Breville Barista Touch:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The Breville Barista Touch is a thermoblock espresso machine with a built-in grinder, designed for home use. It features timed (auto) pre-infusion, a 58mm portafilter. Temperature control is available via an offset dial, giving you some flexibility beyond grind adjustments alone.
At a glance
Machine specifications
Recommended starting parameters
Starting recipe for Breville Barista Touch
Dose
17–22g
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
Touchscreen presets may mask underlying parameter understanding
Same thermoblock limitations as other Barista series
Dial-in tips for the Breville Barista Touch
Touchscreen interface, same thermoblock internals as BES878.
Built-in grinder with recipe memory.
Grind size and dose are still the primary variables.
Temp offset available on screen but not true PID.
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Manufacturer
Breville
Type
Thermoblock
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High