Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
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I now look forward to getting up in the morning just to have my cappuccino
I purchased this appliance six months ago because, while my Gaggia Classic Pro is highly reviewed and considered a great machine, it has a steep learning curve and I never successfully got the results I wanted. The Bambino Plus is a delight to use. Everything is so simple and my wife and I consistently get great Capps and Flat Whites. It did purchase some upgrades. First, I purchased IMS filter baskets of various sizes, only to discover deep ones didn't fit because of the plastic insert in the stock portafilter and to remove the baskets, you had to pry them out with a tool. So I upgraded to a Pesado portafilter. A bit pricey but it holds all my baskets and I can easily remove them with my fingers. I purchased a scale to weigh my beans, already had a good grinder (Baratza Sette 270), a magnetic funnel for the portafilter, bought a distribution tool, a decent tamper, and Breville Knock Box (the grinds go into my garden), I only purchase freshly roasted beans, and store them in one of those cans where you push out the air. I typically use 12 grams and reprogramed the double shot for the volume I want. Making a Capp in the morning takes only minutes, and tastes as good as anything I get at a coffee shop. Remember to wipe your wand after each use. Highly recommend.
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Small, compact, great coffee, easy to use.
I LOVE my Bambino Plus! Small and compact, easy to use, and options for heat control and frothiness! The support phone number is great when you have done something wrong too!
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Once bitten, twice shy.
Failed spectacularly exactly 3 years after I bought it. In the middle of the night the compressor went on by itself despite the machine being "off" and started spewing water from the steam wand and emptied itself. Had to pull the plug from the wall to stop it, but by then it was already empty and making a racket.
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Never too old to have a coffee machine
I received the parcel in excellent condition. I’m enjoying my coffee, though I have to master frothing the milk. Since I’m a senior I think I’m doing pretty good since this is only my second day at trying to be a barista. Val.
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I love the Breville Bambino plus and smart program grinder
The machines work flawlessly. From the selection of grinds, to the pre-infusion, to the espresso. I am very satisfied with my purchase and so will you.
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Surprised
The coffee tastes great. Quality control has slipped. The filter baskets don't fit easily into the portafilter. I have to use a knife or screwdriver to remove filter basket to clean after use. I've used breville for many years and this never happened before.
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Response from breville.com
Thank you for your review and your feedback. We do value customers' input. We'll definitely pass along your feedback to the appropriate people, as we are continuously trying to improve our customer's experience.
Cool features but makes a tiny amount of espresso per shot!
I like my Bambino Plus and have figured out how to bend its will to mine. I like a large latte with several shots of espresso and in order to get the quantity I want, I have to run the machine twice, after having customized the brew time to the longest allowable time. Other than that, the nearly instantaneous heat-up time and automatic milk frothing features are great.
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Response from breville.com
Thank you for your review. It sounds like your grinds may be too fine/dense to allow liquid to be pressed through. The first drips should come out anywhere between 8-12 seconds after you push the shot button, no matter if it's for a single or double shot. Once the streams begin to come out, they should be even, and have the consistency of warm honey. If you continue to get drips, then your grind is too fine. If you get watery streams that look like drip coffee or tea, your grind is too coarse.
Wonderful Espresson
It's about a month old and I have zeroed in on the grind, best basket, and warm up tips to make a terrific espresso. Since this machine is instant heat it's best to warm it up by running water through it. BTW it's in the setup guide. Foaming milk is simple, though for me it makes a bit too much. The resulting milk is frothy and warm. The only challenge, and I read it in other reviews, is the difficulty removing the puck from the machine. I'm hoping it will loosen in another month. Overall very happy
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