Features:

  • 15 bar Italian-made pump starts with low pressure to bloom coffee grounds, then gradually increases pressure for extraction
  • Extract one or two espresso shots at a time; Manual control of espresso shot volume
  • 1- and 2-cup single and dual wall filter baskets included for use with freshly ground or pre-ground coffee beans
  • Steam wand for steaming and frothing milk, 61-ounce water tank capacity
  • Includes Razor dose trimming tool, 1- and 2-cup single and dual wall filter baskets, stainless steel milk container, and water filter and water filter holder
  • Voltage: 110–120 Volts.
Really Good Expresso Machine

Makes great expresso or lattes, all parts are stainless steel that come in contact with water or exoresso, starts up in 30 seconds, takes about 30 seconds to make 3 oz of expresso, easy to fill ample water container, very easy to clean, premoisterizes grounds, starts steaming within 30 seconds, comes with stainless steel steamer pitcher, dry steam after first flushing for 30 seconds. Does not stop after a set amount of expresso, such as 2 ounces, so you have to watch and manually stop, but we prefer this as gives better control. Machine does automatically pause after 60 seconds if you happen to leave on too long making the expresso. Need to have separate grinder or use pre-ground. Machine has difference filters/sieves for single and double shots, and for pre-ground or freshly ground. There is an on/off button and a dial for expresso or steam. Thats it. Very simple. After turning on you know when its ready because the light turns solid rather than blinking. Our original machine came with a defect where it dripped out the steamer while the expresso was being made but Breville was easy to contact and they sent a new one right away and paid for the Fedex shipping both ways. We've had the replacement now for over a month. We had a 15-year old Rancilio before this Duo Pro Temp, and in our opinion this Breville makes better expresso, dryer steam, is easier to clean, and starts up way faster, for about half the price.

Love it- nice upgrade from a Delonghi

My daughter received a terrific little Delonghi unit ($100 price point) as a gift, and I immediately fell in love with making expresso and frothing milk for my lattes. Her unit makes the milk super crazy foamy though so I started looking at different units. Friends highly recommended the Breville Barista model, but I already own a good grinder so spending extra for that was silly. This is the sister model to the Barista- basically same unit minus the grinder. Set up was very simple and directions are excellent. Surprised my first attempt was so good, as I expected to have to make adjustments for a while until I found what I liked. Temp was wonderful. The Delonghi struggled to get the temp up. This no issues. I did preheat the filter as recommended and steamed the milk until it was just a tad to hot to touch and got great results. I did also use the razor as indicated along with a fresh grind. For a total novice like myself, it took a ton of guesswork out of it. The water tank is plenty big and the footprint reasonable. Overall it is a terrific value. Just received it so no idea about durability. Happy with the purchase and looking forward to saving a small fortune on lattes. I have also owned a few Nespresso units that require pods. Ditched those. The pods are expensive and the accomanying milk frother is nice compared to nothing, but the Duo Temp is both far superior and you won't get soaked buying the super pricey pods.

LOVEEEEEEEEE

I got mine about 2 weeks ago and I absolutely LOVE IT! I was nervous at first but its so much fun, I'm learning latte art, I'm using different espresso beans and I've saved already probably $120. I've had a few beans so far but my favorite is the dark roast from starbucks. I hope to find a different company espresso bc I dont like their political agenda. But besides that, it's been amazing.

BREVILLE BES810BSS Duo Temp Pro Espresso Machine is the Bomb

I spent a great deal of time online reviewing coffee makers and also in many different stores looking at them in person. I must say that this Breville espresso machine has exceeded my wildest dreams. I have owned the machine for two months now and between my wife and I we have made 3-4 double shots each day. If you want a simple design with minimal controls to worry about, this machine is for you. It is very good at pulling shots and I must say it's as good or better than any coffee shop I have been to. The clean-up is relatively simple if you run the hot water through the steam wand after frothing your milk. I love this machine for its simplicity and its ability to pull consistent shots time after time. Some folks complain about the noise when the machine is warming up or about the small amount of hot water that comes out before the steam is rocking out of the wand to froth your milk. You can put a cup to the side to catch the water first. I have found that the very small amount of water does not affect the frothing at all. If you like a simple no mess way to make your espresso, you will love this machine.

One of the reasons my wife and I like to host for friends and family is the making ...

