wanted and craved. Wow! What a difference.

I’m improving with each cup and small tweak. The grind, the amount, the tamp pressure, the amount of milk (or almond milk or oat milk), the amount of sugar, cinnamon or no cinnamon, etc. I had no idea how much actually went into a good cup of coffee. But I’m appreciating it more and more. And I’m getting spoiled. So much so that my other coffee machines (standard, Keurig, moka pot) are all taking a back seat and getting less use. Like none, lately. The other thing I appreciate more is the local barista in those coffee houses. I may not frequent them as much in the future. But I don’t think I’ll ever complain about the price again. I will gladly tip the barista. And I will simply enjoy the fruits of their labor.

KEY POINTS: The learning curve is real. Have patience. The end result is worth the effort and the cost of this machine. The absolute best tip I can give you is to wait the full 15-20 minutes it takes for all the elements of your machine to heat up before making your cup. It makes a huge difference if the coffee beans and portafilter are warm, but especially the water. Duh! The other tips are to read the manual and watch video tips from Breville and legit baristas. It all helps. Education is always good.

This espresso machine is a great buy for both the novice and the more experienced barista. It will pay for itself in the long run.

Now I’ll go make myself a cappuccino. Happy 2022! #PeaceOnEarth #ItsTheLittleThings #Enjoy

This is a great, fun and simple operation, colorful LED flying ball, resistance to fall and collision, you only need hot hands to control the flying ball up or down.

Has three dazzling colored lights, neon shooting star when you launch it across the sky.

Very easy to get started with this ball toy. Turn on the power button and hold the toy upwards, then simply shake to start and give it a toss.

Toss the spining toy into the air, and watch as it circles. Catch it in one hand and be ready to launch your next trick.

This toy ball can spin super fast while hovering in place. Put your hand underneath the ball and follow the spining orb as long as you can, for the feeling that you’re redefining gravity. Great toy for any age, I love to play with

This machine has been amazing, I am thrilled with the purchase. We’ve made 2-4 drinks per day between my wife and myself every day for the week we’ve had this, and it has been perfect. The first latte was a bit thin, so we adjusted the grind size finer, and from our 3rd drink onwards it’s been ideal.

I have not had the temperature issues other reviewers have had – this heats up in seconds and makes an amazing cup.

My old coffee maker stopped working so my wife surprised me with the Breville Barista. Let me mention I am an avid coffee drinker and was a daily Starbucks drinker as well. I have to say since I have had it , I have not had takeout coffee. The coffee is the best coffee I have ever had. Even black there is no need for sugar or cream. But it looking for a treat the froth is a great topping. It is so easy to use. There are so many selections to choose from I take my coffee to go. Worth every penny

One thing a lot of people are missing the most right now is their specialty coffeehouse lattes and cappuccinos. Having burned myself out on drip coffee out my boring old coffee makers our household decided it was time to take the plunge into an espresso machine.

We vacillated between many brands and options but ultimately we narrowed our choice down to machines by Breville because they provided the most versatility and ease of use. We specifically chose the Breville Barista Express due to it’s smaller design

I’m going to preface this review by saying an espresso machine is one of those things that you have to do the math on to decide if it’s a worthy purchase for your home, between my partner and I we typically each have two lattes a day. If we were going to Starbucks that would be $3.65 each drink…if you add that up it’s $14.60 a day *muffled scream into pillow* and that’s before the tempting pastries and breakfast items. Needless to say, we were prime candidates for cutting out the daily Starbucks trip and just making our own drinks.
The espresso machine is something we spent weeks discussing and researching and we finally made the decision to go with the Breville machine.

