Breville Barista Express BES860XL Espresso Machine Review

Introducing the Breville Barista Express BES860XL

If you are looking for one of the best automatic espresso machines money can buy, you should definitely be looking at the latest offering from Breville, the Breville Barista Express BES860XL. In less than 120 seconds you can go from an empty espresso cup to one full of rich, dark espresso with a nice cream on top. While this espresso machine is slightly more expensive than some of the other offerings on the market today, it is still a relatively cost effective option for someone looking to get into home espresso brewing for the first time. If you are an experiences barista, this will still offer you lots of options for making the perfect shot of espresso as well.

The Breville Barista Express BES860XL - Features And Specifications

The Breville Barista Express BES860XL features a 15 bar pump, which is just the right amount for a machine like this. It has a relatively large water capacity, which is nice as refilling these machines safely can be a pain sometimes. It has a conical burr grinder build right in it, so you don't have to invest in a separate grinder for fresh espresso. It is fully programmable, but it also offers a lot of manual settings so as you gain experience, you can set up your home espresso experience just the way you want it.

Using The Breville Barista Express BES860XL - The Experience

The user feedback we got from the Breville Barista Express BES860XL was actually quite good. To preface this, you must understand that while this is billed as a "beginner" home espresso machine by some people, it does take a little while to learn all the ins and outs. But, users liked how it makes a consistent shot of espresso every time, how it never breaks down, and they love the level of customer service that Breville offers. When you buy a Breville product, you have one of the best companies in the espresso machine market standing behind the product. As for the drawbacks to this machine - some people didn't like the grinder, but others loved it. So, this will be based on user preference. This machine was very easy to clean, and the built in water filter is also a nice touch. Overall, the experience the Breville offers can't be beat for the price!

The Final Word On The Breville Barista Express BES860XL

There is no doubt that the Breville Barista Express BES860XL Espresso Machine is the best home machine that we tested. It had all the features we were looking for, and none that we didn't need. The build in grinder is a nice touch, even though it can be quite loud at times. But, when you compare other machines that are in the same price range and offer the same features, this machine is far and away the best offering. If you are looking for a high quality home espresso machine for a reasonable price, this is it!