Nice to see a demo of steaming milk on this machine. This machine is slower than the big ones and it 's helpful to see you follow the process all the way through and let us hear how much air you're mixing in at the beginning.

What I most appreciated with this clip, the latte art is done on the side of the viewer and not the opposite side. It is easier to duplicate the procedure. Thanks !

Of all the demos I've seen in youtube, you sir are the only one I've seen with good latte art. Now I have hope with my Barista Express. Lol!

Don't forget we are aiming for Latte Art here... what is most important to the home user making a latte for him / her is what we are discussing. I find that if you steam your milk first you run into the issue of milk separating and loosing your micro-foam. The crema does not go away and a quick stir will bring it right back for contrast for your latte. I agree that the less time your espresso sits, the better for your drink, but we are not discussing cafe etiquette here, but a breville machine.

Thanks for posting this video. I am a proud owner of this BES 870XL. It has worked flawlessly up until recently. Here is what's going on. I have found that setting the coarseness of my grind at the number 5 setting, my espressos have been coming out perfectly. Pulling the shots has been taking from between 25 seconds and 30 seconds with the pressure between 8.5 and 9.5 bars or well within the grey area. In fact I usually can keep the needle nearly dead center of the grey area the way I have everything set. Lately however, my shots have been barely coming out of the portafilter with the pressure shooting to about the second grey line outside the solid grey area on the pressure gauge. Naturally I decided to set the grind to a coarser setting and have gone all the way up to the number 9 setting with little or no noticeable difference. I then decided to do a lighter tamp which did help somewhat but only with the grind set at number 9. I then pulled the shower head out and made sure it was clean on the top and bottom sides. By the way, I am using filtered water, I regularly perform the back-flush procedure as needed as per the instructions, I replace the water filter every 2 months as per the instructions and I descale with white vinegar once per month as per the instructions. I am at a loss here. I understand ambient temperature and barometric pressure can make it necessary to adjust the grind but this all seems to have happened overnight. One would also expect that if this is weather related that the need to change the settings would fluctuate but I have had the grind set at number 9 now for a full week while doing a lighter tamp than I have been in the past. I have not changed the beans I am using either. By the way, I have just performed an advanced cleaning of the grind burs, grind fan and chute. That hasn't helped either. Could it be that for some reason my grinder just suddenly started to grind finer on it's own? Can anyone tell me what's going on here? Is this normal?

Yes, they came out with the 870 version. The one in the video is the 860. Slight difference in the hopper, and have programmable temperature. I would definitley reccomend this for your home... use fresh coffee, enough coffee, the right grind and you have really nice espresso. I am also a big fan of the steam wand, it allows you to pull in milk like a pro. We have the new 870 version available.

The 'Single wall filter' still have old grounds in it... that's a big no no. It has to be wiped clean with a cloth during the demonstration.

It is super fast to froth. This machine made our espresso and steamed the milk in half the time as our precious, beloved, Starbucks barista. We are loving this machine! I got on here to see if the pump noise was the same as ours when the milk is being frothed. I hear the same noise.

You are going counter clockwise and it is driving me insaneeeee!!! LOL

Beautiful! I can't wait to get one of those cool machines!!

We were using a grind setting of 11 but it was too fast, we should have been on a 12 or 13. That was the breville frothing pitcher that comes with the unit, so yes 16oz.

Is there a way to increase the pressure on the wand/nozzle? It looks like it takes a tad long to steam the milk.

Wondering if I should steam the milk first and then brew as this is not dual boiler? By that way you do not have to wait for the temperature to rise to steam the milk and your espresso wouldn't lose the aroma because of sitting too long?

Yes. Steaming the milk should be quick enough that your espresso's crema doesn't lose it's texture in the meantime... but if you steam the milk first try to have the espresso grinding already so you can quickly prepare your espresso while the milk still looks nice and shiny.

that is art

I have the Breville Bambino. Very happy with it. I would imagine the Express is a little better😊

Try and try as I might. I can still not get latte art like that with my barista express. When I do, I will die a Happy man.

so the steaming time is 1 minute and 20 seconds? or just 1 minute?

The grind setting will depend on how fresh your coffee is, how much you use, etc. There is no definitive answer. The answer, actually, lies in timing your extraction. Aim for 60ml in 25 seconds. If it takes 30+ seconds, grind coarser. If it takes 20- seconds, grind finer. You can go to our website espressoplanet to learn more and find pricing.

Can't wait to get mine I currently have a cusinart and a separate grinder

I hate you... You make it look so easy ;)

I have the same machine and have been trying to make this kind of latte art for quite awhile. This video makes it look easy. What oz. cup are you using and what % milk?

What's your grind courseness?

nice latte art man, which beans are you using and do you have a recommendation for a good bean that will give a nice crema?

So I’ve had this for 3 years and can never seem to figure out 1) micro foam, and 2) consistent thick crema. What are the top tips you have for that? Aka - fresh coffee grinds? ( we use lavazava’s espresso grinds from Italy/Costco, lol, but have also tried the local espresso freshly roasted ones) For milk, usually used vitamin D, organic whole milk … and have also done with oat milk, extra creamy…

After frothing the milk you should let out some steam then wipe so the milk doesn't get hard and stuck in the future it will cause clogging for future foaming your milk.

