The Breville BES920 coffee machine is another hero from Breville, a manufacturer of coffee gears that is quite famous in Europe and America. It’s no secret that if you want to make the perfect espresso, of course, you need the right size, both in terms of temperature and pressure. And that precision is required consistently, every time.
And the feature that is also the core of this espresso machine is the heating system which consists of dual boilers made of stainless steel. The espresso boiler, for one (espresso) shot, is “supervised” with PID temperature control. While another separate boiler, for steaming, is also able to provide strong steam pressure in a short time. In other words, you can extract espresso shots at the right temperature and can provide optimal taste while “heating” or steaming milk with no less good quality at the same time.
This Breville BES920 Coffee Machine Dual Boiler also features an Over Pressure Valve (OPV) which limits excessive pressure during the extraction process. This feature makes your espresso avoid the bitterness that is too thick while giving a delicious taste. In contrast, its low-pressure pre-infusion option allows the pressure to increase slowly for a smooth and even extraction.
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Breville BES920 Espresso Coffee Machine Specifications
- Model: Breville BES920
- Power: 1800-2200 Watt
- Voltage: 220-240 Volt
- Weight/Size: 13.6 kg/38 x 34.2 x 36.8 cm
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Boiler Design: Double Boiler
- Boiler Volume: 0.3L (Espresso Boiler), 0.95L (Steam Boiler)
In truth, this Breville BES920 machine offers a lot more than any coffee geek could ever write. The temperature during the brewing process, the pre-infusion pressure, and the duration for all the “coffee compounding” processes have all been programmed in a systematic and orderly manner. And most importantly, all the features have been simplified so that it is more user-friendly and easier to operate. The ‘Auto Start’ setting makes the engine heating process (pre-heating) run for a certain amount of time that has been previously set. Water tank capacity of 84 oz. (or about 2.5 liters) and a dedicated outlet for hot water is additional features that make this machine quick to make Americano or even just to heat a cup before use. Plus, with a shot clock and pressure gauge (to see how long the pressure measurement takes) you can “practice” like a barista every time.
So, in conclusion, with this Breville BES920 Coffee Machine Dual Boiler, all you need is coffee beans and a little ‘experimentation’ to make espresso with the taste of a famous café.