Various Retailers have
Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine (various colors) for
$679.95.
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Features:- The Breville Barista Pro delivers third wave specialty coffee at home with a single touch as the built in grinder with dose control delivers the right amount of coffee on demand for maximum flavor.
- Faster heat up time: Innovative ThermoJet heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds with the instantaneous transition from espresso to steam. Ready to make your best coffee without the wait.
- Microform milk Texturing: The powerful steam wand performs at the level that allows you to hand texture micro-foam milk that enhances flavor and enables creation of latté art.
- 19-22 Grams dose for full flavor: Achieve a consistent and balanced espresso using the right amount of ground coffee. The 54mm ports-filter with 19-22 grams is the key for full flavor and cafe quality coffee
- Intuitive interface: LCD display with grinding and extracting progress animations. The screen provides you all the precise information you need to make coffee exactly the way you like it every time.
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I dont think the learning curve is that bad TBH.
But a digital scale that goes to .1 grams is definitely necessary!
This is the first espresso machine I've ever had, and I love it. I'm just a normal person who likes coffee - I definitely don't have a refined coffee palate, and I haven't tested a bunch of other machines, but I can say that the cappuccinos that I make for my wife and myself every morning taste just as good as (if not better than) what we've gotten at nice restaurants or fancy coffee shops.
If this is your first espresso machine, I don't think you can go wrong. Sure, you can probably get some "better" equipment if you get a separate grinder and espresso machine. But unless you are an absolute coffee connoisseur, you probably won't be able to tell the difference.
Also the blue color on the Barista Pro looks really nice.
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I've seen these machines for $500 or under (when on clearance) in at least 2 or 3 Marshalls and Home Goods stores. There are 1,204 Marshalls stores and 923 Home goods in the United States as of March 06, 2024.
This post will probably get TD to oblivion but 36% price difference still makes it worthwhile to mention.
I suggest to experiment with different brands of coffee like Passalacqua, Segafredo, Danesi, Mauro, Illy...
If you want to learn to use it there are countless YouTube videos. It takes me no time at all.
You can turn the grinder into an almost zero retention grinder with cheap parts from Etsy or Ali express.
I do recommend a bottomless porto filter, a dosing funnel to clip onto that portofilter, and a tamper/distributor combo.
And if you want the best espresso you've ever had, and I've put more than 60 varieties through this machine, the ONLY beans I use now are the Asia variety from Roger at OldVillageRoastery in Pennsylvania, where he roasts them by hand over an open flame.
If it's too dark just add more creamer or milk.
I think you're pulling my leg.
I suggest to experiment with different brands of coffee like Passalacqua, Segafredo, Danesi, Mauro, Illy...
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I think you're pulling my leg.
I'd suggest avoiding ALL those brands and getting from your local roaster for a MUCH improved experience.
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