FEATURES
This unit features a grinder, multiple portafilter cups, and a milk steamer/frother wand built into the machine. The grinder has adjustments for grinding your beans to a beautiful fine powder that helps with the pressurization process needed to make espressos rich and full of crema. The grinder is a burr type that is easy to clean and easy to understand, you simply select a grind amount between fine and course and go.
The espresso functions are simple, you have two options single shot or double shot, there’s a button for each corresponding type. The unit heats up quickly and provides piping hot water within 30 seconds, enough time for you to pour your milk of choice in the stainless steel milk frothing pitcher. From this point you simply turn a dial on the side of the unit to the steam function inserter your steam wand and try to stimulate the milk into a gentle whirlpool motion, this process takes less than 2 minutes depending on how hot your like to steam your milk. This milk frothing process becomes second nature after the first couple of tries. I’m happy to share that almond milk frothed beautifully. The texture and microfoam with almond milk were both perfect and delicious tasting, traditional whole milk or 2% milk works fine as well.

EASE OF USE
My partner previously worked as a barista and knew general techniques, I on the other hand had no idea how to use the machine out of the box, the included manual is both detailed and straight to the point…even if you’re a complete novice you’ll still be making lattes and other popular drinks in no time.
最令人生畏的部分是牛奶起泡过程，但它始终如一、可预测，一旦你尝试一两次就非常简单。

味道
这台机器制作的意式浓缩咖啡可与我在星巴克喝到的媲美，事实上，当我们制作第一杯饮料时，我们很高兴看到它比我们以前在星巴克喝到的口味更加浓郁和干净。一旦你制作了自己的拿铁，就很难再喝其他任何东西了。
我们在购买机器的同时还在亚马逊上购买了无糖糖浆，只需不到 40 美元，我们就能得到各种不同的糖浆，让这些咖啡饮料更上一层楼。

清洁
清洁很简单，底部滴水盘像抽屉一样伸出来，只需将多余的水倒出，然后用肥皂和水清洗即可。蒸汽棒可以用超细纤维布和从机器中流出的水清洁。早上喝完饮料后，清理工作真的只需要不到 3 分钟。

最后的想法
我通常不喜欢在这样的电器上挥霍，我的伴侣真的很想要这个，并说服我这是一笔明智的购买。我很高兴他这么做了，因为它在我们家里非常有用，每天都在用，没有让我们失望。如果你经常喝拿铁、卡布奇诺或冰咖啡，这就是你必须购买的那些生活质量产品之一。除了水、牛奶和咖啡，Breville 提供了你需要的一切！

I held off on writing a review for years because I saw someone saying that this machine lasts only around 2 years. This is totally not true. I purchased this Apr 17, 2017 and I am writing this Feb 16, 2020. So I’m just shy of 3 years. It still works perfectly.

I have 5 years of barista experience and have worked with Nuova Simonelli and Rancilio machines and I love this machine. I’ve never had any issue with it at all. I was worried because my tap water is VERY hard. I was afraid that the insides would seize up after a while due to build up but nope. I’ll also add that I’m kinda lazy. I don’t descale it nearly as much as I should. I think I’ve only descaled it 5 times in the 3 years I’ve had it.

I think what a lot of people struggle with is getting the settings right. Even if you’ve worked with espresso machines before, each one is a bit different and each type of bean is different. It took a bit of experimenting before I got the grinding coarseness, grind amount, and tamping pressure right; but once I did, it’s so easy. So be patient, try different things and see what works for you.

I love the power of the steam wand. You’re actually able to get good microfoam. It takes longer than commercial machines but that shouldn’t really be a surprise. It comes out hot, luscious, and creamy.

Is this the best home espresso machine ever? Probably not. But unless you’re a huge coffee snob and have tons of money to throw around, it’s unbeatable at this price range.

Some tips:
>Don’t use the auto grind dispensing setting. Not because it’s inaccurate but because it will get messy as the heap of grinds tumbles down and over the edges of your portafilter.
–> What I do is I set the auto dispense to a single shot with the amount only at about 1/3 of the way turned up. I auto dispense that base amount, take out the portafilter, gently tamp down the grinds a bit, then manual dispense grinds to my desired amount. This prevents a world of mess. What’s the desired amount? That’s up to what you’re making and with what size filter you have on your portafilter. Single, double?
–> As a general rule of thumb, on my final, full pressure tamp, I make sure the grinds are about 5mm down from the top.

