Breville Barista Signature Espresso Machine

VCF160

Available exclusively at Currys

The Breville Barista Signature Espresso Maker delivers better taste by design, with a large 58mm group head inspired by commercial coffee machines to give better extraction for maximum espresso flavour, and a Dual Thermoblock heating system that brews and steams simultaneously so you can savour your coffee sooner. The intelligent integrated bean grinder provides feedback on the correct amount of coffee grounds for 1 or 2 shot dosage, with 30 grind settings for a totally customisable flavour profile depending on your coffee preferences. Less Mess Grind* anti-static technology also ensures that grounds stay where they belong (and not on your counter). Want to time your optimal extraction? The precision extraction timer displays real-time results clearly on the easy-to-read LED screen, so you can enjoy the most flavourful espresso every time you make it. For expertly-made lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos, the full-size cool touch steam wand produces a dry steam that creates velvety microfoam milk, or use the hot water dispenser to create a classic Americano.

*Compared to Breville VCF126

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  • BETTER TASTE BY DESIGN: Large 58mm group head gives better extraction for maximum espresso flavour, while Dual Thermoblock heating allows brewing and steaming simultaneously so you can savour your coffee sooner.
  • INTELLIGENT GRIND & DOSAGE: Integrated bean grinder provides feedback on the correct amount of coffee grounds for 1 or 2 shot dosage, with 30 grind settings for a customisable flavour profile
  • LESS MESS GRIND*: Anti-static technology means grounds stay where they belong (and not on your counter)
  • PRECISION EXTRACTION TIMER: Displays real-time extraction results clearly on the easy-to-read LED screen, so you can enjoy the most flavourful espresso every time you make it
  • COOL TOUCH STEAM WAND: Produces a dry steam that creates velvety microfoam milk for expertly-made lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos; use the hot water dispenser to top off drinks or create a classic Americano 
  • INCLUDES: 1 x Barista Signature Espresso Machine, 1 x 58mm Portafilter, 1 x 460ml Stainless Steel Milk Jug, 1 x Metal Tamp, 2 x Single Wall Filters, 1 x Cleaning Pin, 1 x Grinder Brush, 1 x 250ml Bean Hopper
     
Breville Barista Signature Espresso Machine is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 11.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Brilliant bariata quality coffee machine I've been testing the Breville coffee machine for a week now and I've made some very delicious bartista quality hot drinks with it, here are my thoughts. PROS: The machine is VERY well thought out and makes delicious hot coffee. The integrated bean grinder is a life saver, it makes grinding coffee simple and mess-free. It delivers the perfect amount of coffee grounds directly into the holder. The LED screen shows you when you need to refill the water or beans. You're able to make 2 shots at once - perfect if you're making 2 coffees or an extra strong one and you can use the milk foamer at the same time. It did take me a couple of attempts to perfect the milk texture but this is to be expected. I'm now making perfect lattes and capuccinos and it's so much quicker than with other machines. CONS: The cable is very short as is often the case with small kitchen appliances. I wish this had a longer cable or one that could be extended as I sadly couldn't put it where I wanted in the kitchen and had to rearrange so just be mindful of this. Secondly the plastic grinding cradle does not look very durable and I was scared this would snap when placing the group head on to fill with coffee grinds. Overall I'm loving this coffee machine. It takes away a lot of the hassle that comes with making great coffee such as the mess of separately grinding the beans, making sure you have the right amount of coffee grounds and don't overfill. It speeds up the coffee making process by simplifying the steps and taking away the time consuming part of making a delicious coffee at home. I'll certainly be making less trips to the local coffee shop now I have this machine.
Date published: 2023-11-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best by far Thank you @Influenster and @Breville for the opportunity to test and review this product. This coffee machine is the best machine I have ever used. The whole process is extremely fast and user friendly. It was very easy to figure out how to use. The end result of the coffee was the best tasting coffee I have ever tried. The setup of the machine was super simple and explained with helpful images in the instruction booklet. The components were super easy to wash and assemble. All of the accessories have their place and it all looks super cohesive when put together. Grinding the coffee beans was so easy. I loved that the machine portions out the beans for one or two shots without you needing to measure it yourself. Made the whole process a lot faster and a lot easier. The instructions were extremely detailed and helpful in the process. The tamper is magnetic so it stores nicely on top of the coffee machine, without being in danger of falling. It is decently heavy so can do a good job when tamping the coffee. Pulling the espresso is amazingly easy. There are separate buttons for single and double shot espressos, and one for manual timing. It makes it extremely simple to pull the espresso, since the entire process is automated. Frothing and heating the milk is explained in great detail in the instruction manual, with detailed images alongside. This was very helpful in the process, especially if you’re a beginner and don’t know where to begin. There is also a feature to pour hot water, if you want an espresso based drink without milk. This was also very easy to figure out and use, and was also a great feature to include in the coffee machine. The instruction manual also has information on how to clean the machine, and how often to clean it. It explains that the cleaning will prolong the life of the machine, which is a great aspect to detail in the instruction manual. There are lots of useful accessories that come with the machine, including the tamper, milk jug, different sized filter baskets, cleaning accessories, and more.
Date published: 2023-11-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Feeling like an at home barista! 🥹♥️ Firstly thank you so much Influenster for the opportunity to test this machine - this is by far one of my favourite tests as a complete coffee addict who never thought she would own a proper coffee machine! The machine comes with a very comprehensive and easily readable guide which I really appreciate (I’m usually someone who thinks I can do things without reading these but I wanted to ensure I done everything properly). Unfortunately my plan for where I wanted to put this in the kitchen didn’t work out but we are in the process of rearranging so I had to adapt a little for the time being. Once it’s in its proper ‘pride of place’ I will update the photo in my review! 😊 Upon opening the box and setting up the coffee machine there were some stickers to remove that left a bit of residue which was unfortunate but nothing a quick clean couldn’t sort! Certain parts of the machine require washing prior to use and then you can get on with trying out the coffee itself! I ordered some coffee beans for the first time so looked up those recommended for a balanced flavour and set on my way to testing the machine itself! 🫘 The guide does assist with letting you know that the coffee should come out in 20 - 30 seconds (less - under extraction more - over extraction). With that in mind I’m absolutely sure my first attempt didn’t meet the optimum extraction guide! However with some time and practice of being an ‘at home barista’ and using the machine to its full potential I have no doubt every time will be perfect! I like to drink different coffee types whether it be white americano, cappuccino, latte and iced variations and have spent a lot of money on picking up coffee on the go for ease and for the barista taste whereas now with this I’ll be able to make my coffee to go myself which is an absolute dream. Key points: • All components needed are included • Easy to assemble with the User Guide provided • Requires time to get it right if like me you are used to instant coffee at home • Digital screen makes it user friendly
Date published: 2023-12-05
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