Breville express expresso machine

Clearly intended as an improvement on the Barista Express, the Impress shares many of the same features. You’ll still get a stainless steel conical burr grinder, 68 ounce (2 liter) water tank and 54 millimeter portafilter.

Another new development is the so-called Impress Puck System. Not only is there assisted tamping involved here, a prominent LED display offers feedback on your dose. Further, the machine will remember what happened and adjust for next time.

While that all sounds very cool, I tend to approach features like this with a healthy dose of skepticism – pun fully intended! I’ll explain why later in this Breville Barista Express Impress review.

As far as looks go, the Barista Express Impress is instantly recognizable as a Breville machine. The brushed stainless steel housing looks nice and sharp, while the pressure gauge and controls lend the machine a classic vintage vibe. Although this espresso maker is only going to enhance the aesthetics of your kitchen, it does take up quite a bit of space. Let’s just say it’d be best to take measurements before committing.

Very good condition