Listen, I’m not saying you make bad coffee, but I am saying take a look at what’s in your cup. Chances are, it’s borderline criminal. You deserve better. Your brain deserves better. And if you think your local coffee shop is the answer, then congratulations on spending $7 every morning when you could spend under $3 per espresso with the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine.
That’s why I, a part-time private chef with an obsessive need for control (especially over caffeine), am here to tell you that the Breville’s iconic espresso machine is currently 27% off on Amazon — which means it’s time to take matters into your own hands. This machine is the difference between being a person who “gets coffee” every morning (and afternoon, if we’re honest) and a person who makes coffee. Real coffee. One of those people is wildly powerful.
For those who don’t already know, the Breville Barista Express is basically the gold standard of home espresso machines. It gives you control over every step of the process, from freshly ground beans to proper tamping and perfect extraction, all without needing a PhD in Espresso. And since it’s nearly a third off right now, this is quite literally the best time to upgrade your caffeine game before you resign yourself to another year of bitter, burnt regret.
The Breville Barista Express is an all-in-one espresso machine that grinds, doses, and brews in one seamless flow, making you feel like a seasoned barista without the existential crisis of working in food service. It features a built-in conical burr grinder (read: fresh beans ground to perfection), precise espresso extraction with digital temperature control, and a manual steam wand that lets you froth milk to your exact specifications.
Whether you’re into lattes, cappuccinos, or straight-up espresso shots that could reanimate the dead, this machine delivers. Plus, it has programmable shot control, meaning you can fine-tune your morning ritual without standing in line behind someone ordering a “grande oat milk matcha with extra air.”
At 27% off, this is as close as you’ll get to having a personal barista without having to deal with someone else’s tragic playlist at 6 a.m. If you’re serious about your coffee (or just serious about never drinking weak, sad sludge again), grab the Breville Barista Express before the deal vanishes and you’re forced to go back to whatever it is you’ve been calling “coffee.”
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This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.