COMPARISON: Breville Barista Express vs. Delonghi La Specialista! Which Should You Buy?
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Let's compare the Breville Barista Express vs. Delonghi La Specialista! We'll compare the features of both and see how they work right out of the box without any customization.
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After reading these comments I was concerned about my choice to change to the Delonghi. My Breville crapped out after a year with bad rubber gaskets and started leaking. I'm so happy with the Delonghi, it is much quieter, no mess and the issue about the grinder not having enough settings is a no an issue. It took some time to set it up but WOW when you do.
Hi , got a DeLonghi la specialista 2 days back.. I put the beans and then locked it . Switches are ON . But my grinder does not start . Am I missing anything here? Please advise
@@sireeshaadaridl8998 are you putting the the portafilter in properly and turning it all the way to the right? or if your grind dial is turned all the way to the left (you can see a picture of a measure cup with coffee in it) it is on manual and will not automatically grind. turn the grind dial just to the right of half way mark. hope this helps, let me know
I have De Longhi too. Love using it every morning.
I’d prefer the breville. I like the ability to adjust manually.
Your grind is very important, more adjustment is very beneficial, especially if you like to experiment with different coffee’s and roasts.
Your leveling and tamping is also important. Leveling before tamping makes sure the density of your puck is consistent. If your density is inconsistent, you end up with channeling. Yes the puck is going to look nice and level, but I am confident that the density is not consistent on the outside edges of the puck from the Delongi.
The polish is also contributes to a good extraction, and poor polish can also attribute to channelling.
And lastly, learning milk the manual way helps you in the long run. And my experience with the panorellos is while the milk is ok, but it’s never perfect, and you have very little adjustment that you can make to improve it.
If you want a machine where you don’t need to learn technique, or the factors into a great coffee, then the delongi is the machine.
If you like detail, and tweaking things to your liking, then the barista is the machine.
My opinion, while the barista express has its faults, it stays truer to coffee making than the delonghi.
Good points and I totally agree with your summary, I've just ordered the Breville it's been out for a few years and its still a great machine...
Wow that was a lot to read but yes I kinda agree
I'm in the market now for either one of these machines. I cannot decide which one :(
I'm coming from instant coffee so I have no idea lol but I don't want to be too limited if I start really enjoying making coffee. So I'm still at square one.
@@liamwright9546 ...if you're used to instant coffee then I can say you can't go wrong with either one of these two coffee machines...but, if I were you I would go for the Breville and you'll look forward to treating your taste buds with a great coffee every day!
@@noproblem2big337 thankyou so much for the reply. The consensus seems to be Breville. Guess I'll get one and try my luck l
I work somewhere as a sales lead. We sell these machines. I know breville and I know delonghi. People always return delonghis when they get them because they’re cheaply made and have too many useless sensors. The breville is superior and a professional machine at a great price. I always reccomend the breville.
Ok, I’ll go buy the breville
If you’re looking for an entry model, I think the Batista Pro is worth the extra money. The Barista express has everything you’d need to start off right. The Barista Pro, $200 more, has all of that plus a few awesome features. It is incredibly easy to program to your liking as it has a nice LCD display with smooth dials. The barista is programmable, but I didn’t think it was as easy. The Pro also heats up from cold in less than 3 seconds. Superior steam wand and pump. It’s a little sleeker and I just appreciate it for everything it is. They are both great options but consider, it will last you if you take care of it so there won’t ever be another need to buy one. Put the money down for the happiness and good coffee ahead
the vending machine thank you! I will consider the pro as well
yup, I did that and promised myself never to buy any DeLonghi products ever. They are cheaply made, overpriced, horrible products.
@@thevendingmachine2740 I am getting myself a Breville Dual Boiler. I was originally going with the Ascaso Dream PID, the color I wanted was out of stock. the BDB was only 200$ more (sales currently) so I ordered it. Bigger though... bye counter space, but more value for money. What are your thoughts on BDB?
I have a Breville 870XL. To prevent overflow like I saw in your demo, I set the grid to single, tamp it down,
Then do a second single. This prevents overflow almost 100% of the time. Once in a while I might get a little spillage but easy to clean up.
