Sage Breville Barista Pro Review and Test

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In this video, we have a look at the Sage or Breville Barista Pro. This is probably the next best selling "all-in-one" espresso machine, after the infamous Breville Barista Express. While it might be slightly more expensive, it does offer a quicker heat up time, excellent menu controls, quick temperature adjustment, a low water sensor, and a MUCH better steam wand then its predecessor.
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Beans used: Lavazza Super Crema
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 ThermoJet Technology
1:58 Features and Design
5:21 Pro: Steamwand!
5:59 Settings
7:07 Espresso
10:27 Espresso light roast
13:13 PID check
13:45 Milk Steaming!
16:06 Pros and Cons (vs. Barista Express)
17:59 Accessories
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@TomsCoffeeCorner 3 күн бұрын

What do you guys think about this Barista Pro? I think it's one of the best deals in the lineup. Check prices here: geni.us/BrevilleEspressoMach (Breville/Sage affiliate link)

@caffeinefix2751 Ай бұрын

This model is very well engineered. I’ve repaired this model multiple times and I found it to be one of the most reliable across the Breville range because of the heating system not putting a lot of stresses on the internals because it doesn’t always stay hot, but also clever engineering things like nine bar OPV for the water pump, but also an OPV for the steam line which I’ve never seen on other models apart from the more expensive levels. This will mean that if you wand is blocked, you will not burst a pipe or a connector When you turn on the steam and the pressure is built up. This has been an issue on the barista express because a lot of the time the connector on the solenoid valve would give you a lot of leaks if the wand is blocked this happens a lot on the older models like three years, plus. Expensive repair once that solenoid is rusted

@petersmith8134 Ай бұрын

If you have had to repair this new model multiple times already I won't be buying one.

@zack20012 Ай бұрын

Your videos are getting very good keep it up!!

@peregrineslim4446 Ай бұрын

We need a Barista Pro without the grinder.

@longle0402 Ай бұрын

I need a barista pro with an upgraded grinder

@DianHrozek Ай бұрын

It already exists....Bambino

@Gk2003m Ай бұрын

And without all the fancy electronics.

@mhaagmans1 Ай бұрын

hear hear. I purchase a separate grinder, mainly to do single dosing. I use the build in grinder filled with my daily beans.

@jfess1911 Ай бұрын

@@DianHrozek re: "It already exists....Bambino" I prefer a separate grinder too, largely because I drink only decaf and my Wife and Daughter often do not. The Bambino does not allow temperature adjustment and its steaming is less impressive. It would be nice if those features were added versus the auto-froth in a Bambino Plus.

@petes_CE Ай бұрын

The Barista series are all great models. We recently acquired the Barista Touch Impress, which uses the same ThermoJet system as the Pro, and it satisfies the needs of the entire household. For those that don't mind being more involved in the prep, the Barista Pro is the model to get. With the upgraded burrs, it's a no-brainer.

@kimbridge5592 Ай бұрын

love my touch imprees. had it 2 months and still playing with it. full auto. full manual mode. and half and half it is great. the grinder is really good for an all in one home machine.

@Pablogogo 5 күн бұрын

Thank Tom for all the in-depth reviews, I ended picking up the Barista Pro as my first machine based on this video. Getting to grips with the whole process but your videos shaved a long time off my learning process. Thanks

@TomsCoffeeCorner 5 күн бұрын

Awesome, great to hear!

@kitcraft9516 Ай бұрын

I learned from my mistakes when I bought my Bambino Plus and hand grinder that I eventually upgraded to an ESP. When I bought my sister a machine it was the Pro. She loves it and when I go over there, I enjoy using it. Ime the grinder is no worse than my ESP (not better either). And unlike my BP(I got unlucky with my firmware date) you can still finish your coffee when the Pro is ready to be cleaned...And the drip tray is way better too, lol. Anyway, I still think that if I upgrade at some point, it will be to the pro. I know I won't get "better" coffee, but I will get a better workflow that suites me just fine. As always, thank you for the video!

