The Breville Bambino Plus is a compact semi-automatic espresso machine with an automatic steam wand that textures milk to a set temperature and texture on its own. Its ThermoJet heater reaches extraction temperature in about 3 seconds, and PID control holds brew temperature steady. The 54mm portafilter takes 19 grams of ground coffee, and low-pressure pre-infusion eases into the shot for a more even extraction. It suits home baristas who want café-style milk drinks without a full-size machine, and it is smaller and faster to heat than most dual-boiler rivals, though it has no grinder and asks you to dial in the dose yourself.
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Owners rate it highly, praising the fast heat-up and the automatic steam wand that produces microfoam without much skill. Complaints center on the learning curve for dosing and tamping and on needing a separate grinder.
The Breville Bambino Plus is a compact, semi-automatic espresso machine with an automatic steam wand. The wand lets you adjust milk temperature and texture to make microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos. It uses ground coffee and a reusable filter, and it is controlled with buttons.
A ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds. Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at the set temperature for even extraction. Low-pressure pre-infusion raises pressure gradually at the start of extraction. The 54mm portafilter holds a 19 gram dose.
After steaming, the machine automatically purges the heating system so the next espresso is extracted at the right temperature. It is part of the Bambino Series and follows the 4 keys formula for third-wave specialty coffee.
