Breville Barista Touch IMPRESS Review!
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Breville (or Sage) have been making home espresso machines for a LONG time now, and are what I consider to be one of the home espresso market leaders. With their newest offering, the Breville Barista Touch Impress, they look to completely obliterate the learning curves associated with dialing in espresso, and steaming milk for lattes. Does the new Breville Barista Touch Impress accomplish this goal? And who is this espresso machine for? In this review, we find out!
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Disclaimer
0:56 - Build Quality / Design
2:27 - Features
3:39 - User Experience
6:22 - Making Espresso
8:32 - Milk Steaming
11:16 - Conclusion
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You can eliminate the lcd flicker by fixing your shutter speed to something like 1/30s. You have to dial in the machine when it’s new, new coffee, and micro adjustments as the beans age in the hopper/bag. Does it track bean age and alter grind size to compensate?
This screen was refreshing at a very odd rate. At any shutter faster than 1 second it was flickering something terrible.
No, it doesn’t track bean age, a click finer or coarser may be required from time to time, but very easy to track based on the shot times you’re seeing
@@LifestyleLab_ oh that might be VRR usually used in battery powered devices. If the screen isn’t updating much it will clock down to like 1Hz. I think my Nikon z8 analyzes this and can compensate to eliminate it but might just be for 60Hz sources. Thanks for the reply! Liked and subbed. I’m still rocking the 870 from like a decade ago.
Ahhhh you’re almost certainly right! Thanks for that. Didn’t cross my mind.
Hello, do you sell any of the espresso machines you review?
I think a really useful part of these reviews might to get a run through of a typical coffee that you make with it in realtime with the real audio - see what it might be like to actually use this thing.
I plan to do this! In separate videos
Ver true. I bought my Bezzera machine because of many yt reviews and in the end I was shocked how heating up or using the vibration pump sounds like. Most videos have music or someone talking in the background and very few show how real life use sounds like
@@LifestyleLab_please do it from “off” state, thanks.
For entertainment purposes sure but machine Sounds are temporary…taste and ease of use (not to mention price) are the important things.
@@damiangrouse4564 It's not for entertainment lol it's so I could actually hear what sounds the machine makes and how it'd be to use in the most practical sense.
One problem I have with most of these machines is the annoyingly loud pump. Some machines isolate the vibrations/noise better than others.
I have been waiting for this official review. I bought the machine just over a month ago and LOVE IT. As a total rookie with a baby in hand every morning I’m creating microfoam and pretty decent latte art since the machine reallly helps in the areas I need help in. I bought the impress and immediately took it back and went and bought this touch impress and am SO glad I did!!! The way it can give that tip on grind size and obviously the milk were two huge factors to justify the extra cost. My local coffee shops are probably going under now that I’m not a frequent customer ;)
Great Video! Informative, cut to the chase simplified, and very professional. Thank you!
Great video. Very well explained. The audio and video quality are fantastic. Straight forward and not just a bunch of going back and forth. Breville needs to pay you for this video.
❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉Thank you so much. I waited until I could justify such a huge purchase, and now, after your review I feel calm and ready. I'm subscribed and truly appreciate your review for those of us over 50 😮
Absolutely the best review yet - thank you so much
Hey , love your stuff. I’ve actually taken some inspiration on how you make your videos and incorporated it into my own, although in a different area of course.
Keep up the good work.
Love the way u review evey single model. Straight foward easy to understand.
Thanks!
Great video! I just ordered the Barista Touch Impress on the Cyber Monday sale. I’m looking forward to trying it out!
Thanks pimp, this was probably the best and informative review I’ve seen. I’ll be getting one soon
I really appreciate the pitch-perfect approach to describing this machine to the right consumer but in a way that a wide range of home coffee lovers appreciate! Thanks!!
Very kind words, thanks William!
Great Content. i love referring my customers to your channel for equipment reviews
Thanks for the referrals!
