*Disclosure: I did receive the product to be able to facilitate this blog post, As always all my opinions are my own*
For most adults, coffee is our savior, especially for us moms. Lattes have always been my favorite as brew coffee never agreed with my stomach. Luckily, a couple of years ago I received an espresso machine from my sister-in-law. Which I was forever grateful for as Starbucks can get pretty expensive. Recently, Breville sent me their latest espresso machine – the Bambino Plus. This has seriously stepped up my latte game and I wanted to share with you everything it has to offer.
Features
- 3Second Heat Up Time– Innovative ThermoJet heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds.
- Automatic Microfoam Milk Texturing – The automatic steam wand allows you to adjust the milk temperature and texture to suit your taste. Delivering barista quality micro-foam that enhances the flavor of the coffee and is essential for creating latté art.
- Low-Pressure Pre- Infusion– Low-pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and helps ensure all the flavors are drawn out evenly during the extraction for a balanced tasting cup.
- Auto Purge– Automatically purging the heating system after steaming ensures your next espresso is extracted at the right temperature.
- Customization– You are able to set the amount of foam and temperature of each latte you create.
- Compact Footprint- The perfect size for any kitchen.
My Experience
From the moment I opened the box I absolutely fell in love with this machine. We have quite a small kitchen and as such we have very little counter space so I appreciate the smaller footprint. However, it does stick out further than our old machine but so far that hasn’t been an issue. It was also quite handy that it came with a troubleshooting guide for making espresso. When using our old machine the espresso was sometimes coming out very black and bitter and we had no idea why. Thanks to the guide, we were able to figure out that our grind was too coarse and not packed enough – no more burnt coffee!
With our previous machine, we always had to heat our milk up in the microwave prior to frothing as it was never hot enough. However, the Bambino Plus allows you to be able to customize each cup. This means choosing how hot you like your coffee and how much foam. That is all thanks to the milk sensor that goes underneath your milk cup when you’re frothing it. When making my coffee I am so focused on drinking it that I often forget to purge the frother. Fortunately, this espresso machine automatically does this for you. No one likes a clogged machine! Speaking of drinking your coffee ASAP, the Bambino Plus heats up in just 3 seconds which is incredible. From start to finish you can be drinking your cup of coffee in just a couple of minutes.
Final Thoughts
If you’re in the market for an espresso machine that can compete with your local cafe this is for you. The texture that this machine gives to your milk is incredible and makes a totally customizable cup of coffee. It also is completely foolproof with the pressurized baskets and the hands-free milk frothing. I’m happy to pass on my usual Starbucks latte in exchange for coffee made right from my Bambino Plus in my home.
Giveaway
Thanks to our amazing partners at Breville we have a Bambino Plus espresso machine to giveaway to one lucky mama!
Giveaway ends on June 12th
Enter on the widget down below
Good Luck!
Take my java with a little bit of sugar and milk 🙂
Good information here! Having an espresso machine was always on the backburner until now!
My favorite way to enjoy my first cup of coffee is delivered to me in bed by my husband.
I like sugar and cream
I enjoy my morning coffee while I check my emails and enjoy the peace & tranquility!
Love my coffee with a dash of cream. Enjoying while checking my emails
I enjoy my first morning cup of coffee before my kids wake up! I love having that little bit of piece and quite before waking them up and starting the day.
I enjoy my coffee with sugar and cold water while I watch morning cartoons with my kids
Just a little milk with my coffee!
I like to enjoy a flavoured coffee with milk and a touch of sugar first thing in the morning before the kids get up. The silence and the caffeine help me get my day started right.
with a splash of milk
Hot (when I can enjoy a hot cup) with milk
I like to drink my coffee with half and half.
Americano extra hot
With whole cream a kiss of sugar (just a tiny smoochie) sitting on my back steps in pjs watching the sun rise & the world awaken.
This looks amazing! I would love to become a home coffee snob and skip the pricy drive thru brews in the mornings. Thanks for the chance!
Latte, no foam!
My coffee bar needs this bad boy!!
when its still hot 🙂
Nice! I always have a morning latte. This would be perfect.
My day will not begin till I have my coffee Cream and sugar are a must. My hubby would learn how to make coffee if I won this great prize.
My favorite way is black coffee. Using locally roasted coffee is the best!
I like my coffee STRONG and in coupious amounts.
This looks heavenly! I love strong coffee!
With evaporated , or condensed milk. Also sometimes honey, and chocolate cocoa
With a splash of cream.
love my morning coffee with lots of hot milk. 🙂
In the summer, I really like a nice cool iced coffee with a splash of milk or cream
I like use espresso with butter, cream and collagen and blend it up with a magic bullet! My first thing to do in the mornings :))
I love a vanilla latte with soy or cashew milk!
just with cream
a tiny bit of cream
milk and sugar
I like a strong, black coffee.
Plain coffee black in the am, but love my lattes in the afternoon
I like my coffee with honey and heavy cream
I love coffee with some milk and honey!