Although I had different machine (actually using separate Graef grinder) I did exactly the same thing and I even did not think about that. I did not measure how much coffee I use, simply filled it once, tamped and then filled properly to tamp it again. I did it just because I was stopping grinding before it started to spill out and it was always not enough after tamping.
Also with my older De'Longhi I had fixed tamper so it will be a bit weird for me with tamper I have to take out from machine. It does not look like you can use tamper right where it is without taking it out.
I do the same thing!
Be carefull with that. It's just a detail, but if you tamp twice, the bottom pressure will be different from the top (because you double tamp a part of your grinded coffee). This can make the brewing work differently in boths parts. I hope you understand me, i don't write english very well.
@@AgustinEder Not exactly. It will be different only if first tamp was with higher force than second. I usually tamped it once just to make more space for coffee and filled it more. Second tamp was more careful, stronger and with twist so it still compressed both layers.
Forces always try to equalize. If first part is not compressed too much, then you will first compress second part to the same pressure, then you will compress both at the same rate. Just try to avoid tamping it too hard for first half.
It's also nice to get stationary spring-loaded tamper. It works similarly to torque wrench. You push portafilter against that and it clicks when you reach force you set. I did not use that but I've seen something like that in Poland and Germany. I used a bit more primitive version. With my old DeLonghi with built in tamper I stopped when force was enough to move espresso maker. It was quite light so it won't work with bigger machines.
I find this method much more precise than tamping by hand. Stationary tamper is already leveled and you can use one hand to push portafilter against that. Because you have long handle, you can easily keep it level.
After all I decided to buy DeLonghi. I would prefer manual tamper but I want americano to be prepared in one shot. Breville requires moving cup under water nozzle. I'll check what happens if you actually hold tamper lever down when taking portafilter out. In theory it should still push against coffee in basket and should make a twist. If not, then I'll get additional tamper just to get nice, shiny finish. You can always consider it to be pre-tamper that simply makes filling basket easier with less mess.
Also putting a plastic catch-tray under the grinder, let's me dump the overfill back onto the tapped portafilter
I had the Delonghi for 2 months then back it went! It still has issues the engineers need to work on: annoying leaking, grinder failures, weak power for frothing... and stuff here and there that need to be reengineered, plus you have no control over pressure and grinding because of the double wall baskets... Even if you got yourself a fitting single wall basket, the integrated grinder doest grind fine enough. Sure it looks good, and being an italian brand you easily believe this is THE machine... but no no no.... I now have the breville barista express and i am loving it. Delonghi customer service is terrible. It definitely needs to go through R&D and Quality control again and again. Maybe a V 2.0 focused on more demanding customers will be really good. I am lucky all tis happened during this pandemic, because the store took it back immediately, no questions asked. So, if in doubt... Go Breville.
Agreed! I had mine replaced x3 times!! With the same issues, in the end I swapped to the breville
Re: tamping with the Breville. Just put 1-page of a folded magazine cover under the expresso-basket before you tamp. No mess. Then you can put any addition coffee grounds back into the expresso -basket, or throw it away. Eliminates the mess. - Mark
Yeh I usually just have a small plate sitting underneath and then chuck any coffee fallout in the garden
A tip for not making a mess when grinding on the Barista Express: Only grind the amount you’re going to use, and stop about mid way to lightly tamp the grounds (just let the tamper’s weight do the work). The rest of the grounds should fall right into the basket. I also use the razor tool to make sure that the tamp is straight and that there’s enough coffee in there, which helps with consistency. EDIT: The manual mode is where it’s at on this machine (you can control the time of the pre-infusion and then the time of the pump at full pressure and be able to make things like lungos or play with ratios).
I would get the breville. I loved my job as a barista, loved the manual bit of being able to temp, and the art of foaming milk. DeLonghi looks nice, seems nice, but it takes the fun out of it for me. Plus, if I get the breville it'll help me hone my barista skills until I get a job after I move.
Love my Barista Express even after 3 years. For less of a mess while grinding a double shot of coffee into the portafilter, I simply put it on the single grind mode, run the grinder, tamp, then I run another single shot grind but stop it manually before it overflows, then I tamp again. No fuss, no mess! Love it.