>How much grind you put in and how hard you tamped it will affect the pressure reached while infusing!!
–> if your machine is not getting to “espresso range” pressures then don’t assume it’s broken! You might just not have put enough grinds in or tamped to the appropriate level. Getting it right may take some time.
–> When you remove the portafilter after infusing, the “puck” of espresso grinds should come away in the portafilter and be easily disposed by tapping it (with a bit of force) on the edge of whatever grind receptacle you’re using. If you get sludge when you remove, you did not put enough grinds in/tamp with enough pressure.
–> If you’re still struggling to get a good infusion, play with the grind coarseness setting. It’s different for different beans!

>RINSE after each use! Start up a single shot without a portafilter under for a few seconds then turn it off again. Having old grinds stuck on there is gross and affects the taste of your next espresso.
–> Rinse out the milk steaming wand after use! Have a wet tea towel ready before you steam milk! Once you’re done steaming IMMEDIATELY wipe down the wand (watch your hand! It’s hot!) Otherwise, the milk will cook onto the wand and form a hard crust. Rinse the inside by turning it on while pointed at the tray for several seconds.

>If you turn on the steam wand and it’s not starting, don’t panic. Be patient. Sometimes it takes a little bit longer to get going.
–> If it’s really not turning on, turn it off, then check the hole. It may be blocked up with the aforementioned cooked and crusted milk. They provide you with a handy tool to clear it!

That’s all for now. If I encounter any issues in the future, I will update this review to include details.

Hubby said he would never buy me an expensive machine like this but Santa said ok! If you are looking to stop your Starbucks habit and be more budget friendly, the Barista Touch is PERFECT! I researched for over 1.5 years on an espresso machine that made sense. I hate the pollution and expensive k cups/Nespresso pods that you have to add to certain espresso drink makers (aka the nespresso latissima).

The grinder on this machine is by far the best coffee grinder on the market. Everything is extremely easy to use from start to finish. I love how the barista touch has its own water filter to boot. The frothing wand is also mind blowing. You can use regular milk, but milk or oat milk and you still get the same amazing frothing no matter what kind you use. You can also program you own recipes which once you start to use it you will understand how easy it is.

Don’t pay the extra money for the oracle! The Barista Touch is all you need!

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.

Let me start off by saying this. This machine is perfect if you:
– Don’t want to spend $10-$20/week on coffee beans
– Just need morning caffeine and don’t know/care about the frivolities of espresso
– Do want to have time for other hobbies/activities in the morning
– Want to impress the occasional guests but still go to cafes on the regular

It does the job that you need it to do and a little bit more. It is easy to setup, use and maintain. It will feasibly last as long as most other kitchen appliances if you’re making 1-2 coffees per day. For the price, you can’t really find a comparable deal (a decent grinder, volumetrically programmable espresso machine, decent steaming power and ease of use). So if you like coffee but don’t want to obsess the minutiae, then this machine is perfect.

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However, I must also confess I’ve basically given this machine away to a (close) friend. If you’re obsessive and are looking to develop coffee/espresso/milk-based drinks as a hobby, this is not the machine for you. I think there will be many people expecting this to be a starter setup that they will upgrade from. I encourage those to look at used items at a discount (Rancilio Silvia + Rocky grinder or sette) or machines without as many creature comforts (Gaggia classic + knock feld2 hand grinder) as a serious alternative. With those, you can grow with your machine and eventually take all of the accumulated accessories with you to your dream setup.

Setup/Ease of use (5/5):
Setting the Breville barista express is easy. Out of the box, there’s all you need to get started (minus the glass and coffee, BYO) and a condensed pamphlet for those too busy to read the more extensive manual. Time from initial plug in to brew ready is 1 minute max and the grinder is immediately ready. The central brew pressure gauge is good as another way to help dial in a new coffee. There is a solenoid value (behind the front plate) which relieves brew water from the coffee bed and brewing chamber after the shot is complete to allow for easy cleaning. The drip tray is large and has an indicator when it needs to be emptied. The water tank is large enough to be filled once a week and container a spot for A cycle-count based cleaning indicator will also alert the need for backflushing and descaling.

