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Breville Nespresso Essenza Mini Capsule Machine BEC220 review

Breville Nespresso Essenza Mini Capsule Machine BEC220

CHOICE Expert Rating

60%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Illuminated push buttons are located at the top of the unit, and are easy to operate.
  • Easy to wipe over black plastic exterior as there is little entrapment for dirt to built up.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Milk frothing unit sold separately (Aeroccino 3; $99) which requires additional power point connection. A bundled version which includes the milk frother is available (BEC250).

Type

Machine type
Capsule

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
60%
Taste test score
50%
Ease of use score
84%
Milk frothing score
70%
Coffee temperature consistency score
60%
Measured heat-up time
25 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 19 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
85%
Brand satisfaction score
84%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Ukraine
Shop Ethical rating

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$219.00

Specifications

Capsule type
Nespresso Original
Type of heating system
Not stated
Water reservoir capacity (L)
0.6
Stated pump pressure (bar)
19
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
20.5 x 8 x 32
Weight (kg)
2.3
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine and instructions.
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
Yes (Nespresso)
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
N/A
Milk frothing
Sold separately

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