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Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878BTR, Black Truffle

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Color: Black Truffle


Features

  • Earn up to $200 cashback with a Beanz coffee subscription when you purchase a selected Breville espresso machine. Valid Aug 1, 2023 until Jun 30, 2024
  • The Breville Barista Pro delivers third wave specialty coffee at home with a single touch as the built in grinder with dose control delivers the right amount of coffee on demand for maximum flavor.
  • Faster heat up time: Innovative ThermoJet heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds with the instantaneous transition from espresso to steam. Ready to make your best coffee without the wait.
  • Microform milk Texturing: The powerful steam wand performs at the level that allows you to hand texture micro-foam milk that enhances flavor and enables creation of latte art.
  • 19-22 Grams dose for full flavor: Achieve a consistent and balanced espresso using the right amount of ground coffee. The 54mm ports-filter with 19-22 grams is the key for full flavor and cafe quality coffee.
  • Precise espresso extraction: Digital Temperature Control (PID) delivers water at the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction. Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure and ensures all flavors are drawn out evenly.
  • Intuitive interface: LCD display with grinding and extracting progress animations. The screen provides you all the precise information you need to make coffee exactly the way you like it every time.
  • Warranty: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1680 Watts; Voltage: 120 Volts

Description

Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878BTR, Black Truffle

Specs & Other Info

SpecificationDetails
BrandBreville
ColorBlack Truffle
Dimensions13.5"D x 13.9"W x 16"H
Key FeatureManual Operation
TypeEspresso Machine
FilterReusable
DesignModern
Primary UseEspresso Preparation
Power Supply120 Volts
Modelthe Barista Pro™
Pieces Included1
User InterfaceTouchscreen
Weight20 lbs
Manufacturer NameBreville
Model NumberBES878BTR1BUS1
Market IntroductionApril 5, 2022

Frequently asked questions

The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine features an innovative ThermoJet heating system that achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds. This allows you to go from start-up to your first brew very quickly, making it ideal for those who don’t want to wait long for their morning espresso.

The Breville Barista Pro is equipped with an integrated conical burr grinder that allows you to grind your beans right before brewing, ensuring the freshest espresso. However, if you prefer or need to use pre-ground coffee, you can also do that. The machine allows for both options, giving you flexibility in how you brew your coffee.

The Black Truffle color option for the Breville Barista Pro is a unique, dark finish that offers a sophisticated and sleek look. It’s a deep, rich color that can complement a variety of kitchen designs and aesthetics, making it a stylish choice for many users.

To ensure the longevity and performance of your Breville Barista Pro, regular cleaning and maintenance are necessary. This includes daily cleaning of the portafilter, grind bin, and drip tray. Additionally, the machine features a cleaning alert that tells you when a more thorough cleaning is needed. It comes with specific cleaning kits and instructions on how to use them. Descaling is also recommended every 2-3 months, depending on the hardness of your water.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine is highly praised across multiple reviews, consistently lauded for its quality, ease of use, and the excellent espresso it produces. Reviewers highlight its robust build, efficient design, and the ability to make professional-grade espresso at home. While it excels in aesthetics and functionality, including a powerful steam wand and a precise grinder, some mention minor limitations such as the inability to steam milk and pull espresso shots simultaneously, and a learning curve for beginners. Overall, it's celebrated as a versatile machine that suits both beginners and intermediate baristas, offering a significant saving over frequent coffee shop visits.

Pros

  • 👌 High-quality build and durable design
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing with various colors available
  • ☕ Produces professional-grade espresso
  • 🔧 Includes a powerful, precise grinder with adjustable settings
  • 💨 Quick heat-up time and efficient steam wand
  • 📚 Suitable for beginners and intermediate baristas with online tutorials mentioned
  • 💰 Offers significant savings over buying coffee shop drinks

Cons

  • ⏳ Cannot steam milk and pull espresso shots simultaneously
  • 🔄 Grinder might not be as precise as high-end models; manual tapping sometimes required to ensure consistency
  • 👩‍🏫 A learning curve for beginners, despite being easy to use overall
  • ⚡ Steam might take a moment to generate and initially expels water

Should I Buy It?