Programability (4/5):
I was actually surprised by how programmable this machine is. Not only is there timed grinding and volumetric shot programs, there’s temperature control (!!). This might not seem that amazing, but at the price point, I’m not sure there’s anything actually offering that feature. You can play with temperature as a variable in addition to grinding/portafilter prep. The only downside is that the machine can’t be programmed to turn on/off and a switch won’t help with that.

Grinder (3/5):
This is where the machine starts to falter. The grinder is stepped (13 knob based adjustments, 10 burr based adjustments) which isn’t ideal for espresso. However, you can definitely still grind fine enough for espresso. Just anticipate a single step creating a pretty large jump in shot time. Also, the grind tends to come out clumpy so further grind distribution techniques will be required to avoid channeling. The grinds themselves seem to collect in mound first (I suspect due to the smaller conical burrs that get quite hot) and leads to grinds falling out of the portafilter before actually filling it. The first material upgrade I made with this setup was a separate grinder. However, it feels like a waste when there’s the option to buy this as a stand alone espresso maker and grinder. Overall grind retention is very poor meaning a morning bleed/flush is necessary (and a waste of perfectly good beans). It was actually so bad that I realized this was problem (6 months), I couldn’t consistently pull 2 shots on any given day.

Espresso (4/5):
This machine includes ~5 seconds of preinfusion + normal vibration pump driven brewing. The shower screen is a bit taller than you would think so leave a decent of head space when tamping. The machine is perfectly capable of pulling good to great shots of espresso. It helps to ensure the group head and portafilter are sufficiently warm before brewing.

Steaming (4/5):
I’m not big on steaming milk so I can’t add much here. Just know that it takes quite a while for the machine to ramp up to steaming temp (Thermoblock – basically an aluminum radiator- rather than a traditional boiler). Once up to temp, the machine can definitely produce enough micro-foam out of the single steam hole for latte art.

Hot water:
There is hot water (which actually can’t be said for some machines in this price point).

Included accessories:
Double spouted portafilter (2/5) – This is actually one of my largest gripes. The portafilter does not give the growth potential for to those who want to “ascend” into cafe level espresso. The size is 54mm (possibly even 53?) in diameter and has a channeled plastic base to remove brew output inconsistencies. These might not seem like a big issues but they seriously hamper your ability to correct what’s wrong. The channeled base removes the ability to diagnose potential tamping inconsistencies. The size is restrictive because it doesn’t allow you to find many accessories in the market. Common portafilter sizes are 49mm (old Italian style), 51mm (idk, newer Italian style?) and 58mm (commercial sized). Many techniques to overcoming a poor grinder will require portafilter accessories (Weiss distribution technique: funnel, top distribution tools: OCD, blind shaker etc.).

Tamper (3/5) – could be heavier in hand and handle is a bit small

Milk pitcher (4/5) – its fine.

Single + Double non-pressurized baskets (4/5) – they work, I wouldn’t recommend using the single basket since its a bit shallow

Single + Double pressurized baskets (5/5) – great addition for those not wishing to fuss with grinding/tamping too much to dial in

Water filter (5/5) – love seeing this included, helps slow down scale build up
Backflush disc
Coffee scoop
Cleaning supplies (for one full cycle, backflush tablet + descaler), brush for grinder, steam hole reamer
Hex wrench (for removing shower screen)

Nits:
The cleaning light came on at 8 months and never turn off despite multiple cleaning and descaling cycles
Breville support is hit and miss. Don’t expect anything out of warranty and its kind of hard to get normal day to day support.
The casing is actually plastic wrapped in aluminum. Its fine if you don’t beat the machine up but it won’t last as long as a 100% metal-bodied machine
Burr-based grind adjustments are a pain in the ass. Espresso dust can get between the burrs and make it difficult to place the top burr back in without a thorough (read: turn the thing sideways and go at it with a brush) cleaning
Aluminum grate on drip tray has sharp edges