It's a no brainer, the express is clearly much higher quality. Thank you.
i got the pro after watching this video, it's a great machine and still cheaper than the LaSpecialista :-)
To help with the mess, when I'm using a double cup, I grind out only a single, lightly tamp, and then grind out a second single. Works amazing for only about 3 seconds more time.
I've had the Breville for 7 years now and it has been bullet proof. Nice Americano every morning first thing and an afternoon espresso relaxing at the window table. Don't know about any other machine but am very happy with the Barista Express.
Thanks for the comparison. The espresso from the Breville seemed to have a better crema and the pour looked much better than the DeLonghi. To be fair, I just bought a Breville and it is magnificent. Loving the coffee it is producing and I have been able to adjust the grind, tamp, duration etc. to almost perfection. Will probably create a video and share on my channel.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Happy Brewing!
Hi! Random question since you own the breville. do you pour all of the coffee beans in and let them sit in there and the machine automatically grinds them? Or do you only put in the amount you’re going to use that day? Thanks!
@@julesb32 I keep the beans in a sealed jar and only scoop the necessary amount and put it in the grinder. It keeps the beans fresh, but also reduces the likelyhood of getting stones/rocks into the grinder as they tend to settle to the bottom of the jar.
I've had a $400 Breville for 14 years and make at least 2 awesome cappuccino per day. Quality machine to last this long and still going.
Good to know I heard different things about how long they last. However, I suppose if I maintain it well, I could squeeze longer than five years out of it.
Thank you for your information，i will buy the breville 870 in next month
Which model do you use? I'm very interested. Thank you.
@@atnstn 800ESXL
I juts bought a Breville online I’m waiting bro get shipped I’m so excited I waited to long to get a espresso machine.
For the Brewville tamping, you should buy a grounds distributor. That tamp you did probably did not fill the basket evenly
Thanks for this! I had considered the Delonghi before you noted the more automatic features. I was really drawn to the DIY nature of the Breville. Awesome comparison. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the video. Which is more reliable? I've had a basic coffee machine for years, but considering trying this out.
I’ve had the Breville barista express for 3 years now and absolutely love it! While it doesn’t automatically pour the water in, it is still a winner for me. It’s definitely for someone who wants more control over their machine and wants to make interesting drink. Not sure if the lack of the americano feature is because it’s Australian? I know here in Australia most people enjoy milk based drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos. Maybe that’s why an americano setting is perhaps not a priority? Not trying to cause controversy , just an insight 🤷🏻♀️
An americano is a regular coffee from concentrate...
Prove me wrong
Just kidding... please don’t
Americano is nothing more than a long black, is nearly all water practically.....
Thanks for the review. One thing I wish was covered - which produced better tasting espresso? I know this can be personal preference, but I'd like to know your thoughts.
When choosing a counter top coffee machine, aesthetics count, too, for me at least. You're going to be looking at it on a daily basis. The Breville looks quite cool and neat while the Delonghi is a bit all over the place.
Excellent real-world review! I like the rundown of each machine with all the noises & explaining in detail every step💯👍
Glad you liked it!
You have to lower the lever, at least three times so that it compacts better 4:15
I have the original version of that Breville. I got it when it first came out. Seems like years and years but I'm not sure.
I really want the machine to blow up so I can buy the Oracle (or whatever the more expensive Breville version is now) but the little guy keeps going and going. Very easy to clean.
same here, I have Breville this model for years, and wanted it to stop working so I can buy a new one, but it seems goes forever. Great machine! I don't know what should I buy next.
@@jennyyao7673 when the time comes and my Brev goes to the recylclers I shall raise a coffee in toast of a job well done.
I've been using the Breville everyday for over 3 years and found out in order to get consistent, strong flavored coffee I actually have to deep clean the grinder more frequently than suggested. I only make one drink a day and find myself needing to clean out the grinder once every 2 weeks otherwise it just makes the blandest tasting espresso.
What kind of coffee beans are you using? Should not be using oily type beans (like big box stores dark roast). I'm no expert but that's what I've been told.