@espressoplanet Please help! I had my machine for over a year and I still cannot make latte art. I have watched every competition and thing on KZfaq to show me how to make art! I have 7 roommates along with free coffee twice a week with 15 people! I make ALOT of espresso and I cannot figure it out! I will try to study this video and do it exactly. But is there any tips for this exact machine? I'm begging you for help haha!

What’s your internal and external grind setting, what beans and milk are you using?

it takes a bit of time to learn how to make lattes it's not easy be patient and take your time work on one thing get it right then go on to the other the milk is the hardest so practice with that first

I CAN'T DO IT!! I don't know what im doing wrong. I got the same machine. My milk always comes out too thin. And too many bubbles. Can I please have a few tips?

Which kind of coffee were you using?

Excellent video.

Can you use pre grind coffee to make latte or cappuccino??

Show us a video on breville grinder what is the best grind no and time

I wonder what milk he used!! Breve?

So its better to make the espresso first and then steam the milk?

I just bought mine and I am having a heck of a time making a nice capuchino. I have gone through three pounds of good coffee beans and capuchino is still not right. I have watched several videos and reread instructions. What the heck! I thought this would be easy. :(

Would you recommend this machine for a small cafe?

thanks a lot man. And again as a barista, you recommend, wouldnt be a cop out cuz its a combo machine, most baristas prefer the separate unit station. I just wanna be able to make espresso drinks, cappucinos, lattes, work on my latte art at home. Is this machine capable?? cuz I previously was contemplating the gaggia classic, but that i'd have to get a grinder to go wit. sorry and thanks for your help

hello espressoplanet , what kind of coffee beans are you using for your latte ?

to me it don't have a boiler just a compressor?

I like my latte really hot. I noticed you poured the coffee and set it to the side while you heated your milk, why is this? Can they both be poured together, or does the machine allow only one at a time? Great video, thanks for sharing.

This or Delonghi MAGNIFICA S CAPPUCCINO SMART (DLECAM23.260 Sorry copy paste hahaha I'm so confused which one to get.. 😔

whats your opinion of the machine, is it good, would you recommend for home use, they just came out with an updated version of it? thx

Due to the Breville being a thermoblock... I truthfully see no difference in steaming or preparing your espresso first. It flash heats the water, so it is ready to start steaming almost instantly. Quite different from say a Rancilio Silvia machine.

What type of coffee beans are you using

how many oz it's that cup?

What gind setting, and what amount would you recommend?? Whats the price? and on this particular machine, brew first or steam first, which??/ thkx

Hi there, I hope you can help me. I turn my Barista Express on and the "grind amount" and "filter size" dial´s lights start flashing. Do you have any dea of what does it mean? Thank you!

I own one of these and was convinced the steam wand just wasn’t enough for creating latte art, this video is now direct confirmation that I’m just doing it wrong. What could I possibly be doing wrong? I use whole milk and the pitcher it comes with, I get it rolling and still always end up with just hot milk instead of a nice microfoam, never mind latte art. Super frustrating.

Hello Espresso Planet. I bought my Breville barista express. Using local beans. Can’t properly grind my beans. Where’s the best starting point? And can’t seem to dial the dosing with the timer. Please help.

what is your grinder setting on this, and what volume are you using, 16 oz??

What size cup is this?

What’s with the red lights in both sides? What does that indicate?

I wish they would give some indication of what grind settings they are using?

Hello..im planning to start a small coffee shop which brand of small coffee machine you recommend.

Can someone please tell me if this machine is worth the money and how diffrent the taste is between a ordinary coffe machine conpared to this one? Is this machine worth the money?

Is this machine or the latest machine of Barista Express good for commercial use? TIA! :)

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. First of all my coffee is not creamy and doesn't have that nice color. Mine look like "black espresso". So what I'm doing wrong ? Another thing - milk - I can't get nice creamy foam.. When I'm doing foam it creating bubbles. After all when I'm mixing both it taste more like cocoa than latte

nice جميل

The grinder is flat and square The Australian one is round

Still fast shot :(

How much is the barista express

I can never get the latte art with my Breville.

What fuck this is great

Der Siebträger muss vor dem Einsatz sauber sein das war es nicht. Und mit zu wenig Druck getampert!!!

Absolutely not. If you dont have a machine with a double boiler you ALWAYS should steam your milk first then pull your shot last. Otherwise your shot gets stale and cold. I mean in this video his shots are sitting for a solid minute. That is just crazy town.

How loud is the machine when it is pulling the shot? That sounds a bit obnoxious for someone with sensitive ears.

its* texture.

Sounds like the batteries are running out in the Fisher Price grinder... ;)

Do women not drink espresso?

I’m looking for a coffee machine to practice my latte art.. but Wow, not impressed with the latte art here

Does the cameraman have parkinson disease?

thats a flat white not a latte

This guy does so many things wrong in this video