Breville Bambino BES450BSS Espresso Machine

Product description

The Bambino separates the machine's job from your preparation. You fill and tamp the 54 mm basket, lock in the portafilter and choose a shot button; the ThermoJet heater and PID control manage water heating. Breville's three-second readiness claim refers to the heater, so allow time for measuring coffee, warming your cup and preparing the puck. The manual steam wand then lets you work on milk texture for cappuccinos or lattes, with the jug held and positioned by you.

Coffee choice matters when planning the setup. The supplied dual-wall baskets are intended for pre-ground coffee, while single-wall baskets let you adjust freshly ground coffee through grind size, dose and tamping. Whole beans therefore call for a separate grinder, which should be included in your counter-space and budget planning. This version suits someone who wants that involvement without a grinder built into the machine. Buyers who want automatic milk temperature and texture settings should check a different model; the standard Bambino's milk workflow is manual.