@prinzatago Ай бұрын

Breville bought Baratza a few years ago. If your machine was made somewhere during the past 3 years, high chances are you have the same quality grinder as an Encore ESP. It won't have the flexibility of grinding both espresso and filter coffee like the ESP because the adjustment mechanisms are not the same, but most of the internals are. Quite clumpy, WDT required, but overall very nice!

@kitcraft9516 Ай бұрын

@@prinzatago Thank you for weighing in. I do know that about the Braztaza/Breville thing from other videos. As for filter, I don't find the ESP to make good filter coffee in the first place so I wouldn't try it with an internal grinder either, lol. But to be fair, I am not a big filter coffee drinker.

@theeventhorizon-valebridge9512 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for providing such an informative and useful video Tom. I'm looking at buying my first proper espresso machine with reasonably good quality features and with some flexibility at a budget of around £600 (yes £, I'm in the UK!). This Sage Barista Pro is looking like the favourite so far. There's not really anything that compares at this price point as far as I can see. ATB, Julian

@shizumaakiyama3129 Ай бұрын

I did not walked i ran to this video. Im in the marker for a machine because the price of coffee in the US has sky rocketed and i done the math i spend about 200 bucks in coffee in a month having a good machine will pay it self. I been learning a lot thanks.

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

Oh yes, at those prices, this thing will amortize itself within 4 months. Cheers!

@jorgejorge5542 Ай бұрын

After watching your video (great video by the way) I value more my time than the coffee and decided to buy a superautomatic.

@gosman949 Ай бұрын

which super automatic are you going to buy?

@pogromcywgniecen4666 Ай бұрын

Hi Tom great review. Could you tell us what this cool WDT is Greetings from Poland.

@vivavibes Ай бұрын

Tom, do you know if the newer ESP burrs can retro fit into the older model of the Pro? I LOVE my Pro so far, but I've got the older version before the grinder was upgraded. Cheers!!

@Luukneter Ай бұрын

Hey Tom, about the disadvantage of the manoneter, I'm not expiericing that. Because wenn I'm pulling a 1:2 shot on the Express, the manometer always shows too high (around 2 o Clock). I'm more likely to buy this pro in the near future. Or can you tell me a solution for this high pressure?

@prinzatago Ай бұрын

Hello. Very nice video! One question: Do you clean the basket after the initial purge (around 7:40 mark in the video)? I always take the basket out to clean (making sure it's dry on all sides) but the portafilter often drops water on me.

@robertebob Ай бұрын

3D printed Single-dose conversion kit is a great alternative to the hopper. I also keep my portafilter heated in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup with water heated by my microwave. I don’t use the machine to heat it to reduce blank shots that add to the shot count leading to sooner descale/flush maintenance prompts., reheating between coffee’s

@s96822 Ай бұрын

why not just add a shot worth of beans to standard hopper?

@robertebob Ай бұрын

@@s96822 retention

@robertebob Ай бұрын

@@s96822 retention. the hopper is more gravity based.

@VoicesofMusic Ай бұрын

I'm a fan of Lavazza SuperCrema but the last bag I bought was also three months old and the taste was noticeably worse than what was in the freezer from the previous bag.

@gosman949 Ай бұрын

I never buy coffee unless I can see the roast date on the bag.

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

You're right, they drop off quickly after 3-4 months. Anything older than that is really rough. Cheers!

@benfrafranco8210 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video - super helpful and insightful! Small question - if i'm not so interested in latte art - should i buy the barista pro, or the bambino plus and a separate coffee grinder (if so - which one?). Thank you, again!!

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

Idk, lots of people love the BP. I find it lacking in temperature. It's not hot enough for med or light roast imho. For the Pro, you can adjust the temp. Cheers!

@benfrafranco8210 Ай бұрын

Thanks! If it's the Bariata Pro, or an espresso machine + a separate grinder - what would it be? Around the same price range...would love to hear your opinion here 😊

@gudboi2519 11 күн бұрын

Would this be good under high volume use like for a small coffee shop? Also does it over heat because of heavy usage like within the hour?

