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$400
$499.95
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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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Sure.
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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04-29-2024 at 07:21 AM.
04-29-2024 at 07:21 AM.
Americano is an insult to coffee
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ChungusMengs
04-29-2024 at 09:30 AM.
04-29-2024 at 09:30 AM.
Quote from LivelyMusic493 :
one word, boilergate.
Yeah, just don't purchase a 2023 model and you're good.
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04-29-2024 at 09:32 AM.
04-29-2024 at 09:32 AM.
why are these so expensive
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jesterjive
04-29-2024 at 09:35 AM.
04-29-2024 at 09:35 AM.
Quote from WittyMusic395 :
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...
Great info. I would recommend the H24 (14-18) version of the IMS basket though.
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dragonfart
04-29-2024 at 10:16 AM.
04-29-2024 at 10:16 AM.
Great deal on this machine…I just bought one 4 months ago and have already paid for it in the lattes I've made
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LivelyMusic493
04-29-2024 at 10:53 AM.
04-29-2024 at 10:53 AM.
Quote from HappyFaucet5247 :
Yeah, just don't purchase a 2023 model and you're good.
new retail? where?
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ChungusMengs
04-29-2024 at 11:11 AM.
04-29-2024 at 11:11 AM.
Quote from LivelyMusic493 :
new retail? where?
Guidance has been to avoid 2023 models. So due diligence is required by the consumer to ensure they're getting an unaffected product run.
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04-29-2024 at 11:50 AM.
04-29-2024 at 11:50 AM.
Quote from iamshipon1988 :
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.
Any specific location? I have popped into the Chelsea/Columbus Circle locations every once in a while, but haven't spotted it yet. Only the juicer.
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04-29-2024 at 01:58 PM.
04-29-2024 at 01:58 PM.
Quote from D_G :
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)
Excellent recommendations. (Except - bottomless portafilter is not 100% necessary; you can buy it later, when you wish to upgrade your game further).

DF64 costs around $400
an excellent manual grinder (Kingrinder K6) costs $100. Another highly regarded brands are 1zpresso (more expensive) and Commandante (much more expensive).
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04-29-2024 at 02:37 PM.
04-29-2024 at 02:37 PM.
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$289 + tax at target if you have both registry coupons (they stack) and a redcard or whatever they call it now

Attachment 15384180

edit: oops, that's actually the price with just the registry coupons and no redcard. it's $274.54 + tax with the 5% redcard discount

Can't find that deal at all. I only see the bambino not the plus.
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04-29-2024 at 02:50 PM.
04-29-2024 at 02:50 PM.
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nope, here are the discounts:

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$399.99 sale price - $125.45 in discounts = $274.54 + tax
Bro you getting wedding and baby at the same time? Living life on edge and you deserve that ~30% discount. You are going to need lot of espresso either way.
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04-29-2024 at 03:08 PM.
04-29-2024 at 03:08 PM.
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Can't find that deal at all. I only see the bambino not the plus.
yeah i don't see it either now. maybe they sold out and removed it from their site
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04-29-2024 at 03:13 PM.
04-29-2024 at 03:13 PM.
Quote from George_P_Burdell :
Bro you getting wedding and baby at the same time? Living life on edge and you deserve that ~30% discount. You are going to need lot of espresso either way.
they don't ask for proof that you are actually getting married or having a baby. you just fill the forms out with whatever info you want and then they send the coupons 2 weeks later
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04-29-2024 at 04:42 PM.
04-29-2024 at 04:42 PM.
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how/where do you get the "registry" coupons?
i'm pretty sure it's the 'create a registry' 15% off
you make a baby registry, a wedding registry, and they send you 15% off coupons for each
problem is it takes 2 weeks to get them, so maybe not enough time for this deal before the price goes back up

more info:
https://help.target.com/help/Targ...+Promotion
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04-29-2024 at 07:25 PM.
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How would i find the manufacture date? I looked, but didn't see anything specific on the box or unit about any dates.
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