is the Breville Dual Boiler Semi Automatic Espresso Machine ok for a small drive thru coffee shop>
1401971
I think it would suffice. Being dual boiler vs thermal block, you can pull several shots back to back and froth milk at the same time. I don't know how many you can make before you have to pause. I pull 2 doubles back to back every morning and know I could do more if I had more drinkers. The large water reservoir can be filled without interrupting coffee making. For the price, I think I would seriously consider this one for a small drive thru. I bought mine factory refurbished 7 months ago and am happy with it.
452949
Yes! as long as your breville came with the 'pod' basket. Some do not have it. Mine came with it. Its much shallower then normal espresso basket.
89359
I wish I could give you an answer, but there are too many variables that go into the idea setting for your choice of coffee and espresso machine. While time consuming the best grind setting will take a bit of trial and error. Good luck!
2238767
This is a hands on machine after you get use to it you can make a lattee in less then three minutes but you have to tamp the grounds ans steam the milk yourself, but it does have a very good bur grinder, and pulls a decent shot of espresso. The only downfall is we usually heat our coffee cup with hot water in the microwave for two minutes to get the cup nice and hot. For the price I highly recommend it. But if you have 1500 to 2000 there are better machines. All in all we love ours and I never regret buying it. Hope this helps :-) but I can make a latte in less then three minutes with it.
1156179
I don't know much about this particular model which I believe only makes espresso. But I do know that but Jura Capresso which is awesome .its fully automatic coffee/espresso and cappuccino machine.
1758951
This is really a specialty machine for cappucino, expression and lattes. I would not suggest this if you were looking for a regular cup of coffee
82246
Yes. I use a full size latte mug for Double Espresso Latte, and a small cup with the pullout tray for a single shot Espresso or Latte
1397936
We bought ours as a replacement to a Starbucks Saeco machine (which we used heavily for 9 years), and were very disappointed in it. It lasted about two years with using it 2 to 3 timese a day. The steamer is what went bad - making the milk taste burnt. If you are just using it for the espresso, my guess is that it will hold up fine.
1013364
I've had and worked with several machines, both semi-automatic and super-automatic, and for ease of maintenance and use I would go with the separate grinder, specifically the Breville Smart Grinder works great especially for the price. For everything you get from this grinder it really is a steal, and paired with the 840XL it's great, and looks great too! If you go with a built in grinder then you have to be careful about oily beans, as cleaning a built in grinder is typically near impossible, but the smart grinder is really easy to clean better even if you by a grinder cleaner as well.
537530
Absolutely. That's why I bought the Preciso. So I could go from Espresso to press on the same unit. I now own a Baratza Vario. It has a different burr setup and it's not as good for course grind, but most people wouldn't notice the difference.
513008
Yes. It would be rather easy:Two shots espresso2% milk5-7 tablespoons of Hershey's Cholocate SyrupAs for the machine itself, I have had three years and have had no problems!!!!
2026500
That's going to be difficult for a 10 or 12 cup machine. The only ones I have seen that short are probably 4 cup machines or individual coffee makers, such as you see in motels.
1198339
NO, We use it to make one cup all the time. Use the larger basket and only one scoop of espressco coffee. The reason you use the large basket is so the coffee does not stick to the top of the machine. We use it mostly for cappuccino but espresso is great also. Be sure to wait till it gets a crema of top of either cappuccino or espresso. we love this machine. We have used very expensive units and this works the best and for the price :) it can't be beat. Good luck!!!
2238770
You probably want a fully automatic maker... The machine can make it in 5 mins.... But it depends on how you are as the barista and how much you clean up after yourself....
1501812
it's gets VERY fine is you need. I don't have an espresso machine, but friends who do have used mine Porlex for it and it works perfectly.
1265937
I use a coffee grinder to grind whole espresso beans for this machine. Doesn't have to be super fine but I think you get better espresso that way. Great machine especially for the price. My local Peet's coffee recommended this machine to me - it's been a great little machine. Good milk foaming too. Hope that helps.
691670
No - this machine is more suitable for a small group of friends having coffee after a dinner party.You would need a more industrial-sized machine for a busy office.