Breville The Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel-BES500

OverviewFinally, beginner’s espresso without the startup costs. The Breville Bambino Plus packs a cafe’s worth of artistry into a compact case smaller than most shopping bags.Designed as the easiest entry in walk-up shots, the Bambino’s quick-heat thermocoil will have a hot shot in-hand seconds from start-up. Better, the Bambino’s auto-frothing steam wand magnificently microfoams milk for lattes or creates creamy foam for cappuccinosall on its own. The Bambino’s combination of size, simplicity, and efficiency makes it an excellent choice for new home baristas.FeaturesCompact Case: At a petite 12″ x 7″, the Bambino is one of the smallest espresso machines on the market.Smart Milk: Equipped with the same auto-frothing and temp-sensing steam wand as theBarista Touch,milk texturing is as easy as a single touch.Instant On Thermocoil: The Bambino is ready to brew in seconds after startupjust the thing for quick shots on-demand.Pressurized Baskets: The Bambino comes supplied with single and double pressurized basketsopening up pre-ground brewing if you don’t own an espresso grinder.Removable Water Tank: The large 2-liter reservoir offers more than enough capacity for days of espresso.Extended Cup Height: The redesigned, low-profile portafilter makes room for travel mugs and cups up to 5 inches tall.ProsWalk Up Coffeeshop: There’s nothing quite like getting a no-fuss latte in under a minute. In your PJs.Milk Texture: The automatic steam wand manages really good microfoam or dry cappuccino foam all on its own.Slim ‘Spro: The Bambinos small footprint fitsanywhereits an excellent choice for kitchens with limited space.ConsPressurized Baskets Only: The Bambino only comes supplied with pressurized basketsgreat for beginners, but limited for more advanced home baristas.No Hot Water: The Bambino does not have a hot water spout for tea or Americanos.Tips and TricksMake sure your frothing pitcher makes good contact with the temperature sensor for accurate steamingCan’t find the steam wand tip cleaning tool? Check underneath the water tank!SpecificationsSkill LevelBeginnerModel NumberBES500ManufacturerBrevilleWidth7.7 inchesDepth12.6 inchesHeight11.8 inchesProduct Weight (lbs.)12.0000Watts1560WVolts120VProgrammabilityTemperature, Shot Time, Milk FoamCase MaterialStainless Steel/PlasticBoiler MaterialStainless Steel-lined AluminumCup Clearance5 inchesReservoir Size64 ozSolenoid ValveYesCup TrayYesPortafilter Size54mmAvailable PortafiltersPressurizedWarm Up: Brew Time16 secondsBoiler DesignThermocoilPod FriendlyNoWater SourcesReservoir/Internal TankAuto Shut OffYesAuto OnNoPre-Infusion/AromaYesMaterialStainless Steel and Plastic