To be perfectly fair, I believe I’m asking for things that are well outside of the price point or consumer group this is designed to fit in. However, it does feel like Breville priced this machine down (given the advanced and full feature set) to make it less user configurable. This means that it will serve 80% of the people who buy it very well. But, for the 20% that want to completely outdo their local tattooed, mustached and bespectacled barista, it’s not likely to happen on this setup. Even if you get the best beans and put in the practice, the process is still very much so equipment dependent. Don’t get me wrong…you will make some spectacular drinks on this machine. But every time? Every day? Cafe quality? The odds are pretty low.

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.

Despite some of the negative criticism sprinkled throughout this review, keep in mind that (1) I am giving this machine 5 stars, and now that I have spent a few weeks getting to know it (intimately), I love it – so much, that if a burglar broke into my house and stole it, I would order another one the same day – I have not been back to Starbucks since. All that being said, you NEED to read this review so that your machine does not frustrate you and so that you get the most out of it. Read on my coffee-loving friend:

1. I am a guy, who knew nothing about espresso machines before this. I am very mechanically inclined and don’t usually read instructions. This was different – this machine is NOT self-explanatory and you NEED to read the instructions (which are well written, and even include a troubleshooting section). Don’t get frustrated with this machine until/unless you have read (all) the instructions.

2. This is not a ‘stand-alone’ purchase … this machine costs around $500 (give or take), you need to invest another $100 right from the start (preferably at the same time) to get the most out of it, enjoy it to the fullest, and not get unreasonably frustrated by making your own lattes and mochas.

3. The other things you REALLY should order at the same time (and all are available on Amazon) are:
a. ($29) 100-pack disposable 20oz. cups with lids and sleeves (sold by Yes!fresh). Trust me, you want to get these. It’s only $0.29 per cup and are far more convenient that trying to clean out a million dirty coffee cups from your car/office each week. These are worth twice what they cost in the long run. And when your friends are over, you need not ‘loan’ them a nice coffee cup to go (which you may never see again) – just give them a paper cup to take with them.
b. ($5-15 for 25 oz. / $20-30 for 64 oz.) Torani syrups and sauces, AND the pump tops that go with them (always sold separately). IF you drink the same thing on a regular basis (like I do) such as a white chocolate peppermint mocha, buy the 64 oz. white chocolate sauce and not the smaller 25 oz. bottle.
c. ($14) Amazon Basics Cotton Washcloth – 24 pack – grey (the grey matches the espresso machine, but the color doesn’t matter). Again, trust me, you want a nicely folded stack of these sitting next to the machine – you will use 1 each time you make espresso, and then it will be dirty and needs to be washed. At my house (3 people using the machine) we bought two 24-packs because we make so much coffee – two 24-packs is not too many for our house (I’m thinking about buying a third pack).
d. ($10 for pair of single shot size, $15 for pair of double shot size) Set of double-walled espresso shot glasses. Do NOT buy the rounded ones (ie: Cutehom espresso coffee cups) because they will not pour very well and drip all over the place (down the side) each time – very frustrating. Buy the JoyJolt Javaah Double Walled Espresso Glasses instead – you’ll be glad you did in the long run. And, if you’re planning to make mostly double-shot lattes/mochas, buy a set of Dragon Glassware 6 oz Espresso Cups (also double-walled) so that you don’t have to keep fidgeting with the single shot cups to keep them in the right spot under the coffee dispenser. It’s important to buy double-walled glasses for two reasons. First, it keeps the espresso hot while you’re steaming your milk, second, it keeps you from burning your fingers when pouring the espresso into your coffee cup.
e. ($15) Breville BCB100 Barista-Style Coffee Knock Box. Again, TRUST me, you want this right next to your machine – the coffee grounds will start piling up quickly and you don’t want your portafilter anywhere near a garbage can. This thing is a must.