Update: This machine makes wonderful lattes (my preferred drink). I'm very happy, despite only having this machine for a couple weeks. One of the reasons my wife and I like to host for friends and family is the making of the food and drinks we serve. This is where this espresso machine comes in, and I am impressed. Even though I mess up the grind and I don't get the crema I see in the videos, the lattes I make are still wonderful (would love tips on pulling the perfect shot!). The machine is pretty, simple to use, easy to clean up, and comes with a great kit; tamper, frothing cup, cleaning kit, even a tool to trim the amount of grounds to a perfect amount every time. If you have recommendations on 1) good beans and 2) how to pull one of those crema-lovely shots, please speak up!

A quality machine that is easy to use.

What a nice machine! I bought this for my wife for Valentine's Day. She has used every day and loves the way it makes espresso. One Friday I took it to my office and made about a dozen shots for my coworkers. They were impressed. I decided to splurge some when I bought this machine. Looked at other units priced around $200 but they just seemed cheaply made. This machine is built to last. We have a Breville juicer and Panni press. They both have served us well. My office has a Breville electric teapot. All of these are quality products that have served us well.

After A Learning Curve, Great Espresso

This was our first dive into brewing home espresso and after a short learning curve, some needed experimenting, and a bit of Youtube research, I feel this is a fine machine! It is easy to use, controls are uncomplicated, and after five days of tinkering and going through a lot of coffee beans, I can reliably pull a great shot of espresso. Go into this understanding that you will need to practice and experiment to get the hang of it. The process is not simply to push a button and stand back. You are an active part of the success or failure of the result, but that is all part of the fun. One specific note: There are two sets of filters provided with this machine. I have had MUCH more success using the "Double Wall" filters. In the manual it says these are best used with pre-ground coffee, but they are giving me the best result with any style coffee (better taste and consistent crema) so I would go with those. I feel that the reviewers who complain this machine is too loud (some make it sound like it is a jet engine, for crying out loud) are far over-exaggerating. I do not think it is all that noisy. Botton line, I am very satisfied with this machine and hope you will be too.

Simply great, you just have to get used to it!

We bought this machine mostly because is all metal, seems durable, and Breville is a good brand ( we have small oven Breville, working great). At first, we didn't like the machine. It was a hard transition from an old, not espresso DeLonghi where you have to just push the button to get your morning coffee. It seemed the Breville spends so much water for frothing, the coffee was not extraordinary. Shortly, we decided to return it. The seller, NationMart ,was very prompt, and return label was issued immediately. Then we decided to give one more week to the machine. We got more experience with frothing, we realized actually there is not so much waste of water. We tried to ground the coffer smaller, so the quality of the coffee and the taste also improved. Once you get used to it, actually it is very simple to make great coffee or cappuccino. There are not splashes around, as long as you have the right size of cups. Ours are 4" tall. At the end of the week, we decided to keep the machine. Now, two weeks later, we are very happy with our Breville! The bottom line is - do not be in a hurry to return it, before to try it at least 7-8 days. The machine is actually really, really good! It also has e beautiful, simple and sleek design that compliments our kitchen. Hopefully, it will last!

Great Value & Quality (Duo Temp or Gaggia Classic?)

If you plan on upgrading after a couple of years (maybe 4-6) this is probably your best choice because of how much you get for the price ($300). Pulling a good shot is finicky, but as long as you have a decent grinder, and take time to work ok on your technique you should be fine. In terms of TASTE, the Duo Temp Pro performs great once you dial it in. Again, this requires a decent grinder (such as Sette 270/Rancilio Rocky), fresh coffee, technique, etc. When I get everything just right my lattes taste better than some lattes at Starbucks. If you drink straight espresso frequently or want something that'll last 10+ years at a "budget" price consider the Gaggia Classic. From what I've heard it makes slightly better espresso, has a higher learning curve, and costs more (especially after upgrades), but if you plan to have a "budget" machine for the long haul it's probably your best option. For lattes and cappuccinos the difference in TASTE between the Gaggia Classic and Duo Temp Pro will likely not be noticable because so many other factors impact the quality of a latte such as ratio between milk and espresso, frothing technique, type of syrups used, etc. The Duo Temp Pro will be the best choice for some people, but definitley not everyone. Know what you need/want especially considering the next 5 to 10 years.

Very happy with my Breville

Very happy with my Breville. Machine is well designed, details have been thought through. I've had two other espresso machine that were on the cheap end, one Krups and one delongi and this machine is superior to both. The marginal extra cost of this machine is well worth paying. Espresso is quick with good flavor and the stream is strong. It is on the noisey side, but not to the point that it bothers me. It's just what I was looking for, good value- great espresso drinks at a price under $500.

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