I can't say I've seen a more professional review on CZcams ever. Very well done sir. I got me a Touch Impress online today. I have ZERO barista experience, and usually just get by with instant coffee. Looking forward to elevating my grind and my brews. Also, love the way you said MilQ. Had to pause for a good minute and LOL.
Really amazing review, well done!
I've since upgraded to a Linea Micra but it's still interesting and mind blowing how well Breville makes it so easy and intuitive for beginners. The fact that it "tests and monitors" whether or not your grind setting is right is crazy.
As pervious owner of Sage Barista Express - Breville=Sage, I would appreciate more better built quality that leads to longer than 2 years in service and reliable customer service than "useful" features that inevitably rise demands on maintenance side, leads to cost cuts where customer does not see but will experience it sooner or later. Fun to use until it brakes. And it will if you make your coffee on regular basis. If you care about taste and don't want to have bean to cup machine you will also ask questions, like where is properly scaled pressure gauge? Is OPV working? Also if you care about taste you will seek information what is needed to make coffee taste as it should. And passion for coffee I feel ;)
gotta say this is a great review. thanks for taking the time to go thru it in such detail. In the market for a upgrade from a pod machine to an auto and this seems perfect. i especially like the 'auto' puck feature which is a bit of a game changer. thats the main reason i want auto vs manual. i just dont have the time, nor skill to try and get it right in the mornings or when we have friends over (ie grind, tamp, mess, repeat - no more with this). this seems to make sure you get it right every time after dialing it in. thanks again
I just got this, and I LOVE it! Started using it yesterday, and so far it has given me some fantastic americanos and some really great oat milk lattes. I choose to steam manually because the minimum amount required for auto-steaming is too much for me. With this machine, you can basically forget about warmup, just turn it on and go. Pretty tiny footprint, too. It took me a long time to decide to get a machine like this, since I'm a pour-over purist, but this little coffee machine is fun to play with and produces barista-level results...and I don't even have a beard and tattoos! hahaha
I want this machine and have been waiting for your review specifically 🎉im getting it this year now.
Nice machine, I have the barista touch and I’m very satisfied with it. I like the new screen GUI. Thanks for the review.
I really appreciate this video! Thank you!
Just purchased this exact model last weekend and I am so happy with it!! I didn’t want to have to learn to “ pull shots”, properly steam milk or anything. I just wanted to be able to make cappuccinos at home whenever I wanted. This machine takes all the guesswork out of doing so. It’s so easy to use all three of my teenagers are using it as well. It’s sleek and stylish looking in my kitchen, and has satisfied my wanting coffee bar quality drinks at home.
Of all of the reviews I’ve watched, you’re by far the most competent in terms of no-nonsense, easy to understand and dumb-proof reviewers 👍🏻👏🏻
I have the Barista Touch and I can tell that the software is a lot more customizable on this machine. I tend to make sprovers with my machine but it will be nice to have a setting for a long pre-infusion. The Impress Touch would be a nice upgrade over the Barista Touch.
Very good review, I just would have liked to hear a few words about the new grinder in this machine. At least it is the first one with Baratza burrs. Did you felt any difference in grind consistence in comparison to the other machines? At least that’s a complaint that I’ve heard from previously sage models?
I have owned my Touch Impress for a few months now. I owned a $99 dollar espresso machine in the past. It was crap and, thus, never used it. I got tired of paying Bigbucks $8 a day for my quad latte. I am a novice and don't want to spend months perfecting my skill. I don't want several machines to make one drink. I don't want to spend 2k or way more on a machine. This all in one is a breeze to use and I make a consistent large, quad latte every day in less than 10 minutes. Cleanup is quick and simple. My biggest challenge was finding fresh roasted beans that I like but finally did.
Great review! Definitely will consider this for my folks who are exactly what this machine is designed for!
Set my parents up with it for this exact reason! So far VERY good 👍
Thanks for your time much appreciated/ awesome video.
Superbly done video, fun and informative, very impressive Breville, like you, the best never rest.
Amazing video. Is this going to replace your home setup? Does it have an auto on function for the morning?
Thank you really appreciate your honest reviews.
Glad you find them helpful!
