{"product_id":"breville-the-barista-express","title":"Breville the Barista Express™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-in-one espresso with integrated conical burr grinder, PID temperature control, and a 54mm stainless steel portafilter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barista Express has been Breville's entry into specialty espresso for years, and for good reason. It collapses the grinder, the machine, and the tamper into a single appliance at a price that made the whole category approachable. Most home baristas have touched one at some point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated conical burr grinder with 16 grind settings lives on top. The grinder doses directly into a 54mm stainless steel portafilter, and an integrated tamper handles the tamp. You level the puck with the razor tool, lock in, and pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Thermocoil heating system with PID temperature control holds water at 200°F. A 15 bar Italian pump handles extraction at 9 bar, with low-pressure pre-infusion to wet the puck first. The manual steam wand is powerful enough for microfoam once you learn the jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrinder, machine, and tamper in one appliance. The shortest path into real espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a manual workflow, which is part of the point. You grind, you dose, you tamp, you pull, you steam. That's where the craft lives. The Barista Express removes enough friction to make the workflow possible without removing the skill that makes it worth practicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dosing funnel attachment, a razor dose trimming tool, and a cleaning kit all ship in the box. You can be pulling a shot within minutes of unboxing, and the learning curve from there is genuinely enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe right amount of machine for the home barista learning the craft.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated conical burr grinder\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16 grind settings and single-touch operation with dose control. Grind directly into the portafilter, skip the separate grinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54mm stainless steel portafilter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Professional-style portafilter with dual and single wall baskets for 1 and 2 cup shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePID temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Thermocoil heating system delivers water at 200°F under PID control. Stable temperature shot after shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bar Italian pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extraction runs at 9 bar from a 15 bar pump, with low-pressure pre-infusion to saturate the puck before the ramp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual microfoam steam wand\u003c\/strong\u003e — A steam wand capable of silky microfoam. You run the jug, the machine provides the steam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolumetric shot control\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 shot, 2 shot, or full manual control. Set the volumes that match your routine and work from muscle memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosing Funnel attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twists onto the portafilter to prevent overflow during grinding. BPA-free and dishwasher safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated tamper\u003c\/strong\u003e — The tamper lives on the machine so the tamp happens in the same motion as the grind. The razor tool trims the puck flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works: Grind, tamp, pull, steam.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLock the portafilter into the grind cradle and the machine doses on demand. Pull the portafilter out, seat it against the integrated tamper, press down. The razor tool trims any excess off the top of the puck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLock the portafilter into the group head. Pre-infusion wets the puck at low pressure, then the pump ramps to 9 bar. The Thermocoil holds water at 200°F under PID control. Shot pulls, cup fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk steams through the manual wand. You texture the jug yourself, which is the part of the workflow that actually makes someone a barista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for: For the first home espresso machine that should actually last.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barista Express is built for the coffee drinker who wants a real shot at home and is ready to learn the workflow. Integrated grinder, integrated tamper, and a manual wand give you the complete process in one machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also suits anyone who wants to upgrade from capsule or drip without jumping straight into a full dual boiler. The learning curve is real but gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery spec Breville publishes.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 x 13.8 x 15.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePortafilter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrinder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated conical burr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeating system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermocoil, 200°F, PID controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 bar Italian, 9 bar extraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePre-infusion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSteam wand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual, microfoam capable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShot control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 shot, 2 shot, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat ships with your Barista Express.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Breville. A complete kit so you can pull the first shot within minutes of unboxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarista Express\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing Funnel attachment \u003cem\u003e(BPA-free, dishwasher safe)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor dose trimming tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated tamper \u003cem\u003e(On machine)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning disc, tablets, brush, tool, Allen key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater filter holder and filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty: Manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreville provides a standard manufacturer warranty on the Barista Express. Coverage, service, and repair are handled directly by Breville. 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