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Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (Various Colors)

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Various Retailers have Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (Various Colors) on sale for $399.95. Shipping is free.

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Available Retailers:Product Details:
  • Compact design creates cafe-quality coffee right at home
  • ThermoJet heating system: achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds with instantaneous transition from espresso to steam
  • Auto purge: ensures your next espresso is extracted at the right temperature
  • Precise espresso extraction: Digital Temperature Control (PID) delivers water at the right temperature +/- 2°C, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
  • Automatic microfoam milk texturing: adjust the milk temperature and texture to suit your taste and create latte art
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Model: Breville Bambino Plus Stainless Steel Espresso Maker Silver BES500BSS

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Portafilter:

Bottomless Portafilter 54mm,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HYNC...b_ap_share

Dosing Funnel:

Crema Coffee Products | 54mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081R2C...b_ap_share

Puck Screen (not required but helps keep the group head clean of coffee grounds:

Espresso Puck Screen, 53.5mm Puck... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6623...b_ap_share

IMS basket (based on your dose, can get different ones. I do 17.5g in each shot so for the 14-18g basket)

IMS Precision 14-18 g filter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092SVT...b_ap_share

Normcore 54mm tamper:

Normcore V4 Coffee Tamper 53.3mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5PW...b_ap_share

WDT tool (for distributing coffee grounds in basket):

WDT Espresso Distribution Tool... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW965...b_ap_share

Scale for measuring yield:

Weightman Espresso Scale with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XQS8...b_ap_share
Bambino plus has a back off value for steam pressure release -- this QOL feature
And the porta filter is much better quality compared to regular Bambino.,-- this definitely makes difference in shot that's being pulled
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NineOne02
04-28-2024 at 11:24 AM.
04-28-2024 at 11:24 AM.
Quote from aymal0088 :
Love the look of breville machines and appliances, but they aren't very well made and have shit customer service imo.
Can't speak for anyone else's experience, but I disagree about their customer service. We have an Oracle that started to leak years after the warranty expired. Breville replaced it with a brand new unit for $375, no questions (they would normally give refurbished, which would also be fine, but they were out of stock).
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floridian85
04-28-2024 at 11:36 AM.
04-28-2024 at 11:36 AM.
Hands down, this is the best intro level machine out there. I loved it for the years I had it.
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amax
04-28-2024 at 11:42 AM.
04-28-2024 at 11:42 AM.
Quote from JJoye :
nope, here are the discounts:

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$399.99 sale price - $125.45 in discounts = $274.54 + tax
Yikes, that's some hardcore stacked gaming of the system to put it lightly. Someone who needs a baby registry and a wedding registry at the same time is MTV reality show material.
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04-28-2024 at 11:44 AM.
04-28-2024 at 11:44 AM.
Quote from amax :
Yikes, that's some hardcore stacked gaming of the system to put it lightly. Someone who needs a baby registry and a wedding registry at the same time is MTV reality show material.
i call it a slick deal laugh out loud
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WittyMusic395
04-28-2024 at 12:01 PM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank WittyMusic395

04-28-2024 at 12:01 PM.
Quote from LivelyMusic493 :
drops to this price at least twice annually. decided to get the regular bambino as the two are the same internally (besides the plus bonus features which weren't necessary for me). would rather invest the extra $100 into a better espresso grinder.
There are two major differences between Bambino Plus and Bambino:

1) Bambino Plus has a 3-way valve. It makes the process more consistent, easier to dial in. On the other hand, not having this valve is actually a huge advantage if you want to do an extra-long pre-infusion (you can start a preinfusion, then stop manually, wait 10 seconds, and start again; you can only do this on Bambino, because the 3-way valve will prevent this).
Also, not having this valve makes cleaning so much easier. You don't need to backflush at all, the machine stays clean.

2) Bambino Plus comes with a stainless steel portafilter (worth $60), while Bambino comes with a plated aluminium one (worth $20). It does not matter if you are gonna use the stock basket. But if you want to upgrade to an IMS basket, for example, then you would have to remove the plastic bit from the portafilter, and then hot acidic espresso will come into contact with plated aluminium, which might be a health hazard.

By the way, I think, I should create a slickdeal for the IMS basket. It has recently dropped to $15 (I bought it for $21 and thought that it was an amazing deal).
IMS Precision - 54mm espresso portafilter triple basket B62.52TH28E (compatible with Breville Bambin...

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04-28-2024 at 12:08 PM.
04-28-2024 at 12:08 PM.
Quote from TiconderogaN2 :
Can you link? I bought the ESP and seriously thinking of getting this set up. Thanks and repped
you don"t really need a bottomless portafilter. I have one, and use it very-very rarely.

Upgrading a basket is worth it. The stock basket is perfectly fine, but a high-flow basket would definitely affect the taste of your espresso, you will definitely taste the difference.

