Breville the Bambino Espresso Machine with Auto Mi
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Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
The Breville Bambino doesn’t compromise on third wave specialty coffee by delivering barista quality performance using a 54mm portafilter for full flavor and an automatic steam wand for milk texturing that delivers true handsfree microfoam
Automatic Microfoam Milk Texturing: The automatic steam wand allows you to adjust the milk temperature and texture to suit your taste. Delivering Barista quality microfoam that enhances flavor and enables creation of latte and cappuccino art
Faster Heat Up Time: Innovative thermojet heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds; Ready to make your best coffee without the wait
Low pressure pre infusion: 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
Espresso Machine with precise extraction: Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature ensuring optimal Espresso extraction
Settings: Control Panel; 1 or 2 Cups; Steam Button; Adjustable milk temperature and texture level
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1560 Watts; Voltage: 110 to 120 Volts
Aras –
Breville Bambino Espresso Machine Changed My Coffee Game
I swore by drip filter coffee for years, but I finally caved and ordered this for a personal gift. Let’s just say, I didn’t know what I was missing out on. The bambino is well reviewed online, and for good reason. Right out of the box, I was impressed by how easy it was to set up. The Breville Bambino comes with a fantastic 3D interactive setup guide through the Tilt app. This app made everything so straightforward—no confusing manuals or trial and error! Just a few taps on my phone, and I was ready to start brewing like a pro.Here’s a pithy list of pros and cons.Pros:Quick Heat-Up: The machine is ready to brew in just 3 seconds. Now I can enjoy my espresso almost instantly, which is a lifesaver on busy morningsCompact Design: The Bambino’s small footprint fits perfectly on our small apartment counter without taking up too much space—ideal for cramped living situationsBarista-Quality Microfoam: The steam wand is powerful enough to create that velvety microfoam we all love for lattes and cappuccinos. I’m not great at the art stuff, but its fun to test it out.User-Friendly: Even if you’re new to espresso-making, this machine is super intuitive and easy to use.Cons:No Built-in Grinder: You’ll need to invest in a separate grinder if you want fresh coffee beans, which can be an extra expense.Lightweight Materials: Some parts feel a bit less sturdy than I expected, but they still perform well. The tamper is plastic, so feels kinda cheap, but it has held up.Small Drip Tray: It fills up quickly, so be prepared to empty it more often than you might like.TLDR: Great machine, lives up the hype, some plastic / cheaper components, but they appear to work well.
CliffyPop –
Seems like perfectly fine espresso after a month of daily use
I’ve made and drunk a lot of fine espresso via professional machines from California to Italy over decades, yet I’ve never owned any type of countertop espresso maker. I can’t accept inferior espresso an assumed they were all mediocre at best. I read many reviews and articles on tiny machines and the Bambino consistently rates high so I took a chance.SATISFIEDAfter a month of use I’m satisfied with the results. According to reviews, the power and materials are sufficient to make decent espresso without the warmup time of big machines. It seems to work quite well so far. I like how it’s computer controlled to ramp up steam and sustain for specific periods and temperature for optimal extraction from grounds (the amount of time steam is applied can be custom set too in its memory).CLOSE COMPARISONI suspect it’s not quite as steamy and high enough pressure to match a massive, multi-thousand dollar coffee bar machine, but it’s awfully close. I’ve used those machines and the difference in taste is negligible here. I can definitely make a satisfactory espresso or americano with the Bambino. Probably if you’re a super aficionado or professional manufacturer, you might be spoiled enough to care. Regular folks will likely not notice.STEAMED MILKThe steamed milk wand works well. It’s about as powerful and simple to steam milk as any large machine. I’ve made fluffier steamed milk on pro machines but the Bambino does a good enough job.HOT WATERI thought I’d use the hot water feature more because I prefer americanos. I never use it though because it’s too slow. The water gets hot enough but the stream is so thin that I have to stand there waiting too long. I just use an electric kettle instead. This was one reason I went with the first gen Bambino (the newer version doesn’t have a separate hot water spout). Now I kind of wish I went with the second gen since that seems to be more powerful.SMALL FOOTPRINTI also love how small the Bambino is. It sticks out pretty far but other wise length/width is surprisingly tiny. I can hardly believe how small it is and fits in even the tiniest kitchens.AUTOMATED CLEANINGThere’s a convenient cleaning feature too where you put de-caking powder or vinegar/water in the reservoir and then run the cycle. It takes care of the process and flushing.CUTENESSYou gotta love the name Bambino! It’s cute and familiar just like the name suggests. It looks great too. It has a satisfying steel coffee machine style that’s both modern and traditional.EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONSIn short, Breville exceeds expectations with a solid machine utilizing thoughtful and useful design resulting in great coffee in a quick and convenient package. I can make a perfect cup of coffee in about 3 minutes, including a quick grind of beans. It’s hard to put a price on that level of convenience and quality.FUTURE DIY I notice some people on forums upgrading parts for better performance. Maybe after the warranty expires, I’ll try enhancement since it can use at least a bit more heat and pressure.