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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.

Built-in GrinderPressure Gauge

At a glance

Machine specifications

Machine TypeThermoblock — Home
Portafilter58mm
Temp ControlLimited (offset dial)
Temp StabilityMedium
PressureFixed
Pre-infusionTimed (auto)
Warm-up~5 min

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

1

Barista Touch with integrated assisted tamping.

2

Same thermoblock platform.

3

Grind is the primary dial-in variable.

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Breville Barista Touch Impress

Manufacturer

Breville

Type

Thermoblock

Use Case

Home

Confidence

High