As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The Breville Bambino Plus is a small espresso machine with one standout trick: it steams milk for you. Put the jug under the wand, pick a temperature and a texture, and it stops on its own when the milk is done. For anyone who drinks cortados or flat whites every morning and doesn't want to learn milk steaming, that's … [Read more...] about Breville Bambino Plus: Hands-Off Milk Steaming at $500, and the Compromises That Come With It
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Breville Bambino vs De’Longhi Dedica Arte: The Bambino Wins on Heat Control, the Dedica on Width
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These two machines end up on the same shortlist again and again. Both are small, both cost a few hundred dollars, and both have a manual steam wand that can make real milk texture. Which one is better depends on one question first: how much counter space do you have? Side by Side Breville Bambino (BES450)De'Longhi … [Read more...] about Breville Bambino vs De’Longhi Dedica Arte: The Bambino Wins on Heat Control, the Dedica on Width
De’Longhi Dedica Lineup: Six Inches Wide, 51mm Baskets and a Steam Wand That Changes by Model
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The De'Longhi Dedica's selling point fits in one number: about 15 cm, six inches wide. It slides into the gap between a kettle and a toaster in a galley kitchen where nothing else fits. That's why it's one of the best-selling espresso machines anywhere. There are several Dedicas now, and the names get confusing. … [Read more...] about De’Longhi Dedica Lineup: Six Inches Wide, 51mm Baskets and a Steam Wand That Changes by Model
Breville Barista Express Impress vs Barista Pro: Assisted Tamping or a 3-Second Heater at About $800
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Breville's two mid-priced machines with built-in grinders cost about the same and look alike from across the kitchen. They solve different problems. The Barista Express Impress takes the guesswork out of dosing and tamping. The Barista Pro heats up in seconds and gives you more grind settings. Which suits you depends on … [Read more...] about Breville Barista Express Impress vs Barista Pro: Assisted Tamping or a 3-Second Heater at About $800