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Breville Caf? Venezia BES250XL
$300.00
Released June, 2005
The Pros:Large water reservoir is accessible and convenient. Unique boiler design makes temperature settings accurate. Very small and quiet.
The Cons:Water can leak out of the reservoir. Power switch can be defective. Filter area can be messy to clean out.
The Breville Café Venezia BES250XL model is a mid-grade espresso machine. The machine is more specifically designed for personal consumer use, meaning more home-based appliance but that is not to say however that the device can't be used commercially for a small business.
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The Café Venezia BES250XL body is completely encased in a durable stainless steel and a refined professional finish. The BES250XL features a full 15 bars of pressure combined with a special patented Triple Prime pump that automatically shoots three quick bursts of steaming hot water into the filter head and creates a much higher pressure inside the device; this allows more crema to be ejected into the beverage leading to a more smooth and rich taste. A unique dual action selector dial allows users to turn to the right for Espresso extraction and to the left to start the steam wand and activate the milk frothing function.
The device also includes lights which illuminate to let users know the machine is turned on or heated. An included stainless steel cup warming tray can heat up to six Espresso cups simultaneously. The device also incorporates not one, but three stainless steel filters that each have separate uses (single shot, 7g; double shot, 14g; and pod) and utilize Breville's dual wall crema technology; they also utilize an easy eject feature making them simple to change and clean in-between use. A feature specific to the Café Venezia BES250XL model includes a unique thermocoil heating element that heats the water temperature high enough to froth milk and then utilizes the built-in Auto-Purge function to lower the temperature quickly back down to the correct normal brewing temp. The Breville Café Venezia BES250XL also includes additional accessories such as a dual sided coffee tampering tool/measuring scoop, and a milk frothing jug.
Features
- Mid-grade espresso machine
- Durable stainless steel body design
- Utilizes Thermoblock heating technology
- Triple Prime pump function
- Takes advantage of the Breville dual action selector dial feature
- Special illuminating lights that alert users device is powered on and preheated
- Unique cup warmer that supports up to six espresso cups
- Unique thermocoil heating element and combined Auto-Purge technology
- Three built-in stainless steel filters (single shot, 7g; double shot, 14g; and pod)
- Utilizes Breville's Wall Crema technology with dual walled filters; also utilize easy eject system for simple changing and cleaning
Additional Accessories: a dual sided coffee tamper/ measuring scoop, and one frothing pitcher
Key Specs
- Pump powered
- Pump Pressure: 15 bars
- Timer: No
- Coffeemaker Attached: No
- Built In Grinder: No
- Steam wand: Yes
- Cup Warmer: Yes
- Automatic: No
- Water Tank Capacity: 93 ounces
- Weight: 1.75 lbs
- Dimensions: 7" (L) x 7" (W) x 12.75" (H)
User Reviews (4)
Pros & Cons
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Large water reservoir is accessible and convenient
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Unique boiler design makes temperature settings accurate
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Cup warmer heats up very quickly
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Stylish metallic look is nice in most kitchens
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Water can leak out of the reservoir
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Power switch can be defective
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Filter area can be messy to clean out
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Extracts too quickly - approximately 50mL in 10 seconds, even with varying grinds and amount in basket. Leaves the basket filled with sloppy grinds
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Leaks water randomly from the group head, including after finishing the extraction and using steam wand
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Heats water after selecting the espresso option, meaning the fresh grinds in the basket are burning while you wait for the extraction
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Steam wand is very weak - takes several minutes to heat up a small jug, doesn't foam well or spin the milk, keeps stopping
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Poor steam wand design - pumps water into milk while heating and is difficult to clean, with a lot of milk getting caught
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Water does not heat up enough
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