Breville Cafe Venezia Espresso Coffee Maker Review

Breville Cafe Venezia Espresso Coffee Machine

Breville Cafe Venezia Espresso Coffee Maker: Affordable Extravagance

Aussie-born Breville started bringing its gourmet coffee machines to the U.S. market in 2003 with roaring success. Their line of products is inclusive rather than exclusive, catering to both experienced coffee artists and aspiring home baristas. The Venezia Espresso Maker offers many of the features you would expect from a higher end machine, but at an accessible price point. If you’ve been thinking about redirecting your daily retail coffee money, this machine is worth a look.

The Café Venezia Espresso Machine has a 15 bar pump and thermoblock heating system to achieve the high temperature and pressure needed for the best possible coffee extraction. Two thoughtful features Breville has added to the Venezia are a height adjustment for extra large cups and built-in tool storage. Conveniences such as these and the ease with which it allows you to switch out the filters make this a pleasant way to elevate your barista talents without the frustration of a more complicated machine.

If your coffee maker sits idle because you prefer the aromatic superiority of a finely crafted latte, you probably spend money nearly every day to satisfy this craving. If you’re not commuting or not willing to take that stroll to the corner café, you go without. The Venezia is an affordable extravagance in the mid $200 range. It is also a relatively compact machine which fits neatly on limited counter space. At 9.2 x 11 x 13 inches, it won’t dominate your kitchen. This is a perfect first espresso machine.