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Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine in Black Truffle finish with integrated grinder

Breville

Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso BES881BTR Black Truffle

SKU CH-9WT2-W2HWN

An espresso machine with integrated grinder, assisted 22 lb tamping, hands-free microfoam and a 3-second ThermoJet heat-up

  • Product typeCoffeeMaker & Espresso Combo
  • Step-by-step barista guidance with real-time feedback via the Impress Puck System
  • Intelligent dosing, assisted 22 lb tamping and auto dose correction for a precise puck
  • Auto MilQ calibrates air injection and temperature for three alternative milk types
  • ThermoJet heating system delivers a 3-second heat-up from bean to cup
  • Hands-free steam wand creates silky microfoam for latte art and flavour

Barista Guidance & Impress Puck System

The Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881BTR in Black Truffle combines an espresso machine with an integrated grinder for home baristas who want guided, repeatable results. Step-by-step on-screen instructions and real-time feedback walk you through the Impress Puck System from dosing to extraction. Hands-free microfoam production lets you create café-style drinks without manual steam-wand technique. It suits anyone who values consistency over manual ritual.

Assisted Tamping & ThermoJet Heating

This model replaces the trial-and-error of manual tamping with intelligent dosing, assisted 22lb tamping and automatic dose correction finished with a 7º barista twist. The ThermoJet heating system reaches brewing temperature in three seconds, cutting the wait between bean and cup. The jump is worth it if you currently grind, dose and tamp by hand and want to eliminate puck-preparation variables while keeping a compact footprint of 12.9"D x 13"W x 16.4"H.

Alternative Milk Settings & Auto MilQ

Auto MilQ adds three calibrated alternative-milk profiles that adjust air injection time and temperature for each milk type. The auto steam wand lets you set temperature and texture level, delivering silky microfoam suitable for latte art. Capacity covers single and double shots with the integrated hopper and removable tank; it runs out when you need simultaneous brewing and steaming for large gatherings or commercial-volume output.

How it compares

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Price $1,435.99
Pricier than about 93% of the 140 comparable items (median $24.49).

Specifications

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Product typeCoffeeMaker & Espresso Combo

Questions about this item

How much counter depth does the 12.9 inch deep machine need?

The unit measures 12.9 inches deep, 13 inches wide and 16.4 inches high, so allow at least that footprint plus clearance for the bean hopper, water tank removal and steam wand swing.

What is the correct way to load the portafilter so the assisted 22lb tamping works properly?

Let the integrated grinder dose directly into the portafilter, place it in the Impress Puck System cradle and start the cycle — the machine doses, tamps at 22 lb and finishes with a 7º barista twist; removing the portafilter early or tamping manually first will throw off the auto-correction.

Which parts of the milk system need regular cleaning to keep the Auto MilQ texture consistent?

Purge the steam wand after every use, wipe the tip, and run the dedicated cleaning cycle daily; the removable milk jug and wand tip should be washed with warm soapy water weekly to prevent residue from altering air injection calibration.

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