The Perfect Grind: Why Your Pressure Gauge is Too Low (Under-Extracted)
Fix Breville pressure gauge too low with grind size, dose, and tamping adjustments. Complete troubleshooting guide for under-extracted espresso.
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Unboxing & Setup: First Time Using Your Breville Barista Express
Step-by-step Breville Barista Express unboxing and first-time setup guide. Water filter installation, priming, and pulling your first perfect espresso shot.
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Cleaning Cycle Tutorial: Using the Rubber Disc & Tablets
How to run Breville cleaning cycle with rubber disc and tablets. Step-by-step backflushing guide for Barista Express, Bambino, and Oracle models.
The Comprehensive Descaling Guide (Vinegar vs. Solution vs. Powder)
Complete Breville descaling guide comparing vinegar, solution, and powder methods. Step-by-step instructions, frequency tips, and troubleshooting.
Grinder Deep Clean: Removing the Upper & Lower Burrs
How to deep clean Breville grinder burrs for optimal performance. Step-by-step guide to remove, clean, and reassemble conical burrs.
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Cleaning Cycle Tutorial: Using the Rubber Disc & Tablets
How to run Breville cleaning cycle with rubber disc and tablets. Step-by-step backflushing guide for Barista Express, Bambino, and Oracle models.
machine mastery
The Perfect Grind: Why Your Pressure Gauge is Too High (Over-Extracted/Choking)
Fix Breville pressure gauge too high with grind size, dose, and OPV adjustments. Complete troubleshooting guide for over-extracted or choking espresso.
machine mastery
Alternative Milks: Steaming Oat & Almond Milk on Breville
How to steam oat milk and almond milk on Breville espresso machines. Best barista brands, technique adjustments, and troubleshooting tips.
machine mastery
Razor Tool Guide: Trimming Your Puck for Perfect Headspace
Master the Breville razor tool for perfect puck headspace. Fix overdoses, improve extraction, and avoid channeling with this step-by-step guide.
maintenance
Grinder Deep Clean: Removing the Upper & Lower Burrs
How to deep clean Breville grinder burrs for optimal performance. Step-by-step guide to remove, clean, and reassemble conical burrs.
machine mastery
Microfoam vs. Soap Bubbles: Fixing Common Frothing Mistakes
Learn the difference between microfoam and soap bubbles. Fix common milk frothing mistakes for latte art quality texture.