Specification
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4575 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: One Size
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Brand: Breville
- Model: BES840XL
- Dimensions: 13.25" h x
12.50" w x
10.25" l,
17.00 pounds
Features
- Pre-infusion function applies low water pressure at the start of the extraction to gently expand grinds for an even extraction
- 1600w thermocoil heating system with integrated stainless steel water coil accurately controls water temperature
- Auto purge function automatically adjusts water temperature after steam for optimal espresso extraction temperature
- 15 bar Italian pump provides complete volumetric control - preset, manual over-ride or re-programmable volumes
- Accessories: single & dual wall filter baskets, coffee scoop, stainless steel jug, cleaning disc & tablets, cleaning tool, water filter with holder.
Product Description
Balanced flavors are drawn evenly from all the grinds. So what is the best way to prepare the grinds for an even extraction? Rather than starting with bursts of high pressure, a steady low pressure pre-infusion gently expands the grinds before stepping up to high pressure for an even extraction. Electronic PID temperature control delivers increased temperature stability for a better tasting cup and high power 1600W for high pressure steam and faster heat up. Voltage range is 110-120 Volts.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
84 of 88 people found the following review helpful.
By Comdet
Bottom line: I was expecting the Double Boiler to blow the BES840XL out of the water when it came to shot quality. That was not the case at all. While the milk texturing capability of the 840 is a pale shadow of the DB, and it lacks the multitude of convenience features of the DB, the 840 absolutely holds its own with regards to shot quality.Full review:I've been using the Breville Double Boiler espresso machine for nearly a year and have been very pleased with it. I was hesitant at first, but great shots and the many, many convenience features won me over. So, when the opportunity came up to compare their top of the line Double Boiler (DB) with their new machine (I'll call it the 840) I thought it wouldn't be a fair fight. Well, I was wrong.I've never been a fan of thermoblock machines since the temperature stability is just not there. Breville seems to have solved that using two methods. First, the thermoblock is really a thermocoil -- it's a solid block of metal that has two channels machined through it: one for water, the other for the heating element. Cold water enters at one end and emerges heated at the other. They also added a PID for temperature control. Collectively, these techniques produce excellent temperature stability for shots, and very fast recovery time.The machine itself is classic Breville design -- lots of stainless and high quality plastic. It has a small footprint, and looks much like the baby brother of the DB.But it's the shots that count. I started with an easy test: Lavazza Super Crema. It's not a high-end bean, but tasty, and one that I've found is very forgiving of less than perfect prep. After a few test shots to get the new machine dialed in, I pulled a double shot from both machines. I could not taste the difference. Did it again and had others taste it, and they agreed with me -- no appreciable difference in taste, mouth feel, crema, you name it.The next test was a little more challenging -- Lavazza Dek decaf. Decafs in general are (to my palette) more sensitive to temperature variations, and the Dek is especially sensitive. Again, both machines produced the same quality shot. The 840 seemed a just a bit less consistent when I did back-to-back shots quickly, but the difference was very minimal.My final test was with one of my favorite beans - Red Bird. This is where I did taste a difference between the 840 and the DB, but it was subtle. The shot from the DB was more creamy and full-bodied. But the 840 shot was quite good as well. The small differences became almost nil when I made Americanos from Red Bird.For my tests I used my Baratza Vario grinder for both machines. While I have a Breville Smart Grinder it does not pair well with the DB (although it is excellent for any non-espresso use). I tried it with the 840 and got better results, but still much prefer the Vario to the Smart Grinder for espresso. Still, the 840 appears more tolerant of lower-level grinders. I also found I needed to go slighly coarser with the grind for the 840 than the DB.The DB does pull ahead strongly in two areas -- milk foaming and convenience. The thermocoil just can't match the steam production of a dedicated boiler. It did a decent job with milk (albeit with the annoying thump-thump-thump sound that every thermoblock design makes), but it was much slower than the DB and the steam was a lot wetter. Functional, but not at all impressive.As expected given the price, many of the DB's convenience features are not found on the 840. However, the 840 does have a few of the DB features such as a dedicated hot water dispenser. This is operated with a knob (turn one way for steam, the other for hot water). It splatters more than the DB when dispensing, but the temperature is spot on: I got 197 with the 840 and 197.5 with the DB (same thermometer held in the water stream for 10 seconds).The 840 also appears to have the same excellent quality head gasket as the DB. The portafilter is well made, although I was really disappointed to see that it was 54mm, which means I can't use my 58mm VST baskets, tamper or the bottomless portafilter I have for the DB. The included tamper is decent quality, and stores easily in the machine. The shot volume is programmable and can be overridden in manual mode. It has a three-way valve so you can backflush (plus it keeps the puck dry). It has an automated cleaning cycle and a "clean me" light, which is handy.Misses are often related to convenience issues. I wish it was a bit heavier or had better gripping feet, since it's relatively easy to jar when you're putting on the portafilter. A bigger water tank would also be nice. The thing I missed the most was a water level indicator. I didn't expect it to have all the bells and whistles of the DB, but no water level indicator? That seems to be a basic feature that should have been included.My concerns are two-fold. Breville does not seem to have mastered the reliability issue with their espresso machines. I'm on my second DB, and it is again starting to act up. The Breville customer service has been great in replacing machines, but I'd rather not have to deal with that at all. Plus, with only a one year warranty and no local service centers, I don't have the warm fuzzies about getting years of service out of either of these machines.My second concern is about scale build-up. It's harmful in any machine, but truly deadly in a thermoblock/coil design. Breville includes their water filters (the same as with the DB) and recommends a descaling every month and a filter change every 2 months. The fact that they are taking such precautions tells me that they are concerned as well. If you get this, don't skimp on descaling!But those concerns aside, I'm really impressed with the performance of this machine given the price. While it is not perfect, it holds its own where it counts: what's in the cup. This is definitely a machine that should be on your short list in the under $600 category - don't let the thermocoil design scare you off in favor of a SBDU design. At this price point it's a 5-star machine. I'll update this should reliability issues warrant a revision in the score.Sorry for such a long review, but feel free to post a question if there's something I didn't cover.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful.
