Tag: Breville

Simultaneous brew/steam, glossy UI, and automation: Breville read the room... and the Reddit threads.

Last updated: June 19, 2025 There’s something oddly satisfying about watching a machine tamp espresso with more precision than a human. That’s the promise behind the Breville Barista Touch Impress—an all-in-one unit that grinds, tamps, textures, and (mostly) gets out of the way. Breville Barista Touch Impress: Pros & Cons Pros Cons Automatic tamping...

Luxury brands don't like adjectives that potentially cheapen their hard earned reputations. So words like "discount" or "sale" or "BOGO" (buy one, get one) are strictly verboten within the marketing teams -- such as at espresso machine maker La Marzocco. Still, these companies  know a trick or two. And they...

At first blush I wasn't sure if this was a new machine, or simply a standard marketing email. But, it is indeed true: Gaggia has released a new line of espresso machines. The legendary Italian company calls the new, compact machine the Espresso Deluxe. Available in four colors (Storm Grey, Riverway...

Seattle Coffee Gear just revealed an updated version of its in-house espresso machine. The Diletta Bello+ is a single boiler with PID, shot timer, Eco mode and is handmade in Italy. Available in three colors -- black, stainless steel and white -- the machine is now available for order with...

Fans of espresso maker Lelit take heart. Breville's 2022 acquisition of the company looks like it will mean more investment in the famed Italian brand. Digging through Breville Group's latest annual report and investor presentation (posted yesterday) reveals a few interesting plans regarding not only Lelit, but for the entire...

Today we take a first look and share impressions of the new Jura ENA 8 super-automatic espresso machine. When you think of fancy all-in-one coffee machines chances are you might think of Jura. The Swiss brand has established itself as a major player in the market for super-automatic espresso machines...

The promise of a Super-Automatic espresso machine is simple: you get Café quality espresso drinks at the touch of a button. Because beans are ground on demand you get a fresh cup every time when you want it. Pretty nice. Bean-to-cup machines as some call them have been around for...

This decadent Italian is a show stopper.

Ready to save some money and cut out your daily Starbucks habit? Buying your own home espresso machine is a great way to not only reduce monthly expenditures, but it's also a potential gateway to a new hobby. Learning how to pull espresso shots and make your own Lattes, Cappuccinos,...