Great review!
great video. thanks man. this might be exactly what I need. I will consider definetely.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the great information.
You must have won some friends with coffee tech support! Review is helpful. 👍🏻
Keeping the world caffeinated, one home at a time 👊
Fantastic review. Thanks
We saw this unit at Williams-Sonoma a few months ago and were blown away by the product demo provided by Breville - we discussed the purchase for two months and then finally picked up one - the more we use it the more we love it! Highly recommend!!! A large purchase that will be used daily at home!
Excellent review.
I’m very happy with my Barista Touch, so I can imagine how great this will be.
We have the Breville/sage top model from the time which is bean to cup etc. you don’t need the touch screen. Ours is still going strong and makes a better cup of coffee than you can buy anywhere. When we are on holiday the only reason we want to come home is our coffee maker. I think it was supposed to cost £1600 at the time, worth every penny.
Always has fair review. Nice job again. I will try it out myself at local stores. ❤
Great review.
I'm upset at the CZcams algorithms for not recommending this video earlier! Very nice model, Breville knocked it out of the park and so have you with this review, LifeStyle Lab team!
I wonder what you think regarding this vs the non-touch Oracle BES980. Here in Australia we're lucky to have them both at a relatively affordable 2000 AUD or about 1300 USD. I sell and repair these machines here in Melbourne Victoria.
I know my answer as to how the Touch Impress and Oracle compare and their pros and cons, but wanting to hear from you and other users. I'm not exactly sure what differences occur in steaming choosing oat setting vs dairy for example, is it just marketing? Newer Oracle Touch model, I can confirm, now have Baratza marketing as well as MilQ (ability to select type of milk in menus just like Touch Impress).
It's certainly a tough choice. Fully Auto low maintenance speedy single boiler vs a more capable but complex dual boiler. Decisions decisions...
If you’re making primarily milk drinks, and not enough at a time to take advantage of the dual boiler on the Oracle, then this machine is an easy choice. If you’re making straight espresso, or need the capacity of a dual boiler (4+ drinks at a time I’d day) then you might want to consider the Oracle if your budget allows
Just bought this for my wife for Xmas, who was asking for an espresso machine. I hope I hit it out the park
And did you ? Is the wife loving the machine ?
We need updqtes :-)
Could you tell me the exact width and depth of the touch impress compared to the express impress? I am asking because specs in the sage/breville website seem to me not accurate. Thank you so much for all your videos
What type of coffee did you use or are you using? Also - how long can you leave the coffee in the top of the machine?
A great machine for someone new to the Sage/Breville Barista system. I have been using Sage Barista Pro for several years, this new machine does not introduce anything revolutionary that would make me want to buy it. But for new users of the system it is a very good proposition. Automation, unfortunately, does not relieve you of the knowledge of how to prepare the right espresso.
Have they replaced the top of the drip tray? On the Barista Touch it is a fake chrome so if you slide your glass over it it will scrape up very easily. I learnt very quickly not to slide but to simply place it where you want it if you want to keep things looking nice.
Thank you for the review. Were you suggesting the thermo jet system in this is from the barista pro @2:55 didn't the original barista touch also have the upgraded thermo jet? I'm interested to know the differences in the differences in the thermo jet between original touch and the pro.
Yes, the original Touch also has the thermojet. This machine just has an updated version of the auto steaming technology. Same heating block
Thanks! That sound really interesting. I currently have the BDB but would also like to have a Flair 58. Having this as a machine for the rest of the family and milk frothing machine would be nice. How is the manual steaming experience? (ow and you got your sink strainer upside down...)
Manila steaming is good :)
Not IDEAL because the steam arm itself is quite thick, but otherwise works as you’d expect
I have the bambino plus and the automatic milk frothing is really good and as good if not better than I can do as an amateur home coffee maker
Yeah they really do a good job with auto steaming :)
Prior to making coffee, do you recommend purging the machine by running hot water through the group head into the portafilter.
