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I’ve reached the point in life where my coffee standards have become deeply inconvenient. I don’t want a sad drip situation. I don’t want a mystery pod. I want cafe-level espresso at home. I’m talking thick crema, real body and a ritual that makes mornings easier.

I’m not alone, which is why the Breville Barista Express Impress keeps popping up in serious home-barista conversations. It’s the machine for people who care about their espresso, routine, and countertop space. It does the parts you shouldn’t have to obsess over, while still letting you feel like you know what you’re doing.

And right now (this is important), it’s 19% off on Amazon. Which means the “someday” espresso setup you’ve been mentally budgeting for just became a much more reasonable investment, especially when you consider what most people spend on mediocre coffee in a year.

The Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine is an all-in-one espresso system with a built-in conical burr grinder, intelligent dosing, assisted tamping, PID temperature control, and a powerful steam wand for milk drinks.

You grind directly into the portafilter, tamp hands-free, pull your shot, and steam milk with enough control to do real microfoam. It’s stainless steel, compact enough for a normal kitchen, and designed so each step flows logically — no extra tools, no chaotic workflow.

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 chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. 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.