If your Breville espresso machine is not reaching pressure, it might be due to a broken or malfunctioning part A broken pressure gauge, a broken seal or gasket, or a clogged water line are the most likely causes. Why is my espresso machine not getting enough pressure? The most common causes for an espresso machine … Read more
15 bars is the max amount of pressure the pump in the espresso machine can apply during brewing While that is the max amount of pressure, it doesn’t mean espresso should be extracted at such high pressure. The recommend extraction pressure is about 8 or 9 bars. Is 15 bar pump pressure good? 7-15 BAR … Read more
Its pressure is strong enough that it can force out the flavor of the coffee grounds for a moderately strong taste and can create some crema, though not quite that picture-perfect iconic look you may be familiar with. An espresso machine with 15 to 20 BARS is where you truly want your Espresso Machine to … Read more
When making espresso, you usually want nine bars of pressure, or nine times the weight of the pressure at sea level. “Espresso has a long history, and the best espresso is extracted at nine bars” Stephen tells me. To gain some perspective on this, think about pumping up your car or bicycle tire. What is … Read more