Repair for both. Most appliances and electronics these days are disposable. Which machine company do better with customer service over the phone interactions (not emailing and not live message) and which is easiest for repairs and service
That is a tough call. Will depend on the country. We are a Delonghi warranty centre and in Canada they seem pretty responsive.
From personal experience, Delonghi machines break within months. I had one and broke after 9 months maybe. Water dripping everywhere. Also, if you pay attention, the coffe in the breville comes out consistently (min 5:15) and with pressure. In the Delonghi machine, the coffee comes out in droplets. After 10 months, coffee will come out 1 droplet every 5 second. When you start playing around with it, water comes out from the sides. Maybe It was my machine. Who knows. But my Delonghi died after 10 months.
Look how much better the crema looks on the breville. I would think it taste much better too. I really want the auto ramp but I’m curious how they taste back to back with same settings. Is one more watery or burnt tasting.
Very similar in taste to be honest.
curious about the water tanks on both, is there an indicator light on the Delonghi? I am worried someone will forget to add water!
Machine will let you know.
The crema on the Brevelle Barista looks more pleasing.
Absolutely. Looks like a proper unpressurised pour
Two very similar machine, Breville/Sage wins hands down if you are more serious with your coffee / grinding / tamping / steaming.
Get Delonghi if you like playing in casual mode. :)
The Breville is better; you get 4 pods, more grind settings, and the manual controls (water spout, froth wand, tamping tool) means a bit more work but still a lot more control to the user. Also in this demo it seemed to have the better crema. That's because it's single walled pods instead of that double wall pod for the Delonghi.
Totally agree, I was looking at the end result and yes the Breville's cup looked much better brew while the other cup looked like instant coffee 😂 that alone made my mind up and ordered one👍
Do either of these machines have a solinoid valve to release the leftover water from the puck?
Todd Soden I know the Breville has an automatic function that does that.
Bought my Breville last year and just saw an advertisement for the Specialista. First thing I did is to google to see if it's better than mine haha so I'm still happy with my choice since I've got it on Black Friday 2018 for almost half the price it is right now 👍🏼 But great comparison, I will definitely check back your channel for any other thing I could wonder about coffee 👌🏼 And you didn't mentioned it, but I like the razor that comes with the Breville to always have the same amount of coffee in the portofilter. And as for myself I also let the steam go on a little bit before cleaning it to make sure no milk stayed inside of it.
I love the specialista I own one myself.
LOL like everyone with the Breville she's learned the "portafilter shake" that's required to settle the grounds and prevent Breville's too-shallow basket from overflowing during grinding. But at 5:17 the 13 sec extraction for a 2 oz shot on the Breville looks to me like it was WAY under-extracted (and based on the gauge I would also have considered that low pressure) so since it looks like she gave it a vigorous tamp I'm guessing the grind was a click or two too coarse for those beans. Even the 20+ sec draw on the De Longhi seems like a short pull.
Your comment is super technical, thanks ! I knew it that there was more than just what people show us....I'm new to this, and am looking for buying a machine. How much time does it takes to handle the bean/grind/tap vs speed of flow of coffee ?
Extraction time is programmable by you, and manually overrideable
You can see the Breville makes a much nicer shot with the golden crema on top. I've had the Breville for 6 yrs now and its still my best friend. Having been a barista for many years, it's very therapeutic making your own amazing coffee at home manually!
I just ordered a breville, so i can enjoy my quarantine time during this corna thing
good machines.
Enjoy!
Enjoy! We have one and absolutely love it. So good for daily coffees but also great to make cocktails like espresso martini’s at home!
Where did you order it . My sister bought it 2 years from Macy's ~600$but now mor expensive ?!!!
Like the sports car, go for Manual. With manual tamping, frothing, etc, you become a better coffee maker. And you pay less for the machine too.
Really happy with my breville 870 didn’t even know there was a comparable espresso machine out there at that price. Just saying I’m super happy with my 870
I just did a tips video for the Barista Express and it looks way better than the Delonghi
Cheap and good solution to avoid mess is to get yourself a dosing ring, then you will get everything inside the portafilter. Then you have the option of either buy a WDT (needle tool) or a leveler as many have mentioned. Then tap, and you have zero mess, good distribution of the coffee and even better coffee result.
