Breville BES875BSS The Barista Express Expresso Machine

This machine saved my sanity, as someone who refuses instant coffee of any brand and I have tried a lot of different machines and methods but to no avail. Pods were okay, but the environmental aspect was very off putting. Decided to to do some thorough research both here and international reviews, all of which were very enthusiastic. Purchased one, and what a great revelation, so good both of my children have purchased one. My daughter and her partner did not drink coffee, we tempted them with a brew, next thing they were buying one for themselves. They have three young children and therefore as many would know many sleepless nights, they say that the Barista Express has helped them transcend the lack of sleep and make the day bearable.

Amazing set-up of my Breville espresso machine!Every morning I add fresh whole coffee beans to my Breville's hopper. (can convert to a single dose hopper)Before I push start, make sure the grind size is set to the middle setting. As you gain experience using your Breville espresso maker, you'll adjust the grind size to home in on the ideal setting, but the middle of the range is a good place to start while you learn.It is really easy to learn ans transition from my pod coffees.One helpful tip is to weigh the portafilter using a kitchen scale and zero the scale before you grind the coffee. After the grind finishes, you can put the portafilter with coffee back on the scale to see how much coffee you ground. Ideally, you want to use around 8-10 grams of coffee ... MoreAmazing set-up of my Breville espresso machine!Every morning I add fresh whole coffee beans to my Breville's hopper. (can convert to a single dose hopper)Before I push start, make sure the grind size is set to the middle setting. As you gain experience using your Breville espresso maker, you'll adjust the grind size to home in on the ideal setting, but the middle of the range is a good place to start while you learn.It is really easy to learn ans transition from my pod coffees.One helpful tip is to weigh the portafilter using a kitchen scale and zero the scale before you grind the coffee. After the grind finishes, you can put the portafilter with coffee back on the scale to see how much coffee you ground. Ideally, you want to use around 8-10 grams of coffee for a single shot and between 15 and 18 grams for a double shot. If your grinder is outside this range, you can adjust the grind amount setting next time.Give the ground coffee a quick tamp by firmly compressing the grounds and removing the tamper with a quarter twist. Don't stress too much over using the right tamping pressure. Getting the pressure right takes practice and is something you can learn as you gain experience.Now the moment of truth! You're finally ready to pull your first shot. Insert the portafilter and turn it until it reaches the "lock" position. Press the appropriate button—either 1-cup or 2-cup—and voila, you've made your first espresso.

We have owned a Breville Barista Express for 6 years, and it is still going strong.Used multiple times a day for everything from Lattes to Short Blacks to Baby Cinos, it never skips a beat.I’ve worked as a barista and this machine really does rival the product made by a commercial machine (provided you’re using quality beans and milk).We recommend this product to every one we know who’s in the market for a new home coffee machine. There are now four members of our immediate family with one of these at the heart of their kitchen.We love it and wouldn’t hesitate to buy the same machine again when this one decides to quit.