Breville Built-in Grinder (Barista series):
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The Breville Built-in Grinder (Barista series) is an electric conical burr grinder with 40mm burrs. It features stepped adjustment and is designed primarily for espresso. With high retention (~2g) and a hopper-fed design, it's a popular choice from Breville.
At a glance
Breville Built-in Grinder (Barista series) specs
Burr Type
Conical 40mm
Adjustment
Stepped
Retention
High (~2g)
Single Dose Friendly
No
Espresso Capable
Yes
Primary Use
Espresso
Power
Electric
Espresso starting range
Where to start for espresso
Varies by specific Breville model. See machine-specific builtInEspressoRange for exact settings. Generally settings 3-8 on the grinder dial. Lower = finer.
the machine's grind size dial (lower numbers = finer, specific range varies by model)
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Integrated with machine — grind goes directly to portafilter
High retention — purge before each shot
Adjustment sensitivity varies by specific model
Detailed notes
Built-in integrated grinder on Breville all-in-one machines. High retention — always purge a few grams before pulling shot. Grind size is the primary variable on these machines. Each click is a meaningful change.
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Manufacturer
Breville
Burrs
Conical 40mm
Adjustment
Stepped
Retention
High (~2g)
Primary Use
Espresso