Breville Barista Express Impress

Breville Barista Express Impress

The Barista Express Impress is perfect for people wanting to get into home espresso but are hesitant about the manual side of dosing & tamping, and can't be bothered by the mess and clean up of coffee grounds when tamping manually. The Impress Puck System simplifies the complicated parts of manual espresso making, without losing that hands-on feel.

These are the best features of the Barista Express Impress:

• Less Mess. The Impress Puck System's assisted tamp lever simplifies the critical step of tamping, whilst reducing any mess in your kitchen during the tamping process.
• A well-prepared puck is essential for the optimum extraction. The conical burr grinder, with twenty-five grind settings, grinds on-demand directly into the portafilter before the Impress Puck System's tamp gauge tells you if your dose needs a bit more, a bit less, or if it's just right.

Settings:

• 25 Grind Settings
• Auto dose correct for the next grind
• Preset single or double shot
• Hot water
• Adjustable brew temperature
• Adjustable volumetric shot control

Is this a good model for beginners?

Oh, Absolutely. We actually believe this is the best model for someone who is just getting into semi automatic espresso. The reason is that it gets a built-in grinder, gets the Impress Puck system which is what most people need, because it gets the guesswork out of the dosing, puck preparation, and tamping and it's much less messy of a process.

Are Breville machines easy to use and maintain?
Yes, Breville machines are designed for ease of use and maintenance. Maintaining the Breville Barista Express Impress involves daily tasks such as emptying the drip tray, cleaning the portafilter and group head, and wiping down the steam wand. Weekly, you should deep clean the portafilter and filter baskets, clean the drip tray and water tank, and brush out the grinder. Monthly maintenance includes backflushing with cleaning tablets and descaling the machine. Using filtered water and following the machine’s maintenance prompts can help ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Does this model come with built-in grinders?
Yes. This model gets its own built-in grinder with 25 grind settings.

How quickly can a Breville machine brew an espresso?
This model can be ready to brew in just 30 seconds, making it one of the fastest machines on the market.

What drinks can you make with this model?

The Breville Barista Express Impress is a versatile espresso machine capable of making a variety of coffee drinks. Here are some of the key drinks you can prepare with this model:

1. Espresso: The foundational drink, made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee. The machine allows you to adjust the grind size, dose, and extraction time to perfect your shot.

2. Americano: Made by adding hot water to a shot of espresso. The Barista Express Impress has a dedicated hot water spout to make this process straightforward.

3. Latte: Consists of a shot of espresso and steamed milk, topped with a small amount of milk foam. The machine's steam wand helps create smooth, creamy milk for lattes.

4. Cappuccino: Similar to a latte but with more foam. It includes equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. The steam wand allows you to texture the milk to the desired consistency.

5. Flat White: An espresso with steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam. This drink is similar to a latte but typically uses less milk and more microfoam.

6. Macchiato: An espresso "stained" with a small amount of steamed milk or foam. The steam wand can help you achieve the right amount of foam.

7. Mocha: A combination of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream. This drink can be customized by adjusting the chocolate and milk ratios.

8. Long Black: Similar to an Americano but made by pouring a double shot of espresso over hot water. This results in a stronger coffee flavor.

Is the milk frothing feature automatic or manual on this model?
This model gets a manual frothing system, meaning you do need to practice a few times to get the perfect milk foam.

What is the warranty and customer support like for Breville products?
Breville offers a one-year limited product warranty and excellent customer support. They provide comprehensive user manuals, online resources, and responsive customer service to address any issues.

Things to Consider Before Buying This Model

The Barista Express Impress is a fantastic model in the Breville lineup. We love recommending this model for beginners and even the intermediate skilled espresso lovers.

Keep this in mind though:

• Always use fresh beans.
• Take your time to dial in the coffee.
• Willingness to Experiment: This goes for any semi automatic coffee machine but even with its automated features, the machine may require some experimentation to find the perfect settings for your taste. If you enjoy the process of fine-tuning your coffee, this machine will suit you well.