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Breville The Infuser BES840 (old version) review

Breville The Infuser BES840 (old version)

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good taste test score.
  • Good milk frothing score.
  • Automatic power turn-off.
  • Drip tray with full indicator.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Cord storage.
  • Programmable coffee delivery.
  • On-board storage for the tamper.
  • Even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • Very good controls.
  • Excellent instructions regarding pre-heating the cups/machine and coffee making.
  • Can accommodate large cups very easily.Note: This model has been replaced with a newer version.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • None to mention.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Taste test score
80%
Ease of use score
80%
Milk frothing score
70%
Coffee temperature consistency score
80%
Measured heat-up time
50 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 25 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
81%
Brand satisfaction score
87%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$580.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
34 x 26 x 32
Weight (kg)
7.8
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, one and two cup filters (single wall), one and two cup filters (dual floor), stainless steel jug, measuring spoon, coffee tamp, water filter, accessory kit and literature.
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 2 hours)
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 4 hours)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Yes (separate nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Yes (pressure gauge)
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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