The tap function is nothing I'd trust, because you get a pile of coffee after grinding and then you just press it all down without leveler or distributor. That means more coffee in the center which will get pressed down. For a beginner it's both easy and smooth, but for getting a great cup of espresso or any other kind.
Another thing, if you pull out the portafilter from the DeLonghi to distribute and/or level up the coffe, then put it back for the taping, that will result in another dose of coffee. So basically you will have to turn the mashine off while taping the coffee and then turn it on again.
Look at the new Barista Express Impress :)
Thanks for this video. I was in a store and saw these two next to each other. I have wanted the express for the longest time but saw all the different features on Delonghi. Glad to see the express is still the winner.
Nice presentation. Suggestions: when you show a part, actually show it ... don't "wave it around in the air." Even better would be inserting a still photograph as your describe the part ... especially on items that have words written on them (e.g., the "foam wand" on the DeLonghi. Best Wishes.
Thanks for the tip!
Hey from BC Canada. Just bought the Breville featured here. It is on for $699.99 at many places. The DeLongi was $899.99, but also dropped to $699.99 at London Drugs.
Looking forward to my 1st cup this morning.
Thanks for the review and comparison.
The delonghi looks pretty but the barista is such a tested design by now. I ended up getting the express.
Can you make a full cup of coffee with the breville?? Or only do shots?? Please answer thanks 😊
Just shots, or Lungo if you let it run long enough. Not a full cup by North American standards
Thanks!
i got mywife a Delonghi auto a month ago,she loves it as good as buying a excellent coffee
Very nice vid. so which of the two brands is more reliable? or has more background?
Better warranty with Delonghi in Canada
I have both - The Breville in the office and the DeLonghi @ home - The DeLonghi is faaaaaaaar better, no question. Better crema, better milk and better handling - 10 out of 10 points
Tamiyaa I’m considering both... is the “assisted” tamping cheating in a way?
It is not as perfect a tamp as doing it yourself but easier and cleaner for beginners
@FIDO4748 You are correct on the Mastering of the Breville. We like the look of the Delonghi and also the warranty is better. But you really can't go wrong with the Breville
@FIDO4748 came to look at reviews because Breville is on sale for $449 on Amazon right now, making delonghi almost double the price! I will be buying it today.
I’m using delonghi like this machine at home, it s freaking awesome/perfect for a cup cappuccino which I like 70% of foams like an adult fluffy:) I can send a picture of it if someone doubt on what I say
I bought my Breville for US$ 500 in 2017. Exact model, no up-grades, in 2020, retails for US$ 700. Kinda wish I'd bought two. Clearly, the market is telling us which is the better product.
Does Breville give kick backs to media influencers? Seems they all push Breville. I had Breville for 6 years and went through two different machines.
Recently switched to De’Longhi Maestro and it just feels so much richer. It’s quiet, it’s clean and SUPER quality feel.
Maybe I was just bored after Breville for so many years, but to me Delonghi makes an amazing coffee and looks incredible.
We are not influencers and no one is paid today their opinionsm we are one of the largest resellers of these brands in North America so have experience with them all and customer feedback. Each person on our videos is free to give their thoughts.
I have the Breville and my only complaint is the mess. However, I like to tinker and adjust my methods to fine tune my espresso making. One comment is that the crema looked a lot better on the Breville in this video. Ultimately it comes down to taste of the espresso and I rather have options over convenience.
The Barista Express comes with a dosing funnel and there is no mess at all when using it. I have no idea why it was not featured in this video.
That poor Breville needs someone who knows how to run it. It's not for the user who just wants to hit a button and get their espresso.
They take a bit of practice yes!!
Yep
I got one for 3 years now and I am so happy with it.. but I needed some time to know all its features and tricks.
jb3800ss I’ve owned both,,the Brevill makes a MUCH better coffee my friend, 😀🇬🇧
mate if you can spend a little bit more look up Breville Oracle touch.. deLonghi does not have anything in its league to go head to head with the Oracle touch.
What a great video. Excellent comparison and knowledge and terrific step by step review. Great accent too, Canadian?
