i used mine for 10 years and retired it (still have it) for the Breville Barista Pro. They have both paid for themselves several times over. Technically, these are not single boiler machines, but do have a single thermoblock and thermojet respectively for instant water heating. Cheers.
@@dlnnyc64 I have no regrets buying the Pro. It won’t heat the portafilter, though. But I don’t waste blank shots to heat it up. I microwave water in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup and rest it in there and reheat as necessary. I also soften my own water but that’s another story. Good luck.
I have the Barista Touch Impress, the steam wand is very impressive giving you an auto steam or manual steam option and the built in grinder has the Baratza M2 Conical burrs which are the best and have 30 grind settings! The fact that I can select to steam 3 different milk types is also very nice, Oatmilk, Almond Milk, or Dairy Milk. And lastly the Thermojet heater only takes 3 seconds to get the machine ready for steaming!
I've heard of people doing that, however my coffee shop owner friend was horrified at the suggestion 😄 do you find that your milk consistency and pouring is affected by leaving it standing for much longer?
You can keep moving the milk as much as you want but it will lose quality and thickness for latte art the longer it's not poured, never heard of doing the milk first.. Especially since: how are you gonna constantly keep moving it if you still have to do the espresso shot? You'd need 4 hands for that
@@TECHNIKMM i worked in a coffee shop for three years, 2 as a specialist barista, it is possible to keep it moving whilst doing a shot if you have practice, only problem is if the machine dials out the quality of the milk gets worse and worse the longer u wait for a shot. It just depends if the person cares about it too much tbh !!
My first machine was a delonghi dedica with a c3 pro hand grinder and bottomless portafilter. I bought the machine second hand for €50 (I bought the other parts on Amazon spending 200 in total). It was so handy because I could bring it in a backpack to my mates house, etc. it also saved me a hundreds. You can make a way better coffee from home with fresh beans for about 60c per cup
I started with Barista Express 4 years ago and upgraded to e61 machine only after 3 months of use and didn't get to know/experience its full potential. Espresso rabbit hole is deep and I fell on that trap😅 I'm on my 4th espresso machine.
Just upgraded to this machine and I’m happy! It’s way better organized and so much less mess than my previous machine. Super handy having the grinder dose directly into the portafilter, and thus far has been accurate with its measurement. Wish it had a dedicated spot to hold the dosing funnel when not in use, but not a big deal. Just sits on top or on the drip tray. Pucks knock out intact very easily and dry.
I have recently read a review saying the express is not ideal for speciality coffee due to the pressure being set at 13 bar rather than 9. You seem to be using specialty coffee however. Have you modded rhe machine in any way to adjust brew pressure or do you not really find this an issue?
Had mine 4 years too, it seems only barista heads like us seem to maintain it properly the key is flushing it back when needed and grinder cleaning . I got mine for £373 on Amazon in 2019 never seen it cheaper since!
Great review. I just hit 4 years for mine and it broke. Replacing solenoid valve today to see if it will fix it. If I won't be able to fix it, will get another Express or possibly Dual Boiler.
I returned mine after a week of ownership. The unit could not reach the appropriate pressure when extracting espresso. I made around 20 coffee extractions, played with the grind settings, tamping pressures, and different coffee beans. Finally found a video on how to check machine for pressure, and it maxed out at 50%. This is not a cheap machine for a lower tier espresso machine. Decided to return it, and spend more on a high end, reputable machine. I’m sure it’s a fine machine if it works properly.
Thanks for this video. Do you feel that the steam dial is getting hard and stiff to turn especially when the machine is turned on? I am not sure if this is normal operation or an issue.
Still trying to figure out of an espresso machine is the way to go for us. I have to get my wife off the pods but I need it to be fairly easy for us to work. Leaning towards this machine
You don't need to time the shot coming out. If I am having an Italian ristretto espresso, there is no way I am having a 28 second shot. Ristrettos are very short, and very good. 2-3 small sips and you're done.
its not that you have to but you should if you want to be able to adjust parameters of your coffee. ristretto shots are intentionally pulled with less water and are smaller amounts of liquid on purpose
You want 36g in around 33 seconds? I have NEVER ever heard that, between 20-25 seconds maximum and don't stop the manual shot on 36 grams... There is gonna be at least another 5 grams of espresso being poured before the machine actually stops. Other then that really nice video!! :)
It's strange that you were not able to make coffee at home "that tasted as good as what you tried at different coffee shops". I've owned a Hamilton Beach espresso machine for years that cost $100 and it makes good lattes. I started making my own to learn the skill of course, but also because when I tried cappuccinos at the chain shops like Stumptown, Peets, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Starbucks I was disappointed. They were bitter and awful. I quickly gave them up and wondered how they can get away with selling such poorly made coffee. I must not have gone to the places that make these drinks properly. Most people do not even have an espresso machine and a LOT of coffee drinkers just buy it instead of making their own. I'm upgrading now to a Delonghi but I just want to encourage people to make their own coffee drinks at home. Starbuck's Mastrena machine costs $30,000 each. Do they make better coffee than you can at home? Of course not. Several coffee shops near me use a Breville like yours and their coffee is nice without having to spend money on an expensive commercial machine.
