Breville Barista Touch Impress
Home Coffee Expert's sweet-spot recommendation and a Reddit favorite for balance of convenience and quality, but it sits above the Express Impress in cost for incremental gains.
Consolidated from 29 cited sources across 26 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 enthusiastic source
- 21 positive sources
- 6 mixed sources
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Pros & cons
- ✓ The machine Home Coffee Expert would point most people toward in its class
- ✓ A great balance between convenience and quality
- ✓ Assisted tamping and touchscreen evolution of the all-in-one line
- ✓ Yahoo awards the Barista Touch line 'Best splurge'
- ✓ Covered directly in Serious Eats' nine-machine Breville comparison
- ✗ Sits above the Barista Express Impress in cost for incremental gains
- ✗ Out-convenienced by true super-automatics like the Rivelia
- ✗ Out-valued by cheaper Bambino Plus setups
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.
Evidence 10 articles, 17 video reviews and 2 community sources
21 positive sources
I thoroughly enjoyed testing this machine, which introduces you to barista skills in a friendly, easy-to-follow way. You'll discover the effect of each variable on your finished drink (including dosage, grind size, tamp pressure, and brewing temperature), and the machine will offer feedback and suggestions if it doesn't taste quite right.Read B
The Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine with its Barista Guidance feature can help you dial in your settings to get a more balanced shot of espresso. When you fill your machine with a new type of coffee, it's good to recalibrate it for those beans. Go into Settings and select the Intelligent Brew Setup and follow the onscreen prompts.Watch F
I just wanted to leave a review because this machine is truly amazing and I always get lots of questions on my thoughts about it! As someone new to home espresso, I was both excited and a bit nervous, but this machine made it all so easy. I can't express that enough!Read T
This is probably the best that I've used so far of all the machines. When I'm steaming with this manually, I can get really excellent silky milk. Of course, the machine comes with the 54-millimeter portafilter, and it does also come with both a double and a single non-pressurized basket, as well as a double and a single pressurized basket.Watch H
Verdict: The Barista Touch Impress does what it promises – it makes genuinely outstanding espresso and silky milk drinks, with enough help built in that you don’t need to know what you’re doing.Read T
I've only had this machine for a few days before vacation started, so I want to show you my morning routine and expect a full video in about a month or so. But in the meantime, enjoy this teaser.Watch H
The Barista Touch IMPRESS is the natural next step up from the Barista Touch – and the one to consider if the manual dosing and tamping feels like too much to ask.Read L
And for that reason, the Barista Touch Impress might just be the most compelling all in one espresso package for beginners I’ve reviewed to date. Is it the perfect machine for you? Let’s find out!Watch F Facebook Craig Harvey · owner
The impress is a great model for some who likes making decent coffee and it has adjustment to the grind size and amount of coffee shots.View post K
If you like your coffee like we do in this house, I think it's worth it. Let's have a little look more at the box. So, uh, let me just try and move that. There we go. So you can see the coffee machine a little bit more. It has got touchscreen controls and basically it guides you through the coffee making process and it also allows you to pre-program in drinks that are custom to your liking.Watch S
Luckily for Breville Barista Touch Impress owners, dialing-in on this machine is a little easier than on other grinder/machine combos.Read E
This with the Bista guidance and the assisted tamping system, it takes all of those variables out for you. So we'll demonstrate that fully when we're going through the machine, but it's going to tell you to change your grind size. It's going to tell you if you have enough coffee in there.Watch C
It’s a high-end appliance for those who want a great result without serving an apprenticeship .Read O
I bought this and let me tell you, I am extremely impressed. So, we're going to start by making our coffee grinds. Today, I'm making an Americano, but you can make all types of things. You can do just a shot of espresso, a latte, a flat white, a cappuccino, Americano, a hot chocolate, a baby chino. My daughter loves those. tea and milk only.Watch H
If you're looking to make cafe quality espresso at home, we love Breville's machines. They have a variety of different types of espresso machines that you can get for your home. Right here with me, I have the Breville Barista Touch Impress.Watch J r/JamesHoffmann Reddit thread Read thread C
And my answer to that, ladies and gentlemen, is it's super easy. Now, wait, there is a reason I'm telling you this, and that is a combination of different things. First and foremost, having a touchscreen, which is a very intuitive guided touch screen removes all the guesswork out of the work.Watch K
If you are truly passionate about exceptional coffee at home, this is the machine to get. Pros: Delivers a near-authentic coffee shop experience right on your countertop. Cons: Deep cleaning the steam wand can feel a bit tedious over time.Watch B
Based on customer feedback, many people rave about the machine's ease of use, especially praising how it makes consistently great coffee with little effort. Often buyers mention it's been a delightful addition to their daily routines, where the simplicity and efficiency of making their favorite espresso drinks are much appreciated.Watch T
First off, the biggest practical strength is the touchscreen that walks you through every step. When you press espresso, the machine displays a visual of the grind size, dose, and tamp pressure you need for the beans you've selected.Watch
6 mixed sources
If you want loads of drinks, hot and cold foam, and very low faff, Ninja wins. If you want a more premium, espresso-first experience (and don’t mind losing the Ninja’s party tricks), the Touch Impress makes a lot of sense.Read D
I really do like the machine.Watch B
All that comes at a price though. The Touch Impress costs as much as many of the prosumer machines I’ve tested, though it is decidedly for beginners.Read R
However, when it came to the assisted tamping system, it was a mixed bag. While the 22lb tamp and autocorrection certainly helped me achieve a consistent puck, I found the final seven grew barista twist a little unnecessary, it didn't always seem to make a noticeable difference in the overall extraction quality. Now, let's break it down with some pros and cons.Watch B
In real world usage, the Brevel Barista Touch Impress excels in both speed and consistency. It heats up in just 3 seconds thanks to its thermo heating system, meaning you go from bean to cup almost instantly. The Impress Puck system automates dosing and tamping, taking much of the guesswork out of espresso making.Watch R
On the flip side, it's not cheap, retailing around 1,000 bucks, which might be a stretch for some budgets. Some users on Reddit mentioned the learning curve for perfecting milk frothing, and a few noted minor durability concerns like dents or scuffs on used units. But overall, the feedback is solid with many calling it a dream for home baristas.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #10 (C tier) on our consolidated espresso machines board, drawn from 29 cited sources across 26 outlets.
None of the 28 sources that state a view is unconvinced or negative. Sits above the Barista Express Impress in cost for incremental gains. Out-convenienced by true super-automatics like the Rivelia. Out-valued by cheaper Bambino Plus setups.
On our espresso machines board, Breville Barista Touch Impress ranks #10 (C tier) ahead of Breville Oracle Jet at #20 (D tier). Breville Oracle Jet: The most heavily marketed machine in the category right now, but a first-generation touchscreen machine that its own reviewers say loses to the Oracle Dual Boiler. Unproven firmware is the opposite of what this lens buys - buy the Oracle Dual Boiler instead.
On our espresso machines board, Breville Barista Touch Impress ranks #10 (C tier) ahead of Mr. Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino Maker (Cafe Barista) at #24 (F tier). Mr. Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino Maker (Cafe Barista): A dated design coasting on shelf presence: inconsistent pressure and a finicky milk tank produce mediocre drinks. Spend slightly more on the Dedica Arte or save up for the Bambino Plus.
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