Breville the Bambino BES450
Good Points
- Very good taste test score.
- Very good milk frothing score.
- Excellent coffee temperature consistency score.
- Pressure filter (dual wall) allows for more consistent espressos when using different grinds and quantities.
- Easy to wipe over outside surface of the machine as there is very little entrapment for dirt to build up.
- Can accommodate large cups very easily.
- Drip tray full indicator.
Bad Points
- Coffee is not extracted evenly most of the time. Often less than 60mL will be brewed for a double shot.
- Heavy vibration can cause shot glasses to move away from pour during brewing. Coffee drips from group head after turning off coffee delivery.
- Often filter will fall out when emptying.
- Unit is light, need to have one hand on machine to stop it from moving on the bench when locking and unlocking the group handle.
- Delay when stopping the steam wand could cause milk to burn or cause it to spray if wand taken out too quickly.
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