54mm
Barista family
From the compact Bambino to the Barista Touch Impress. Four of the six have a grinder built in.
Breville espresso, specified in full
Choose your Breville by the numbers.
Portafilter size, dose, grinder and heating for every machine, taken from Breville’s published specifications so you can compare like for like. Free shipping to the US, UK and Canada.
- Espresso machines
- 11 models
- Portafilter
- 54 or 58 mm
- Dose
- 18 or 22 g
- Returns
- 30 days
The range
Shop by what it does
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Espresso machinesBambino to Oracle Dual Boiler11 products
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Hands-free milkAuto MilQ™ and the Bambino Plus wand
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GrindersSmart Grinder Pro, Dose Control Pro2 products
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Coffee makersDrip brewers, one with a grinder built in3 products
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Kettles & teaTemperature-set kettles and a tea maker3 products
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Barista toolsTampers, jugs, knock boxes11 products
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Glassware & storageDouble-wall glass, bean keeper5 products
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Care & descalingDescalers, tablets, filters
In focus
Barista Express
$299.98
Beans go from the hopper to the portafilter in one machine: the conical burr grinder is built in, then low-pressure pre-infusion and 9 bar extraction pull the shot. The milk is yours to texture by hand.
- Grinder
- Conical burr, 16 settings
- Portafilter
- 54 mm, 18 g dose
- Heating
- Thermocoil with PID, 200°F
- Pump
- 15 bar Italian pump, 9 bar extraction
- Milk
- Manual steam wand, 360° swivel
- Water tank
- 67 oz / 2 L
Specifications from Breville’s published material for model BES870XL.
Espresso machines
From the Bambino to the Oracle
One price per machine. Each page lists the portafilter, grinder, heating and what is in the box.
Breville
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (C88) Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine...
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$299.98
Regular price
Breville
Breville Bambino Plus + Baratza Encore ESP Bundle Breville Bambino Plus + Baratza Encore ES...
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$649.95
Regular price
Breville
Breville Dynamic Duo Machine and Grinder Package Breville Dynamic Duo Machine and Grinder ...
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$1,699.95
Regular price
Breville
Breville Oracle Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Breville Oracle Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$2,999.95
Regular price
Breville
Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$1,999.95
Regular price
Breville
Breville Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Breville Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$1,599.95
Regular price
Breville
Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso M...
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$1,499.95
Regular price
Breville
Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine
Espresso Machines
Regular price
$999.95
Regular price
Start with the portafilter
54 mm or 58 mm?
The portafilter size sets the dose and every accessory you buy later: tampers, baskets and dosing funnels are made for one size or the other.
Shop the 54 mm machines
58mm
Dual Boiler & Oracle
The professional portafilter size. Dual boilers, and automatic grind, dose and tamp on the Oracle machines.
Compare
The 54 mm Barista family, side by side
Same portafilter and dose across all six. Left to right, the machine does more of the grinding, tamping and milk for you.
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| Portafilter | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g |
| Grinder | None — add a grinder | None — add a grinder | Built in, conical burr, 16 settings | Built in, conical burr, 25 settings | Built in, conical burr, 30 settings | Built in, Baratza® burrs, 30 settings |
| Heating | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up | Thermocoil with PID, 200°F | Thermocoil with PID, 200°F | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up |
| Milk | Manual steam wand | Automatic hands-free, 3 temps × 3 textures | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand | Auto MilQ™, 104–167°F, 8 textures | Auto MilQ™, dairy / soy / almond / oat |
| Puck prep | Manual tamper | Manual tamper | Manual, integrated tamper | Impress™ assisted 22 lb tamp, 7° twist | Manual tamper | Impress™ assisted 22 lb tamp |
| Notable | Compact footprint; 1 & 2 shot volumetric | One-touch 1 & 2 shot volumetric | Dosing Funnel™ and Razor™ tool in the box | Auto-corrects the next dose | Touch screen, save up to 8 drinks | Touch screen, 13 presets, Cold Brew & Cold Espresso |
| Part number | ESE986J0320 | ESE986L0420 | ESE986C0100 | ESH986M0380 | ESH986G0060 | ESH986L0320 |
| See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine |
Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications for each model.
Compare
The 58 mm machines, side by side
Professional 58 mm portafilter and a 22 g dose on all four. They differ in how the water is heated and how much of the puck preparation is automated.
