Breville Barista Express Stainless Steel Espresso Machine with Steam Wand + Reviews | Crate & Barrel

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With numerous unique features, professional-grade design, and a choice of preset and customizable settings at every step, this ultimate home espresso machine offers expert nuance for the experienced user while not intimidating beginner baristas. Italian pump with 15 bars of pressure teams up with an integrated 1600W thermocoil heating system that accurately controls water temperature. Top-of-the-line conical burr grinder draws from a generous half-pound bean hopper; low-pressure pre-infusion filter gently expands grounds for even extraction. Front-and-center gauge assists in creating optimal extraction pressure for your choice of grind setting. Hands-free cradle with auto start/stop and removable tamper grinds directly into the portafilter; 360-degree swivel steam wand makes professional-quality frothing easy. Easy-read shot size indicators provide clear visuals of your brew volume. Pressure gauge monitors extraction pressure; advanced temperature mode allows you to adjust water temperature plus or minus 4 degrees. Razor dose trimming tool with patented twist blade trims the puck precisely for precision dosing and consistent extraction; dry puck feature extracts water from spent grounds for easy disposal. Additional features include hot water outlet for making Americanos and pre-heating cups; cup-warming tray; removable drip tray with “full” indicator; cleaning alert; accessory storage tray; and energy-saving sleep and auto-off modes. Accessory pack contains cleaning kit, stainless steel frothing pitcher and a pod filter. Also included are two dual-wall filters for beginners to make foolproof espresso, and two single-wall filters for experts to experiment until they refine their brew to perfection.