
The most amazing feature of the Breville Barista Express Impress is its intelligent dosing system, which will especially appeal to beginners. By adding a built-in tamper, the machine can adjust the amount of coffee it dispenses to the ideal 18-gram dose.
I can easily and confidently dose, refer to the smiley face to help me with tamping, and, when all's said and done, produce a fabulous latte at home.
Seven years of daily use from a WIRED editor, plus Serious Eats' top beginner pick, the Barista Express Impress is the all-in-one espresso machine that grows with you from first shot to seasoned home barista.
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