By Yarii
If you can't decide between the two, maybe I can help. I've owned the Breville Barista Express BES860XL Machine with Grinder almost 2 years. Eleven months into my 1-year warranty, I woke up to find water all over the counter. Breville has superior customer service and replaced my leaking Barista Express within a week. Two weeks ago I woke up to the same thing with the warranty replacement. It turns out that the Barista Express has a 2 piece ThermoBLOCK heater and the gasket where the 2 pieces join together eventually leaks.This new Infuser has a one-piece ThermoCOIL heater. Will this one last longer? Only time will tell and I will update this review if I have a leak with this model.Where the new Infuser excels:-- Smaller footprint, the Infuser measures slightly over 10" wide-- Hotter espresso, 5 degrees hotter according to my thermometer-- Quieter pump-- Drip tray is easier to clean-- Instant hot water feature (The Barista Express has only a steam wand)-- Around $100 less expensive than the Express, but you are lacking a grinderOf course, the new Infuser also has its shortcomings:-- No grinder - either buy a separate grinder or use ground beans-- Smaller water tank (61 oz. vs. 67 oz)-- Not as "beefy" as the Barista Express, so you need to hold it stationary when inserting/removing the Portafilter or it slides across the counterSo which model has the better tasting coffee? I can't tell any difference - both are/were just as good as what I used to pay for at the coffee shop.My only complaint is for what these machines cost, a one-year warranty is almost a joke.Added on 1/4/2013: This ground espresso is VERY good: Lavazza Crema e Gusto Ground Coffee, Italian Espresso, 8.8-Ounce Brick
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
By Alexandra
Got this machine from Amazon about two weeks ago now. Setup was a breeze and the machine works very well. Overall very satisfied.Pros:-Looks great-Pressure gauge is very helpful - though good shots are usually pulled on the high end of the pressure range-Pre-infusion has generated good results-Pre-programmed shot amounts are really helpful-Machine prepares quickly-Quiet operation-Steam arm is long and on a great ball joint-hot water dispenser is nice-Great tamper holder built into machine-large water tank-Includes both pressurized and non-pressurized baskets-Uses a thermocoil instead of a thermoblock-Easy cleaning cycleCons:-Shots pull fine, but come out not as hot as expected (when pulled stand alone). I haven't measured temp on them but if cups and porta-filter are warmed as suggested in instructions i'm sure I would have better results.-In-spite of built in feature to cool water down to make a shot after steaming, the water stays too hot for a good shot. You have to wait a min or run a bit of water through it first to get the right temperature for the shot. This makes it difficult for latte art purposes because you can't swirl your milk forever. I usually just pull my shots first and then steam last. Shot looses a little but when drinking the latte you couldn't tell the difference if you tried. This problem is not as much of a problem as it is just the limitation of single boiler machine. I just didn't like how it was advertised as being able to pull a shot very quickly after steaming. I mean...you can pull one....just not a good one.Overall very good machine and I'm very happy with it. I would recommend it. I use it in conjunction with the Breville Smart Grinder which has also been a great product. 1 year warranty on all Breville products
Balanced flavors are drawn evenly from all the grinds. So what is the best way to prepare the grinds for an even extraction? Rather than starting with bursts of high
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Breville BES840XL the Infuser
5 stars. "The Breville BES840XL vs the Breville Double Boiler: a surprising shoot-out result" Bottom line: I was expecting the Double Boiler to blow the BES840XL out
Breville Infuser Espresso Machine BES840XL | Seattle Coffee Gear
Breville Infuser Espresso Machine BES849 XL combines a steady low pressure pre-infusion with PID temperature control. This translates into an even espresso extraction.
Breville Infuser Espresso Machine | Williams-Sonoma
Known as "The Infuser," the Breville BES840XL is engineered to deliver optimal espresso flavor in every cup. It pre-infuses ground coffee with low, steady water
Breville BES840XL the Infuser Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine
Breville BES840XL the Infuser Espresso Machine | Breville BES840XL the Infuser Espresso Machine
Espresso | Breville
Low pressure pre-infusion and programmable shot volume. BES840XL $499.99 Milk Jug, appropriate for use with all Breville Espresso machines. BES750MJ $32.99
Breville BES840XL The Infuser Espresso Machine | My Breville
http://onecuppacoffee.com/breville-be Breville BES840XL The Infuser Espresso Machine | My Breville BES840XL Review I went and bought and tested the new
Breville BES840XL the Infuser Espresso Machine - YouTube
this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. See review Details on http://goo.gl/CQ6dE
Breville BES840XL the Infuser Espresso Machine | Queue the Reviews
Take a look at the Breville BES840XL Infuser if youre looking for a reasonably priced espresso machine. If youve been doing some research already, you know they
Breville BES840XL the Infuser Espresso Machine Review
What do consumers say about the Breville BES840XL Espresso Machine? Let us look at the details to see whether or not this espresso maker is worth buying
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar