Coffee machines

Breville The Barista Touch BES880 review

Breville The Barista Touch BES880

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to wipe the brushed outside surface of the machine as there is very little entrapment for dirt to build up.
  • Good for frothing milk using the automatic milk texturing function.
  • Automatic milk texturing function allows user to select temperature and style of froth.
  • Automatic purge function.
  • In-built grinder and storage for tamper
  • Drip tray full indicator.
  • Ability to adjust and customise settings.
  • Large digital display screen with touch controls.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline result for coffee temperature consistency.
  • Filter basket can fall out easily, or can remain in the machine when removing group handle.
  • Need to hit group handle hard against the bin the empty it.
  • Cups fill up unevenly and some vibration during coffee delivery.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
74%
Milk frothing score
70%
Coffee temperature consistency score
50%
Measured heat-up time
3 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
53 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
81%
Brand satisfaction score
87%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,499.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2
Stated pump pressure (bar)
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
41 x 32 x 32
Weight (kg)
9.4
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, literature, stainless steel milk jug, cleaning disc, cleaning tablets, dual wall filter baskets (1 & 2 cup), single wall filter baskets (1 & 2 cups), water filter and holder, cleaning brush, The Razor precision dose trimming tool, Allen key (to disassemble shower screen), steam wand cleaning tool and water hardness test strip.
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
N/A
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
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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