Materials: The Espresso Machine's body, controls and tamping head are formed using the highest-grade aluminum and stainless steel.

Head Elevation: 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 Espresso variations like Americano, Cappuccino and Cafe Latte.

Selector Dial: The selector dial enables simple switching between Espresso, steam and hot water.

15 Bar Pump

Filters: Included are single,double and pod filters. Each solid stainless steel filter incorporates Breville's unique dual-wall crema technology. Beneath the first wall's 333 evenly-distributed pores is a second wall with a single exit hole. This produces a back pressure inside the head which, together with the Triple-Prime pump, extracts more flavor and texture from the coffee than any other machine.

Steam: The stainless steel steam wand is mounted on a swivel ball for easy maneuverability. It produces continuous dry steam for barista-style milk and froth (the included enhancer allows you to create perfect froth without moving the jug). The wand also dispenses hot water on demand.

Temperature Control System: The thermoblock boiler system maintains the water at an ideal 204 degrees F during extraction. While steaming, it reaches temperatures of over 250 degrees F. When steaming is completed, the unique auto-purge function releases a measured amount of steam to return the temperature to the optimal level.