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Semi-automatic espresso machine

Breville Barista Touch Impress

$1,500

Lowest in-stock price we found, checked Oct 27, 2026

Breville’s most guided manual machine below the Oracle line: assisted tamp, automatic milk and on-screen coaching.

Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine in brushed stainless steel
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Where to buy

Prices as of Oct 27, 2026; they may have changed, so check the retailer. Links may become affiliate links; as of launch none are. Disclosure.

Specs

Type
Semi-automatic
Heating
ThermoJet heater
Temperature control
Electronic (PID)
Warm-up
About 20 s · per Seattle Coffee Gear
Pump
Vibration pump
Milk steaming
Strong, automatic milk
Built-in grinder
Yes
Portafilter
54 mm
Flow control
Not listed by the maker
Footprint
Medium
Skill level
Beginner
Upgrade path
Limited
List price (MSRP)
$1,500

From the manufacturer’s page, checked against retailer listings on Oct 27, 2026. How we source specs.

Strengths

  • Most hand-holding of any semi-auto here
  • Automatic milk texturing
  • Grinder included

Trade-offs

  • Expensive for built-in grinder quality
  • You pay for convenience, not shot quality

Notable features

  • Assisted dosing and tamping
  • Automatic steam wand
  • Guided touchscreen

Grinder

Grinder built in — no separate grinder needed. Our quiz doesn’t pair it with one.

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