I just got my Bambino 3/16/22 and now it comes with four baskets, single wall single and double cup and double wall baskets single and double cup. Also, it comes with the milk pitcher
I just purchased the bambino as my first espresso machine. Making espresso comes with a huge learning curve and I just didn’t think it was worth buying a heavy duty expensive one with my lack of expertise. I am pleased with it so far and although I definitely plan to upgrade later on (when I can prove to my husband that my barista skills are worth a $6-$800 machine) I think the bambino will serve me well for a good long while. Made my first iced latte today using espresso instead of crappy drip coffee and it was superb! Coming from someone who is determined to quit Starbucks, anyway lol
Good to know. I'm getting an espresso machine for Christmas. I've been searching forever for the perfect machine as a starter , and definitely considering this one
I too have recently purchased the Brevelle Bambino and have just ordered a non-pressurized basket so my learning curve will really begin. With the Bambino, us folks don't have fancy gauges that the higher end machines have. I'm a little excited for my learning to start. Thanks for video. Great stuff.....lol ..I too have a hand grinder
New Bambinos actually come with a standard basket (not dual wall / compressed). I bought one today to use while my Oracle Touch is being serviced. So far I'm very happy with the little Bambino, but being used to the automatic features of the Oracle, I'm looking forward to getting it back. Americanos are so quick and easy with the Oracle.
Had 2 Bambino Plus (one went back on warranty) great machine, I love it. But, the auto purging of the steam wand into the tray ends up with milky water over the bench. Both machines did this, as the poor design of the collection tray forces the water up over the sides onto the temperature sensor, even if the tray is empty. Solution is to leave the wand up until the milk has been emptied and then lower the wand into the milk jug actuating the self purge. Result no mess and a empty collection tray.
Great tip! Another thing that you can do is to place your cloth right around the steam wand, it's a practice that I picked with from my friends that have the big heat exchange machines.
Really appreciate your expertise and knowledge. I’ve been watching many of the videos and they are awesome! I’m new to espresso and am in the market of looking for a machine in the same range as the Bambino. I also know KitchenAid has an espresso machine in the same range, except the KitchenAid has 4 filters in 58mm size. Would you be willing to do a comparison video between the Bambino and the KitchenAid machine? That would the LOVELY if you could! Really appreciate your knowledge and how informative all your videos are.
James Hoffman suggests that you move the crema off the coffee because the crema is where all of the bitter compounds and nastiness are located. If you take the crema off you will see that the cup of coffee is much better without it even the espresso.
Yo that was an excellent review. I like that you mentioned that the bambino didn't have quite a good a flavor as the barista. You also explained the reason, and that's because more experience with the Barista. Good job.
I bought this machine and the issue I have is that the espresso comes really cold (like 140F) which could be the reason why your coffee tastes sour or bitter and the steam wand doesn't stop spitting hot water during the steam mode, which I believe is the reason why your latte was lacking body as the milk was watered down. It seems like this issue persist on all models, which is very dissapointing.
Interesting to know, it's honestly something that I have not thought about given that there isn't much settings to play with. I will pay some attention to this in my future cups, as I am still testing this unit out. However I feel in my case it might have had more to do with the pressure and the portafilter; on the other hand the steam wand has been working very well during the last couple of weeks, so that might be another indication that it's not the temperature. Again thank you for sharing this bit of information!!
I learned that you want to let the steam wand run for a few seconds. The water comes out and then after a few seconds the stream will begin. That's on all machines. But she machines are better than others at it.
Sorry about missing your comment. But in case if you are still wondering this question. The Bambino requires cleaning once a month according to my friend's experience, she makes about one drink per day. The machine actually will force you to run the clean cycle and will not work until the process is completed. The cleaning recommendation is similar to most other machines, which consists of running the tablet at the group head and potential descaling by using the descaling solution.
The Breville Infuser is similar to the Barista Express but without the grinder. Would it be a fairer comparison for a Breville Infuser vs the Bambino ?
How does the steaming compare to the Barista Express? You said it starts sooner? What about the noise? I kinda hate the "thump thump thump" of the Barista Express 😂😢 And does it have the same loud solenoid noises like on startup and after steaming?
Due to the dedicated boiler, it spits less in the beginning and yes it no longer makes the thump sound, which used to bother me a little as well. The only thing that you hear more is the boiler sound on start up. Hope this helps.