Hey there! Ty for the video Maybe you can help me. I need help with my new and perfect Berville Model 875 coffee machine. Specifically, I’m looking for guidance on best practices for brewing with Starbucks medium roast coffee beans. Any tips or instructions are welcome. The number in the area where you put the coffee beans is 3, on the outer roller the number is 7, the pressure to produce coffee is in the right area but the aroma is still not there and I have already broken down 3 kilos of coffee beans 🫠
5 to 10 minutes to warm up in 2024 is actually very slow. Bambino is obviously insane with a 3 second warm up. For home the warmup needs to be fast, all the pod machines heat up fast and the perspective buyer for this and other more advanced espresso machines is someone who drinks coffee from pods now.
So currently following this review my decision is NOT to buy the machine, I don't have the time in the morning to wait 10 minutes until my cup of coffee is ready, and that's without even waiting for the milk
You must be getting paid by a competitor because the moment you started overcomplicating the process with your stupid scales, it deters everyone from buying one.
I can't wait too much personal information yamering instead of getting to making the coffee or having the machine work so I'm going to another video frustrating no offense
My dad asked me to thank you for this video! He saw this video and got the machine and he's been really happy with the purchase!
very happy to hear that!
i used mine for 10 years and retired it (still have it) for the Breville Barista Pro. They have both paid for themselves several times over. Technically, these are not single boiler machines, but do have a single thermoblock and thermojet respectively for instant water heating. Cheers.
Pro much better? My Express works but is 12 yrs old. Wondering if I should retire mine.
@@dlnnyc64 I have no regrets buying the Pro. It won’t heat the portafilter, though. But I don’t waste blank shots to heat it up. I microwave water in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup and rest it in there and reheat as necessary. I also soften my own water but that’s another story. Good luck.
Just bought one tonight and found this video. Totally made me feel like I made the right choice! Thank you!
amazing! great choice...hope you found the video useful for getting going. Enjoy your new machine!
Absolutely! Thank you so much! Going to buy your recommended accessories too. ❤
Thank you for this! The initial reviews of a product are nice, but we rarely get a follow up video on the product. Really helpful ❤
I have the Barista Touch Impress, the steam wand is very impressive giving you an auto steam or manual steam option and the built in grinder has the Baratza M2 Conical burrs which are the best and have 30 grind settings! The fact that I can select to steam 3 different milk types is also very nice, Oatmilk, Almond Milk, or Dairy Milk. And lastly the Thermojet heater only takes 3 seconds to get the machine ready for steaming!
To help with the single boiler problem, I have started steaming the milk first and then pulling the shot
I've heard of people doing that, however my coffee shop owner friend was horrified at the suggestion 😄 do you find that your milk consistency and pouring is affected by leaving it standing for much longer?
@MoreGeorge keep the milk moving and the foam will stay incorporated
@@MoreGeorgeWhile working in Starbucks and Costa in uk i was told all the time milk first then coffee, otherwise the coffee loses quality.
You can keep moving the milk as much as you want but it will lose quality and thickness for latte art the longer it's not poured, never heard of doing the milk first.. Especially since: how are you gonna constantly keep moving it if you still have to do the espresso shot? You'd need 4 hands for that
@@TECHNIKMM i worked in a coffee shop for three years, 2 as a specialist barista, it is possible to keep it moving whilst doing a shot if you have practice, only problem is if the machine dials out the quality of the milk gets worse and worse the longer u wait for a shot. It just depends if the person cares about it too much tbh !!
My first machine was a delonghi dedica with a c3 pro hand grinder and bottomless portafilter. I bought the machine second hand for €50 (I bought the other parts on Amazon spending 200 in total). It was so handy because I could bring it in a backpack to my mates house, etc. it also saved me a hundreds. You can make a way better coffee from home with fresh beans for about 60c per cup
I started with Barista Express 4 years ago and upgraded to e61 machine only after 3 months of use and didn't get to know/experience its full potential. Espresso rabbit hole is deep and I fell on that trap😅 I'm on my 4th espresso machine.
Just upgraded to this machine and I’m happy! It’s way better organized and so much less mess than my previous machine. Super handy having the grinder dose directly into the portafilter, and thus far has been accurate with its measurement. Wish it had a dedicated spot to hold the dosing funnel when not in use, but not a big deal. Just sits on top or on the drip tray. Pucks knock out intact very easily and dry.
I have recently read a review saying the express is not ideal for speciality coffee due to the pressure being set at 13 bar rather than 9. You seem to be using specialty coffee however. Have you modded rhe machine in any way to adjust brew pressure or do you not really find this an issue?
Had mine 4 years too, it seems only barista heads like us seem to maintain it properly the key is flushing it back when needed and grinder cleaning . I got mine for £373 on Amazon in 2019 never seen it cheaper since!
that is an incredible price!!
It’s currently £300 in curry’s going to snap it up
Great review video. I just bought a Barista Pro and I’m hoping it also stands the test of time.
great choice, I’m sure it will!
Would you recommend not keeping the beans in the grinder but just measuring out the beans you need? instead of measuring the grounded coffee?