You don't need a different portafilter for an IMS basket - you can remove the plastic insert from the stock portafilter, and then IMS basket fits in.
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04-28-2024 at 12:19 PM.
04-28-2024 at 12:19 PM.
Quote from prak903 :
Dosing Funnel:
Crema Coffee Products | 54mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081R2C...b_ap_share [amazon.com]

Puck Screen (not required but helps keep the group head clean of coffee grounds:
Espresso Puck Screen, 53.5mm Puck... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6623...b_ap_share [amazon.com]

IMS basket (based on your dose, can get different ones. I do 17.5g in each shot so for the 14-18g basket)
IMS Precision 14-18 g filter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092SVT...b_ap_share [amazon.com]

Normcore V4 Coffee Tamper 53.3mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5PW...b_ap_share [amazon.com]

WDT tool (for distributing coffee grounds in basket):
WDT Espresso Distribution Tool... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW965...b_ap_share [amazon.com]
LOL, $16 for the WDT tool! I got one for $1 delivered on a infamous Chinese site.

Puck screen: I bought one together with the espresso machine, I had the same thoughts then ("helps keep the group head clean of coffee grounds"). It turns out, that it is useless really. I never use it now. The group head is clean without it. Simply flush 50ml hot water though it (without the portafilter) after making your espresso.

The funnel above is great, I have the same one. However, I prefer the one with the 3 ears, which you screw to the portafilter ( less coffee grounds on the rim of the basket after WDT or tapping). Make sure you buy a stainless steel one. Those made of aluminium are not precisely manufactured.

The tamper recommendation above is good.

Scales: I recommend "Tiny2S", but only if you can get them for less than $25. The current price on Amazon is ridiculous.

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LivelyMusic493
04-28-2024 at 12:19 PM.
04-28-2024 at 12:19 PM.
any good bambino espresso tips for a newbie? just got mine and intend to pair it with the encore esp.
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LivelyMusic493
04-28-2024 at 12:21 PM.
04-28-2024 at 12:21 PM.
Quote from WittyMusic395 :
LOL, $16 for the WDT tool! I got one for $1 delivered on a infamous Chinese site.

Puck screen: I bought one together with the espresso machine, I had the same thoughts then ("helps keep the group head clean of coffee grounds"). It turns out, that it is useless really. I never use it now. The group head is clean without it. Simply flush 50ml hot water though it (without the portafilter) after making your espresso.

The funnel above is great, I have the same one. However, I prefer the one with the 3 ears, which you screw to the portafilter ( less coffee grounds on the rim of the basket after WDT or tapping). Make sure you buy a stainless steel one. Those made of aluminium are not precisely manufactured.

The tamper recommendation above is good.

Scales: I recommend "Tiny2S", but only if you can get them for less than $25. The current price on Amazon is ridiculous.

doesn't a toothpick or a sewing needle do the same job as a wdt tool? i can't imagine paying more than a few bucks for such a thing.
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04-28-2024 at 12:23 PM.
04-28-2024 at 12:23 PM.
Quote from George_P_Burdell :
And the porta filter is much better quality compared to regular Bambino.,-- this definitely makes difference in shot that's being pulled
I wish I were more polite and diplomatic... but this is RIDICULOUS
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04-28-2024 at 12:25 PM.
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Quote from LivelyMusic493 :
any good bambino espresso tips for a newbie? just got mine and intend to pair it with the encore esp.
welcome to https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/

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CalmTree998
04-28-2024 at 03:42 PM.
04-28-2024 at 03:42 PM.
Quote from bluetrep :
Very inconsistent machine even with expensive grinder

User error
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D_G
04-29-2024 at 05:56 AM.
04-29-2024 at 05:56 AM.
I've owned this machine since October 2022, with about 2-3 average shots/day. It's a great budget/starter machine for the price.

It heats up in seconds (as opposed to 5+ minutes with other machines), and the automatic frother works great.

For anyone getting into espresso, I highly recommend getting a separate bottomless portafilter and a precision (IMS) basket (18g).

You should also weigh your beans for consistency.

Another important factor is ground bean consistency. You could definitely get by with using a cheap grinder, but you'll get inconsistent outputs. If you're on a budget, either get a hand grinder or a DF64, or similar for around $200. It will make a very big difference.

One last thing to add, to top the deal off, Breville also owns the site Beanz, which also has free coffee/CB promotions (including now).


Edit:
Also forgot to mention that you should definitely get a new tamper as well. Preferably a self-leveling one (like a Normcore v4)
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iamshipon1988
04-29-2024 at 06:55 AM.
04-29-2024 at 06:55 AM.
Not sure if it helps, but I have seen this quite often in NYC Marshalls and TJMaxx for $299. They also have the other Breville machine for $399.
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MemorableBorder5484
04-29-2024 at 07:18 AM.
04-29-2024 at 07:18 AM.
Quote from mig0 :
Does the bambino plus dispense water, like say for americanos?

Yes it does, out of the steam wand
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