I like my coffee with sugar and milk and some french vanilla flavouring if I have it.
I love to drink lattes in the morning.
I like my coffee with a bit of Truvia sweetener and milk
A nice cup of coffee with a dash of cream and a sprinkle of sugar as I sit in peace and quiet as I slowly wake up to the hustle and bustle of the day is how I like to enjoy my coffee in the morning.
Too much cream…and too much sugar!
My favourite way to enjoy coffee is with milk and half a sugar and quietly before the kids are awake
I like my coffee with a splash of heavy cream and a little honey.
I love my coffee with a splash of milk , I’m sweet enough ! Thanks for the opportunity, very generous giveaway!
I love to have my coffee with one cream and one sugar
I drink my coffee weak, with a little milk and 1/2 tsp of sugar – which used to be 2 tsps!!
black
Black and strong!
I like a good coffee, black.
With coconut milk and a bit of stevia.
I drink my coffee with waaaay to much sugar and a pinch, JUST A PINCH, of cinnamon & then a splash of half and half, sometimes I add Vanilla. haha.
I like a little sugar with cream. In summer I enjoy it iced.
I love having my coffee strong, with a splash of cream, no sugar <3
My favourite way is black but not too strong
I drink it strong with a couple tablespoons milk in it.
I like my coffee black.
My husband drinks with milk and no sugar
I live my coffee with sugar and milk!
I drink tea but hubby likes his coffee black.
I like mine blank! I would love to win this for my husband!
There’s nothing like a nice black Americano!
Coffee, fresh grind/brew and at least 2 cups each morning.
I love milk and sugar in my daily coffee ☕️
large vanilla iced coffee with 6 pumps of beverage base! first thing in the morning, preferably before 7am unless its a weekend 🙂
I like mine in the form of a French Vanilla Latte!
I enjoy my coffee with 2 sugars and 2 creamers
I use stevia and cream in my coffee
with cream and sugar and whipped cream
My wife and I love our afternoon americano
Double double for me.
I like a black cup of coffee – with a bit of frothed milk! That’s why I would love to win this Breville!
I use a bit of milk or make a latte.
With cream and Stevia
Weekday coffee with a splash of milk. Weekend coffee with a splash of Bailey’s Irish Cream.
With cream.
Espresso Macchiato, espresso and dark strong black coffee
The Perfect Blend in the perfect cup. I like a nice porcelain cup not too wide in diameter and pretty tall. A nice colour and/or pattern.
It would look so good in my kitchen. And I know someone who would just bring it to the office.
Milk and Sugar early in the morning before anyone else gets up!
I enjoy it with some Baileys!
I like my coffee with donuts. 🙂
I prefer my coffee black with a splash of vanilla!
I take my coffee with cream, or preferably steamed milk.
I like to enjoy a latte with a book early in the morning before the kiddos wake 🙂
Black, and only black!!
I love good strong coffee… So espressos or americanos.
I enjoy an Americano
I like mine triple triple.
I like my morning coffee black. If I feel sick, I’ll have some milk in it.
Basically any way I can that involves it being warm still!
I prefer to take with honey and milk
I like to taste the coffee so prefer it black !!
Espresso with a little sugar
My favourite is dark roast with a splash of full fat coconut milk
just with some milk
Milk and sugar
Black and strong….and I love drinking it out on the deck, with my dog laying at my feet
I really love a latte, that would be my favourite way to enjoy my daily coffee, I just wish I could make them at home so for now I just have a basic cup of coffee with some cream every day unless I splurge (rarely) for a coffee out of the house.
Bulletproof coffee is my govto
with frothed milk, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
I enjoy my coffee black.
Cafe au lait with vanilla…but lattes are where my true love lies, and this would be perfect!
My favorite way to enjoy my coffee is in the morning on the back deck.
I like mixing half hot chocolate half coffee.
I drink it with cream and sugar
I drink my coffee ‘regular’, one cream, one sugar.
One cream, one sugar for me.
A good helping of milk and sugar!
I like using almond milk in my coffee
2 milk 1 sugar ☕️
Just a touch of cream
I like about 2 tsp skim milk in my coffee.
I like coffee with some stevia and soy milk.
Hot with a little cream.
I love my coffee black, never like to spoil the taste
i am busy in the morning that I usualy enjoy my coffee when I first sit down at my desk for work. I like it with 1 milk and 1 stevia
I like my coffee with 35% cream
Just a touch of steamed milk to my strong cup
Cream Cream & more cream 🙂
I adore iced coffee with a bit of caramel drizzle…. yummmm
Thanks for sharing — I now know the next addition to my kitchen!
I like mine black or iced with milk, depending in the weather, and in the car relaxing after dropping my son to school!
My favorite way to have my coffee is a dark or medium roast with 2 cream, 2 sugar while my kids are still sleeping! Ahhh… quiet coffee time 🙂