Breville Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machine BES830XL
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The Breville Cafe Venezia BES250XL espresso machine is constructed from stainless steel for durability and a refined finish. The cup warming tray on top of the machine is cast from a single piece of aluminum alloy and can warm up to 6 espresso cups.
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Learn more about the Breville Cafe Venezia BES250XL Espresso Machine:
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Pros
- Stylish Design - Beautiful metal construction make this one of the more solid home espresso machines in this price range
- Large Water Tank - The water tank hold 87oz. of water
- Excellent Temperature Control - With Breville's unique boiler design brewing at the proper temperature is easier than on other single boiler designs
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Cons
- Pressurized Portafilter - While the pressurized portafilter design makes brewing easy so will wish for a the better espresso that can be achieved with a non-pressurized portafilter
- Wet Puck - The Venezia does not have a 3-way valve so cleaning the portafilter after brewing can be a little messy
- Portafilter - Temperature Control - The portafilter is made of stainless steel rather than brass (which would aid in keeping brewing temperature a little more stable)
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How it Works
- Fill the water tank to the maximum mark
- Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter holder, fill with one or 2 level measures of coffee and press firmly with the back of the measure or a tamper
- Before placing the handle on the machine run a short blast of water out of the brew head. Do this by turning the coffee selector to the brew position.
- Place the filter handle on the machine and place a cup below the spouts
- Set the coffee selector to the brew position until the desired amount of espresso is extracted
- Set the coffee selector back to the standby position
- Steam milk by turning the selector to the steam position
For more detail consult the Venezia's user manual.
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Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:
- Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
- Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days
- Keep the stainless steel casing shiny with a microfiber cloth
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Features & Accessories
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Components & Functionality
- It's A Beauty: The Barista Express body, controls and tamping head are formed using the highest-grade aluminum and zinc. Unlike thinner pressed metals, die-cast construction molds molten metals at intense temperatures. The result is the ultimate in durability and performance, and a more refined finish.
- Grind, Baby, Grind: The Conical Burr Grinder has a grind size dial that accurately adjusts fineness of the grind for correct water dispersion. Activated simply by one-touch grinding cradle with auto-stop.
- Attached Tamper: The integrated tamper with magnetized lock in storage allows you to tamp to your preference while attached to the machine or on the counter.
- Make it a Venti: With a full 4.5 inch clearance, this machine is designed to accommodate larger cups and travel mugs, making it ideal not just for espresso, but for variations like Americano, cappuccino and latte.
- Pick Your Poison: The selector dial enables simple switching between Espresso, steam and hot water.
- Make It Smooth, Make it Silky: The 15 bar Triple-Prime pump automatically releases three bursts of hot water into the filter head, causing the ground coffee or espresso pod to expand. This increases pressure, allowing the machine to extract more crema, giving the coffee a rich, smooth texture and taste. Each of the included single or double solid stainless steel filters incorporates Breville's unique dual-wall crema technology.
- Stainless Steel Steam Wand: The swivel ball-mounted steam wand allows you to position your cup as you need to to achieve the maximum froth. A separate wand dispenses hot water on demand.
- Thermoblock Boiler: This system maintains the water at an ideal 204 degrees F during extraction. While steaming, it reaches temperatures of over 250 degrees F. The unique auto-purge function releases a measured amount of steam to return the temperature to the optimal level.
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Tech Specs
Color: Silver
Power: UL-Listed
Size: 8.25" x 9" x 13"H
Weight: 14.5 pounds
Body Material: Stainless Steel
Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty
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