If you’re struggling to get adequate extraction, yes, preheating the portafilter will absolutely help. However, these machines do internally brew a little hotter to compensate for the non-heated group head, so if you’re happy with the taste you’re getting you’re not missing out by letting things be
I wish I knew about this when I bought my Oracle Touch back in April. 😢 From your review, I’m sure I’d prefer this machine.
I don't think so. The dual boiler makes a huge difference! I have the Barista Touch at home and the Oracle Touch at work and I am rarely using that one at home, cause the Oracle is so much better and consistent
A really excellent presentation. Clear, concise and no unnecessary verbiage. As a current pod user looking for a step up in taste without to much complexity this looks like the perfect machine for me.
However in reading reviews on Amazon (and I recognize their limitations) two concerns emerge. Automatic machines in general seem to have quality control/reliability problems and poor customer service and Breville seems one of the worst in both regards. I wish reviewers would speak to reliability and customer service issues more in their reviews.
I have owned every single Breville machine and went taken care of I've had absolutely zero issues.
I think that the increase in complaints you see about their brand is really purely a factor of economies of scale and how many hundreds of thousands of machines they sell every year compared to competitor brands. The more you sell, the more complaints emerge.
@@LifestyleLab_ Good point.....I realize those who experience problems tend to be more vocal than those who don't. That said, the frequent complaints about poor customer service when those (hopefully rare) problems occur are concerning.
@pete3953 unfortunately I can't comment on the customer service because I haven't personally experienced it. I do know Brevilles are difficult to have serviced locally which is certainly a pain
Great vid I’m looking at getting a upgrade from my Nespresso machine. Was looking at the touch impress all the Brewster touch but leaning towards the touch impress. What are your recommendations?
Definitely go with the Touch Impress, it'll be the most direct replacement for your Nespresso just with much much better drink quality. It takes away much of the frustration and improves workflow
@@LifestyleLab_ thanks will this machine in your opinion also allow me to do a lot of manual coffee as well if I feel creative. Thanks for your time I appreciate it.
@danelojek915 what exactly do you mean by manual coffee? :)
Puck prep will always be handled by the machine, but you have full control over the brew recipe, milk steaming, and of course drink pouring :)
@@LifestyleLab_ thanks so much for your help and advice I’ve decided to invest in one of these machines fact that it has full automatic mode and that I can have control over extraction time and steaming if I want to get creative love you I’ll keep up the great work
I have the Pro model and the problem is that the grinder doesn’t always grind the same amount of coffee beans. So if the grinder in this machine also relies on time (specific set time it will grind the beans) instead of weight of the ground coffee, the results will be inconsistent, no matter how well you calibrate.
Make sure you hopper is always full to the same amount. Also, changing grind setting will impact how much is ground in the same amount of time. On this machine, it takes this into account. On the Pro, you must take note and adjust accordingly
After having used various manual options; AeroPress, Moka pot, Hario V60 switch, V60 dripper, etc., I am soon going for the Touch Impress, easier, consistent and less fuss......
One of the best revies
I own and LOVE the barista pro that I use at my home coffee bar! However, my office is currently looking at upgrading from our Keurig (finally), and being the coffee enthusiast they are asking for my input. Would this be an enjoyable process for the 4 other guys in my office if we were to get one of these, and would it be able to handle that kind of traffic?
Seems like it would fit that bill quite well!
No need for extensive lessons, and a much cleaner workflow for the office setting.
Great review, thank you! Would you say this unit out performs the Miele / Jura in terms of drink quality?
Absolutely stomps super automatic machines. In terms of drink quality. Not even close.
@@LifestyleLab_ Amazing! I just ordered one to replace my Miele Cm6350. Ordered Black Truffle edition! :D
Yes, that’s my video :)
Not necessary, but a nice way to progress once you’re used to the machine
Great video, I used Breville Barista Express Espresso machine for more than 8 years and now it is not working all of sudden yesterday. It works but the water pressure is weak and there are no pressure at all. Anyways can I use this machine with manually like mine?
Yes, this machine also have manual mode if desired
Wonderful video, thank you! I make cappuccino and latte with ikaffe oatly. Do you have a video that teaches how to successfully make those drinks with oat milk such as ikaffe oatly ?
You’ll just need to select the oat milk setting when steaming. Otherwise the machine walks you through the process of pulling the espresso shot and setting the milk temp and texture settings :)
Can you address puck prep/wet with this machine? I bought one for Christmas. Love it. Turns out you cannot use dosing funnels as the grinder computer switches off. So WDT is problematic/difficult. I guess Breville thinks it's not necessary. Do you skip puck prep with this machine?
thank you for your good review i need to ask you about which one is best de longhi la spacialist mastero vs the Barista Touch™ Impress
Barista Touch Impress by a LONG margin. Those DeLonghi machines aren’t designed well from an espresso quality standpoint.
Thank you for your help
Hello, thx for the review. How about a single dose espresso ? the machine handle it in auto mode ? did the machine change the grind setting automaticly when you change the basket ? thx
It cannot sense what basket is in the portafilter, but you select the shot size in the interface before grinding / pulling the shot
Hi. Long time viewer, first time commenter. Are you able to do a shot with a bottomless portafilter so we can see how good the Breville's engineering is?
A bottomless portafilter shot won't tell you so much about the machine as it will your puck prep and dialing in.
Nonetheless, lots in this video :)
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How's the espresso taste? Any plastic internals?
Great review! Did you find the espresso gets hot enough? There's reviews online saying it doesn't. That's a long-standing problem with Breville machines.
Anyone saying that Brevilles don't produce hot espresso are either not properly pre-heating the portafilter, or the cup it's going into.
@@LifestyleLab_ Oh, ok. I have the Bambino. Would you say the Touch Impress makes espresso better enough to justify the difference in price? I don't use the frother.
@theodosios2615 no need to get the Impress if you're not using the steaming. Instead, invest in a great grinder. The grinder is what makes 80% of the impact to espresso quality.
@@LifestyleLab_ Great thanks. I just ordered the Baratza Sette 270!
Sounds perfect
The slow milk steaming is my primary complaint with my barista express, so I'm glad to hear they're doing so much better. This definitely looks like the perfect recommendation for friends and family.
I'm still considering the Ascaso steel duo after your review of that, though. I already have a niche, so the integrated grinder doesn't interest me as much.
The Niche + Ascaso would be a stellar combo! Definitely up a price bracket from this solution, but very nice indeed
I constantly feel I'm making an error. I am at a 6 grind with 12 second grinding, and 24 sec extract.
I use a 400 ml main jar to catch espresso. It's wide, yes, so crema seems thin. But I want it to taste better.
We use Whole Bean Dunkin and recently swapped to Jax Whole Bean and ran out and back to Dunkin.
I feel woth the same settings as first time using Dunkin, that it is extracting 5 seconds in rather than 7 seconds in.
Can anyone see my error or is it really just a thing that will happen when beans change
@@CAStew12 The beans will make all the difference to taste. Without knowing roast level/your preferences, I'd say 24 seconds is reasonable.
What grinder/espresso machine, and what bad tastes are you getting? It's okay for espresso to go longer/shorter than 25 seconds, that just gets you in the neighborhood. Always let your taste buds guide you and make small adjustments to one variable (usually grind size) to get better coffee.
@@Kiaulen I feel grind size 6 is insanely low if it goes to 15 plus
@@CAStew12 I have found that most grinders have meaningless numbers. The only one that's even close to consistent is 0, and it should be where the burrs just touch.
If a grinder is capable of grinding finely enough for espresso and coarsely enough for filter, the espresso settings tend to be very close to the fine side.
Again I'd like to stress that your taste buds should be your guide, the numbers are there to help get in the neighborhood and stay consistent.
What do you think of the quality of the built-in grinder? Any improvement over previous models?
Over the very old generations that people complain about the grinders on, there has been significant improvement. Seems like since they acquired Baratza
Hi. I have to get the Touch Impress so my wife can use this machine easily in the morning for her coffee/latte before she heads off to the office. She would not want to fuss with too many manual prep. I on the other hand am stuck with the touch impress but was wondering if I can have a workflow outside of the touch impress?
eg
use a dosing cup that would slide into the grinder
use a WDT
then distributer (if necessary)
then spring action tamp
then slot the PF in and pull the shot?
Thanks
Pat
You’re absolutely not “stuck”, it’s still a great machine. I have a video on how to WDT with this machine using a dosing funnel, and you can steam fully manually as well :)
When does this machine comes to sweden. i want it
I really like the machine. Price wise, it is in range with the Delonghi La Specialista Maestro. Delonghi has now a cold brew too, but that's not a distinguishing factor for me. I prefer consistent results, foam quality, etc. So - which one would you suggest?
The Breville by a landslide. A MUCH better machine from a build quality, espresso quality, and steam quality standpoint. No contest
@@LifestyleLab_ So I have bought the machine, and am finding myself exactly in this group of customers you have described - trouble dialing it in, after 1 hour demoing with friends thinking even about returning it, but don't want to give up just yet 🙂
I still have to decide, if I should use a single wall or dual wall filter and second - the real trouble is getting the extraction into to the 25-30 sec ballpark. On my old Delonghi Dedica, I have just holded the button and it programmed itself for a certain time. I think the Bambino can do the same. Why can't I simply tell the Touch impress machine to extract for those 25-30 secs, or can I?
Because the Breville is programmed based on shot SIZE not shot TIME.
Follow the instructions inside the machine’s touch screen to dial in the correct grind size for your coffee. Grind size determines shot time through the flow rate it allows.
We had the Oracle Touch for 6 months but in the end gave up with it due to inconsistent tamping / puck prep leading to wildly different results with no changes to settings. Ended up (reluctantly) spending much more on high end kit. If this were available at the time in the UK I think I may have given it a go. Is the puck prep / final drink more consistent than oracle / oracle touch?
I honestly think it is more consistent because it doesn’t use the spinning blades to distribute/tamp. It’s far more simplistic
If that's the case, like you said I think this renders the Oracle models irrelevant due to cost and inconsistent performance! @@LifestyleLab_
The Oracle is still an output monster because if it’s dual boiler setup (especially if you get two portafilters). But yes, it’s total overkill for 95% of households
Is there a way to NOT use the included water filter, and instead use, say, Thirdwave water? That is, would it throw off the outcome of the recipes? (I haven't heard any other reviewers address this) BTW this and your other reviews are excellent!
You could absolutely just use a water mix and forgo the water filter. Just make sure it is a mix intended for espresso machines so you don’t have scaling issues
Fantastic video. I was sold on this one until I started reading reddit reviews discussing the unreliability of about 10% of these machines- wet pucks, bad espresso, etc.. Have you heard anything like this since you posted your review?
Here’s my broad thoughts on things like this. The more popular a machine is, the more complaints you’re inevitably going to hear. Breville is a prime example. I have owned every single one of their machines, and if taken care of properly, they last a very long time. But there are endless numbers of people complaining about reliability and performance. The more popular a machine is, the more entry-level, uninformed, inexperienced users there are going to be which leads to more complaints. The Touch Impress does not have muddy pucks if the basket is dosed properly like any other espresso machine. Espresso, also like any other machine will depend on your pock prep and grinder quality.
Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated.@@LifestyleLab_
I'm planning on buying the Barista Touch for my acai kiosk, which'll be perfect since we don't have enough room for a big espresso machine and we won't be selling too much coffee since we're not known for that. Are there any downsides to using it for commercial coffee?
Thanks for the video btw!! Helped a ton
Looks like a solid machine. It is a bit pricy though. My niche zero + bambino plus setup costs a bit less. That is to say you could get a good enough machine and a great grinder (doesn’t have to be niche) for that money. It does look tempting though. Sometimes I feel like single dosing and doing puck prep is a bit too much just to get a cup of coffee early in the morning.
on sale today
thank you, now it's a question how to find more space in the kitchen ;)
I have the oracle but it’s a massive machine. Do you think this would be a better option? Even a better machine?
