Breville Barista Touch is the BEST Espresso Machine for BEGINNERS

If you are ready to make the best espresso drinks at home, I suggest you pickup the following items:

I've owned the Breville Barista touch for over year a year now. Let me tell you why it is the best espresso machine for beginners.

Those are affiliate links, so I do get a small commission. But I have used them all personally, for over a year. Totally recommend them all.

[jeremyjudkins]

Please consider using my affiliate links as I get a small commission from your purchase. It will help me purchase further espresso machines to review in the future.

[asbjrnyoung-groener]

When making ice coffee, try to add some ice cubes in the cup and let the espresso brew right in on the ice, it helps to keep the acidity to a minimum. I use to do this when working in a coffee shop, it will be worth a try if it makes the espresso smoother.

[supermanisdead]

My family just purchased the Touch this week. It is everything Jeremy says it is. I just brewed probably the 2nd best cup of coffee ive had. 10/10

[AC-pkqo]

Been thinking bout getting myself an espresso machine at home for so long but still can’t decide which one I should go for. Thanks for the video it’s really helpful to me

[MABM-op]

You're doing the Lord's work! Thank you for such a detailed breakdown!

[rondamorris]

I'm waiting for my Touch to arrive next week and I really appreciate the tip on cleaning the wand into the jug. No one else has mentioned that and it's definitely something I will be doing as I hate "splashy" spots all over. LOL

[lianalonge]

What a helpful video. Thanks so much for sharing. Just purchased it today from Williams Sonoma on sale for $799.95 and if you apply for their credit card, you get an additional 10% off! Also on sale for the same price at the Breville Store. ☕

[m.hreels]

I really appreciate how you did it with step-by-step instructions and then at the end you did the whole thing! 👏🏻❤️👍🏻

[laranini]

This is a Christmas gift to myself and you made iced lattes (which I love). Thank you so much for this! I can’t wait to use it!😊

[vnsa]

You answered all my questions. Thank you! **proceed to checkout** 😊

[giladam]

This is the overview of this machine that I was looking for you. You should all stuff I wanted to see at the exact pacing and detail that I wanted. Thank you!

[bernardwang]

Thanks for the great video, very detailed instruction.
But I found the price is still not so friendly for beginner though, do you have any lower price point espresso machine recommendation?

[derrellbarnett]

I appreciate this video. Thank you. Been deciding if I should get one or not. I sold.

[yeskeslife]

Love this video thanks for the break down and ACTUALLY showing stuff!

[Ashleylnx]

thank u i am thinking to get a coffee machine and those video gave me good ideas

[DJaquithFL]

The Breville Touch for the money is pretty unbeatable and certainly makes espresso is good as the majority of the Baristas considering they're in a time crunch and really don't care. I'd say it's biggest advantage other than it being a integrated unit from a reputable manufacturer is its automatic milk frothing. Most households have maybe two people that are hobby like for making espresso and the remainder are not and this bridges the gap.

The stock portafilter is pretty awful and it's something that I would recommend you replace before anything else. Not only is it difficult to clean but the plastic is acting as an insulator. I prefer a bottomless portafilter. The advantage to a bottomless is that you can see if you're having channeling. Also I don't leave excess beans in the hopper, I only weigh out single dose. There is a aftermarket bellow that you can get or as a hack you can leave one corner of the lid on and compress air to force out remaining coffee grinds. That way you ensure that the freshest coffee is being used.


My bang for the buck gear:
1. GeeAnkok Premium 54mm Naked Bottomless Portafilter. Normcore also sells a OEM looking version, but I like the wood.
2. Normcore WDT Distribution Tool V2.1
3. Normcore V4 Coffee Tamper 53.3mm - Spring-loaded
4. TIMEMORE 2022 Scale (you can spend triple for an Acaia Lunar Scale and get a 10% better scale); you need a fast, simple and flexible scale.
5. IMS Precision 18-22 g filter basket B62.52TH28E
6. Crema 54mm Dosing Funnel (move portafilter in a circular fashion when grinding; distributes as good as a WDT)
7. Dosing cup e.g. Crema 53.4mm Dosing Cup; I pre-weigh my coffee beans .. So any 'cup' can be used.
8. Breville Mini knock box, or larger if there's a lot of people in your home.

9. (Opt) Saint Anthony Industries Bloc Tamp Station. There are a lot of similar organizers available.
10. (Opt) Normcore 53.3mm Coffee Distribution Tool ; after using a WDT, I use a distribution tool set higher to even out and start compression.
11. (Opt) Breville Fresh & Furious Blender is a great matchy matchy add-on for espresso-based mixed drinks. It does a good job of chopping ice and making delicious frozen drinks. Next step up obviously is an expensive Vitamix.

[lacarlousjackson]

Thanks for the video Will be purchasing this soon ❤❤

[TesLatino]

I agree. We have one and it's sooo good!

[octavia]

Where did you get the coffee ground funnel? This is an awesome review!

[fjrodrick]

Very helpful for this new owner. Thanks!