Breville BES400XL Ikon 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BrevilleBrand: Breville
Model: BES400XL
Color: Stainless
Product features:
- Espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler system and 15-bar pump
- 3 included filters (single, double, and pod); dual-wall technology for rich crema
- Soft-touch control pad; 2-liter removable water tank; drip tray; mug-warming tray
- Rotating steam wand; stainless-steel frothing jug and tamping tool included
- Measures 9-5/6 by 9-5/6 by 12-1/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Breville BES400XL Ikon 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine
Customer Review: Breville Ikon made my Christmas wish come true!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received the Breville Ikon 400 XL for Christmas this year. I was thrilled. I could hardly wait to use it. My father-in-law drove like the wind to the grocery store for beans and we were brewing shots all Christmas morning long. I have owned several cheap espresso machines (Mr. Coffee and Farberware) and needless to say they were less than mediocre. I have since discovered that steam brewed vs. bar pumps are obsolete. I have long envied my friend's Starbucks Barista. But stepping up to a better quality high-end machine was only a far off dream. Until my father-in-law got wind of it. He is the researcher of all researchers and reads manuals for fun. Lucky for me, my mother-in-law found this at an outlet mall and paid less than $200. I have seen many for closer to three hundred online.
I love this machine. It is absolutely beautiful! My favorite feature is hard to narrow down; there are so many. Let me begin:
1. Filter basket- It is extremely heavy and made of solid cast aluminum (I think) My last machine broke two times due to the cheap plastic/metal handle. This one features solid metal with a silicone grip so no surprise burns. Handle is wider for a real man. My husband does not know his own strength, and is always breaking things. This will be impossible with the solid metal. Also seals nicely to the machine. I have not heard nor seen any steam escaping. Seems very heavy duty.
2.I love the way the filters fit into the basket. They have a nice secure fit and a handy eject button when you are ready to wash them out. In other machines they fit loosely and fall out when you go to dump the grounds.
3. Nice big platform. Overflow tank/platform is easily removable and is extra big on top to fit two regular mugs. Also platform slides right off for easy emptying and- drumroll please.... there is a hidden drawer behind the overflow tank for tool storage! I think this may be my favorite thing so far. Anything with hidden compartments are so cool. The machine comes with a neat measuring spoon/tamper and cleaning tool. It has a tiny little pin for cleaning the basket holes and milk frother should they get clogged. Super cool!
4. The steam wand rotates on a ball. 360 degrees of milk frothing pleasure. allows for steaming milk on the machine platform(in the nice milk pitcher that comes with the machine) or for extra big mugs on the side. It moves so easily, I love it! Fully adjustable steam with the turn of a dial located on the side; you can even get hot water if you open the steam valve to max and press brew. This is great for tea drinkers. and the super frother is just that. Super frothy- in fact I have to remove it sometimes because it makes foam to well and my cup runneth over!!
5. I love that the water reservoir is in the front. It is not only super sleek and stylish. But easy to read, and easy to access. The water is sucked from a hose that siphons from above, not a drip on the bottom. Past machines I've had would leak all over the place because of the bottom gravity fed tanks. The hose will automatically lift up when you remove the tank and automatically reseat itself when you return the tank. neat.
6. Easy operation- three buttons that's it. power, brew, or steam. Also, the brew function has a special feature I hadn't heard of before. The manual says that when you press the brew button momentarily it will shoot a small amount of water to moisten the beans, followed by a pause, and then the brew. Advanced technology for the perfect brew and I use it every time(my guess is this is why grounds do not come out as a solid cake, as another reviewer complained. A cake is easier to dump out, but it is all going down the drain anyway, right? I personally like to put the grounds around my roses, they like it)
7. And last but not least, more than adequate clearance below the brew basket. This lets me brew directly in to my coffee cup. I warm the milk then brew- all in one mug. This is definitely a feature I will enjoy. I am very lazy and I love that I only have to use one mug. My old machines had very little clearance, and if the special cups were in the dishwasher, I would have to scour all over for something short to catch the espresso. I cannot count how many times I have wondered why no one had thought of this. No one had to my knowledge- until Breville.
Love this machine so far, and it is definitely worth the investment. Compared to my $3.50 mochas, I am saving a bundle.
Description of Breville BES400XL Ikon 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine
The Breville IKON Espresso Machine has a high performance stainless steel boiler system: precision coffee extraction temperature with commercial power steam pressure. It has a soft touch electronic control pad for ease of use and that also streamlines the look of the machine. It has a solid die-cast base with double wall brushed stainless steel chassis and body construction. Breville's patent applied Easy Eject system makes for easy removal to clean and exchange filters with advanced dual wall technology for cafe quality crema at home.Espresso Machines
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