Why you need the Breville Bambino Plus instead of the Barista Express!
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- We have a look at the Bambino Plus and the Smart Grinder pro as a great alternative to purchasing the Barista express. For about the same money you get better technology, nicer colours and easy easy cappuccino.!
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We have the same SAGE Bambino, and today our NIche Zero grinder arrived. We have been blown away by just how much difference the grinder has made, literally astonished.
Freshly ground coffee always makes a difference!
I wish I could afford the Niche Zero.
I love how real and authentic this video is. You're not trying too hard to be perfect. Your human and it shows.. most advertisement type videos try too hard to be perfect. Lets be honest the majority of people making coffee at home want a great coffee thats obtainable by a non barista. Not everybody wants complicated perfection. Well done thx for sharing
Loving the Barista Pro i bought from you back in May...the one thing about the Bambino that swayed me away from it was the lack of non pressurized baskets. Otherwise i love the compactness and the auto milk.
When we get stock of the non pressurized (hard to get) it does help:)
I thought my Delonghi broke and I was so going to get this. BUT NOOOOOO! I had to try and fix it and actually fixed it. So now I gotta wait til it actually breaks! 1st world problems...amirite?
Buy it anyways. Just call it your Caffeine Insurance Policy.
More pleased with learning the benefit of being in the espresso sales business than consumer business. Thank you for sharing your process with us :)
Our pleasure!
what's the difference between the bambino and the bambino plus? Is the plus worth the extra cost?
Just ordered the Bambino Plus in the same color Black Truffle. Can't wait for it to arrive tomorrow.
I came here for the comparison from the barista express or impress vs bambino or bambino plus. What one product should you buy better tasting americano and latte? I’m still not sure. Do you have more videos on these types of questions? I know I need a burr grinder with the bamboo. I’m getting mixed recommendations. I’m not really impressed by the all in one aspect of the barista express and impress, I don’t mind have 2 machines. In fact I think longevity wise have the separate burr grinder is better so I can eventually replace the bambino or whatever espresso machine and still have a working burr grinder. That is if those things last that long. Again I’m new and have no idea. I’m comfortable using the base model barista express and have no problems steaming my milk. However I do like the idea of the impress with that automatic tamper! But that’s not to say if the bambino makes better flavoured lattes and Americanos that I can’t learn easily to do a better tamper. Basically I’m spending the money on home machine because my local 3 Starbucks only make decent drinks 3 out of 7 days a week. The rest are a range of bitter, muddy, sour, watery, thick like sludge, and just disgusting and not even drinkable. So after many and I mean many replacements I’m just going to make it myself because as someone with zero training I started off getting better results then the Starbucks baristas with all their experience and training. Make zero sense to me but frustrating so I’m changing to home brewing!! For consistency. I just want the best tasting coffee I can produce in the budget of $1300cdn. And these machines are on sale for the holidays here in Vancouver for $999 for the impressive and even less when buying the breville grinder and bambino options. I just need help picking. There far to many options. I just returned the fully automatic Phillips because it made one of the most watered down coffees I’ve ever had. So I’m back to the drawing board and up for suggestions. Thank you so much for any input you have to help me 🙏
Don’t you miss the hot water spout on the Bambino?
I believe it comes out of the steam wand.
Where did you guys get the portafilter and tamper? Does it come with either machine or do you have to buy those separately?
Also, outstanding video! Sold both me and my wife!
They come.with the Bambino! Enjoy...good choice
Thanks for another great video. I have a couple of questions: Is it possible to make americanos with the Bambino Plus? Also, what are your thoughts on the Bambino vs the Bambino Plus?
You can make an americano with any espresso machine that works, because an americano is just espresso and hot water. It doesn’t look like the machine dispenses hot water if that that’s what you’re asking
You'd have to steam the water to temp
Hold the one shot and froth select button together and hot water comes out! Or use a kettle😜
Also explain to my wife that @5:20. when she wants her coffee. there is a more complicated set of physical actions that need to be done in order to get her coffee.
yes you have to grind the coffee and put into the portafilter and then insert the portafilter
Barista pro has the same grinder as smart grinder internally
I have the smart pro grinder and the bambino, but am having trouble getting the grind size right! What grind setting do you use? Thanks!!
It really depends on the coffee. Since you have upwards of 60 settings try google the coffee you use and grind settings for espresso.
Hi Kjellen !I have the same set up like urs .I`m using number 14 on my grinder to get a decent espresso for my latte.
Listen. The numbers here are in the area but. What you need is a timer. Start at any othe mentioned grin settings and when after you grind tamp and run a blind shot to really warm up the bambino you time from the time you see the first drops coming out. Your shot should run about 25 to 30 secs. Even better once you hit your shot button if you dont see any drops coming out for a bout 7 secs you know your pulling a better shot that’s the infusion before the brew is coming out. You can also manually infuse your shot too.
@@SuperMatrix59 is that 25-30 seconds from pressing the button or from when the espresso starts to flow?