4. Space requirements: This machine (and all that you want to go with it) will take some counter space – allow AT LEAST 34-inches of counter width to accommodate – slightly more is even better. You will from my picture, this is a 34-inch setup, and there is no room to spare.

5. Making espresso. After you read the instructions, here are some tips that they don’t include to help avoid frustration:
a. When the beans are grinding, lightly knock on the top of the hopper lid (just like knocking on a door) so that the beans keep feeding down to the grinder (sometimes they get hung up – a light knock each time keeps this from happening). Do NOT overfill the portafilter (after tamping) or it will jam coffee grounds into the water outlet and could possibly damage the portafilter or locking guide. After the grounds are tamped down in the filter cup, the silver part of the tamper should be just hidden beneath the rim of the portafilter (the machine includes a tool you can use if you accidentally overfill the filter cup, but after a short while, you’ll figure out how much to grind each time and the tool will not be necessary).
b. You ALWAYS want to watch the pressure gauge when making espresso. It NEEDS to be in the dark grey area of the pressure gauge (and ideally in/near the middle of the grey area) during the brew cycle, otherwise you are not making good espresso – rather, you are making either watered down espresso (not enough pressure) or not enough espresso which is too rich (too much pressure). There are two key things that affect pressure: the fineness at which the coffee is ground (which is adjustable) and the volume of grounds in the portafilter (also adjustable). Although there is a one or two shot size setting, I have found it best to do two, 1-shot grinds, tamping down the grounds in-between each single-shot grind. I have the grind (volume) setting on the 4th click setting, and I have the grind (fineness) setting on either 2 or 3 (play around and see what gives you the best results). IF the pressure is too low, then either your coffee is ground too coarsely, or your have not tamped it down tight enough, or the filter is not filled with enough coffee grounds, or a combination of any/all of these things. IF the pressure is too high, then either your coffee is ground too finely, or you have tamped down the grounds too hard (tightly), or a combination of the two.
c. IF using two, single-shot espresso glasses to collect a double-shot brew, keep an eye on them during the brew cycle and make sure they are centered under the espresso being dispensed (this can be avoided by using a double-shot size collection cup).
d. IF making a mocha or other syrup/sauce drink, pre-mix the espresso and syrup in the glass and stir thoroughly before adding the steamed milk.
e. Steaming milk is 1/2-art, and 1/2-science (seriously), and it does not come naturally. If you’ve never worked at a coffee shop and been trained to steam milk, do yourself a favor and watch a few good (short) YouTube videos on the proper way to steam milk. You will THANK yourself for taking 5-10 minutes on You Tube and learning the proper way to steam milk (and things to avoid). Understanding the steaming process will allow you to control the amount of foam on top and not make big mess.
f. Before you steam your milk, VENT the steam wand to remove the residual water from the boiler line (you don’t want a few teaspoons of water in your milk). Vent the line, then turn the steam off … wait 5 full seconds … then insert the steam wand into the milk, then turn the steam back on. Hold the handle with your left hand, and place your right hand underneath the stainless steel milk steaming cup, when the cup is too hot for your right hand to touch (I mean really to hot to hold), keep the steam wand in and start counting along with the pump (which sounds like a metronome in the background … dit … dit … dit … dit …). For a semi-hot latte/mocha keep the steam wand in the milk for 30 double-dits (don’t start counting until after you can non longer touch the bottom with your right hand … “and-one, and two, and three” and so on until you get to 30 (the equivalent of 60 single dits). For hot (but still drinkable) count to 40 double-dits, and for very-hot, 50 double-dits. Anything above 60 and you risk burning the milk (which will ruin the flavor and you will need to toss it out and start over). When finished, turn the steam off, and remove the steam wand from the milk about 3-5 seconds before it finishes blowing steam (to avoid having milk sucked back up into the steam line).
g. After you steam your milk, VENT the steam wand again to remove any milk that inadvertently got sucked up into the steam wand line and prevent any from making its way into the boiler. IF milk makes its way back into the boiler unit (because you failed to vent the line after use) you will DESTROY the boiler (permanently), in that, the milk cannot be cleaned out, will burn during the next use, and every cup of milk you steam in the future will have a burnt-milk smell/flavor – yuck! DO yourself a favor and vent the steam line religiously after each use – and make sure others who use your machine know that they can ruin it if they don’t do so also! (there goes $500!)
h. The bottom tray is easy to remove, empty and clean (comes apart in 3 pieces). You should empty this every 2-4 days of use because it fills up despite you not pouring liquid into it – reason is, each time you finish using the steam wand or hot water dispenser, the machine auto-vents out the line from the boiler into the bottom tray (sneaky little devil) … so even though you don’t realize it, it’s filling up a little with each use. (Fun fact – the hot water dispenser can be used for instant hot water to make tea!).

