Breville Barista Express® Impress Espresso Machine ($889)
This espresso machine is an editor-favorite, semi-automatic espresso machine. Because of its newly-designed puck system, it's more user-friendly and less messy. The model has a built-in grinder that measures and grinds a precise dose of espresso, while the puck system helps deliver the perfect dose with an accurate tamp — all while minimizing mess from grinds. It uses optimal water pressure to make sure your brew is full-bodied. If you enjoy your brew with milk, it has a built-in milk steamer wand that lets you create microfoam for a delicious — and fast — finish. Read our review of the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine for more.
Editor Quote: "As a newbie, I appreciate how the machine's intelligent dosing system goes through an automatic trial and error process, calculating and adjusting the dose of freshly ground beans based on the result of the last grind and tamp. It's a smart system that takes note and improves without you having to figure it out." — Angela Elias, contributing editor, Commerce
