How is the Barista Touch different from the Barista Express?

The Touch adds a color touchscreen with saved presets, the Auto MilQ hands-free milk system and a faster ThermoJet heater. The Express uses manual steaming and dial controls but shares the same 54 mm basket and integrated grinder concept.

Do I still have to tamp the coffee myself?

Yes. Grinding and dosing are automatic, but you level and tamp with the included magnetic tamper before locking in the portafilter. The Razor tool helps trim the dose to the right level.

Can I use my own coffee beans and adjust the grind?

Yes. The hopper takes whole beans and the conical burrs have 30 settings, with dose control on the screen. Very light roasts may need a finer setting and a small dose adjustment.

How long does it take to heat up?

Breville rates the ThermoJet system at about 3 seconds to brew temperature, so you can pull a shot shortly after switching on. Give the steam system a moment longer for milk.

What comes in the box?

The machine, a 54 mm stainless steel portafilter, single and double wall filter baskets, a dosing funnel, a 480 ml stainless steel jug, a ClaroSwiss water filter and the Razor dose trimming tool.

Is it good for straight espresso or only milk drinks?

It can pull decent straight shots, but the 54 mm basket and integrated grinder suit milk drinks better. If you mostly drink plain espresso, a separate grinder and 58 mm machine gives more control.

Where is the Breville the Barista Touch Espresso cheapest?

At Amazon, for $989.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Breville the Barista Touch Espresso?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,424 ratings.

Where can I buy the Breville the Barista Touch Espresso?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Breville, Amazon, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy's.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 51,424 ratings

Reviewers consistently praise the Barista Touch for easy, consistent milk drinks and a fast heat-up, and call it one of the simplest ways into home espresso. Criticism centers on the built-in grinder's limits, the need to tamp by hand, and long-term reliability of the touchscreen.

What people mention

Milk texturingPraisedOwners say Auto MilQ delivers silky microfoam hands-free and the temperature and texture settings are easy to adjust.
Ease of usePraisedThe touchscreen and preset menu are repeatedly called the simplest path to repeatable espresso for beginners.
GrinderMixedThe built-in conical grinder is convenient and consistent enough for milk drinks, but hobbyists find it short of a dedicated espresso grinder.
TampingCriticisedUsers note the machine still requires manual tamping, which undercuts the automated workflow.
Build and reliabilityCriticisedSome long-term owners report touchscreen or electronic failures and describe the body as more plastic than expected.
Heat-up speedPraisedThe ThermoJet heater is widely noted for being ready in seconds rather than minutes.

About the Breville the Barista Touch Espresso

The Breville Barista Touch is a stainless steel espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder and a touchscreen. The grinder uses hardened steel burrs and offers 30 grind settings and dose control. The touchscreen has a pre-programmed coffee menu and settings that can be customized.

A ThermoJet heating system heats up in about 3 seconds. Extraction starts with low pressure pre-infusion, then runs at 9 bar using a 15 bar Italian pump. The 54 mm stainless steel portafilter comes with single and double wall filter baskets and has an ideal dose of 18 g. A removable magnetic tamper is used for manual tamping.

Auto MilQ texturing makes microfoam hands-free. Milk temperature is adjustable from 104°F to 167°F, with 8 texture levels. The steam wand has an automatic cleaning function. The body is brushed stainless steel, and the water tank is BPA free.

Color

Silver

Material

Brushed stainless steel; BPA free water tank

Dimensions

15.7 x 12.6 x 12.4 in (W x D x H)

Weight

21.8 lbs (9.888 kg)

Power

1680 W, 110–120 V

Grinder

Hardened steel conical burrs, 30 grind settings

Portafilter

54 mm stainless steel

Care

Dosing funnel attachment is dishwasher safe

Warranty

2 years

In the box

Dosing funnel, 54 mm portafilter, single and double wall filter baskets, 480 ml stainless steel jug, ClaroSwiss water filter, razor dose trimming tool