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Tue Jan 21 2025

Breville upgraded its best espresso machine, and I think I've fallen in love.

It is stylish, bold, and will look perfect in your kitchen.

Breville has introduced its new line of appliances with Bronze Finishes, which includes its highly praised espresso machine, the Barista Touch Impress. This launch is part of a broader trend moving away from the clinical stainless steel that has dominated kitchens for years. Now, the Barista Touch Impress is offered in a warm metallic tone, combined with soft hues of blue, olive green, and off-white.

With an impressive track record, the Breville Barista Touch Impress has remained at the top of espresso machine rankings thanks to its automated system that simplifies dosing, grinding, tamping, and milk frothing, ensuring consistently high-quality coffee. According to reviewer Joel Burgess, who gave it a perfect five-star rating, the machine is particularly desirable for experienced baristas who need a compact and easy-to-adjust option for brewing different types of coffee.

The Bronze Finishes collection also includes other Breville appliances, such as the Toast Select, the Smart Oven Air Fryer, and the Juice Fountain Cold. These products are now available for purchase directly from Breville and at Williams Sonoma in the United States.

Moreover, the new collection is presented in three color combinations, one of which is Sea Salt, an off-white tone that adds a natural touch to kitchens. This trend towards warm and natural shades has been observed since last year when KitchenAid launched its popular (and somewhat controversial) Design Series stand mixer in an appealing sage green with bronze accents and leaf details.

Some bakers had expressed concerns about the walnut wood bowl of the mixer, which requires special care to keep it in good condition, but it has proven to be functional for everyday baking. KitchenAid recently expanded its range of espresso machines, which are now available in a subtle cream tone called Porcelain White.