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Breville Barista Pro Review

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The Breville Barista Pro is an impressive all-in-one semi-automatic espresso machine.

Final Score:

9 / 10

Pros

Fast heat-up with ThermoJet heating system.

Integrated grinder offers 30 precise settings.

Intuitive LCD screen makes operation easy.

Powerful steam wand for silky milk microfoam.

All-in-one design is a great space saver.

Cons

Requires some practice to master.

Portafilter is 54mm, not commercial 58mm.

Can be a bit loud when grinding beans.

The price is a significant investment.

Breville Barista Pro Key Features

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Heats up in three seconds.

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Integrated conical burr grinder with 30 settings.

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Intuitive LCD display shows grinding and extraction progress.

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54mm portafilter for a professional 18g dose.

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Low pressure pre-infusion followed by 9-bar extraction.

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Powerful steam wand for manual milk texturing.

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Volumetric control for one or two shots.

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2L removable water tank and 250g bean hopper.

Breville Barista Pro Specifications

Dimensions (WxDxH)

13.9" x 16" x 16.1" (35.4 x 40.6 x 41 cm)

Weight

20 lbs (9.08 kg)

Power

1680W, 120V

Heating System

ThermoJet

Water Tank Capacity

68 oz (2L)

Bean Hopper Capacity

0.55 lbs (250 g)

Portafilter Size

54mm

Grind Settings

Warranty

2-year limited product warranty

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