6. Cleaning up.
a. I unfold a clean washcloth each time I make espresso. When you tamp down the grounds, it will help avoid damaging/scratching your counter, and will catch the spill-over grounds (there will always be some spill-over).
b. When finished, use hot water (from your kitchen sink) to rinse the espresso cup(s), milk steaming cup, portafilter and filter insert (remove the filter cup from the portafilter each time you clean them), then use another clean washcloth to set them out to dry upon.
c. The washcloth used to make espresso: fold it in half, twice (into a square), and use the hot water dispenser (on the machine) to get one corner of the square wet with hot (boiling hot) water, then fold the square into a triangle so that the boiling water corner is exposed, then fold that triangle into another triangle around the steam wand and thoroughly clean the steam wand. It will take a little time and firm pressure – make sure the wand is clean so that you don’t get nasty milk residue build up on your steam wand.

7. Keeping things stocked:
a. Milk. If your family uses milk for other things (cereal, baking, etc.) and up until now you have been a ‘1-gallon at a time’ household, it’s time to go up to a 2-gallon at a time household. Trust me – once you (and others in your house) discover the delicious lattes/mochas which are quick at hand, the milk will begin to disappear quickly (my house is now a 3-gallon at a time household with 3 people regularly using the machine).
b. Keep a spare box of to-go cups/lids on hand, when you open it, order another one – it is not cost prohibitive and you never want to be out of to-go cups in the morning.
c. Keep a spare bag of coffee beans on hand – also not cost prohibitive and if you run out of beans, well, there’s no reason to ever run out of beans.
d. Keep a spare bottle of your favorite syrups/sauces. If you run out, all the fun is over.

8. Quirks and tips.
a. Keep a close eye (and refill often – like every morning) the water tank in the back (you need not pull it off each time, just take a 4-cup measuring cup and refill it when it gets 1/2-way down). Reason being, the machine is not smart like a Keurig – it has no sensor telling it when the water is out and it will run itself (to its peril) dry when the water runs out – this is not particularly good for the machine or the pumps.
b. Use top quality beans – I recommend buying 1 lb. bags of Starbucks Espresso Roast beans – whole, NEVER pre-ground. WHY would you spend $600 on a coffee bar setup and then use crap beans or pre-ground (aka: not fresh) coffee? When you use top quality Starbucks beans (I have no financial interest in Starbucks by the by – so if you prefer something else like Pete’s or Dutch Bros., fine – but make sure you’re buying whole bean bags of their Espresso Roast). 2-4 double-shot lattes/mochas per day will go through a 1 lb. bag of beans every 1-2 weeks.
c. Transitioning to decaf beans…? Nope, not easy, nor was the machine set up for an easy transition. To transition from regular espresso beans to decaf beans you must unlock the bean hopper and remove it – then pour the regular beans into a ziplock bag, then take your vacuum cleaner (I’m not joking) and vacuum out the remaining regular beans from the grinding gear mechanism, then replace the (empty) hopper – lock it in place, then fill it with decaf beans. We did this once at my house … and will never do it again.