I bought a pitcher preemptively as I waited for my unit to be delivered. Was I surprised when mine came with one. Now I have two pitchers which isn't horrible.
Did you purchase the Bambino plus? I think that unit comes with a pitcher. But nonetheless the pitcher that comes with the Breville machines are a little too large in my opinion, so hopefully you got something smaller in volume. It will help with your steaming and pour. Good luck!
@@XICups No it is most definitely the Bambino! I actually got a slightly larger pitcher but I've learned to steam ok with them both. I have had a difficult time with latte art though so you're probably on to something size.
Hmm the unit that my friend got didn't come with it, that's strange. But yes try with a smaller pitcher, it helped me a lot when it comes to pouring for a 6-8oz drink. The one I got and still use today was the Espro Toroid, but I don't see the exact one on Amazon anymore, they might have updated the design. But it's 12ounce size. I have also tried the 12oz Fellow pitcher, but the Espro worked a bit better for me. Hope this helps =]
Did you order from Williams Sonoma? I've noticed their listing for this machine says it comes with a pitcher but every other listing I see doesn't. I wonder if they have a slightly different SKU there.
I bought this machine and after two months started to do first shot very short even single or double shot. Have press two time to get a nice size of coffee shot.
Oh I am so sorry to hear that. Honestly for the past month it's been behaving ok, but then again I have limited experience with it. Consider reaching out to Breville and see if they can either fix or give you credit for another machine. I would recommend the infusor if you prefer a machine without a grinder.
I need something that isn't bulky and I have badly crippled hands so I need something also that is going to be easy to use that I don't have to push hard on or pull hard on!
Maybe read the booklet that comes with the machine! If you need to change the extraction time it’s clearly outlined in the booklet! Also why would you use the portafilter from a different machine! The Bambino is great just the way it is. In the past I have used Gaggia and this Bambino is just as good without all the fuss! Just admit you didn’t want to like the Bambino
I'm so far I am happy with my pink moka pot. I don't know that a machine would make coffee any easier especially with hands that are in constant number 10 pain and curled up a bit.
Isn't it silly to compare the two? Of course the Bambinos is going to be easier to trash, just saying. These two the Bambinos and Bambinos plus are one of the best machines for home for your every day person. Comparing a VW and Ferrari well just saying. Thanks for the review though I did learn something.
The barista is in no way a Ferrari. The grinder is not the best. It’s actually a great comparison espresso-wise and price wise, because if you want a similar espresso maker with a better grinder, this setup is one a lot of people like.
I have also read that with the Bambino machines, this is due to the Thermojet working different than a traditional boiler. The benefits being that it heats up almost instantly, however at the same time when you are not making the shot, there are no boiler keep the temperature up. Now I have asked my friend who owns this machine, she told me that she haven't really encountered temperature issues with her unit. Hope this helps a little.
@@XICups thanks! I’m trying to get into espresso bc of the amazing flavors but the cost of the machines is high! Right now I’ll stick to regular black coffee bc it’s cheaper and has more caffeine:)
Well... for those of us who want great espresso without the hefty price tag, or who aren’t spoiled little brats, the Bambino is perfect. The quality of the coffee it produces is uncompromised Breville quality.
unfortunately I am not able to have too much hands on with the unit, so do not want to make a half baked video on it. Hopefully down the line I will get to finish the video. But for what it's worth my friend that got this unit really enjoy it for her daily.
I’ve been looking at buying this machine as well and for grinder a timed dosing is a must for me. So far I narrowed down to two. 1-Breville Smart grinder pro (which is same burr quality as in the Express, but with a great range to adjust to…gets a little finer and coarser). That grinder is $200, so with base Bambino total $500 which is currently $100 less than the Express. 2- Eureka Silenzio. This grinder would be a big step up from the Breville grinder but comes at a price…$479. Also this grinder doesn’t do proper French press grind if that is of interest to you. The Breville grinder would do better at that. But for espresso grind it is better. If not interested in timed dosing (total manual grinding) then there are some in between, like the Eureka Mignon and the Rocky.
Found another good option that I’m now leaning towards. The Baratza Sette 270. In reviews/test it out performed the Selenzio which I “was” getting sold on. Now I’m not sure. The Baratza Sette does have some reliability concerns but I hear that they have great customer service and are easily repairable if needed. Decisions decisions.
