Is the Barista Express Impress worth it over the older Barista Express?

The Impress adds assisted tamping and automatic dose correction, which make shots more repeatable with less mess. If you already tamp well, the older model brews similar coffee for less; if puck prep frustrates you, the Impress earns its premium.

Can it use pre-ground coffee?

Yes. Use the dual wall filter baskets with pre-ground coffee, and the single wall baskets with freshly ground beans from the built-in grinder.

How long does it take to make an espresso?

Breville rates it at under a minute from bean to espresso, including grinding and the assisted tamp. Steaming milk for a latte adds time on top of that.

You get the machine, single and double shot single wall and dual wall filter baskets, a tamper, a milk jug, a water filter and a cleaning kit. Check the listing for the exact accessory set.

Does it need special water or descaling?

It has a 2 L removable tank and ships with a water filter. Use filtered water and descale when the machine prompts you to keep the pump and boiler healthy.

How does the Impress differ from the older Barista Express?

Breville describes the Impress as effectively identical to the older Barista Express in brewing, with the assisted tamping lever and automatic dose correction as the main additions. Both use a built-in conical burr grinder, a 15 bar pump and a manual steam wand.

What do buyers say about the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings.

Where can I buy the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Crate and Barrel Canada, Kitchenalia, Best Buy Canada, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, L'Heureux.

Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine

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At Crate and Barrel Canada, for CA$1,149.95, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5257 ratings

Owners generally rate the Impress as an easy step into real espresso, crediting the assisted tamp and dose correction for more consistent shots than the older Barista Express. Complaints center on the learning curve for steaming milk, the single boiler's wait between brewing and frothing, and the need to dial in the grinder.

What people mention

TampingPraisedOwners say the assisted lever gives a level, firm puck with far less mess than manual tamping.
Dose accuracyPraisedThe automatic dose correction is credited with keeping shots consistent after grind adjustments.
Steam wandMixedReviewers like the microfoam quality but say it takes practice and is slower than an automatic frother.
Single boilerCriticisedUsers complain about the wait between pulling a shot and steaming milk for multiple drinks.
GrinderMixedThe built-in grinder is convenient, but owners say it needs dialing in and struggles with oily dark roasts.
CleanupCriticisedHand washing the carafe and emptying the drip tray are routine chores owners mention.

About the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine

This espresso machine takes you from whole bean to impeccable espresso in less than one minute. The built-in conical burr grinder doses just the right amount of grounds and offers 25 grind settings. The ingenious Puck System assists with tamping, applying precise pressure to your coffee grounds and finishing with a twist to create a perfectly polished, barista-worthy puck. Water heated exactly to the optimal temperature maximizes flavor extraction for balanced flavor. To top your drink with velvety microfoam, use the milk wand that delivers powerful steam pressure.Need help choosing? View our Breville espresso makers comparison chart.. Integrated conical burr grinder. 25 grind settings. Puck System™ assists tamping with precise 22-lb. pressure and 7° twist. Automatic and manual dosing options. Dose into 1- and 2-cup single- and dual-wall filter baskets. 1- and 2-cup extractions. Low-pressure pre-infusion followed by 9-bar extraction. Milk wand offers powerful steam pressure at 266°F. Thermocoil heating system. Precise digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely 199°F. 8.75-oz. capacity bean hopper. 67.5-oz. water tank. 1,750 watts. Includes 54mm stainless steel portafilter, 480ml stainless steel milk jug, water filter holder with filter, Razor™ precision trimming tool, cleaning tablets, allen key, steam wand cleaning tool, cleaning disc, cleaning brush and descaling powder. Stainless steel construction. Imported.