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Editor's Pick Breville Barista Express espresso machine
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Breville Barista Express

Breville Barista Express, reviewed from specs and hundreds of verified owner reviews — where it earns its price and where it doesn't.

4.5/ 5.0 rated
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Roast Level 02
Light-Medium
LightMediumDark

Onyx Southern Weather — roasted to preserve origin character.

Origin Data 03
Origin Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe
Process Washed
Altitude 1,900 masl
Roaster Onyx Coffee Lab
Cupping Profile 04
AROMA 9 ACIDITY 8.5 BODY 7 SWEETNESS 8 BALANCE 8 FINISH 7.5
Cupping score 88 / 100

As published by Onyx Coffee Lab — not our own cupping.

Grinders 05

Baratza Encore ESP

Baratza Encore ESP — specs and hundreds of verified owner reviews on whether it makes espresso grinding actually repeatable.

4.5
Full review Buy
Tasting Notes · Onyx Southern Weather 06
Milk Chocolate Cherry Almond
88 Cupping
4.5 Our rating
Washed Process
1,900 masl masl
Espresso Machines 07

Gaggia Classic Pro

Gaggia Classic Pro — specs and owner reviews on the semi-pro machine that skips the built-in grinder for a commercial-style portafilter.

4.3
Full review Buy
How the Breville Barista Express scored 09

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