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| Portafilter | 58 mm, 22 g | 58 mm, 22 g | 58 mm, 22 g | 58 mm, 22 g |
| Heating | Stainless dual boiler, PID, heated group head | Stainless dual boiler, PID, heated group head | ThermoJet®, heated group head | Stainless dual boiler, PID, triple heating |
| Grinder | None — add a grinder | Smart Grinder Pro included, 60 settings | Built in, Baratza® burrs, 45 settings | Built in, Baratza® burrs, 45 settings, electronic adjust |
| Milk | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand | Auto MilQ™, dairy / soy / almond / oat | Auto MilQ™, 9 textures |
| Puck prep | Manual, integrated tamper | Manual, integrated tamper | Auto grind, dose and tamp | Auto Puck System |
| Notable | LCD and pressure gauge; volumetric or manual shots | Machine and grinder package | Barista Guidance; Cold Brew & Cold Espresso; touch screen | Auto Dial-In; 5.7" touch screen; Breville+ app over Wi-Fi |
| Part number | ESE986C0220 | ESB986J0020 | ESH986N0500 | ESH986O0560 |
| See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine |
Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications for each model.
Care
Keep it running
Three different deposits build up in an espresso machine, and each one needs its own product.
- Scale is mineral
Limescale is calcium and magnesium left behind when tap water is heated. It coats the element and the boiler, so the machine takes longer to heat and runs louder. A descaler is an acid — it dissolves mineral.
- Oil is not scale
Coffee is about 15% oil by weight. It builds up in the brew head, the portafilter and the grounds path, and it goes rancid. That is what makes a clean machine taste bitter. A cleaner is alkaline — it lifts oil. Descaler will not touch it.
- Milk is a third problem
Milk protein and fat set hard inside a steam wand. Neither descaler nor brew-path cleaner is formulated for it — the wand takes its own alkaline cleaner.
For limescale
Durgol
Durgol Swiss Espresso Descaler Durgol Swiss Espresso Descaler
Descalers
Regular price
$15.95
Regular price
For coffee oil
Breville
Breville Espresso Cleaning Tablets — 8 Count Breville Espresso Cleaning Tablets — 8 Count
Cleaning Tablets & Powder
Regular price
$14.95
Regular price
For the steam wand
Biocaf
Biocaf Milk System Cleaner — 1 L Biocaf Milk System Cleaner — 1 L
Milk System Care
Regular price
$14.99
Regular price
How we sell
Plain facts, one price
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One price, no fake discount
No crossed-out “was” price and no percentage badge. We have never charged a higher price for these items.
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Specifications from the maker
Portafilter, grinder, heating, milk system and what is in the box, from Breville’s published material.
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Part number on every page
Check it against the box before you order, and quote it if you ever need to contact us.
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An independent retailer
We are not affiliated with Breville. Warranty terms are set by the manufacturer; the questions below explain.
Do the machines come with a manufacturer warranty?
Machines carry the manufacturer’s own warranty. How it is honoured, and whether it depends on the unit being bought through an authorised channel, is set by the manufacturer — read their terms before you buy. We are not an authorised service centre and cannot carry out warranty repairs. Separately, anything that arrives damaged, faulty or not as described we replace or refund in full, and that is our own commitment. See our about page.
What is the difference between descaling and cleaning?
Descaling removes limescale — the calcium and magnesium that heated tap water leaves on the element and in the boiler. It is an acid. Cleaning removes coffee oil from the brew head and portafilter. It is alkaline. They are different chemistries for different deposits, and one will not do the other’s job.
How often should I descale?
It depends almost entirely on your water hardness, not on the machine. Soft water can go six months; hard water may need it every four to six weeks. Most machines with a descale light are counting brew cycles, not measuring scale. There is a longer explanation on our descaling guide.
Which Breville should I start with?
If you already own a grinder, the Bambino or Bambino Plus. If you do not, the Barista Express family builds one in. Every machine page lists the portafilter size, the heating system and what is in the box under Specifications, drawn from the manufacturer’s published material, so you can compare like for like.
Why is there no "was" price or discount badge?
Because we have never charged a higher price for these items. A crossed-out price is only honest if the shop actually sold at that price, so we show one price and leave it at that.
Is shipping free, and how long does it take?
Shipping is free to addresses in the US, the UK and Canada. Orders arrive in 7–10 business days and tracking is emailed as soon as the order ships. The machines here are the US models; if you are ordering for a UK address, check the electrical rating on the manufacturer’s page first. Full details in our shipping policy.
Are you connected to Breville?
No. BarBrewHouse is an independent retailer. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Breville. Machine brand names on this site describe what a product fits. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Where a listing names a machine brand, it is telling you what the product fits — that is a fact about the product, not a claim about who supplies us.