BEAN BASICS S2 E34: Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Maker

Here at Bean Basics, the question we get asked most often is what home espresso machine we recommend, and whether you really have to spend thousands to get something that makes good espresso, and is easy to use, right out of the box. As you probably know, we have no skin in the game. We don't receive any kind of payment or freebies for any of the equipment we review or recommend. But BIGGBY COFFEE Co-CEO Bob Fish came across the Breville Bambino Plus, and he thought it would fit the bill for someone looking for an uncomplicated way to make their favorite espresso drinks at home. At around $500, it's a way more affordable alternative to many machines on the market. And it takes up about the same amount of space on your counter as a large toaster. But is it easy to use? We asked our super intern, Carter Dvorak, to give it a try.
00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - Overview of Features/Equipment
02:39 - Filling the Water Chamber
03:56 - The Heat Exchange
06:20 - Why the Portafilter Works
08:28 - What is the Razor?
09:10 - Meet Carter Dvorak, Super-Intern!
10:06 - Measuring the Beans
11:25 - Grinding the Beans
13:36 - Preheating the Heads/Portafilter
14:33 - Loading the Portafilter
15:04 - The Tamper
15:55 - Using the Razor
16:35 - Loading the Portafilter
17:00 - "Pulling" the Double Shot (hitting the button!)
18:05 - The Taste Test
18:50 - The Clean Up
The following links are provided for your convenience:
The Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine: www.breville.com/us/en/produc...
BIGGBY Coffee Whole Bean and Ground: amazon.com/BIGGBY
BIGGBY Coffee Locations: www.biggby.com/locations/​
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