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Name: Breville - the Barista Express Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure, Milk Frother and integrated grinder - Stainless Steel
Brand: Breville
SKU: 6291169
Price: 699.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (2992 reviews)

Breville - the Barista Express Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure, Milk Frother and integrated grinder - Stainless Steel

Model:: BES870XL; |
SKU:: 6291169

User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2991 reviews.

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QuestionDo you need to buy a de-scaler to use with this product?
Asked 3 years ago by Dee.
- Answer It comes with descaling tablets, but then you’ll have to buy your own.
  Answered 3 years ago by GenevieveS
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QuestionDoes the grinder on this machine grind only for espresso or can it be used for general coffee grinding?
Asked 3 years ago by Jen.
- Answer Yes it grinds regular coffee beans.
  Answered 3 years ago by CUSTOMER
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QuestionCan you add the coffee already ground instead of the beans to use as a dispenser?
Asked 3 years ago by Anni.
- Answer You can put pre-ground coffee directly into the portafilter, but if you’re going to do that frequently I wouldn’t spend money on a model that has an integrated grinder.
  Answered 3 years ago by GenevieveS
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QuestionWhat is the differences between this and the pro version which cost extra 100?
Asked 4 years ago by Ray.
- Answer I love this machine. Had one for 5 years. Not sure what professional is
  Answered 3 years ago by Espresso
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Questiondoes this machine purge water when first turned on?
Asked 4 years ago by rbrown.
- Answer No.
  Answered 3 years ago by GenevieveS
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QuestionDoes Best buy in NJ do a trade in and upgrade program on the Breville Barista express?
Asked 4 years ago by Nirgan2010.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 1 year ago by PrabjotM
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QuestionWhat are the best beans to use?
Asked 5 years ago by Harry.
- Answer Any type of beans used in the Breville® BES870 Barista Express™ can be ground and used to extract espresso.
  Answered 5 years ago by Breville Consumer Support
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QuestionI was wondering if I decided to buy this espresso maker and I just couldn’t figure out how to work it right. Could I return it?
Asked 5 years ago by Lucy.
- Answer You could but Breville also supports you with personalized assistance and they take you through the whole process over several phone calls.
  Answered 3 years ago by Will
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QuestionWhy is there water that stays in the portafilter, I though it was supposed to make a coffee puck?
Asked 5 years ago by Poor.
- Answer I have always had a puck. Are you putting enough coffee in and pressing it down hard enough?
  Answered 3 years ago by Brees63
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Questionhey, is 220-240v available because i will take it my home and run it there. thanks
Asked 5 years ago by Sq.
- Answer I would suggest calling Breville and asking that… personally I have never seen a countertop appliance that used 220, I have only seen some Ranges and some clothes Dryers that use 220. Actually I have never seen a kitchen counter have a 220 outlet. Good luck finding your answer to this
  Answered 1 year ago by Drkjedi502
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QuestionDo you do price match on that one?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes best buy price matches.
  Answered 5 years ago by RichieRich
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QuestionHi, I purchase a Breville BES870 second hand. It's only 10 months old. It didn't come with a drip tray silver drainage grid. Do I need this grid to make coffee? Cheers
Asked 6 years ago by Susie.
- Answer I don’t think so
  Answered 6 years ago by Wabuman
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QuestionDoes it come with a tamper?
Asked 6 years ago by Bayy.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 6 years ago by Wabuman
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QuestionDoes it have its own grinder?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes. It grinds automatically when you press the portafilter in.
  Answered 6 years ago by Chris
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Questionheres a question, if used at Burning Man, would it corrode? Secondly what type of battery would sustain it for more than an hour?
Asked 6 years ago by thegnome.
- Answer Wouldn't recommend this. Probably best to bring some bottled water and some hand sanitizer. Please don't try running the espresso machine on a battery, enjoy the festival!
  Answered 6 years ago by Breville Consumer Support
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QuestionDo you have a coffe/expresso machine that has a direct water connection instead of container?
Asked 6 years ago by John.
- Answer Only commercial grade machines will have this feature, you should probably check restaurant supply stores for such features.
  Answered 6 years ago by ComTechEXP
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Questionit is very good but the water does not pass through the powder anymore, the water comes out from under the reservoir.
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer change the water filter that should fix it, and while you do that clean it out using recommended cleaning solution for coffe pots
  Answered 5 years ago by DracoCoffee
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QuestionWhat material is the boiler made out of and does it have two thermostats?
Asked 6 years ago by Mike.
- Answer The material used in this product is Stainless steel.
  Answered 6 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionI will move to China next year. In China the voltage is 220/240VAC at 50 Hertz... Do Breville makes a machine intended for such voltage/frequency that can be used in such countries???
Asked 9 years ago by PABLO.
- Answer My son lives in China and he was able to shop different espresso machines in Shanghai. If you are going to live in a larger city you can find one. I do not believe he has had to buy any voltage adaptors where he is.
  Answered 7 years ago by R8chel98
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QuestionDoes it have two kinds of filter baskets one larger and one smaller?
Asked 9 years ago by Deet.
- Answer Yes, it actually has 4 baskets. Two for espresso and two for regular ground coffee. Each type have a single and double shot/dose. I only use the double because that's the quantity of coffee I drink %99 of the time.
  Answered 9 years ago by ExtraTall
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Questions & Answers

