Breville Bambino Plus:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The Breville Bambino Plus is a thermoblock espresso machine, designed for home use. It features timed (auto) pre-infusion, a 54mm portafilter. With no user-adjustable temperature control, grind adjustments are your primary lever for dialing in. It heats up in about 1 minute — ready quickly for your morning shot.
At a glance
Machine specifications
Recommended starting parameters
Starting recipe for Breville Bambino Plus
Dose
14–20g
Ratio
1:1.8–1:2.5
Time
25–35s
These are starting points — adjust based on your beans, roast level, and taste preferences.
Known limitations
54mm portafilter
No temp control
OPV not user-adjustable
Dial-in tips for the Breville Bambino Plus
Same thermoblock platform as Bambino with auto milk steaming.
Auto pre-infusion.
Flush before each shot.
No temp targets applicable — grind is the primary adjustment.
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Manufacturer
Breville
Type
Thermoblock
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High