However, at that point, you could then upgrade your gear. Up to this point, you'll likely have been experiencing similar quality espresso and espresso-based coffees than you would have with the Dual Boiler. The Bambino coffee maker achieves rich and complex flavours by using an 18-gram dose delivered by a commercial-style 54mm portafilter. Includes a 15 bar pressure pump for the best results. Lighter roasts demand more from the grinder, and more from the espresso machine, and using most entry-level grinders and espresso machines, you'll usually struggle a bit with lighter roasts. Just keep in mind this is specific to the Bambino Plus, you'll need different timings for different machines.

This is an area where the Bambino Plus has really impressed me. The capability of this little machine when it comes to milk texture is really impressive when done manually. I love the fact my machine is ready to go in 3 seconds and I literally press a button and while the coffee is prepared pour the milk in the jug and again press a button and a minute latter the coffee it’s ready.

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Standard filter baskets have a load of holes at the bottom, to allow the extracted coffee to filter through while preventing the coffee grinds from ending up in your espresso. This little machine isn't going to take up much room on your kitchen worktop, and it's only likely to enhance the look of your kitchen. For our tests we used the same good-quality ground coffee that we’ve used to make hundreds of cups of coffee with a French press, but we found that the Bambino Plus surpassed our expectations, and gave us a smoother and tastier cup of coffee. Note that you won’t be able to grind beans with this machine as you can with Breville’s pricier Oracle Touch machine.

I'll deal with these in more detail in the longer version of the review, but really it's just the very small drip tray, and that's something you'll get used to. All the change is on the left-hand side, which now features a dial to control manual does, a button to toggle filter size, a button to start grinding, and a handle that you pull down to tamp your coffee. The pressure this handle applies is consistent, so the only margin for error when setting up your shot is ground size and volume. In just 3 seconds this innovative heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature required without the wait.Breville Australia produces some really innovative coffee machines – which are known in the UK as Sage coffee machines (or Sage by Heston Blumenthal) because the Breville brand name was sold in Europe in the 80s. However, all that perfectly steamed milk would be nothing without the rich espresso produced from any of the four included standard and dual-walled baskets. The ability to lean on an easier dual-walled basket is appreciated here, as the additional pressure provided by the basket itself won't require too much precision grinding and attention to detail to produce a nice, strong espresso. An opulent, creamy and caramel coloured espresso starts with low pressure pre-infusions, followed by a high pressure (9 bar) extraction process delivered via our 15 bar Italian pump. Powerful 130°C steam for fast silky microfoam The drip tray is more usable. The drip tray is actually slightly smaller, as the Bambino is slightly thinner than the Plus, but, because the steam wand doesn't auto purge as the Plus does, and because there's no solenoid valve dumping water into the drip tray after each shot, the small drip tray is much more practical than it is with the Bambino Plus. No Solenoid valve. While on the face of it, this appears to be a negative, I think it creates a more important positive compared to the fairly unimportant negative. The Bambino Plus has a 3 way solenoid valve for ridding the group of pressure after pulling shots, while the Bambino uses a brew valve.

Even when they are, it's quite rare to find someone reviewing products who spends enough time with the product they're reviewing to be able to offer any real value in terms of insight that you couldn't have found from the marketing blurb.Actually, as I discovered when making the videos I've shared below, as long as you're using decent coffee beans in the first place, with the Bambino the espresso via the dual walled baskets is OK. It might never be amazing – but then again, we don't all have the same palate, do we? Faster Heat Up Time: Innovative ThermoJet® heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds. Ready to make your best coffee without the wait. Like professional machines, the Bambino can deliver third wave specialty coffee. This is made possible by the 4 keys formula. Delivering barista quality performance using a 54mm portafilter with 18 grams of coffee for full flavour and a powerful steam wand to create microfoam required for latte art. With a proprietary ThermoJet heating system the machine is ready to start in 3 seconds. Product Features: One of the key features of the Sage Bambino Plus is its patented “ThermoJet” heating coil which has your machine ready to brew an espresso in three seconds. The single-hole steam tip on the Bambino means that it takes a little bit longer to steam, compared to the four-hole tip on the Bambino plus, but also I just find four hole tips easier than single tips. I've used loads of single hole tips, I've used quite a few multi-holed tips, and I usually find that the more holes on the tip, the better, and I prefer four-hole tips over any other.

I continued to use it for quite a while as my home espresso machine after that, as it was just such a nice machine to use. I kept hold of it and I've continued to use it off and on since then, including taking it on holiday with me to Cornwall a couple of times now. The Bambino Plus is definitely one of the best entry-level home espresso machines you'll come across when it comes to beginner friendliness, and shot quality straight out of the box, at this price point.Precise Espresso Extraction: Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction.