Bought this as a replacement for a Nespresso as I wanted a more barista style coffee using done of the amazing coffee beans that Melbourne cafes use. As I had no experience I wanted an all in one that could grind and heat/stretch milk.
I have made amazing flat whites and espressos ever since and have cut down my cafe visits considerably.
After a few days of use, I was knocking out coffee quickly and easily. The machine is easy to maintain and clean and looks good. It comes with everything you need to get started (minus coffee ingredients).
Well worth the price.
The Barista Express allows you to grind the beans right before extraction and its interchangeable filters and a choice of automatic or manual operation ensure authentic café style results in no time at all. Dose-control grinding - integrated conical burr grinder grinds on-demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean. Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction. Micro-foam milk texturing - the steam wand performs at the level that allows you to hand texture micro-foam milk that enhances flavour and enables creation of latté art. Simple and intuitive, giving you control over the grind size no matter what type of bean you're grinding. Innovative grinding cradle allows any at-home Barista to grind directly into the espresso portafilter. Electronic PID temperature control maintains temperature stability throughout extraction. The pressure gauge to assist with optimum extraction (+/- 1 degree C). Accessories included in the Barista Express: Integrated Tamper, 480ml stainless, steel milk frothing Jug, The Razor Dose Trimming Tool, Coffee scoop, 54mm stainless steel portatilter. 1 and 2 cup single and dual wall filter baskets. AVailable in brushed stainless steel colour.