Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

Breville Barista Express BES870 is a espresso machine with built-in grinder. The Breville Barista Express BES870 is a classic all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated conical-burr grinder, 54 mm portafilter, pressure gauge, volumetric shot controls, and a manual steam wand. It is designed for buyers who want to learn the complete grind, dose, tamp, extract, and texture workflow in one footprint.

Breville Barista Express review: the quick verdict

Choose the Barista Express for tactile controls and proven all-in-one value. It asks for more practice than the Impress and Touch models, but that is precisely its appeal for many first-time home baristas.

Key features and how they affect the cup

Integrated grinder with 16 settings

Grind directly into the portafilter and adjust dose manually as coffee ages or changes.

54 mm portafilter with 18 g dose

Single-wall baskets reward a fresh, properly dialed grind; dual-wall baskets provide a more forgiving starting point.

Pressure gauge and manual control

Use the gauge and shot time as feedback, but judge the cup by taste and flow rather than chasing one gauge position.

Low-pressure pre-infusion and 9-bar extraction

Pre-infusion prepares the puck before full-pressure brewing.

Manual microfoam wand

Practice aeration and rolling texture for flat whites, cappuccinos, and latte art.

Breville Barista Express specifications

Specifications apply to the U.S. BES870 configuration. Manufacturer specifications can change; verify voltage and included accessories before use.

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Dialing in and daily workflow

1. Use fresh coffee and begin near the machine’s recommended dose.
2. Distribute the grounds evenly and keep the portafilter rim clean before locking in.
3. Watch flow and shot time, but make the final decision by taste. Grind finer for a very fast, thin shot and coarser for a choked or overly slow shot.
4. Texture milk immediately after extraction when making a milk drink, then purge and wipe the wand.
5. Change only one grind, dose, yield, or temperature variable at a time so the result is understandable.

What is included

• 54 mm portafilter
• Single-wall and dual-wall filter baskets
• Stainless-steel milk jug
• Integrated tamper
• Razor precision dosing tool
• Cleaning tools and water-filter components

Cleaning and ownership

Brush retained grounds from the grinder outlet, never introduce water into the grinder, and run the cleaning cycle when prompted. Purge and wipe the steam wand after milk. Fresh beans change over time, so expect to adjust grind and dose rather than treating one setting as permanent.

Espresso Outlet is an authorized Breville distributor serving U.S. customers. For pre-purchase fit questions, order support, or help identifying the correct accessory size, contact Espresso Outlet. Manufacturer warranty terms apply to the specific model and should be confirmed in the included documentation.

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