If you’re looking for very similar features in a smaller package, then this is definitely the closest machine in their lineup
Great review! …I’ve had mine for a couple weeks and love it, however the only issue I’ve had is that no matter what I try my pre-infusion is 3/4 seconds before coffee starts to appear. I use fresh espresso beans, double basket and have adjusted sizes and temperature - I’ve tried 2 different bean types but get the same result. Do you think my machine is faulty?
Try grinding finer
How many grams of coffee grinds are you getting?
@@scanspeak00 I’ve tried 18.5g and 19g. I use a Niche so retention is near 0 with a bellows.
As a coffee nerd I need to have control over every step in espresso making and milk streaming.. So is this the right machine for me? Can I still able to use wdt and distributor and do even tamping? And how accurate the grinder in dialling in? Can I dial it in manually? What is the size of the basket? Do they still stick to 53 size?
Yep, I use a Niche with this machine. I also, WDT, distribute and use my own tamp if I feel like playing barista when I have extra time.
If you’re looking for full manual control, I’d recommend just saving the money and going with the Barista Pro! This model you’re losing manual control, but gaining convenience and ease of use
I think the plastic knobs are a Breville trait. Lol I love their appliances and own 3. Currently waiting on my Touch (that will be my 4th) that's on backorder. But yes. All of my current appliances have chrome finished plastic knows, which feel sort of cheap. Otherwise, I have fallen for the brand.
does the water container lid close fully? sometimes on my sage touch, some small debres fall in and make the inside water walls feel slimy
The lid closes fully yes. The walls of any water tank need regular cleaning to avoid feeling slimy. Has nothing to do with debris :)
I have a question about this machine? We had Delonghi Dynamica Plus for 2 months (previously had Breville Bambino) and have noticed a difference between espresso and coffee overall. Is there a huge difference in the quality of coffee/machine.
Yes, this will make FAR better espresso that a super automatic machine (and better milk steaming)
Latte: All into one Lg. Mug.Microwave wilk to warm, run a double shot, add .5 teaspoons sugar. Run machine to clean filter and head. Done. It "is" that easy. Best, D.
If you have someone who wants decaffeinated, can you override the auto grind and just use some pre ground coffee ?
Yes, you can go straight to brewing without grinding if needed
Is this a good purchase for someone looking to upgrade from an Aeropress? I am looking to get this as a Christmas gift but it's a bit overwhelming to hear all those terms like pulling a shot, temping, etc I was just trying to give a better experience than the aero press. It's not that the Aeropress isn't a good device but it gets quite tedious and it would be nice to have a one device to make the latte art c:
If you're overwhelmed by terms like tamping, pulling a shot, etc... then you are the exact target market for this machine and it would be a great upgrade for you :)
@@LifestyleLab_ Oh... that's a great! 😃 Thank you! :) I'll look into getting one then.
Question on the Barista Touch Impress: Can you remove the puck and stir to remove chunks / even out the pile, then put it back in the machine to tamp it or does the machine prevent this or will it screw up the program?
Puck Prep on Breville Impress Machines!
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@@LifestyleLab_ Perfect - Thank You
How does it do decaf?
Is it possible to manually grind and prep the puck and then insert the portafilter, or do you have to use the integrated grinder and tamper for the machine to work?
Puck Prep on Breville Impress Machines!
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Thank you this is very helpful. I have my own grinder so just wondering if I can still use this, or if the machine only lets you go onto the next step if you use its integrated grinder?
@swaggga7139 you can brew without going through the grind step if you like :)
Same with steaming. No “forced workflow” which is nice
I'm curious if this steam wand is the same one they use in the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista? - Does it give same quality heated/textured milk?
Appears to be the same hardware; there will be more adjustment ability on this machine though to tailor to exact milk type, texture, and temperature needs
@@LifestyleLab_ yeah i thought it might have been. I have the Creatista, mainly because the one in this video is too expensive for me, but I feel like the Creatista has been nice so far. Thanks :)
Having just ordered (but not yet received) a Barista Express Impress, is it worth the extra cost for the Touch Impress?
