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Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS Review
It is our review of the Breville Compact Café BES250BSS Express espresso machine.
Coffee Aim’s Ratings
Our readers send us more than 100 emails across the US about the Breville Compact Café BES250BSS. The below table shows our rating for the Breville Compact Café BES250BSS espresso machine:
| Overall Score | 86.00/100 |
| Easy to clean | 9.54/10 |
| Temperature Control | 8.44/10 |
| Flavor | 8.34/10 |
| Easy to use | 8.24/10 |
| Blending power | 8.14/10 |
| Value for money | 8.00/10 |
| Brand Reputation | 9.50/10 |
With a heating indicator light on the front top and a brushed steel finish, Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS is a beautiful espresso machine. The machine with the Thermoblock heating system extracts espresso at the right temperature. Its light on the front top glows orange as the device is heating up, then turns off when the espresso machine is ready to make espresso; hence Breville the Compact is an easy-to-use espresso machine. Looking for an advanced machine than Breville the Compact, check out the Breville Barista Express.
Selector dial
Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS is an excellent espresso machine that will help you to prepare third-wave specialty coffee in your home comfort.
When you would want to extract espresso, turn the dual-action dial to the right position. And if you want to texture the milk, on the other hand, turn the dual-action dial in the left position.
Espresso extraction
The machine comes with three Stainless Steel filters: single shot (7g), double shot (14g), and pod. With Breville’s unique dual wall crema technology, each filter ensures to prepare a rich, smooth flavor.
Steam Wand
The machine is incorporated with a professional-grade steam adjustable steam wand that you can prepare third-wave specialty coffee in your home comfort.
Warming tray
The machine comes with an aluminum warming tray that can heat up six espresso cups at the same time.
| Features | Specs |
| Brand Name | Breville |
| Product Name | Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS |
| Available Colors | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Machine Construction Material | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Dual Boiler Construction Material | Stainless Steel |
| Pressure Pump | 15 bar Italian made pump. |
| Accessories | Stainless steel jug; 50mm portafilter; Tamper/measuring spoon. |
| Brewing System | Thermocoil |
| Thermocoil | Integrated stainless steel water path. |
| Water Reservoir Capacity | 2.75 L |
| Portafilter Size | 50 mm Portafilter |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 29 x 23.1 x 32.7 cm |
| Heating System | Thermocoil |
| Power | 1700 Watts |
| Purge Function | Automatically adjusts water temperatures after steam for optimal espresso temperature. |
| Manual/Automatic Settings | Manual control over espresso shot volume. |
| Voltage | 220 – 240 Volts |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Product Warranty |
Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS Espresso Machine Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Stainless steel finish | No automation |
| Dual Wall Filters | – |
Our Verdict: Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS Espresso Machine
Coffee Aim’s Ratings
| Overall Score | 86.00/100 |
| Easy to clean | 9.54/10 |
| Temperature Control | 8.44/10 |
| Flavor | 8.34/10 |
| Easy to use | 8.24/10 |
| Blending power | 8.14/10 |
| Value for money | 8.00/10 |
| Brand Reputation | 9.50/10 |
The Bottom Line
With a heating indicator light on the front top and a brushed steel finish, Breville the Compact Café BES250BSS is a beautiful espresso machine. The machine with the Thermoblock heating system extracts espresso at the right temperature. Its light on the front top glows orange as the device is heating up, then turns off when the espresso machine is ready to make espresso; hence Breville the Compact is an easy-to-use espresso machine. Looking for an advanced machine than Breville the Compact, check out the Breville Barista Express.
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