Yes I am!
Blooper are the 4:46 Mark. I like that. Keeping it 100%
I just ordered breville as id like to do manual thing. Good choice
I wish you would have given us a close up of the quality of the crema. To me, without a single wall filter is a game changer, because you can't get the same quality extraction with a double wall filter
Thank you very much for this video. The video gave me a realistic comparison between the Breville Barista Express and Delonghi La Specialista. Next step for me is to go to shop to try both. Unfortunately, we don't have in the Philippines a shop similar to ECS Coffee where you can go to see both machines. I have to go to two different shops that offers exclusively each brand.
Good Luck!
In Rustans Alabang Town Center you see both of the machine
Do any of these machines really make better coffee than my Keurig? I really like my Keurig but am willing to consider something else if it’s really worth it. I like my coffee with sugar free creamer and stevia.
Two different brewing methods...think Keurig as a bike and an espresso machine a motorbike. You will get Americano and espresso which Keurig can never do
Neil Madden thanks, the whole thing is overwhelming, not sure where to even start Lol.
Pop in to our stores or over to our channel...have a look at the Philips 3200
It really is hard to compare a keurig to an actual espresso machine. Keurig is a quick convenient way to get an OK cup of joe, but if you want a fancy espresso based drink...like a latte, or cappuccino, these machines are what you really need. Much more learning and technique are required though to get a great drink.
Apples and oranges my friend. Not a good comparison to make. You want an upgrade from Keurig? Buy fresh beans within 2 weeks of roast date or less. Grind before brewing with a burr grinder. Get a clever brewer or an aeropress and you’ll be living in a different coffee world. Keurig is for people that want a cup of water down burnt roasted coffee fast to get the drug with No Origin flavors just burnt coffee that you been accustomed too. I would almost rather take a caffeine pill than use a keurig. I owed one for years then did what I suggested above and now I’m hanging with the real coffee gods.
For the specialista, is it possible to do the espresso and milk at the same time due to the double boiler?
Also, for the grind, is there a way to even it out before tamping?
It is technically not a dual boiler. Delonghi calls it a second heating system. It does not allow you to do both at the same time. As for the grind, you could take it out and even it manually but it sort of defeats the purpose of the whole thing. We see this machine more for a beginner that wants a nice espresso but not a tonne of technical requirements, knowhow or adjustments.
The Barista Express comes with a dosing funnel and there is no mess at all when using it.
Hi Denise!
Yes this is a new accessory that Breville has started putting in with some of their machines in the last month or so :) It is definitely helpful with the mess!
What are the heights? Do they fit under upper cabinets?
All the model info including heights can be found here. Note there are numerous Specialistas now. ecscoffee.com/a/search/manual-espresso-machines?filter_brand%5B0%5D=Breville&filter_brand%5B1%5D=Delonghi
I went from a Gaggia classic to the Breville express you featured 5? Years ago. Love it. Is there any reason I should move up again in machines?
Not really..if you like the express you are just getting a bit newer tech on the newer models and easier frothing. I would stick with what you have.
why did you go from Gaggia to Breville? Gaggia has amazing reviews, but that's if you know what you're doing and want to fiddle with all the temp surfing + on/off vs programming things. Is that why you made the switch?
Does the breville make ristretto shots? Grind it’s own coffee?
Breville Rulezz !!
how to clean the tamper for the Delonghi one? If we change the coffee bean, it can mix up with the residue right?
Just pull the handle down and wipe the inside (where the tamp would be). The coffee is dry so residue should be minimal
Does anyone know if the Breville is better than the Calphalon Espresso machine?
which is bette sage barista express or la Specialista prestigio?
Prestigio has newer tech. Barista Express is a well oiled work horse
nice comparison thank you very helpful
I have the DeLonghi you can still perfectly dial in the grind.
"it gives you a nice even tamp *if you know what you're doing * "😅
Love my breville, but the mess is an issue. Think I may go for the delongi for our shop. Great video.
What mess issue? Delonghi has terrible steamer design - mess piles up between the stylish metal and the plastic underneath - you cannot clean it and with that in mind, I wish you pleasant cappuccino moments.
