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I had this machine for 3 years, it's awesome, I highly recommend removing the hopper and get a single dose bellow hopper to eject any residue grounds after each grind, accurate dosing really improve the consistency. That's only upgrade I did and I still happy with it.

I just got a breville used but I can’t tell if it’s the express or pro. Anyone know how to tell? I’m hoping it’s the pro

Would love to see an updated set up or if it is still the same. Had my eye on this particular expresso machine especially since I am a beginner. Any recommendations and would you still recommend this one?

would it be good for a small coddled shop?

I have the same machine :)

I could not have asked for a better review of this product of someone who is a brand new home barista. Especially when you talked about the fact that it takes a bit to heat the milk. I had some people telling me I should be able to heat the milk in 8 seconds 😂 definitely not with this machine!

Awesome job 👏

Update plz! I realy want to see an update, (And im not the only one) come on Morgan!! :)

Love all your videos,

Which breville should I get for my hair studio if I were to offer lattes?

Hi Morgan. It’s been a while. But do you still use this machine ?

Quality wise does it do a better job at coffee drinks compared to its younger brother the "Bambino" ?

I want to get a used barista express, but wasn’t sure how long the machine will last? Also, does that void any and all warranties purchased by the original owner? Thanks.

How often do you clean the machine? And what do you use for cleaning?

Young Sheldon

Do all baristas have an espresso machine at home? its friggin expensive!

love this! how many grams do you typically use per single / double espresso shot on this machine? thanks!!

I just found this video and you are wearing a button up… 😍 I love it! Not black turtleneck.

<3

شكرا على معلوماتك 🌹🙂👍

I just need to tune my HB machine and my espresso should do fine...

I have recently bought a breville 156 max plus. I find the steam wand to be very week. Takes me more than 2 mins to steam milk in a smaller jug than the one Morgan used.

Is the wand shown in the video more powerful? And is there a way of knowing how power steam wands are on different machines without trying?

It’s gonna be a while before I’m able to afford this or have reason to get it, but when I get both reasons, it’s gonna be great

This video just gave me a flash of nostalgia due to the 2007ish tutorial vibe of it, even though it came out 2020.

I love it.

Our 5 year old BBE’s grinder switch just died 😕. Trying to figure out how to get a replacement switch and repair it. But, just discovered your page and videos. Great stuff.! 👊

it is not a dual boiler or a single boiler. it does not have any boiler...

I love this job 😍🥰

Hmm my girlfriend wants the Smeg coffee machine + smeg grinder.
I prefer this one I think for quality.
What to pick? Nice video btw! Your voice is amazing

I got one on a good sale for 450 bucks and for that price I cannot be happier.

Can you link to the little rubber mat you use? Thanks.

Great video, we have the Sage Barista Express which is basically the same machine with European branding. It’s an excellent machine and having the burr grinder built in is so convenient. I’ve had the machine for about 4 months and it’s dialed in nicely. Now all that’s left is finding tips and learning how to get better with latte art.😀

I enjoyed your video Morgan.

Have Barista Express at home as well. My extraction time for a single shot is only about 10 seconds. The pressure is fine. To my understanding, the extraction time should be about 20 sec for a single shot. As I said the pressure is good, so I'm kinda confused why the extraction takes so little time. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix it? Thanks! Great videos BTW!

You had me at the Star Wars Posters 👍

I am impressed with your enthusiam and the skill of your presentation. There is a huge learning curve in making perfect espresso. It took me a long time to be consistently acceptable. You didn't show the entire pull but I suspect it was way too fast. Just like the steaming process where you stated the need to slow down the process. I noticed that you had a wet puck when you put it in your knock box. This is not unusual as it plagues all baristas from time to time. I would suggest that you grind e finer and start counting the time when the first drop hits the cup. Typically the goal is to stop the shot between 25 and 35 seconds. Also, I tried the Barista oat milk and to my palate it affected the taste too much. As with anything it is what you get used to. I have subscribed to your videos and look forward to them.

How hot is the coffee??

How come that you can comfortably touch your portafilter? As I warm up my espresso machine I will burn my fingers if I hold them against the portafilter :D I think it greatly affects the taste if the portafilter isn't properly heated.

Nice video Morgan! Can you grind beans for a french press in this machine??

How did you go about refurbishing and restoring this machine? I'm getting a used one soon and am looking into how I'm going to be working on it.

This is not up to date anymore isnt it? I see a Rancilio Silva behind you in your recent videos. Can u pls make an update? Thank you and greeting from Germany! =)

Are yo ustudying mime?

I have exactly the same machine but Branded Sage. And before that the same branded Solis.(the Solis had an accident).

Curious about:
1. What the refurbishment was about
2. further tips and tricks on making coffee on this machine
3. your thoughts on cleaning the machine.
4. whether American variants pump at 60 Hz or not an European at 50Hz and if so if that matters.
5. Do you use the water dehardening things sold by Sage/Solis/Breville.

I know the California user manual has a few odd statements, but forgot what those were. English, German, Dutch and Australian variants are not that different in the manuel.

I like to drink coffee ... but I'm too lazy to make it and that's why I'm with Saeko's coffee robot ... do some tests on coffee robots

Been using this machine for 6 years now 2-3 time a day. It has been rock solid and I'd be a lot grumpier dude without it......

take an espresso shot when Morgan says 'Nifty'! :D
Been two years experimenting with pour-over and french press coffee. Soon will get my hands on Breville Barista Express and taste home made espresso <3

Columbia is local? Oh! you live in Columbia - I get it now.

I actually have the exact same machine and box

Didn’t know the 2 in 1 tamp existed. Thanks!!!!

Hi, I have a doubt, what is de "right way" to drink a cup of express ? (because of the cup size )