must i use coffee pods with this machine

The Breville® BES450 Bambino® will require ground coffee, and is not designed for use with pods, capsules, or ESE pods.

This machine is used coffee grinds and is not equipped to use coffee pods.

My machine is pulling too much water when i do an espresso shot. We descaled it and tried different coffee grounds. what else can i do to fix this?

The first and most easily controlled step would be to increase the fineness of the grounds being used. You can always reach with a case through this Breville web link https://mybreville.force.com/BrevilleCustomerCommunity/s/new-community-case?language=en_US&region=us&brand=breville and be sure to add your contact details including phone and email. Alternatively, you can reach out to our Consumer Support Specialists at 866-273-8455.

Breville Consumer Support: Please answer my question-adding hot water from the steam wand makes an Americano. A lungo draws 4-6oz. of water through the portafilter. Can you draw a 4-6oz. shot?

The Breville® BES450 Bambino® pre-programmed shot volumes can be by-passed per the information in the instruction book to allow the user to stop when they prefer, not at the preset 30ml (1 cup) and 60ml (2 cup) volumes.

Can I make a lungo with this machine, i.e., is it programable to deliver 4-6 oz. of hot water through the portafilter?

Yes, a lungo can be created with the Breville® BES450 Bambino®. However, the hot water is delivered through the steam wand.

Can this make a larger coffee/americano?

The Breville® BES450 Bambino® can extract espresso, dispense hot water, and heat and froth milk. And yes, hot water can be added to the espresso shots to make Americanos.

I saw this same product at a different place for a cheaper price. Would you mark down? I would rather go through you.

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Do I have to order any other parts ?

The Breville® BES450 Bambino® comes with all necessary parts for operation and cleaning included.

Can I use my own 54mm portafilter with the Bambino?

It is not recommended that any third party part or accessory be used with the Breville® BES450 Bambino®.

Beside size what is the difference between the Breville Bambino and the Breville Bambino Plus?

There are additional programming features and functions included with the Breville® BES500 Bambino Plus® that are not available with the BES450 Bambino®.

Does this accept ESE pods such as those from PodHead?

No, the use of ESE pods generally requires a specialized filter cup that will hold the pod closer to the brew head. The Breville® BES450 Bambino® does not have filter cup designed for use with ESE pods.

Breville Bambino Espresso Machine in Stainless Steel

Name: Breville Bambino® Espresso Machine
Brand: Breville Bambino® Espresso Machine
Price: 299.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (1161 reviews)

Savor big espresso flavor in a luxurious crema-topped cup, all from a slim machine designed to save maximum counter space. Engineered by the experts at Breville, The Bambino incorporates advanced brewing technology, gently pre-infusing coffee grinds for more even extraction – the key to rich, balanced flavor. A steam wand heats and froths milk for making silky lattes and creamy cappuccinos.

Delivers barista quality performance using 54mm portafilter with 19 grams of coffee for full flavor.
Compact, narrow design (6 1/4" wide) fits easily on the countertop.
Choose preset 1- and 2-shot volumes, manual override or programmable shot volumes
Low-pressure pre-infusion gradually increases water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction, balanced flavor and thick crema.
Thermojet™ heating system is ready in three seconds.
Electronic PID temperature control for increased temperature stability.
Steam wand for manual milk texturing to create lattes and cappuccinos.
Instant hot water outlet via steam wand for making Americanos and preheating cups.
Exterior finish is brushed stainless steel and polished steel.
Includes 1- and 2-cup filter baskets, tamper, milk jug, steam tip basket cleaning tool, descaling powder.

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