Breville - the Barista Express Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure, Milk Frother and integrated grinder - Stainless Steel

Q: QuestionDo you need to buy a de-scaler to use with this product?

Q: QuestionDoes the grinder on this machine grind only for espresso or can it be used for general coffee grinding?

Q: QuestionCan you add the coffee already ground instead of the beans to use as a dispenser?

Q: QuestionWhat is the differences between this and the pro version which cost extra 100?

Q: Questiondoes this machine purge water when first turned on?

Q: QuestionDoes Best buy in NJ do a trade in and upgrade program on the Breville Barista express?

Q: QuestionWhat are the best beans to use?

Q: QuestionI was wondering if I decided to buy this espresso maker and I just couldn’t figure out how to work it right. Could I return it?

Q: QuestionWhy is there water that stays in the portafilter, I though it was supposed to make a coffee puck?

Q: Questionhey, is 220-240v available because i will take it my home and run it there. thanks

Q: QuestionDo you do price match on that one?

Q: QuestionHi, I purchase a Breville BES870 second hand. It's only 10 months old. It didn't come with a drip tray silver drainage grid. Do I need this grid to make coffee? Cheers

Q: QuestionDoes it come with a tamper?

Q: QuestionDoes it have its own grinder?

Q: Questionheres a question, if used at Burning Man, would it corrode? Secondly what type of battery would sustain it for more than an hour?

Q: QuestionDo you have a coffe/expresso machine that has a direct water connection instead of container?

Q: Questionit is very good but the water does not pass through the powder anymore, the water comes out from under the reservoir.

Q: QuestionWhat material is the boiler made out of and does it have two thermostats?

Q: QuestionI will move to China next year. In China the voltage is 220/240VAC at 50 Hertz... Do Breville makes a machine intended for such voltage/frequency that can be used in such countries???

Q: QuestionDoes it have two kinds of filter baskets one larger and one smaller?

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QuestionDo you need to buy a de-scaler to use with this product?

QuestionDoes the grinder on this machine grind only for espresso or can it be used for general coffee grinding?

QuestionCan you add the coffee already ground instead of the beans to use as a dispenser?

QuestionWhat is the differences between this and the pro version which cost extra 100?

Questiondoes this machine purge water when first turned on?

QuestionDoes Best buy in NJ do a trade in and upgrade program on the Breville Barista express?

QuestionWhat are the best beans to use?

QuestionI was wondering if I decided to buy this espresso maker and I just couldn’t figure out how to work it right. Could I return it?

QuestionWhy is there water that stays in the portafilter, I though it was supposed to make a coffee puck?

Questionhey, is 220-240v available because i will take it my home and run it there. thanks

QuestionDo you do price match on that one?

QuestionHi, I purchase a Breville BES870 second hand. It's only 10 months old. It didn't come with a drip tray silver drainage grid. Do I need this grid to make coffee? Cheers

QuestionDoes it come with a tamper?

QuestionDoes it have its own grinder?

Questionheres a question, if used at Burning Man, would it corrode? Secondly what type of battery would sustain it for more than an hour?

QuestionDo you have a coffe/expresso machine that has a direct water connection instead of container?

Questionit is very good but the water does not pass through the powder anymore, the water comes out from under the reservoir.

QuestionWhat material is the boiler made out of and does it have two thermostats?

QuestionI will move to China next year. In China the voltage is 220/240VAC at 50 Hertz... Do Breville makes a machine intended for such voltage/frequency that can be used in such countries???

QuestionDoes it have two kinds of filter baskets one larger and one smaller?