@alp7429 Ай бұрын

hey tom I would like to see a comparison between the old and the new grinder. would this be possible?

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

It's a 5 blade vs 6 blade burr. I don't know if my palate would be sensitive enough to really notice a difference, if I'm being honest. But since Baratza updated to 6 blade, it's nice that they included the updated design in this machine.

@someguy9520 Ай бұрын

Imo, buying one new is very expensive for what it is I bought an older model for 110 used for my father. Works like a charm.

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

I think the Pro is priced very competitively.

@carlosalvarez7445 Ай бұрын

Thank you for a very educational video for all of us that just bought the Barista Espresso. You recommended to remove the plastic insert from the portafilter which makes a lot of sense, however I can't find a way to remove it without braking it. Is there a trick or secret lock? Can you please provide a hint? Thank you!

@prinzatago Ай бұрын

Here's a video from Hoon. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt1jlax0rL-dkWw.html He used a chopstick to push the plastic insert out. Looking from the bottom of the portafilter, the insert has two small pegs/legs. You should use something not too sharp (I did and felt pretty terrible) to push the pegs one by one. It shouldn't require too much force.

@carlosalvarez7445 Ай бұрын

@@prinzatago Thank you! I've managed to remove the plastic insert and I found that if you turn the machine on and let it warm up for 10 minutes, the portafilter will be just perfect and the plastic part is really unnecessary.

@dingnextstop Ай бұрын

Hi Tom, it’s been a while… can you recommend a PDI temp setting for my 2010 Gaggia Classic..? I’ve been using it for over a year now but even though I’ve experimented with ratio and grind setting I still don’t think I’m getting the right taste? I’ve had the PDI set at 96c but I realise that isn’t necessarily the group temp, should I try higher or lower? I’m using fresh Monsoon Malabar beans… Cheers Tom 👍🏻

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

Hi there! Yes, that's the temp at the probe. At your grouphead it'll likely be a few degrees cooler. I'd adjust it in +/-2 degree steps and see where it tastes the best. Experimenting is part of the fun. Cheers!

@kimbridge5592 Ай бұрын

can you do pre infusion on the touch impress. how and for how long. great video.

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

If I remember right, it's also limited to 10 seconds on the BTI.

@kimbridge5592 Ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you.

@kintukteekreetukpum Ай бұрын

I am very pleased to meet you. I am from Thailand which has the most beautiful land in Asia

@gbriank1 Ай бұрын

Tom has new glasses! Or maybe I just haven't been paying attention

@demetozbilgin5765 Ай бұрын

Hello Tom, I am following you. I am from Turkey. I have an old model Delonghi manual espresso machine. I want to replace it with a new machine because of aluminum. I want the new espresso machine I will buy to be a healthy machine that does not contain aluminum, lead and brass, may be stainless steel. And at the same time, I want it to froth the milk really well and make very good cream. Because I love espresso macchiato very much as you know without milk, only with creamy froth the milk. I don’t want to clean difficulty. For example grinder. I bought King Grinder 6 as you offered. May be later I can buy Eureka Mignon XL later. As far as I have examined from your videos, sage machines usually stainless steel. Which one is better for me? Bambino plus or Duo temp pro or any other espresso machine or brand?

@extracthiroshima Ай бұрын

Looking into buying a Rivelia. Cant find a diecent indepth review, especialy on the foam texture that the machine produces. How does it go longside lets say Phillips 5400. Waiting for a Tom's review ;)

@jorgejorge5542 Ай бұрын

I am exactly in the same point. The Rivelia or the 5400...

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

I am confident the Rivelia will win.

@ahmedalbarot Ай бұрын

If we try to modify and put the boiler of the pro into the express will it work?

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

I haven't opened this one yet, but I can't imagine it would be easy. Both housings will be designed to accommodate the space and mounting of each heater. Cheers!

@lipardfilm Ай бұрын

Great machine but that screen sometimes seems to be soo low contrast from different angles. Strange to see a classic quartz screen nowdays.

