Review on ☕ Efficient Brewing: Calphalon BVCLECMP1 Temp iQ Espresso Machine with Steam Wand by Victoria Brown

This machine was a breath of fresh air. I've had a Breville Barista Express in the past and haven't seen any reviews comparing the two, so let's get started. Some key differences for me: The Calphalon portafilter is a standard coffee shop size of 58mm (which fits a standard 3rd party swab). ) and distributes the water more evenly than a Breville grinder. The Calphalon Grat Grinder is way better because you have complete control over the exact grind size. Breville has increments that you cannot choose from. The Calphalon steam nozzle is based on a standard steam nozzle and makes microfoam lighter than the smaller Breville nozzle. The Calphalon's water tank is basically twice the size of the Breville's, eliminating the hassle of constantly refilling. In my opinion, the wait time for a shot is three times faster than Breville thanks to Calphalon's Temp IQ technology. I like the Calphalon experience, not the Breville Barista Express. I have worked in several coffee shops as a barista and unlike Breville, working with Calphalon really is like working in a coffee shop. I hope you all found this helpful!