Breville
Breville: The Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine
Description
Master the Art of Coffee with Intelligent Guidance
Experience café-quality espresso at home with the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881. This revolutionary espresso machine combines professional-grade features with intuitive technology, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced home baristas. With its innovative Impress™ Puck System, ThermoJet® heating technology, and guided touchscreen interface, creating perfect espresso drinks has never been easier.
Why Choose the Breville Barista Touch Impress?
Professional Results, Made Simple
The Barista Touch Impress takes the guesswork out of espresso making with step-by-step guidance and real-time feedback. Whether you're crafting your first cappuccino or perfecting your latte art, this machine ensures consistent, café-quality results every time.
Lightning-Fast Performance
The innovative ThermoJet® heating system achieves optimal extraction temperature in just 3 seconds, so you can go from bean to cup faster than ever before. This system is also up to 32% more energy efficient compared to traditional Thermoblock heating systems.
Key Features & Benefits
Impress™ Puck System - Perfect Extraction Every Time
- Intelligent Dosing: Automatically measures the perfect amount of coffee grounds
- Assisted Tamping: 22lb tamping pressure with automatic correction
- 7° Barista Twist: Professional finishing touch for optimal extraction
- Mess-Free Operation: Integrated system reduces waste and countertop mess
Advanced Brewing Technology
- ThermoJet® Heating System: 3-second heat-up time for immediate brewing
- 9 Bar Extraction Pressure: Professional-grade pressure for rich, full-bodied espresso
- PID Temperature Control: Precise water temperature for optimal extraction
- Pre-infusion: Low-pressure pre-infusion for balanced flavor extraction
Auto MilQ™ Hands-Free Milk Texturing
- Customizable Texture: 8 texture levels from silky microfoam to dense foam
- Temperature Control: Adjustable from 104°F to 167°F
- Alternative Milk Settings: Specialized settings for almond, oat, and soy milk
- Microfoam Quality: Produces silky smooth microfoam with at least one million micro bubbles per ml
- Latte Art Ready: Perfect consistency for creating beautiful latte art
Key Features & Benefits Continued:
Precision Grinding System
- Baratza® European Precision Burrs: Professional-grade conical burr grinder
- 30 Grind Settings: From fine espresso to coarser grinds
- Integrated Design: Dose control delivers the exact amount needed
- Fresh Ground Promise: Grinds beans on-demand for maximum flavor
Intuitive Touchscreen Interface
- Full-Color Display: Easy-to-navigate touchscreen with step-by-step guidance
- 8 Pre-Programmed Drinks: Espresso, Long Black, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Babyccino, Hot Chocolate, and Tea
- 8 Custom Settings: Create, save, and name your personalized drink recipes
- Real-Time Feedback: On-screen guidance throughout the brewing process
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Capacity
- Dimensions: 14.2" W × 13.4" D × 16.3" H
- Bean Hopper: 12oz capacity
- Water Tank: 67.6 fl oz capacity
- Weight: Approximately 31 lbs
Power & Performance
- Power: 1750W
- Voltage: 120V/60Hz
- Heating System: ThermoJet® technology
- Pump Pressure: 15 bar Italian pump (9 bar extraction)
- Warranty: 2-Year Limited Product Warranty
Materials & Construction
- Primary Material: Brushed stainless steel construction
- Portafilter: 54mm professional stainless steel
- Filter Baskets: Single and dual wall options included
- Milk Jug: 480ml stainless steel steaming pitcher
Complete Accessory Package
Your Breville Barista Touch Impress comes with everything needed to start brewing immediately:
- 54mm stainless steel portafilter
- 480ml stainless steel milk jug
- Single and dual wall filter baskets (1 & 2 cup)
- Water filter holder with filter
- Water hardness test strip
- The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
- Cleaning tablets and descale powder
- Steam wand cleaning tool
- Cleaning disc and brush
- Quick start guide and instruction manual
Drink Menu Options
Pre-Programmed Beverages
- Espresso - Rich, concentrated coffee shot
- Long Black - Americano-style coffee
- Flat White - Smooth microfoam with espresso
- Latte - Creamy milk coffee
- Cappuccino - Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam
- Babyccino - Steamed milk for little ones
- Hot Chocolate - Rich chocolate drink
- Tea - Hot water for tea brewing
Custom Drink Creation
- Save up to 8 personalized recipes
- Adjust coffee strength, grind size, and extraction time
- Customize milk temperature and texture levels
- Name and organize your favorite creations
Maintenance & Care
Daily Maintenance
- Empty drip tray and water tank as needed
- Wipe exterior with damp cloth
- Rinse milk jug after each use
Weekly Cleaning
- Clean bean hopper and water tank
- Run cleaning cycle with provided tablets
- Clean and calibrate grinder burrs
Monthly Maintenance
- Replace water filter
- Deep clean steam wand
- Check for scale buildup
Descaling
- Descale every 2-3 months based on water hardness
- Use provided descaling powder
- Follow guided descaling process on touchscreen
Breville Warranty Information & Coverage Details
What it Covers: Breville espresso machines, grinders, and blenders
Breville Warranty Terms::
- 2 Years: Bambino Plus, Barista Pro, Barista Express Impress, Barista Touch, Barista Touch Impress, Dual Boiler, Dynamic Duo, Oracle, Oracle Touch, Oracle Jet, and Precision Brewers
- 1 Year: Bambino, Barista Express, Grind Control, Milk Cafe, and Smart Grinder Pro
Breville Warranty Support: Breville USA
Warranty Phone Contact: 866-273-8455
Product Registration Required: Register your product with Breville to activate warranty coverage.
Product User Manual: Breville The Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
The ThermoJet® heating system reaches optimal extraction temperature in just 3 seconds, making it one of the fastest heating espresso machines available.
While the machine has an integrated grinder designed for whole beans, you can use pre-ground coffee by bypassing the grinder and dosing directly into the portafilter.
With a 67.6 fl oz water tank and 12oz bean hopper, you can typically make 15-20 espresso drinks before needing to refill, depending on drink size and type.
Absolutely! The touchscreen provides step-by-step guidance, and the Impress™ Puck System automates the most challenging aspects of espresso making, including dosing and tamping.