In this video, we look at the Breville (Sage) Barista Express Impress home espresso machine, and what sets it apart from other espresso machines – namely the integrated tamper, and adaptive dosing. The integrated tamper applies force via a toggle joint, and is tolerant of varying doses, even between 14-18 grams for a double shot. The adaptive dosing adjusts the dose amount, based on the tamper depth when the preset pressure is reached. It’s really an ingenuitive design. Add to that 25 instead of 15 grinder settings, and a beautiful pearly Sea Salt color, and you’ve got yourself a winner!
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