@@joelf5565 hi Joel. My coffee source here in manila stood by product. I don’t think you’re making a bad choice here. The thing though I like about breville is the parts are available in case something goes wrong
Actually it's not really like a mini infuser, the biggest difference being the thermo jet. The new machines that uses the thermo jet only kicks on when it's actually operation (pulling a shot, steaming or hot water) whereas the older infuser's heating element is constantly on. Although the thermo jet is much quicker, at the same time it means the machine is pretty much cold until you are making a drink. I believe this is the reason why some people are mentioning some temperature variations in their shots, not to mention you will not be able to warm your cups on the machine. Hope this provided some clarifications.
Thanks for following up. Honestly I thought the situation with the Pandemic was gonna be better so that I can have more chance with the machine at my friend's place. However given the way things are I have only used it a handful of times, while I have some thoughts I do not feel that I have enough experience with it for a full review just yet. It is definitely still something that I am trying to build up for the future though.
I just got my Bambino 3/16/22 and now it comes with four baskets, single wall single and double cup and double wall baskets single and double cup. Also, it comes with the milk pitcher
I just purchased the bambino as my first espresso machine. Making espresso comes with a huge learning curve and I just didn’t think it was worth buying a heavy duty expensive one with my lack of expertise. I am pleased with it so far and although I definitely plan to upgrade later on (when I can prove to my husband that my barista skills are worth a $6-$800 machine) I think the bambino will serve me well for a good long while. Made my first iced latte today using espresso instead of crappy drip coffee and it was superb! Coming from someone who is determined to quit Starbucks, anyway lol
The sage coffee grinder pro is a huge addition to the bambino / plus .. massive difference in taste when you get a decent bur grinder
@@caffeineisking8132 I did get the Breville smart grinder pro. It’s not my dream grinder, but still an excellent purchase. I use it every single day
Good to know. I'm getting an espresso machine for Christmas. I've been searching forever for the perfect machine as a starter , and definitely considering this one
@@1000crystalmarie don't forget a 'knock box' for all the coffee pucks you end up with
@@caffeineisking8132 second that. It is a necessary item imo
I too have recently purchased the Brevelle Bambino and have just ordered a non-pressurized basket so my learning curve will really begin.
With the Bambino, us folks don't have fancy gauges that the higher end machines have. I'm a little excited for my learning to start. Thanks for video. Great stuff.....lol ..I too have a hand grinder
New Bambinos actually come with a standard basket (not dual wall / compressed). I bought one today to use while my Oracle Touch is being serviced. So far I'm very happy with the little Bambino, but being used to the automatic features of the Oracle, I'm looking forward to getting it back. Americanos are so quick and easy with the Oracle.
Had 2 Bambino Plus (one went back on warranty) great machine, I love it. But, the auto purging of the steam wand into the tray ends up with milky water over the bench. Both machines did this, as the poor design of the collection tray forces the water up over the sides onto the temperature sensor, even if the tray is empty. Solution is to leave the wand up until the milk has been emptied and then lower the wand into the milk jug actuating the self purge. Result no mess and a empty collection tray.
Great tip! Another thing that you can do is to place your cloth right around the steam wand, it's a practice that I picked with from my friends that have the big heat exchange machines.
Just bought my first same machine on Feb 2023. Came with 4 baskets, milk pitcher and water filter. US and euro version diffrence.
Really appreciate your expertise and knowledge. I’ve been watching many of the videos and they are awesome! I’m new to espresso and am in the market of looking for a machine in the same range as the Bambino. I also know KitchenAid has an espresso machine in the same range, except the KitchenAid has 4 filters in 58mm size. Would you be willing to do a comparison video between the Bambino and the KitchenAid machine? That would the LOVELY if you could! Really appreciate your knowledge and how informative all your videos are.
James Hoffman suggests that you move the crema off the coffee because the crema is where all of the bitter compounds and nastiness are located. If you take the crema off you will see that the cup of coffee is much better without it even the espresso.
Yo that was an excellent review. I like that you mentioned that the bambino didn't have quite a good a flavor as the barista. You also explained the reason, and that's because more experience with the Barista. Good job.
Excellent video. How would you rate the bambino if you use a hand grinder or by ground coffee ?