Brilliant video mate
Amazing video , I think you should do more coffee machine reviews videos.
Great review. I just hit 4 years for mine and it broke. Replacing solenoid valve today to see if it will fix it. If I won't be able to fix it, will get another Express or possibly Dual Boiler.
I just hit four years and mine just went out. Won’t pump water. Heats up just won’t pump. 😢
I returned mine after a week of ownership. The unit could not reach the appropriate pressure when extracting espresso. I made around 20 coffee extractions, played with the grind settings, tamping pressures, and different coffee beans. Finally found a video on how to check machine for pressure, and it maxed out at 50%. This is not a cheap machine for a lower tier espresso machine. Decided to return it, and spend more on a high end, reputable machine.
I’m sure it’s a fine machine if it works properly.
Hi, where did you see the video? I’m struggling with my new machine
Nice video mate, great machines I must say. 👍
thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for this video. Do you feel that the steam dial is getting hard and stiff to turn especially when the machine is turned on? I am not sure if this is normal operation or an issue.
Just bought this 2 days ago❤
bacteria from coffee grinds ?
Could you shed some light on
The water filter you are using before adding water to the machine ?
Since you make 4+ coffees a day im Wondering if you keep the machine on all day?
Yep, great review thanks
I thought you left the beans on that holder so you dont have to fill all the time?
you can do! I just like to be accurate and always grind 18 grams per double espresso
Still trying to figure out of an espresso machine is the way to go for us. I have to get my wife off the pods but I need it to be fairly easy for us to work. Leaning towards this machine
You don't need to time the shot coming out. If I am having an Italian ristretto espresso, there is no way I am having a 28 second shot. Ristrettos are very short, and very good. 2-3 small sips and you're done.
its not that you have to but you should if you want to be able to adjust parameters of your coffee. ristretto shots are intentionally pulled with less water and are smaller amounts of liquid on purpose
Perfect machine but get a duo temp pro and a DF54. Much better results.
Loved the video but please espresso shot going bad is a myth.
Can it make just a regular cup of coffee ? not an expresso or latte
Pour out an espresso shot, add hot water. There’s your regular coffee
I wouldn’t but this machine if you just want regular coffee.
I brought this here in US, am thinking of bring this back home to 🇵🇭 did you always handcarry this machine?😂
You want 36g in around 33 seconds? I have NEVER ever heard that, between 20-25 seconds maximum and don't stop the manual shot on 36 grams... There is gonna be at least another 5 grams of espresso being poured before the machine actually stops.
Other then that really nice video!! :)
20 seconds is a little short for me personally, with the beans I use I find around 30 second extraction at around 36g is the best taste!
@@MoreGeorgehow do you get 36gram? My one just automatically stop on 25gram with 22 seconds, and I don't know how to adjust to 36 gram.
It's strange that you were not able to make coffee at home "that tasted as good as what you tried at different coffee shops". I've owned a Hamilton Beach espresso machine for years that cost $100 and it makes good lattes. I started making my own to learn the skill of course, but also because when I tried cappuccinos at the chain shops like Stumptown, Peets, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Starbucks I was disappointed. They were bitter and awful. I quickly gave them up and wondered how they can get away with selling such poorly made coffee. I must not have gone to the places that make these drinks properly. Most people do not even have an espresso machine and a LOT of coffee drinkers just buy it instead of making their own. I'm upgrading now to a Delonghi but I just want to encourage people to make their own coffee drinks at home. Starbuck's Mastrena machine costs $30,000 each. Do they make better coffee than you can at home? Of course not. Several coffee shops near me use a Breville like yours and their coffee is nice without having to spend money on an expensive commercial machine.
That cloth though!
Hey there! Ty for the video
Maybe you can help me. I need help with my new and perfect Berville Model 875 coffee machine. Specifically, I’m looking for guidance on best practices for brewing with Starbucks medium roast coffee beans. Any tips or instructions are welcome. The number in the area where you put the coffee beans is 3, on the outer roller the number is 7, the pressure to produce coffee is in the right area but the aroma is still not there and I have already broken down 3 kilos of coffee beans 🫠
5 to 10 minutes to warm up in 2024 is actually very slow. Bambino is obviously insane with a 3 second warm up.
For home the warmup needs to be fast, all the pod machines heat up fast and the perspective buyer for this and other more advanced espresso machines is someone who drinks coffee from pods now.
bought one....not happy, I think it has a bad pump....
Yea
Barister ❤
So currently following this review my decision is NOT to buy the machine, I don't have the time in the morning to wait 10 minutes until my cup of coffee is ready, and that's without even waiting for the milk
Can easily install a switchbot to automatically start the machine at any given time
It take 5 minutes max
Bad audio
You must be getting paid by a competitor because the moment you started overcomplicating the process with your stupid scales, it deters everyone from buying one.
I can't wait too much personal information yamering instead of getting to making the coffee or having the machine work so I'm going to another video frustrating no offense
Oh calm down
She’s right though
Bad bot. Shoo.
Fake reviewer this UA-camr is totally lying
Meaning what?
Lying about what?
No built in temper lever is a deal killer
Nice one, thank you.