I hope you enjoyed my review and it helps you make awesome lattes and mochas!

I rarely write online reviews of products I buy, but I am so impressed by this machine I must share with people who are contemplating this purchase.

BOTTOM LINE:
This is an extremely good value for the price, and I would HIGHLY recommend this machine to anyone regardless of their experience level with making espresso-based beverages. Read on for more detail…

BACKGROUND:
I am very careful when buying products in this kind of price range, and thus do a lot of research before buying. This is especially true with something you can’t truly “try before you buy”. I read over 100 of the reviews on this product, and although there are some complaints the major theme is very positive. I have been using the Breville daily now for almost two months and feel I understand it’s pro’s and con’s very well.

As a coffee person, my focus is on espresso, Americano, and lattes. I was never a drip-coffee person, but I have been a hardcore Starbucks latte guy for 6 years. I have talked at length to baristas over the years to get a more technical understanding of what makes great coffee, and previously owned a fully automatic machine from Saeco (about a $600 machine). When it came time to buy a new machine, I felt that I was ready to make the jump to a semi-automatic machine.

Lastly, I come from a technology background (e.g. Apple employee) and feel that I am a good judge of design, manufacturing, user interface, etc.

DESIGN:
This is an extremely well designed product. Every little detail, from the exterior & interior packaging to the controls on the front of the machine, is very thoughtfully done, well executed, and serves its intended purpose. From the beginning you see that it is a high quality product, and Breville spent money where it matters. The materials are visually appealing as well as sturdily built, with the kind of craftsmanship and heft you would expect from a much higher priced machine. Nice touches like having the tamper store in a magnetized hole in the top of the machine, having the top surface of the machine stay warm from the boiler to keep your portafilter and coffee cup warm, and creating a hidden accessories tray in the base of the machine are signs of top notch designers. Overall, the product is relatively compact and will fit into any size kitchen situation. Lastly, the user instructions are extremely well done and very helpful – READ THEM.

PERFORMANCE:
The espresso produced is extremely consistent, and only changes as your beans age (although a pretty small difference). The water boiler heats up very quickly and you will be drawing a shot less than 2 minutes after hitting the power button (part of this time is grinding the beans). The controls are easy to use, and the movable items such as the portafilter and steamer wand are holding up well and I have zero concern about long term reliability. The steamer wand, compared to my previous Saeco, seems to create much richer milk foam, which is important for lattes and cappuccinos. There are a number of “complaints” from people on these reviews about how difficult it is to get good espresso, but I can tell you my very first shot was good and has been ever since. I think these people are creating the wrong impression, as this machine is incredibly easy to use. However, it’s critically important that you read the instruction manuals FIRST to help ensure you get it right. The grind level is the only thing you really need to set, and that will be personal preference to some extent but for my beans it seems best at 4. The other thing you control is how hard to tamp the grounds in the portafilter, and I will tell you that if you give it a good strong press (I use two hands on a hard flat surface), it will be just fine. Don’t overthink this machine!

BEANS:
I strongly suggest you find a local shop that roasts their beans on-site so you can have truly fresh beans. You want espresso whole beans, and they need to be 100% Arabic and NOT the “oily” kind. Otherwise, you will gum up your grinder.

CLEANING:
Terrific design makes this a breeze to clean. The water and grounds catch tray just lifts out in one piece, and you can take everything to the sink without making a mess. A quick rinse and you are ready to put it back. One thing that cannot be avoided is that some of the coffee grinds will spill out of the portafilter during the grinding process, and may even fall off the coffee maker and onto the counter (or floor). I shake the portafilter mildly while its grinding to even out the grounds to minimize the mess, but even that doesn’t eliminate it completely. The other mess creator is tamping the grounds and levelling off the dose size, this will cause grounds to be spilled. Up to you how to contain this, although I just turn the dosing blade upside down and use it to scrape the grounds off my counter and into a bowl I use to catch the grounds when I level the dose. Overall it is quite minor and requires less than 5 minutes of clean-up a day.