Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine

Breville Barista Pro BES878 is a fast espresso machine with grinder. The Breville Barista Pro BES878 combines a three-second ThermoJet heating system, an integrated Baratza European Precision Burr grinder with 30 settings, a 54 mm portafilter, and a digital interface that displays grind and extraction information. It is a fast, manual-milk alternative to the Barista Touch.

Breville Barista Pro review: the quick verdict

Choose Barista Pro when you want speed and useful digital feedback but still prefer to distribute, tamp, start the shot, and texture milk yourself.

Key features and how they affect the cup

Three-second ThermoJet readiness

The fast heating system makes short sessions practical and reduces waiting between turning on and brewing.

30-setting Baratza burr grinder

The hardened-steel conical burrs provide substantially more adjustment steps than the original Barista Express.

Digital extraction interface

The display gives clear grind, dose, and shot-time feedback without turning the workflow into a touchscreen menu.

54 mm portafilter and 9-bar extraction

Low-pressure pre-infusion precedes full extraction through Breville’s 54 mm platform.

Manual milk texturing

A powerful manual steam wand preserves direct control over foam density and temperature.

Breville Barista Pro specifications

Specifications apply to the U.S. BES878 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

• Dosing Funnel attachment
• Single-wall and dual-wall baskets
• Razor precision dose tool
• 480 ml stainless-steel milk jug
• Cleaning kit
• Water filter

Cleaning and ownership

Adjust the grind whenever beans age or the shot runs outside your intended recipe. Keep the burr chamber and outlet dry, brush away retained grounds, and clean the steam wand immediately after use. Use the cleaning cycle and water-filter schedule in the manual.

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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