Breville offers a self tamping. Maybe it wasn't out during her comparison but I've been breville shopping and there is a model that self tampa
@@BrookCox13 I saw that and would love to get it.
Had me roaring with laughter at 4:40
Breville for the win!
HAHAHA I am laughing my ass off!!!! Then I saw your comment and realized that I am not alone!!!! I don't even drink coffee so I have no idea why im even here!!!! buy low key I kinda want one
@@al1engreyassh0le4 Not a coffee drinker, yet you wound up here? That's funny lol. But yeah, if you are wanting an espresso machine to make milk based drinks, get the Breville! It's pricey, but it will make better quality stuff compared to the stuff at Starbucks.
Bought the la specialista. What a stupid design they make the machine look professional but the grinder doesn’t go even close to fine enough for a non pressurized basket. Returning and buying the breville hopefully it yields better results..... I’m going to miss the tamping station though helped reduce coffee grounds going everywhere
Hello. Thank you for these great videos! Just wondering if you have ever come across this problem. I bought my Breville Barista express 870XL 4 months ago. I have cleaned and descaled it. I make about 2 cups 4 days a week. Suddenly, last week, the steam started coming out much weaker and I am not getting the froth foam, just large bubble foam. This is the reason I replace my Breville 800ESXL! I couldn't froth anymore because the steam was way too weak. Now, after only 4 months, and $600 + later the same thing. Any advice?
What you have done is pretty bang on. Descale and clean the tips. Make sure you are using good Descale. We like Durgol
Try to fill the canister less full. Mine does weird things like spit out pure water if I overfill the tank....
Not lots less, but half an inch below the line.
Why would delonghi put effort into a grind and auto tamp setup but only supply a pressurized dual walled filter? Almost seems overkill when grind and tamp is more important when using single walled filters.....
We agree, There should be a single wall.
Wait, Did you say 5 settings for grind?!
For espresso.
What?
How does that even work?
It's one of those pressurized junkers... I have a cheap Delonghi with a real basket but need more than 5 grind options
Newer models of the Specialista have more. This one is discontinued now
The delonghi has no single wall basket?? This is a joke right?
Not a joke, due to the confusion that often comes with single wall baskets, DeLonghi chose to only have Double Wall baskets for ease of use.
Delonghi chose to go that route for the home user, to fake the crema like Nespresso does, the Breville gives a true crema which contains all those yummy oils extracted at the right temperature and pressure. Wish Breville offered a naked portafilter with that!
SatineMoisant There's two great sellers that make Barista Express (and pro and touch) naked portafilters.
@Pun Jab I "Fake Crema" comes from coffee being forced through a through a double wall basket with holes, yielding light airy foam that vanishes almost immediately... imagine that. A single wall basket at the proper pressure, grind and dosage yields true crema that is thick, long lasting and the espresso will flow like warm honey, not water - as evidenced by my La Pavoni video.
The brevel has more options and it is cheaper.
Does Delonghi steam wand similar to Barista Express pure stainless steel?
Or with plastic or rubber inside the wand hummm 🤔? I preferred healthier and solid materials preparing my drinks 😏
With the Barista Express you get more control. You can manually play with it to get what you want precisely, the DeLonghi wand is far more simple, but easier to use with its selection of foam or flat. As for the use of rubber, having opened up the machines, they both have rubber tubes and gaskets inside, much like many other modern machines; they should not run the risk of any health issues.
so you like having chromium leach into your drinks from the cheap 304 grade stainless breville uses
I've watched many reviews but I've never seen that anyone made original italian espresso, only capuccino or americano. I drink only italian expresso, little strong coffee with no milk, not some brown water. Does any of those two can make real espresso?
Yes both do
Breville does for sure. I used to live in Italy and frequently had espressos there. I came back to Canada and wanted to be able to drink them again so I got the breville. Amazing machine.
Thank you for this. This video ran through EXACTLY what I needed to know between the two. :)
Glad to hear it was helpful!
delonghi steamer always bigger but good design btw
No, it is absolutely shit design - I had one for about two years and it started to stink horribly because of debris between the stylish metal and plastic under it - this place is impossible to wash, I had to forcefully remove and destroy the metal and the plastic still stinks because plastics just absorb smells.
