Great looking machine, and once set up, produces great coffee! This machine is for hobbyists though, if you want effortless & automatic coffee, this machine isn't for you! Some tips for getting started: If you struggle to get pressure on the dial, just swap over to the pressurised basket instead which is included in the box. The best way to start would be to set the grind size to 10. If the coffee comes out sour, adjust your grind size to be finer. If the coffee comes out bitter, adjust your grind size to be coarser. Just keep making adjustments until you're happy with the taste. For the best results, on the bag of the coffee beans, there will be a "roasted on date". make sure the coffee beans are roasted between 9 and 20 days ago. Otherwise, the coffee beans are no longer fresh and you'll lose out on natural gasses which helps to build pressure in the machine.

I was blown away by the good looks of this excellent bean to cup expressions machine. As it will be on show in my kitchen I wanted something that not only produced tasty coffee but looked amazing too. I wasnt disappointed. I haven’t shown it off to many due to lockdown but those that have seen it all want one as well. It’s easy to use and delivers consistently excellent coffee. Another nice touch are all the additional features like the steam wand for milk frothing. I can’t emphasise enough the main positive apart from the looks is the amazing expresso flavour it produces. The only downside is the cost. Even then though you get a powerful good looking machine and I think it’s worth it

Makes a fantastic coffee! Best coffee machine on the market!

We love the Barista Express. It looks really smart, fits snuggly on the side in our kitchen, is easy to use and clean and, above all, makes the most delicious coffee. Thoroughly recommended.

Really classy product, something we have thought about for a while but decided to purchase as AO was the best priced and traditionally offer the best service. Definitely recommend.

Couldn’t be happier with the machine. Makes an amazing coffee, takes a while learning how to get it right but once you do it it’s fantastic! So happy and although it’s not cheap, it’s worth paying the extra for.

Def recommend. Would say to set up with an expert if you have a chance. Easy to set but make sure you follow the recipe of the beans you buy

For those that love the ritual of making fresh coffee and have an appreciation for the science and art of a great espresso this is the machine for you. Small learning curve but the payoff is worth it. Top tip is buy some cheap fresh beans to practice with and then search for local fresh beans to extract perfection consistently. I don’t regret a single penny I’ve spent on this machine would recommend to anyone. AO delivered next day and the item was well packaged.