Yes. If you're looking for a versatile espresso machine that combines functionality and style, delivering professional quality drinks at home, the Breville Barista Pro is an excellent choice. It's ideal for those who appreciate the process of making their espresso and are willing to learn. With its durability and cost-saving potential over time, it represents a worthwhile investment for coffee enthusiasts.

    • Best Espresso Maker I've Used
Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
Review Image by P The Critic P The Critic
Review Image by P The Critic P The Critic
Review Image by P The Critic P The Critic
I've had a few different espresso machines over the last decade, and have tried and returned a couple as well. This one is, by far, my favorite machine for several reasons. Throughout the review I will reference differences primarily with the Barista Express, as that is one that I had for some time as well. The overall appearance of the machine looks good. I have the stainless steel version, and it looks sharp and well built. Breville is the only company I know that has the magnetic tamper holder underneath the top of the unit, and it's a nice touch. A place to put the tamper, and always know where it is. Also, the tamper is a nice metal one, rather than the thin, light plastic many other brands use. I also like that most, if not all, of what comes in contact with hot liquids is metal rather than plastic (though the portafilter does have some plastic, but I use a naked bottom portafilter as stated below). I kind of like the ease of the automatic machines that grind, tamp, and pull the shot, but the plastic group head makes me a bit uncomfortable. I try to minimize hot foods and liquids contacting plastic as much as possible. If plastic particles can leach out of water bottles, then heated plastics most likely will leach more. As far as performance, I will touch on the grinder, pulling of the shots, hot water spout, and very importantly, the steam wand: I have seen some complaints about Breville's grinders, and I don't understand why. Granted, I do believe that most of the complaints come from people who are much more advanced in their coffee preparation and understanding than I am. Nevertheless, I do find the grinder to do a good job. It has fine adjustments that you make with the dial on the left of the machine, plus larger scale adjustments that you can make with the grinder itself under where the bean hopper sits. I wouldn't say the larger adjustments are super easy, but definitely doable if you follow the directions. I've made a single adjustment on the grinder itself and only rely on the fine adjustments other than that. As a side note, I saw on an instructional video by another reviewer that you want to make the fine adjustments while grinding to prevent getting anything stuck. I'm not sure if this is necessary but I do it just in case. I am impressed by how little of a mess the grinding makes. The dosage amount and grind size is consistent once I dialed everything in and left it there. Plus it's easy to switch from single to double dose. Pulling shots is rather straight forward as well, but does take time getting things right. As far as getting it right, that's more dependent on the size and dosing of the grinds as well as the tamping force, but you see the results during the shot pull. I don't use the included portafilter because I've always liked the appearance of the naked bottom portafilters, so I found one on Amazon that's sized for this machine. The naked bottom ones look cool pulling the shot, but make a bit more of a mess than the standard portafilter, and are a little less forgiving than the included one. With a fairly good grind size and amount, you can get good consistent shots. With my Barista Express, I noticed that the second pull was usually more bitter and not as good tasting as the first shot, if pulled within a few minutes of each other. With this machine, I can pull a double shot, steam the milk, then pull another double shot without any issues or difference in taste. The Barista Pro also has the three second heat up time vs the thirty second or so on the Barista Express, which isn't a huge deal itself but I believe the newer heating unit is more advanced and allows for the better second pull. The hot water spout is angled and can dispense right into the cup after the shot is pulled without having to move the cup to a different location. Also, I like the angled spout versus the one on the Barista Express. As far as the steam wand, it doesn't seem like there is much advertised or discussed about the improvements of the steam wand versus the Barista Express, but in my opinion, it is far more powerful. I had a lot of difficulty getting the correct texture of milk for latte art, but with the Barista Pro, the steam wand seems much more powerful, faster to steam the milk, and can more easily achieve that proper texture and consistency for good latte art (my latte art isn't very good, but I'm going to blame that on my skills rather than the steamer). For fairness, I will say that my skills have improved some since having the Barista Express, but I definitely feel a significant difference with this steam wand. Such that I feel that alone makes it worth the increased price compared to the Barista Express. I have also tried an automatic machine. I would say that the automatic machines are easier to use, less of a learning curve (though there is still somewhat of a learning curve) and most give you the option to make a regular drip coffee as well. They don't usually have as good a shot pull or taste as a unit like this one, and personally I like the "artsy" part of going from grind to shot manually. To conclude, I would definitely recommend this machine to anybody who is looking for very good espresso drinks that are better than what you will usually find in coffee shops, at the comfort of your home. If you're willing to learn how to use the steam wand well for lattes and cappuccinos, I feel this machine is better than the Barista Touch, and better than other machines in this price range. Within a few months, the machine pays for itself versus getting a latte a few times a week at a coffee shop. