


If I were to make any recommendations, it would likely be best to find a permanent spot for this beauty. It is not the type of coffee machine I wanted to move around too often. Weight: Breville BES870XL Barista Express weights about 23 pounds, which makes it heavy to handle. The amount of water that can pass through the group head was limited so that the optimum espresso temperature could be sustained. The machine has 1 shot and 2 shot buttons that I was able to program to deliver between 1 ounce and 6 ounces of coffee in one pull. It seems that the machine provides a variety of beverage sizes thanks to its adjustable shot programming feature. Voltage: Breville BES870XL Barista Express coffee maker is made for 120V, and can be used in Canada and the US only.īasket size: The size of the coffee basket is 54 mm, and the machine comes with two pressurized and two unpressurized baskets (single and double dose).īeverage size: I was really happy with the variety and flexibility Breville BES870XL Barista Express offers. The machine came with all other tools and accessories such as the grinder, the tamper head and the milk frothing pitcher. In this Breville BES870XL review, I want to emphasize how much I love all the little touches and detailed thinking that went into this espresso machine from the magnetic tamper and the integrated burr grinder with dose-control grinding, to precision technologies like the PID (digital temperature control) and the auto shut-off function.Īfter I have bought the Breville Barista Express, all I needed to buy next were coffee beans. You will learn more about this later in the Breville BES870XL review. I was able to remove it by pulling the handle upwards. It is located at the back of the machine, but I found it easily accessible. I think this espresso machine would best fit into larger kitchen spaces (in larger apartments, houses and mansions).īreville BES870XL comes with a massive 67oz removable water reservoir. I was able to find a nice and permanent counter space for my Breville BES870XL Barista Express. The size is also not small comparing to other espresso machines: 13.2 x 12.5 x 15.8 inches. If I gave it as as a gift to my grandmother or aunt, I would not want them to lift it at all. I would not want to lift it or move it around more than a couple of times a year. With its weight of about 23 pounds, it is, by no means, the lightest appliance. It is made mostly of solid metal and stainless-steel. The machine has a luxurious look that gives any kitchen an extra touch of professionalism and efficiency. Personally, I love the simple look of the Stainless Steel model, but it seems that most people prefer to purchase the red and black designs, as these appear to be out of stock most of the time. The model is available in three different colors: Stainless Steel, Cranberry Red and Black Sesame. I love Breville BES870XL Barista’s sleek and elegant design. When I first saw it, I was visually stunned.
