Breville the Barista Touch Impress

The Breville the Barista Touch Impress (Model #BES881) is a high-performance semi-automatic espresso machine that delivers third-wave specialty coffee at home. Combining step-by-step barista guidance, an intuitive color touchscreen, and automated dosing and microfoam technology, this machine simplifies the espresso-making process from bean to cup.

Product Description

The Barista Touch Impress features an integrated touchscreen interface that guides users through drink selection, customization, and preparation. It incorporates the Impress Puck System, which calculates precise coffee doses, provides assisted 22 lb tamping with a 7-degree barista twist, and automatically corrects subsequent doses for consistent extraction.

Equipped with the innovative ThermoJet heating system, the machine reaches the optimal extraction temperature in just 3 seconds while maximizing energy efficiency. The Auto MilQ hands-free steam wand creates silky smooth microfoam and includes specialized settings calibrated specifically for dairy, almond, oat, and soy milks. Integrated Baratza European precision conical burrs offer 30 grind settings to suit a wide range of coffee bean roasts.

Key Applications

• Residential kitchens and home espresso bars

• Fast, automated brewing of café-style hot espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, and flat whites

• Cold extraction coffee preparation including Cold Brew and Cold Espresso

• Customized plant-based and dairy microfoam texturing for latte art

Specifications

• Model Number: BES881

• Machine Type: Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder

• Heating System: ThermoJet Heating System (3-second heat-up time)

• User Interface: High-definition Color Touchscreen with step-by-step guidance

• Grinder: Built-in Baratza Precision Conical Burr Grinder with 30 settings

• Tamping System: Impress Puck System with assisted 22 lbs (10 kg) tamping & 7° twist

• Milk System: Auto MilQ Hands-free Microfoam Texturing

• Milk Settings: Optimized for Dairy, Oat, Almond, and Soy

• Pump Pressure: 15 Bar Italian Pump with low-pressure pre-infusion

• Temperature Control: Digital PID Temperature Control (199.4°F / 93°C extraction)

• Portafilter: 54mm Stainless Steel Portafilter

• Water Tank Capacity: 2 Litres (67 oz / 2.1 quarts)

• Bean Hopper Capacity: 340 grams (12 oz)

• Power / Voltage: 1750 Watts / 110 – 120 Volts

• Construction Material: Brushed Stainless Steel

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 33 cm x 38 cm x 41 cm (13.4″ x 14.2″ x 16.3″)

• Included Accessories: 54mm Stainless Steel Portafilter, 480ml Stainless Steel Milk Pitcher, 1 & 2 Cup Single and Dual Wall Filter Baskets, Water Filter Holder & Charcoal Filter, Razor Precision Trimming Tool, Cleaning Accessories