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021 by P The Critic P The Critic
    • Perfect for Beginner to Intermediate Espresso Fans
Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
This is a very well-engineered Espresso machine that is a great place for any beginner, and even the intermediate barista. This is probably one of the best machines you can get under the $1000+ range from my research. Like any espresso machine, it takes a lot of coffee and trial and error to get used to it. This is because you need to find the optimal pull time and grind size for each bean that you use. I highly recommend Nicoletti Old School Roast for latte-based drinks. For those, I use an internal burr of 4 and grind size of 9 or 10. You can find excellent tutorials on YouTube specifying how to perfect the espresso pull for your bean of choice. The video "How to Dial In Breville Barista Pro" by Lifestyle Labs makes it very easy. However, you can also just use the preset values to get decent results. I wish that Breville had an official course on how to use it for complete beginners, because I was totally lost when I received mine. After a lot of trial and error, I now am making oat milk lattes that taste exponentially better than anything I can buy at a coffee shop, for a fraction of the price. I currently use Elmhurst Oat Milk and Elmhurt Barista Edition because it's the only oat milk on the market that isn't filled with gums or oils. My oat milk lattes are on par with any whole milk latte from the local coffee stores. Needless to say, I'm very happy with this machine. Pros - Easy to use, intuitive interface - Very easy to clean - Very easy to descale/service - Visually appealing - All necessary components in one chassis - One button push for excellent single or double shot drinks Cons - Can't steam milk and pull espresso at the same time (all pros recommend doing this, so it's a bit silly that this unit can't). - Steam takes significant time to generate. It also spits out water first, watering down your milk. Whereas Higher end espresso machines will instantly shoot steam that is pre-heated in a chamber) - Grinder is not as precise as many high end grinders; There are no half sizes so it is difficult to fine tune at a certain point. My understanding is that it's not as powerful either and beans often get stuck in the hopper so you often need to tap on the hopper to make sure all the beans grind. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022 by StrandedMoose
    • Well built and makes great espresso
Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
5 star for sure. The machine is well built and great quality. I’m a big fan of Breville and own many of their products. It’s a great value also and not hard to use at all. Those that are lazy might disagree but I would rather take 5 minutes out of my morning to make my own espresso drink for just pennies compared to what coffee house’s charge for the same quality product. That’s not an exaggeration, it takes me literally 5 minutes for the whole espresso making process. That include grinding the coffee beans and steaming the milk, 5 minutes. You waist a lot longer driving to a coffee shop, waiting in line to order and waiting in line behind people also waiting on their coffee. Also, do the math, if you buy a coffee, just one coffee, for 5 or 6 dollars and that is a low end price at a coffee shop per day you can expect to spend $1,825 to $2,190 a year. A Barista Pro at 600 or 800 dollars, depending on if you catch them on sale, will pay for itself in a matter of months and my first machine lasted 7 years before the boiler gave in. That’s literally thousands of dollars saved not buying 1 cup of coffee per day at a coffee house and getting the same quality drink. I, with no doubt, will keep purchasing Breville espresso machines as long as they keep making the same quality machines at the reasonable prices they have now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Just what I needed!
Color: Damson Blue
I recently became an espresso enthusiast and was looking for a machine that would grind, brew, and steam. This machine does it all for me!! After much research and quite a few YouTube tutorials I narrowed it down to this Breville and I have no regrets. There was A LOT poured down the drain due to operator error 🙄; however, I finally have found my “dial in” numbers and enjoy at least a cup or three a day!! The quality is excellent, it looks amazing and is easy to use and clean. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024 by Catherine W.

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