If you’re going to be making primarily milk based drinks, yes. If you’re going to be making mostly plain espresso or Americanos, no
Can I put decaf ground coffee into the touch impress after I have already made several caffeinated drinks with the machine? Will the machine be confused and start me from scratch or will it be able to pour a similarly consistent drink from the decaf and can I use the auto tamper with this coffee too or will that further confuse the machine if it's already used to caffeinated beans?
If you’re using ground coffee, you would skip the grinding / tamping stage altogether and just pull a shot with the pressurized portafilter basket.
You could have caffeinated beans in the grinder, and use pre-ground decaf in the evening no problem. The machine knows you’re using pre-ground when you pull a shot without the initial grinding steps
@@LifestyleLab_ I should've been more clear. If I grind the decaf beans separately in a different grinder, can I auto-tamp them in the touch impress and go through the steps to make a decaf coffee without too much hassle bearing in mind I would have theoretically already made several caffeinated cups prior to this?
@LoganScottY no, you cannot put a pre-ground portafilter into the tamping station. It would make a mess everywhere. If you want to use a second kind of coffee, you’d just have to tamp manually
@@LifestyleLab_makes sense. Thanks for the response!
Does the pre-infusion begin for a few seconds before the on-screen timer actually starts on your machine?
When I run a blank shot, my machine releases water for 2/3 seconds and then the on-screen timer appears.. then 3/4 seconds pass before I see the first drop of coffee. Is this long enough for a good pre-infusion? Ive contacted Breville as I think my machine is faulty as no matter what fresh beans I use, I always see coffee flow at around 4 seconds (on-screen) - if I go finer I get drips and an over extracted shot.
This is just how the pre-infusion is programmed. I like that they integrated a full pause into the pre-infusion. A 5-8ish second pre-infusion is plenty long
@@LifestyleLab_ That’s true. Maybe I’m just overthinking it!
Can you do a video showing how you can combine the intelegent dosing in combination with a replacement single dose hopper (with bellows) and a trusty set of scales?
Like this!
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Ha yes, except I was thinking you might do one using the single dose hopper replacement to show how it might work with the touch impress since I know the below you have for previous breville models fit this one.
Have you tested what sort of ratio this churns out on the double setting? is it more 1:3 ?
Can program in any ratio in you like, but yes by default it’s running around a 1:2.5 1:3 ish ratio
@@LifestyleLab_ Thanks!
I bought a Delonghi ECP3630 2 days ago. I dont like it, Im ordering a scale and bottomless portafilter. Im probably going to return the machine and splurge on a Breville. Im just getting into this hobby and you make the Touch Impress sound so good...my question is, does this machine allow for a good experience once I start transitioning from "I want espresso" to "Im a prosumer" ? Thanks!
Yes, this definitely beats out the current Delonghi all in one offerings. They don’t have the grind adjustment granularity to properly dial in. A bottomless portafilter won’t help that
@@LifestyleLab_ Thank you for the reply. I'm debating g between the Barista Pro and the Touch Impress. Leaning toward the Pro. Subscribed to your channel!
I’d say that’s the right choice if you’re already considering how you’ll feel when transitioning from beginner to “prosumer”
Antoher, great video. I have been playing around with the impress express model. I am thinking about returning it for this, or would the new Gaggia classic evo pro with 9 bar extraction produce a better shot. Which would you recommend? Would the milk quality be better with a taditional steam wand vs this machine? Keep up the good information.
If you’re looking to upgrade, first thing you should be looking at is getting a quality separate grinder like the Niche Duo or DF83 etc. The new Brevilles are all now running at 9 bar, which is noticeably better
@LifestyleLab_ I was considering the Niche duo or the Df64v with the variable rpms for both filter and espresso and the new gagigia with the new 9 bar instead of the old 15 bar. or just this. Is the barazta grinder better in this one than the express impress?
Same grinder in this as the Express Impress