I bought this machine and the issue I have is that the espresso comes really cold (like 140F) which could be the reason why your coffee tastes sour or bitter and the steam wand doesn't stop spitting hot water during the steam mode, which I believe is the reason why your latte was lacking body as the milk was watered down. It seems like this issue persist on all models, which is very dissapointing.
Interesting to know, it's honestly something that I have not thought about given that there isn't much settings to play with. I will pay some attention to this in my future cups, as I am still testing this unit out. However I feel in my case it might have had more to do with the pressure and the portafilter; on the other hand the steam wand has been working very well during the last couple of weeks, so that might be another indication that it's not the temperature. Again thank you for sharing this bit of information!!
I learned that you want to let the steam wand run for a few seconds. The water comes out and then after a few seconds the stream will begin. That's on all machines. But she machines are better than others at it.
👍👍👍👍. What is the recommended cleaning suggestion of the Bambino ? Do you need to clean It every day Or. every week? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sorry about missing your comment. But in case if you are still wondering this question. The Bambino requires cleaning once a month according to my friend's experience, she makes about one drink per day. The machine actually will force you to run the clean cycle and will not work until the process is completed. The cleaning recommendation is similar to most other machines, which consists of running the tablet at the group head and potential descaling by using the descaling solution.
The Breville Infuser is similar to the Barista Express but without the grinder. Would it be a fairer comparison for a Breville Infuser vs the Bambino ?
How does the steaming compare to the Barista Express? You said it starts sooner? What about the noise? I kinda hate the "thump thump thump" of the Barista Express 😂😢 And does it have the same loud solenoid noises like on startup and after steaming?
Due to the dedicated boiler, it spits less in the beginning and yes it no longer makes the thump sound, which used to bother me a little as well. The only thing that you hear more is the boiler sound on start up. Hope this helps.
I think they changed it in the last couple of years because my bambino came with 4 baskets 2 pressurized and 2 standard
I bought a pitcher preemptively as I waited for my unit to be delivered. Was I surprised when mine came with one. Now I have two pitchers which isn't horrible.
Did you purchase the Bambino plus? I think that unit comes with a pitcher. But nonetheless the pitcher that comes with the Breville machines are a little too large in my opinion, so hopefully you got something smaller in volume. It will help with your steaming and pour. Good luck!
@@XICups No it is most definitely the Bambino! I actually got a slightly larger pitcher but I've learned to steam ok with them both. I have had a difficult time with latte art though so you're probably on to something size.
Hmm the unit that my friend got didn't come with it, that's strange. But yes try with a smaller pitcher, it helped me a lot when it comes to pouring for a 6-8oz drink. The one I got and still use today was the Espro Toroid, but I don't see the exact one on Amazon anymore, they might have updated the design. But it's 12ounce size. I have also tried the 12oz Fellow pitcher, but the Espro worked a bit better for me. Hope this helps =]
Did you order from Williams Sonoma? I've noticed their listing for this machine says it comes with a pitcher but every other listing I see doesn't. I wonder if they have a slightly different SKU there.
@@pjmburg no Bed Bath and Beyond actually.
I bought this machine and after two months started to do first shot very short even single or double shot. Have press two time to get a nice size of coffee shot.
Oh I am so sorry to hear that. Honestly for the past month it's been behaving ok, but then again I have limited experience with it. Consider reaching out to Breville and see if they can either fix or give you credit for another machine. I would recommend the infusor if you prefer a machine without a grinder.
I need something that isn't bulky and I have badly crippled hands so I need something also that is going to be easy to use that I don't have to push hard on or pull hard on!
Maybe read the booklet that comes with the machine! If you need to change the extraction time it’s clearly outlined in the booklet! Also why would you use the portafilter from a different machine! The Bambino is great just the way it is. In the past I have used Gaggia and this Bambino is just as good without all the fuss! Just admit you didn’t want to like the Bambino
Mine, had a pitcher in the box...
Good thing too the one I had on hand too small.
I'm so far I am happy with my pink moka pot. I don't know that a machine would make coffee any easier especially with hands that are in constant number 10 pain and curled up a bit.
Great videos thank you!
Thank you for the kind words!
You forgot unpack the picture. Its still in the box.
you should have bought the PLUS instead, I bought a 2nd-hand unit at 1/2 the price. Gain at both ends owns a Plus(a better unit) at 1/2 price.
