Breville Barista Touch Impress:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The Breville Barista Touch Impress 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 Impress
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
Same thermoblock and grinder limitations as BES880 plus integrated tamper
Dial-in tips for the Breville Barista Touch Impress
Barista Touch with integrated assisted tamping.
Same thermoblock platform.
Grind is the primary dial-in variable.
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Manufacturer
Breville
Type
Thermoblock
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High