@BASSlineXX1207 Ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on getting this one (Barista Pro) vs. a Gaggia Classic Evo plus say a DF54 as a dedicated grinder. Puts them both around the same price point. Most probably getting into the hobby big time. 😊

@silasketgaskets8709 Ай бұрын

the gaggia seems to have serious mods available for pressure profiling if thats your thought. the df54 is flat burr vs conical on sage. depends on taste preference. both can make good coffee. df54 designed as no retention single dose. you can use different beans in an instant with df54 but sage hopper is full unless you just dose it for one shot. would like to see the finest grind on sage and also test with light roast and unroasted beans to see if it stalls. sage has higher learning curve owing to the screen programming functions whereas gaggia is old school made in italy italian boiler and these small home machine boilers heat up rather quickly. (have owned gaggia home, brasilia home machines) try both setups and taste the coffee. i owned a built in grinder breville a few years back and ended up getting rid of it because of grinder issues. could not grind fine enough for some beans.

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

Well, I cannot recommend the GCP Evo right now due to boiler flaking issues (see Boilergate). But an older GCP and DF54 would be a great combo to experiment with.

@silasketgaskets8709 Ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner was not aware of that very significant issue. gaggia should replace boilers.

@BASSlineXX1207 Ай бұрын

Apparently they do replace them

@DocHoliday596 Ай бұрын

Tom looking to upgrade my dedica delonghi setup. Is a burr grinder necessary for the non pressurized basket to work? I was thinking of getting a blade grinder first, then the basket, then save money and get a burr. How would you do it? Thank you

@zhiqiangxie3400 Ай бұрын

I used blade grinder for a while and found it pretty disappointing, the grind size is inconsistent, making the shot bitter and sour at the same time : ( Recently upgraded to a burr and it just tastes so differently.

@DocHoliday596 16 күн бұрын

@@zhiqiangxie3400 what burr did you get?

@zhiqiangxie3400 16 күн бұрын

@@DocHoliday596 I got a kingrinder K6 for 100 bucks, you can probably get a fine electric grinder for about $200

@DocHoliday596 12 күн бұрын

@@zhiqiangxie3400thank you friend

@youtubeaddict1 Ай бұрын

Hi tom do u think I should get a bambino plus with a $200 grinder or this?

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

I would get this to be honest, because the bambino cannot be set for different temperatures. I honestly find the bambino to be a bit too low in temperature for me.

@youtubeaddict1 Ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thx!

@topjets5616 Ай бұрын

I wonder if the reason there is no pressure gauge is it might not work with the ThermoJet ?

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

I am not sure, but I think they omitted it in the design, in favor of a screen.

@jacquelinegreazzo1538 29 күн бұрын

Can pods be used with this machine?

@TomsCoffeeCorner 29 күн бұрын

Nope.

@timhanley4396 Ай бұрын

The price is a little high for me what do you think of the rancillio Silvia

@TomsCoffeeCorner Ай бұрын

The Silvia is a well built machine, but takes quite a while to heat up.

@timhanley4396 Ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner would you recommend it?

@timhanley4396 Ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner have you tried the emc casa v

@giovannilarocca2241 Ай бұрын

HELLO, I DISCOVERED AN ESPRESSO MACHINE, SOLIS BRAND, GRAN TASTE MODEL, DO YOU KNOW IT?

@tomasnozka1 21 күн бұрын

I have no clue what to do. I grind finer and finer and the coffee flows like crazy (14-15) seconds. I tamp as hard as I can😢

@TomsCoffeeCorner 20 күн бұрын

t could also be that your grinder is not ideal for espresso. Check out this short blog post: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/ Or this one, with some good cheap grinders: tomscoffeecorner.com/best-espresso-machine-and-grinder-setups-under-500/ These videos may also help: How to Get Crema: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpZ-hqpqmZudkWw.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a6iXgK6i2p7Ken0.html How to estimate bean roast age for Lavazza: kzfaq.infoQmVRpBGOokE How to extract the perfect espresso: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ps9_acZnnpuzoGw.html ***I’d recommend looking on google maps for local coffee roasters. That's the best way to ensure freshly roasted beans. Cheers, Tom