Kitchen

Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

The Bambino Plus packs a lot of café into a very small footprint. It heats up in seconds and froths milk for you, which makes it one of the friendliest ways into home lattes.

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Key features

• It reaches brewing temperature in about 3 seconds, so mornings are quick
• The automatic steam wand textures milk for you, with adjustable temperature and texture
• Low-pressure pre-infusion helps even extraction
• A compact body suits small kitchens

Best for

Latte and cappuccino drinkers with limited counter space who want quick, easy milk drinks.

Things to consider

• There's no built-in grinder, so you'll need a good espresso grinder or fresh pre-ground
• The smaller 54mm portafilter means fewer accessory options than larger machines
• Espresso tinkerers may want more manual control

Verdict

A great compact pick for milk-drink lovers. If you want an all-in-one with a grinder, look at the Barista Express.

Consider instead

Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine — Barista Express includes a built-in grinder.