![]() All you need to know is that a dual boiler with PID control is a very good thing with regard to making consistently wonderful espresso! Specificationsĭimensions: 16W X 15D X 15H inches (41W X 38D X 38H cm)Ĭase: Plastic with Metal Finish Breville BES920XL Performance & Functionality I could go into a more detailed description of PID but I can already sense that your eyes are clouding over, so I shall continue with the review instead. Machines that do not have a PID controller tend to be quite inconsistent with regard to water and steam temperatures. The PID part or Proportional-Integral-Derivative refers to a very nerdy algorithm that is used to maintain this optimal temperature each and every time you use the Breville BES920XL. With a single boiler, it can be very difficult and cumbersome to reach this optimal temperature consistently. The real kicker though is that you can independently set the optimal boiler temperature for each function for a consistent brew and steam each and every time. The reason this is a good thing is that it makes it possible to both brew the coffee and steam the milk simultaneously. I am pleased you asked, there is one boiler for the group head espresso brewing part and a separate boiler for the steam function. Yes, as I alluded to earlier, it is a dual boiler machine with PID control, but what exactly does this mean? This machine is an updated version of the excellent Breville BES900XL and they are both sometimes referred to as the “ Breville Dual Boiler” espresso machines or BDB for short. It comes with a two-year warranty instead of the single year you got with the BES900XL. It certainly has the wow factor when you look at it. With its brushed stainless steel finish and black plastic flashes, it can grace any kitchen. The BES920XL really is a beautiful and sleek looking espresso machine. Breville BES920 XL Pros & Cons Makes incredible espresso No burr grinder Dual boiler with PID Questionable build quality in the group head Tons of fine-tuning control over your espresso making Nice and smooth lever for good, consistent steam Auto-on feature for warming machine up at a certain time Boiler drain feature for transportation Auto-Fill feature – automatically fills boiler with water to prevent burn out 3-way valve relieves pressure in the group head after extraction, nice solid puck Sleek and beautiful design Breville BES920XL Design and Specifications There is a learning curve to master this machine but if you know a thing or two about espresso-making, you will be up and running very quickly. I am pleased to say that with a good quality coffee bean, ground by a quality burr grinder, the Breville BES920XL makes exceptional coffee. Of course, the true test of how good an espresso coffee machine is, is how good the espresso it makes actually is. I will explain why this is such a great feature later in the review, but just know that this puts it on a level playing field with commercial espresso machines. The Breville BES920XL has this in spades! For starters, it is a dual-boiler with PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control. ![]() The secret to amazing espresso drinks, brewed just the way you like them, is having the ability to fine-tune the brewing process. This is certainly the case with Breville and their wonderful BES920XL espresso machine. ![]() A tough task indeed but a task made easier when coffee machine manufacturers take their inspiration from commercial coffee machines. In this video, you’ll learn about the four main areas that you’ll need to keep an eye on to effectively maintain your home espresso machine.It seems to me, that the holy grail for all domestic espresso machines is the ability to make espresso coffee as good or even better than a commercial coffee shop. Some, however, such as the grinder and water tank, will only need to be cleaned once every two or three weeks. ![]() As a general rule, if you’re making between two and five cups of coffee a day, you need to clean most parts once a week. Secondly, regularly cleaning and maintaining your espresso machine will help it last longer.Ĭleaning and maintenance covers all aspects of your machine, from cleaning your group head and steam wand to descaling and regularly changing the water filter. The first: coffee made in a clean machine will taste better, plain and simple. There are two main reasons to keep your machine clean. Ryan McLachlan, Coffee Specialist at Breville. When you’ve invested money in your home coffee machine to produce great-tasting specialty coffee, the last thing you want is for it to become faulty because you aren’t cleaning it correctly.” “One major difference between a home user and a professional café is cleaning.
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