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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

Machine TypeThermoblock — Home
Portafilter54mm
Temp ControlNone (fixed)
Temp StabilityMedium
PressureFixed
Pre-infusionTimed (auto)
Warm-up~1 min

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

1

Same thermoblock platform as Bambino with auto milk steaming.

2

Auto pre-infusion.

3

Flush before each shot.

4

No temp targets applicable — grind is the primary adjustment.

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