@@michallasan3695 ouh badluck for you bro
Well presented! Great hair! So thick and full, like your coffees.
Thank you
I owned a Delonghi but it only made bitter coffee no matter how good the quality of the bean. It was fully automatic. I dont want to find if I buy Breville I have the same problem. Can someone give me some helpful advice on what was causing the problem.
What drinks were you trying to make? Usually it does have to do with the bean, and if you have used oily beans, the grinder may not be functioning properly as the oils have built up on it. Try to ensure a few things. 1. Clean Grinder. 2. Fresh coffee. 3. The right grind. 4 Even tamp with enough pressure.
Hi Rod, bitter coffee, is bad, in Australia we have 100s of different coffee roasters around where you can try all different kinds of roasts/ flavours so you might like to find a roaster thar suits your tastes and then stick to the flavours you prefer. I like a mild roast and will shy away from bad roasts without a problem, some roasters know how to roast and alot know how to kill coffee beans.
@@moretonpeter I purchased the Breville Bistro Infuser. I'm so pleased with this coffee maker. I now make coffee how it's meant to taste like. Smooth and not bitter. Took 1/4 of a bag of new beans to get it right but now I find I'm just getting better by the day at making great coffee. Thanks for your advice.
@@rodgoddard6373 good work Rod, if you work at for a while the rewards come in the end, good machine, good operator, good beans, good roast,good grind, always tastes better when you make your own.
Bless that lady. Great job! What are the prices for each machine?
Prices vary throughout the world and time of year . If you are in Canada check out our webiste www.ecscoffee.com or pop into one of our stores if you are in Burlington or Ancaster Ontario
The Breville 870xl Express is the Michael Jordan of espresso machine! 🙏❤️✌️☕️
I have had the Breville Barista for several years now. I purchased the DeLonghi La Specialist just recently for my home and took my Breville to my office to use. I have only had the LaSpecialist for only 7 months and it leaks water from the tank into the tray overflowing onto my counter and floor. I contacted DeLonghi and now I have to send it back for repair or replacement and don't know when I will get it back. They told me at DeLonghi if it couldn't be repaired they would send me a refurbished one. I told them if they sent me a refurbished one I would take them to court. I purchased a new one and I expect a new one if they can't fix it. I will never purchase another DeLonghi product again just because of their warranty and customer service. I should have purchased another Breville Barista. I never had an issue with Breville. I own several products from Breville and never had a problem.
The mess can be significantly reduced by purchasing a dosing funnel or dosing cup.
Funny we just found them...ordered them to be in soon ...although the manufacturer is sold out. But stay tuned
Wow thanks for the video, really appreciated it 🙂👍🏻
You wipe the frost from the streamers but forgot to flush them otherwise the milk inside will harden and clog it. Flush the milk deposit out and it will be also clean on the inside, too.
Every machine we video is cleaned, flushed, and wiped fully after use..We hear that a lot though so we should like do on camera:)
Do not quite understand why to have an espresso machine to brew the coffee then water it down with 8oz of water. She meant dripped coffee instead of an espresso machine.
Five grind settings and only pressurized portafilters makes the De'Longhi a toy compared to the Breville.
How is she for cleaning?
The Specialista is less messy.
Which frother work best for almond milk?
More control with Barista express so for Almond Milk we prefer it
ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear I was hoping the comment would be funny. Like use instant coffee if ur gonna use fake milk.
Really love ur reviews :) so helpful and simply nice to listen to ;))
Glad you like them!
In my opinion Breville Barista Express is better......
Why? what makes it better?
BES FTW no doubt love my machine :)
Observations:
1) Great job pointing out the features and comparing the competing machines.
2) the intro jingle you use is a GRATING turn off! Perhaps consider changing it?
3) Wendy is a great appealing presenter and a damned sexy lady. She makes me want to come back to your channel and consider purchasing from you (just sayin')
Nice Video!!! Would you compare the DeLonghi with the Breville Oracle? Greetings from Germany
HI Kristian, It would not be a fair comparison as the Oracle is much more of a machine than the Delonghi at a much higher price point.