Isn't it silly to compare the two? Of course the Bambinos is going to be easier to trash, just saying. These two the Bambinos and Bambinos plus are one of the best machines for home for your every day person. Comparing a VW and Ferrari well just saying. Thanks for the review though I did learn something.
The barista is in no way a Ferrari. The grinder is not the best. It’s actually a great comparison espresso-wise and price wise, because if you want a similar espresso maker with a better grinder, this setup is one a lot of people like.
What is the Brando that other white machine you had?
Hi, are you talking about the grinder? It's the Niche Zero. I talked about it here in this video th-cam.com/video/u9cJmI3uirE/w-d-xo.html
Is the espresso HOT enough??? People say it is not hot enough
I have also read that with the Bambino machines, this is due to the Thermojet working different than a traditional boiler. The benefits being that it heats up almost instantly, however at the same time when you are not making the shot, there are no boiler keep the temperature up. Now I have asked my friend who owns this machine, she told me that she haven't really encountered temperature issues with her unit. Hope this helps a little.
@@XICups thanks! I’m trying to get into espresso bc of the amazing flavors but the cost of the machines is high! Right now I’ll stick to regular black coffee bc it’s cheaper and has more caffeine:)
May i ask where do you get the right fit wood tamper and lid for the express ?!
That was a gift from my friend. It's from St. Anthony industries.
Well... for those of us who want great espresso without the hefty price tag, or who aren’t spoiled little brats, the Bambino is perfect. The quality of the coffee it produces is uncompromised Breville quality.
I totally agree with you, hence why I put out this video, so that everyone can decide what they need or don't need.
Waiting for the update ??
Do you know you use the Brevell Barrister express Coffee put a filter
I am sorry? not quite sure I understood the question or comment.
Nice video and honest video! Any updates? 😁
unfortunately I am not able to have too much hands on with the unit, so do not want to make a half baked video on it. Hopefully down the line I will get to finish the video. But for what it's worth my friend that got this unit really enjoy it for her daily.
What Grinder can you recommend to go along the bambino
I’ve been looking at buying this machine as well and for grinder a timed dosing is a must for me. So far I narrowed down to two.
1-Breville Smart grinder pro (which is same burr quality as in the Express, but with a great range to adjust to…gets a little finer and coarser). That grinder is $200, so with base Bambino total $500 which is currently $100 less than the Express.
2- Eureka Silenzio. This grinder would be a big step up from the Breville grinder but comes at a price…$479. Also this grinder doesn’t do proper French press grind if that is of interest to you. The Breville grinder would do better at that. But for espresso grind it is better.
If not interested in timed dosing (total manual grinding) then there are some in between, like the Eureka Mignon and the Rocky.
@@joelf5565 thank you for the detailed response Joel. Will look into that
Found another good option that I’m now leaning towards. The Baratza Sette 270. In reviews/test it out performed the Selenzio which I “was” getting sold on. Now I’m not sure. The Baratza Sette does have some reliability concerns but I hear that they have great customer service and are easily repairable if needed. Decisions decisions.
@@joelf5565 hi Joel. My coffee source here in manila stood by product. I don’t think you’re making a bad choice here. The thing though I like about breville is the parts are available in case something goes wrong
How do you use a single shot filter
You will typically use less coffee grounds, usually 11-12 grams depending on bean.
More like mini infuser! Good video :D
Actually it's not really like a mini infuser, the biggest difference being the thermo jet. The new machines that uses the thermo jet only kicks on when it's actually operation (pulling a shot, steaming or hot water) whereas the older infuser's heating element is constantly on. Although the thermo jet is much quicker, at the same time it means the machine is pretty much cold until you are making a drink. I believe this is the reason why some people are mentioning some temperature variations in their shots, not to mention you will not be able to warm your cups on the machine. Hope this provided some clarifications.
@@XICups wait so if you are leaving your portafilter in the group head to heat up, it's not doing so on this machine?
I bought a bambino and I can't get jot water
omg you look like Mr Chao from hangover
😂
You said you were going to give us a full review.. You never did. This is 6 months ago
Thanks for following up. Honestly I thought the situation with the Pandemic was gonna be better so that I can have more chance with the machine at my friend's place. However given the way things are I have only used it a handful of times, while I have some thoughts I do not feel that I have enough experience with it for a full review just yet. It is definitely still something that I am trying to build up for the future though.