Seeing this today trying to get into the entry level espresso game. From Hamilton myself, used to always go to my local ECS to grab coffee. Never knew you had a page! Great stuff. Are you going to be getting the black or sea salt one back in stock? It seems to be sold out everywhere LOL
It is ordered. Just the supply chain challenges . You can request a notify me button on the website under the product and as soon as it arrives you will get an email. Thanks for the support ❤️
That's a Bambino Plus, the Bambino doesn't have the automatic frothing.
Thank you for your wonderful video!
Thank you for the kind words
Please keep doing these informative videos 🤗
Will do!
would help to work on your mic setup. Great great channel!!
Thanks..you are right...did this during COVID and my son who normally does them was not there ...sorry 😔
@@ecscoffeeinc No need to be sorry. Just commenting on what will improve your channel. That's all. Great duo for presentation. Look forward to more!
SORRY please explain @5:00 which 2 buttons am I to press and hold. ??
The single cup and double cup buttons on the left.
Hello! Grateful if you could confirm the first colour bambino being shown at the 3:56 time mark 😅
Smoked Hickory:)
@@ecscoffeeinc perfect! Just bought it through you guys - can’t wait 😅
@@jamied8667 Thank you!
Can plant-based milks like almond milk work well with the frother?
Decently yes as you can control the time
Hi, I intend on purchasing the bambino plus this month. Can you recommend an electric Burr grinder at a lesser price point than the one in the video? Thanks
Honestly a good grinder for espresso is going to run you a couple of hundred dollars. I would not go any cheaper as you may have issues getting a good shot with an inconsistent grind.
@@ecscoffeeinc Thanks I will prioritise that. Finally can I ask as someone starting out,when I have both machines and I grind the beans to FINE.How will I know how much to put it the portafilter?Is it a standard amount or does it vary?
Hey Neil.
I need that shirt! Where can I find it?
Kindly,
An off-duty EMT.
@jeffsguyshop in Burlington Ontario
I have the Baratza Virtuoso Plus grinder. Will that work alright with the Bambino?
Yes. Perfect
@@ecscoffeeinc Thanks!
5:20 why is there brown liquid coming out without porta filter?
Machine had been used and there is always some coffee residue on the spray head area which comes off into the cup when rinsed:)
@@ecscoffeeinc Does that happen less with machines without 3 way solenoid valve that releases the pressure right after the shot? I believe Bambino non plus does not have the solenoid.
Coffee grinds and oils will always collect on the brew head with use! That is the brown liquid you see :)
You did a video earlier this year where you profiled all Breville machines. In that video you said you didn’t understand why Breville made this machine and that you expect them to discontinue the Bambino. What caused you to change your mind?
Honestly it was the price. They were not selling at the time and you could get more for your dollar in other models. But this September the Barista express went up about 15% and these came down so it makes more sense now.
ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear yikes, a 15% increase ? That’s crazy! The bambino looks great. I hope it is a good seller for you!
Please tell me why you're able to sell these for what you're selling them for while BestBuy sells them for $699. When is the current $429 sale price expiring?
@@supercooled Another reason to shop local. We not only match the box stores, we usually beat them.
Where can I get that coffee glass though?
We sell them at ECS Coffee. ecscoffee.com/a/search/mugs-cups?filter_brand=Zwilling
Why not the Barista Express over the Bambino?
That was the entire video...new technology with the bambino Plus
Just ordered the bambino plus! Can't wait to try it out. In terms of portafilter, what's the differences between a pressurized and non pressurized baskets? And what's the suggested grind size, I am totally a noob in this. Thanks.
Hey Eric, sorry for the delay - The difference between a pressurized and non-pressurized basket is the addition of a second wall. The non-pressurized basket is usually one perforated layer which requires the grind to be dialed in perfectly. It would be suggested for a more experienced coffee-maker. A pressurized basket adds a second wall which helps as a but of a failsafe if your grind is a little off. With either basket you'll have to adjust the grind to your liking and it may take some tweaks, but the pressurized would be suggested for a beginner.
As far as the grind size goes, for the Bambino, you'd want a fine espresso grind, however will still of course need to make adjustments to fit your machine.
This video offended me because they're too good looking
You are very kind!
Why did it not alarm you that your fresh hot water was coming out coffee coloured even when you had no coffee attached to your machine!! That's one poorly cleaned mahine.
We did not do a flush on the machine before the hot water! If we were to use this for tea, we would do a flush round and then go again for the hot water. Our mistake! The bambino does not have a very large water tank either!
Hey! I am a trained barista and was just wondering what machine you would recommend for me/ what machine your baristas lean towards?
I’m not really a fan of all the automatic settings since I know and enjoy working my way around an espresso machine.
Thank you!
Really depends on budget.
OFF DUTY T-shirt should change it to ON-DUTY 😉
The sound is bad, an echo that is annoying, should be adjusted or dubbed.
You are correct. First time at our home and too much echo. Adjusting for the next video already.
No the audio was really not that bad, it was fun, felt like I was hanging in their kitchen with them.
@@Surveen518 the author is adjusting it and agreed with me.
@@ecscoffeeinc Thank you!