Update: this offer is still available
Amazon has for
Prime Members: Breville Infuser Espresso / Coffee Machine (Black Sesame) on sale for
$349.95.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
phoinix for sharing this deal.
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Product Details:
- Delivers optimal flavor in every cup creating third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula, ensuring the right dose of beans, optimal water pressure, precise temperature control and microfoam milk for latte art
- Control the volume of each pour at the touch of a button and choose 1 shot, 2 shot or manually control over how much espresso ends up in your cup for the perfect dose every time
- Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and helps ensure all the flavors are drawn out evenly during the extraction for a balanced tasting cup
- Maximize flavor potential with low pressure pre-infusion, digital PID temperature control, adjustable in 4 ?F increments complete with pressure gauge that guides you to the right extraction every time
- High power 1650W element for high pressure steam and faster heat-up to create the microfoam necessary for a third wave specialty taste and essential for creating latte art at home
- Automatically purges the heat system after steaming, ensuring your next espresso is extracted at the right temperature
- Includes: Single & Dual Wall Filter Baskets, Coffee Scoop, Stainless Steel Jug, Cleaning Disc & Tablets, Cleaning Tool, and Water Filter with Holder
- Single or Double Shot; Volumetric Control and Manual Override
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There is nothing else on the market at this price that will provide you with this many features to make a really good espresso.
I've had mine since 2022. I also have a Bambino for the office.
Bambino has no gauge and no PID for temp adjustment
Temp adjustment helps with extraction for medium to light roast coffee. ( Needs higher temp)
Having a gauge you can adjust the over pressure valve to reduce max pump pressure delivering a cleaner espresso. If you do the dimmer switch hack you can also use the gauge to play with variable pressure profiles.
Startup to heat time is a wash as both are relatively fast differing by less than a minute.
The group head on the infuser is heated which reduces cooling effect if you lock your portafilter in place while warming up. This is another variable that leads to more consistent espresso.
Infuser pre infusion is also more adjustable than the Bambino. Bambino is Max 10 seconds, while with the infuser you can go as long as you want in manual mode.
The last reason to get the infuser is it's overall size and weight. It still has a relatively small footprint, but when inserting the portafilter, having the extra size and weight is better. On the Bambino you gotta hold the top of the machine to snug the filter or else you'll lift the entire thing.
If you're thinking about getting into the rabbit hole of espresso coffee, this is a no brainer deal.
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Too bad my order is arriving tomorrow....
SK40 is conical burr which lends to a more viscous and robust espresso flavor
DF54 is flat burr and provides more clarity in exchange for less body.
Both under $225
How does DF54 compare to Baratza Encore ESP?
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My tip is to get a forgiving coffee bean - here's a good one from Good Brother's in Michigan - https://goodbrotherscof
Order 2 lbs and go to town.
Also search google for discount codes, they always have something for first time buyers
Grinding for espresso is different than for pour over or drip coffee.
To make good espresso, you should get a dedicated espresso grinder that has " infinite " adjustment vs a step adjustment (Baratza)
Sometimes when you're trying to dial in an espresso bean you need just a slight adjustment and often step adjustments are too much or too little.
Espresso is a bit finicky like that, pour over and drip coffee is much more forgiving.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mr-Coffee-Automatic-Silver-Burr-Mill-Grinder-with-18-Custom-Grinds/172193... [walmart.com]
Here are some great reviews:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/mr-c...Id=2628378
These used to be sold for less than $30 before the great inflation.
Now, around $50+/-.
The same with the Breville BES840XL. The current Amaazon Prime only price of $350 used to be the everyday price before the great inflation!
This is the hack posted online that should be used very-very-very carefully only by those who are very careful and very capable in using it SAFELY after the modification:
"Unplug the coffee mill. By un-threading the bean hopper and setting it aside you can feel two tabs if you run finger over the top of mill. Remove the inner tab with a sharp knife so that the stop for the finer setting is eliminated. Remove the three metal screws and pull black plastic ring out set aside. There is a prong sticking up with a spring, pull it out ,remove spring and reinstall prong by pushing flush with surface. Reinstall ring and screws. Now move the setting past the old espresso (finest) setting to get the finer grind you require I use the white pointer facing straight back to get the grind I like. By removing spring and pushing the prong back in you are eliminating a safety interlock which prevents the machine from running with the hopper removed which I doubt anyone would want to do. Be aware. Finally plug in unit and try it now grinds fine/ espresso beautifully.
When you cut the inner tab do it very slowly as to not scratch the surface of the grinder.
There are only 2 fixed tabs, an inner one and an outer one. Only the inner tab should be cut.
Also, after you cut the inner tab do not turn the bean hopper indicator more than 4-5 clicks past the fine setting, 2-3 clicks should be more than enough for a very fine grind. The machine will not grind if you turn it too much past the fine setting.
Also, since the spring auto stop is removed the machine should NEVER be plugged in with the bean hopper removed or you may accidentally grind your fingers.
Read the Amazon hack post very carefully and keep children and anyone who may not know about the hack away from this modified coffee grinder machine."
IF there are children in the house this mod shouldn't be done, as kids can be very unpredictable.
Same with some adults!
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Anyone using this model and noticed significant difference in functionality?
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