![]() ![]() I approached coffee with the same mindset that I tend to approach everything – if I do something, I tend to take it to the extreme (case in point, this article is now over 6000 words long). I did stints at Allpress Espresso roastery in Rosebery and a few other notable coffee institutions of that time. Not satisfied with being another guy who ‘makes coffee’, I set out to learn from the best. Like many young people, I became a barista to pay bills while at uni. ![]() I’m a heavy coffee drinker, but more importantly, at some point, I was one of the better baristas around Sydney. In the long term, it’s also your most cost-effective option. Because it’s built for prosumer space, it’s heavy-duty and built with commercial-grade parts designed to be serviced or replaced. You can reasonably expect 15+ years of service from it, with only minimal maintenance costs and fixes. It can be your first – and last – home coffee machine. The Bianca is perfect for someone who makes a few morning coffees, likes to entertain guests in the evening and steams lots of milk drinks while also making amazing black coffee. If that’s what you’re after, you’ll be much better served by the more forgiving and automated Breville Dynamic Duo option I recommended above – or the Breville Bambino Plus + Smart Grinder Pro. It’s not a “set and forget” type of kitchen appliance. (Related: Best HelloFresh Alternatives In Australia). While the Bianca V3 will not demand weeks of study before you can pour a drinkable shot, it will present you with a learning curve you’ll need to overcome. However, this is not a home coffee machine for someone with zero interest in coffee. As a PID-controller, dual-boiler home coffee machine with an E61 group head and a rotary pump, it’s hard not to love. It’s plenty for one or two people, but larger families will benefit from an upgrade to the Breville DynamicDuo, as well. The Bambino Plus’ small size limits the amount of onboard water storage. Lovers of long blacks will be better served by Breville’s DynamicDuo home coffee bundle. It’s a perfect home coffee machine for someone who wants an enjoyable coffee-making experience but doesn’t want to invest too much of their own time or funds into the affair.Ī strong frothing wand and the absence of a dedicated hot water spout makes this machine ideal for lovers of milky drinks or short blacks. Overall, the Breville Bambino Plus packs a tonne of features in a budget package and is best for a person who wants good short blacks, great milk drinks and who doesn’t want to become a hobbyist barista. To get the most out of the Bambino Plus, you’ll need to either buy ground coffee from your local coffee shop or grind beans at home using one of my recommended coffee grinders (see below). It needs a different portafilter to realise it in full. Shown in photo: the Bambino Plus has a lot of potential. When you pull out the basket, you’ll notice a black plastic insert in the assembly’s base. ‘Nuff said.īut I haven’t finished hammering the Bambino’s portafilter yet. If you’d like to enjoy your coffee, consider pressurised baskets worthless. While I understand that the pressurised baskets exist for people who want an easier life and are happy to sacrifice coffee quality to get it, this review is not for those people. Or upgrade the entire portafilter assembly (see below). If you buy this machine, I recommend upgrading to non-pressurised baskets immediately ( buy here directly from Breville for about $10). It is poorly made, doesn’t feel nice to touch and comes included only with Breville’s pressurised baskets. It’s not at all the “commercial-style 54mm portafilter” that Breville promises in its marketing. In fact, this is the machine’s main Achilles heel. Shown in photo: the portafilter is your main point of interaction with the machine. ![]()
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