Breville The Barista Touch Impress BES881 $1779.10 (RRP $1999) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bing Lee

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JordanSewell on 06/04/2023 - 22:48 binglee.com.au (570 clicks)
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Good evening my Ozbargainers, I have been watching this coffee machine since its release and this is the cheapest I have seen. This beats GoodGuys Commerical and JBHIFI Commercial in price. Never had a coffee machine before but with perfect tamping and auto milk, it should make the job easy.

Available in three colour choices (BES881BTR, BES881BSS and BES881SST)

Make sure to use the code FLASH10 at checkout.

Stack with https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/765894 for extra value:
1 Breville Milk Jug Thermal (480ml)
1 Breville Knock Box Mini
2 Breville Dual Wall Latte Glasses (200ml)
Live Roaster Online Demonstration
+ BEANZ Member Discount – 4 months @50% off
(limit of 16 x 250g bags)

Enjoy the coffee.

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  cook99 on 06/04/2023 - 23:04

  You just reminded me I never used my free online demonstration from my barista pro purchase, bugger

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  Jacko1235 on 06/04/2023 - 23:10

  +1

  Not familiar with this new version but the Oracle goes on sale for $1,600 and I'm pretty sure it's the better machine.

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    JordanSewell on 06/04/2023 - 23:12

    For beginners, this is the easier machine IMO. Orcale is more hands-on.

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      wtfnodeal on 06/04/2023 - 23:55

      Just curious how do you distribute the coffee evenly in the portafilter before tamping it? I imagine the ground coffee drops into the portafilter is higher in the centre and if not distributed evenly then it may cause channeling?

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        lolsnarfsnarf on 07/04/2023 - 01:29

        Some people use a coffee "puck rake", a portafilter funnel is very helpful in this scenario. Another alternative is a fancy tamper that has a distributor built into it.

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          jaygee on 07/04/2023 - 06:26

          +1

          @lolsnarfsnarf: By puck take, do you mean a wdt tool?

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          wtfnodeal on 07/04/2023 - 11:13

          @lolsnarfsnarf: But the gap here is very little if you pull the portafilter out of it the tip of the ground coffee is likely to fall out. I wonder why it doesn’t include a built in distributor like you said onto this coffee machine.

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    huntabargain on 06/04/2023 - 23:35

    +5

    100% Oracle over this one. dual boiler vs single thermojet.

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      Sammyboy on 07/04/2023 - 08:37

      Oh that explains why this model is smaller. I thought it was just the new replacement model. The sensor looks interesting built into the tray. The steam wand looks a better design though.

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  willyroo on 07/04/2023 - 06:37

  We have the Oracle touch ($$$$) at the office, I can't dial in a coffee as good as the BES920 dual boiler + smart grinder pro. However most people in the office can use it :)

  Tried the Barista touch and it does ok to good coffee. n=1!

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    maverickjohn on 07/04/2023 - 06:57

    +1

    Manual is always….ALWAYS.. better than automatic
    That's why you got better results with the 920.
    I've had my fair share of coffee machines and am using a semi pro now. But had oracle and had bes920 etc and there has never been a time the oracle made better coffee than a manual machine.

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      eototo on 07/04/2023 - 07:18

      Agree, have the Oracle in the office, using same beans as at home and home (Barista Express) makes better coffee

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      bxpressiv on 07/04/2023 - 08:19

      Always? How about when guests or partners are using it? No point having a machine that CAN produce a 10/10 cup when an automated option can produce pretty much a 7/10 cup every time. I understand your point, but for the overwhelming majority of people, I think they would get more use out of the Oracle. There's a reason it reviews so well and most users I know say they will buy the same again when their machine dies. I've had 2x 920 and now an Oracle…my coffee consumption increased when I got it, no more faffing about.

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        Kammi on 07/04/2023 - 08:46

        My missus makes killer espresso for me with the 920 dual boiler, just took some time and it used to be horrible!

        I cannot imagine the filthly espresso automatic machines churn out. If you're adding milk yeah get any machine lol.

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        maverickjohn on 07/04/2023 - 09:30

        I see your point there, but if you know even a little bit about how to prepare your puck. The coffee result will produce better extract.
        Also the auto frother only works ok with full cream milk, once again if you know at all how to froth a milk any other machine will make better froth even the cheaper barista express/pro

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  STE on 07/04/2023 - 06:52

  Picked this up for $1,699.15 with JB HIFI after dark %15 off code last month.
  Upgraded from Breville Barrista Express. No regrets so far.

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  maverickjohn on 07/04/2023 - 07:00

  I find these machines a complete waste of people's money and you would better spend it on a BES 920 and grinder. But understand people have limited space and may not be able to have two separate equipment.. in that case I would still buy the bes920 and a small hand grinder.

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    mrTT on 07/04/2023 - 10:01

    I agree. I also recently started to get interested in higher end more manual with lever controls etc. looking at Rocket or expobar or similar. But the brand new ones are outside of my pay grade. Looking for a second hand deal but not sure how to avoid a lemon. Any idea from anyone about what to look for ( apart from obvious damage outside, and pulling a shot and tasting.)

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      huntabargain on 07/04/2023 - 11:09

      +1

      You can get Expobar Minore dual boiler brand new for ~ $2500

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  sqheaven on 07/04/2023 - 08:49

  +3

  Yesterday, I tried filter coffee on a 10$ setup. Used my Eureka grinder to get 30g grind and ran 500ml of hot water. It was delicious.

  Gave some rest to my slayer moded BDB 😂 Don't get a machine if you're new to coffee making. Just 10$ setup is enough, otherwise it's a rabbit hole. You'd spend 100s on accessories and types of milk and coffee beans.

  First setup should be simple and easy. If you still want to go deep then get a machine. I'd never recommend anyone buy a coffee machine.