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Breville BES820XL Die-Cast 15-Bar Programmable Espresso Machine | 
| Brand: Breville
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $599.99
Buy Refurbished: $237.99
as of 7/29/2010 18:33 CDT details
You Save: $362.00 (60%)
Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 39807
Color: Silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 25
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 10.5 x 12.3
Warranty: Varies
MPN: BES820XL
Model: BES820XL
UPC: 021614049285
EAN: 0021614049285
ASIN: B001U8A1NC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Stainless-steel programmable espresso machine with 15-bar Triple-Prime pump | | | Thermoblock heating system; electronic temperature control; pressure gauge | | | Push-button volume settings; steam wand for frothing milk; cup warmer | | | Includes 1- and 2-cup dual-wall stainless-steel filters, pod filter, tamping tool, and pitcher | | | Measures 10 by 10-1/2 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Caf?? culture for the home countertop. Die-cast aluminum and zinc body. A full 4.5 inch clearance accommodates larger cups ??? ideal for espresso variations like Americano, Cappuccino, and Caf?? Latte. Prior to extraction, the unique 15 bar Triple-Prime??? pump automatically releases three bursts of hot water into the filter head, causing the ground coffee or espresso pod to expand. The increased pressure allows the machine to extract more crema and gives the coffee a rich, smooth taste.Features:Custom Set Programming extracts the perfect volume of coffee at the touch of a button. Choose from Auto Shot, Custom Shot or Manual Shot.The Espresso Pressure Gauge assists in obtaining the most favorable extraction pressure to create the ideal espresso.The Espresso Machine will enter the Power Save mode if not used for one hour, and it will automatically switch off if not used for a further three hours.Hot water wand ??? instant hot waterSwivel steam wand with froth enhancer75 oz removable water tank72 sq inch solid steel cup warming trayAccessories:Tamping tool/measuring spoonCleaning toolStainless steel frothing pitcher1 cup & 2 cup dual-wall stainless steel filtersEspresso pod filter
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 Delicious! Estupendo! June 19, 2010
Cristina A. G. Pinto
Really nice Espresso Machine. In spite of being refurbished, it arrived in "as good as new" condition. We've used it several times a day ever since it arrived and every time the coffee is perfect with rich crema and the right temperature. In case you decide to use it, the froth is really thick, too. This machine really knows how to make nice froth. We're super happy with it.
 Looks Nice - Doesn't Perform April 24, 2010
J. Lowe (Lakewood, OH USA)
I had the machine for one day. It's on its way back to the seller.
I gave it 2-stars. One for looks and one for performance. It looks really nice on the counter top but it does not perform like advertised. I admit I had high hopes after moving up from a Krups $98 combo coffee/espresso maker. (It was fine until the steam wand quit working)
On the Breville, the "pressure gauge" did not function at all. The needle didn't budge! I tried all the suggestions, more coffee, less coffee, tamp harder, tamp softer, finer grind, courser grind. It made espresso, but no crema.
Next, I tried the steam wand. When I turned the knob to steam, it pumped out water for about 6-8 seconds before the steam developed. If I had had some milk, it would have been ruined. Instead, my counter top got soaked. Also, the hot water function shoots hot water as soon as you turn the knob for it. Again, my counter got flooded with hot water. (probably my fault for not looking - but there is no "on-off" for the steam or hot water) There is an "empty me" feature in the drip tray that pops up when the tray is full of water. It had a broken hinge that was about to fall off.
For the price, I expected the steamer to roar but it is not under pressure - the water is dropped onto a heating element and then it vaporizes. Any cheap machine will do the same.
Good luck if you buy this machine.
A good espresso on this machine April 10, 2010
Askari of Panther Creek (The Woodlands, TX USA)
This is a review about the quality of the espresso the machine makes, and not about
the short or long term reliability of the machine, since I have only had it for about a month.
I bought coffee beans from a starbuck coffee shop and asked the barista to grind the beans for an espresso maker. Decided not to buy a grinder (since reviews on grinders seem to indicate nothing but trouble). The first results I got were disappointing. No matter how well I packed the 2 shot coffee filter, or how much coffee I packed into it, the pressure on the indicator dial never reached even the beginning of the "optimum" range.
Then I decide to ask the barista if they had a finer espresso grind. They said their finest was # "2". With that grind, I filled the 2 shot filter with coffee to the top of the filter, and packed the grinds as hard as I could. Started the machine. The needle started to rise, reached the optimum range, went all the way up the optimum range and beyond it before finally stopping when the machine stopped pouring coffee! I also noticed that the amount of coffee poured was somewhat less than 2 shots of coffee. Removing the filter holder from the machine, it was clear that the filter had water, that had not pressed through the coffee, mixed in with the spent grinds.
The next cup of espresso I made, I did not pack the coffee as hard, or fill as high. I left about an 1/8" between the coffee and the filter rim . That did it. After starting up the scale the needle stopped 3/4 up the optimum level scale, and the coffee it made looked like 2 full shots and, when I removed the filter holder the coffee filter was mostly dry! The espresso had a nice layer of crema, added a little Milk, lots of foam...perfect!
What did it for me was 1) the right grind, 2) the right packing pressure, 3) the right amount of coffee.
I hope this helps some fellow home baristas!
Pressure Gauge broken March 25, 2010
Lucy Zucker (Miami Beach, FL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the second espresso maker I ordered from Amazon in the last two weeks. The first (DeLonghi EC155 Espresso) I had to return. That unit seemed contaminated and would produce a yellowish liquid no matter how many times I tried to flush the unit before making my first espresso.
I then decided to buy something higher-end. Unfortunately, the unit I received, had a broken pressure gauge and am sending it back. Not sure at this point if I should reorder same brand or try something else...
Two weeks later...
I decided to give it a try and now have a second one. The pressure gauge is working fine in this one, but the water compartment does not close snug and tends to slide out during operation. To slide it in I have to simultaneously lift another component (water delivery pipe) which seems to hang too low preventing the water compartment from sliding right in. I was expecting better quality for $500. Coffee tastes fine though. I am giving it another star.
Month later...
This thing actually makes damn good coffee. Since coffee will soon be the only medicine you can buy without government blessing and IRS enforcement, I am very happy I made this purchase. Four Stars now.
Love It March 22, 2010
Moira Mcguinness (east coast)
I cannot wait to get up in the morning since I got this machine. No lie. It takes up a good deal of space so if you are in a tight spot the pod style might be better for you. But this one looks totally cool if you have the room for it. I adore it.
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