Breville Cafe Modena Espresso Coffee Maker Review

Breville Cafe Modena Espresso Coffee Machine

Breville Cafe Modena Espresso Coffee Maker: The Compact Cafe

Breville has an impressive line of espresso makers for the specialty coffee lover. If you aren’t sure whether or not you have the chops to be a true connoisseur, the Breville Modena Espresso Maker is a great way to find out. At under $200, it is easy to acquire and master in your very own kitchen. While it may lack the list of rich features of its more expensive cousins, it is a perfect entry-level introduction to making gourmet coffee drinks at home.

Like all quality espresso machines, the Modena offers thermo block heating and has an Italian designed 15 bar pump to ensure optimal pressure through the coffee. Ideal crema is attainable with Breville’s dual wall technology. Indicator lights and level indicators, make it easy for the beginner to get measurements precise. It lacks the multiple moving parts of more expensive models. One simplification, however, may frustrate a more accomplished home barista. The steam wand for frothing milk is short and somewhat stationary.

It is made from high quality materials and built to be stylish as well as functional. At a tightly compact 7 x 7 inch footprint and 1.75 pounds, this machine will fit nearly anywhere. For those giving up lattes or cappuccinos on the run in order to afford their fashionable, yet cozy, new apartments, this is a perfect fit as a housewarming gift. True coffee artists might find the lack of flexibility that a downsized machine offers more frustrating than convenient, so check before you buy.