Barista Pro

Iirc thermo block machines like Breville need resistance to get the set temp. Even a PID controlled machine that is pumping 93 degrees does not mean you will get espresso at 93 degrees. If your shot is too sour grind finer, use a longer ratio or increase your dose. I used to own a BBP and found when

I started with a Breville Barista Pro. There’s a significant learning curve but yes the end result can be as good or better than your local coffee shop if you use decent beans. The maths for a coffee (double shot with milk) at home is about $1.20-1.80 so it’s a huge saving that can cover start up co

Breville machines are great. Had my BBP for two years and was able to make incredible drinks from it. The primary issue with them in my experience is that they are inconsistent - sometimes the espresso is amazing and other times it’s just totally off even though all the same parameters are in place.

I made almost the exact same upgrade (BBP -> Legato v2 w/ DF54) and it’s a huge improvement. The consistency between shots is worth the upgrade alone. Yes, you will have to start your machine 15 minutes before pulling unlike the BBP, but the temperature stability of a single boiler is leagues above

Breville barista pro, not express (no thermo-jet, no Baratza Burrs), not Bambino (non-adjustable fixed temp). Advantages of the Barista pro are: Baratza burrs, 3 sec heat-up time, adjustable temps good enough for light roast, Breville thermo-jets have relativity consistent temp stability as proven b

Breville machines are actually very good. They are among the most temp stable thermoblock/jet machines made. Thanks to the thermojet you can have you milk steamed and drink ready while you're still waiting on a Rancilio Silvia to reach steaming pressure. The dual boiler comparisons are even worse. Y

If you are already debating about an upgrade, I assume you have the space and money to do so. In that case, it's a resounding yes as long as you accept GO's shortcoming in the steaming department. I have come to terms with BBP's temperature issue (i.e. longer pull with light roast) and BBP is an abs

Steam tip and pressure feel really good to me. Head and shoulders better than my prior machine (BBP) but it’s all relative I guess 🤷 While waiting for my pitcher to come in the mail (this was my second day with the machine), I steamed milk for a cappuccino in a Pyrex measuring cup and it was better

I had the Breville Barista Pro, switched to the Bambino Plus since I wasn't using the grinder, and recently upgraded to the Profitec Move. A few years ago I was looking at the Profitec 300, but I didn't want to give up the pre infusion that I was used to. When the Move came out, it took some time fo

Timely comment. I currently have a Breville Barista Pro, and really like it for the most part. Perhaps one criticism I have is that I absolutely need to warm up the portafilter by pulling a blank shot, and I also really need to warm up my cup, in order to get a hot espresso. Otherwise, the machine h