Breville
Breville - the Barista Touch Espresso Machine
Best automated espresso machine for home baristas seeking cafe-quality convenience.
The Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS offers a streamlined coffee experience with its integrated touch display, rapid heat-up system, and automatic milk texturing. Enjoy cafe-quality beverages in moments, thanks to a three-step process: grind, brew, and steam. This machine features a built-in conical burr grinder with 15 adjustable settings, programmable extraction times for single and double shots, and PID temperature control for consistent brewing. The automatic steam wand textures milk to your preference and self-purges, while a dedicated hot water spout is perfect for americanos or tea. Its sleek brushed stainless steel finish complements any kitchen.
$799.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
188
/ 1188
#188 in Espresso Machines
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Who it's for
- Beginners seeking a guided, user-friendly brewing experience
- Coffee lovers prioritizing fresh flavor and convenient all-in-one design
- Home baristas wanting effortless, café-quality milk texturing
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for a more affordable entry point
- Busy individuals who prefer low-maintenance coffee equipment
- Serious enthusiasts requiring professional-grade grind precision and durability
Performance breakdown
Interface Intuition
The touchscreen navigation makes complex brewing feel effortless for beginners.
Milk Texturing
Automated steam wand delivers café-quality microfoam with consistent, hands-free precision.
Grinder Consistency
Integrated conical burr grinder offers reliable performance for daily home use.
Heat-up Speed
ThermoJet system reaches extraction temperature in just three seconds.
Extraction Control
Digital PID temperature control ensures stable heat throughout the entire shot.
Build Durability
Brushed stainless steel housing provides a robust, professional-grade aesthetic.
What customers say
The Breville Barista Touch delivers a premium home coffee experience with impressive ease. Its intuitive touchscreen and automated milk frothing simplify creating cafe quality espresso, making expert coffee accessible. Users praise the robust build quality and consistent performance, reliably producing delicious espresso and perfectly textured milk. This machine expertly blends convenience with excellent results, providing daily enjoyment and demonstrating great value for a superior at home coffee experience.
Know before you buy
While the Barista Touch is designed for convenience, you can manually adjust grind size, brew temperature, and shot duration. The touchscreen interface allows you to save these custom settings as presets so you can replicate your preferred flavor profile consistently.
Yes, the automatic steam wand is highly effective at texturing milk. You can adjust both the temperature and the foam level, allowing you to achieve the silky microfoam required for latte art without needing to manually steam the milk yourself.
The machine uses a ThermoJet heating system that reaches the optimal extraction temperature in about three seconds. This makes it significantly faster than traditional boiler-based machines, which often require a long warm-up period.
Absolutely. The intuitive touchscreen guides you through the entire process, from grinding to extraction and milk texturing. It is an excellent choice for beginners who want high-quality results without the steep learning curve of a manual machine.
Like any espresso machine, it requires regular cleaning to maintain performance. You will need to perform periodic descaling, replace the water filter, and clean the steam wand after every use, but the machine provides on-screen prompts to remind you when these tasks are due.
The built-in grinder is the primary way to use the machine, but you can use pre-ground coffee by bypassing the grinder and adding the grounds directly into the portafilter. However, for the best flavor and crema, using freshly ground beans is highly recommended.
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