- How is the Impress different from the Barista Express?
- The Impress adds an assisted tamping lever and dose feedback that tells you when to adjust the grind. The brewing setup, 54mm basket and single boiler are otherwise closely related.
- Do I need a separate grinder?
- No. The built-in conical burr grinder handles whole beans, so you grind, dose and tamp at one station. It is less adjustable than a dedicated espresso grinder.
- Can it steam milk and brew at the same time?
- No. It uses a single boiler, so you pull the shot first, then switch to steam. Expect a short wait between the two steps.
- Is it good for a beginner?
- Yes, the assisted tamp removes one of the hardest early skills. You still need to learn grind setting and milk texturing, so allow a week or two of practice.
- What comes in the box?
- You get the machine, portafilter, single and double filter baskets, a tamper integrated into the group head, a milk jug and a cleaning kit. Beans are not included.
- Where is the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine BES876BST cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $799.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine BES876BST?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Breville.