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December 14, 2016 By SoberJulie 136 Comments

Breville’s Duo Temp Pro Review and Giveaway

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If you love coffee the way I do, you know that there’s nothing like a QUALITY cup of coffee to make your pleasure centre light up. That first sip of a full-bodied cuppa joe can set my senses alight! Can you tell I dig coffee? Recently I was asked to try out the Breville Duo Temp Pro and share my thoughts with you all here in an article. Hello?? Talk about an exciting opportunity, I have always wanted to be a barista and now was my chance.

Frankly I was a bit worried that it would be a large learning curve with this machine because watching the baristas at my local coffee shops on the industrial machines always left me feeling inadequate. No worries, after reading the manual and watching Breville’s YouTube video I realized how very simple Breville has made this.

Let’s begin with the features of the Breville Duo Temp Pro

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Breville is an internationally recognized industry leader in the espresso category, and the Duo Temp™ Pro is no exception!  

The unique automatic purge feature flushes the heating system after steam frothing to ensure an ideal espresso extraction.  

Between the Thermocoil heating system, low pressure pre-infusion technology, and commercial steam wand with 360-degree swivel action for effortless milk texturing, achieving café quality results is simpler than ever.  

  1.       Dose Amount – To achieve a consistent and balanced espresso, the dose must be between 19 and 22g.  If you don’t have enough coffee in the filter basket, the coffee will lack strength and body.
  2.       Water Temperature – Precise temperature control is extremely important in delivering the optimum flavour of espresso. Water temperature must be the same throughout the extraction. If too cold, coffee will taste sour and astringent.  If too hot, coffee can taste bitter and ashy.
  3.       Water Pressure – Commercial machines gradually increase the water pressure at the start of the extraction. Without gradual increase, channeling can occur. Too much pressure can lead to bitter flavour. Too little pressure can result in a taste that is grassy and under developed.
  4.       Steam Pressure – Commercial machines generate enough steam pressure to create micro-foam is made up of thousands of tiny bubbles of textured milk that entrap the oils of espresso and create a sweet balanced espresso flavour.

Using the Breville Duo Temp Pro

To begin, you choose the filter you need and click it into the portafiller. I chose the single serve but you can also do double serve and there are 2 filters for pre-ground coffees. Next just grind up some fresh coffee beans and fill the portafiller.

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Use the tamper to press the grinds down and then razor off any excess with the tool provided in kit.

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Slide the portafiller in place, turn the dial to brew and you’re in business!

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If you use the double sized filter and smaller cups you can brew two at once.

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To finish it all off pour milk into the stainless steel milk just and use the swivel steam wand to froth it up! Hello cappuccino…

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We have used this beauty for a little bit now and have even had friends over to enjoy it. We’ve taught them how to use the machine and they agree that it’s very simple and creates a fine cup of coffee every time. With a price point of $469.99, this machine has taken commercial technology and made it possible to have it at home.

Breville Duo Temp Pro Giveaway

I’m so excited to tell you all that we one Breville Duo Temp Pro to giveaway!!!

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One Canadian reader, 18+ (excluding Quebec) will win a Breville Duo Temp™ Pro of their own!

Entry is simple, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below…good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. 

Filed Under: Current Giveaways, Food & Health, Sponsored Posts

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  1. Allie f says

    December 14, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    An Americano with frothed soy! Thanks!

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  2. Monica l says

    December 14, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    A cubano

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  3. lori butler says

    December 14, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    oh my, I just like lots of steamed milk and chocolate on mine oh and cinnamon

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  4. Natalie Grist says

    December 14, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Chocolate almond milk latte!!yum

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  5. Melissa F says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    coconut milk latte

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  6. Renee Vanderkuip says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Americano

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  7. Allie f says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    An american with frothed soy!

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  8. Amy Heffernan says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Mine is Ristretto!! Thanks!

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  9. Jennifer M says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I like straight-up Espresso or Americano!

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  10. Scott MacMillan says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    I like a Cubano.Hmmmm

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  11. Margo Boult says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Vanilla Latte

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  12. Kerry says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    A chocolate espresso would be good right now. I need a jolt of energy.

    Reply
  13. Francine says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    An Americano!

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  14. Ashleigh Swerdfeger says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    I like americano :)

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  15. Nancy T says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Straight up! And sometimes when I want a fancy drink, it’s a cappuccino with cinnamon sprinkled on top.

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  16. LIsa says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Americano

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  17. andrea says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    there is nothing better than a fresh espresso with frothed coconut milk!!

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  18. Nicole says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Vanilla latte :) yummy!

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  19. Piroska says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    I love an Americano.

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  20. Angela September says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    I am a simple girl and I like a regular espresso with some chocolate shavings on top!

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  21. Jay M says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Vanilla Latte! (I just bought those glasses (like the one pictured below the machine) for my mom for Christmas :) )

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  22. Karen Blank says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    French Vanilla any day!

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  23. Gloria Roy says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Espresso please and thank you :)

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  24. Greg L. says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Espresso Macchiato

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  25. Johanne Reid says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Chocolate expresso for me please. Love it.

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  26. Jasen H says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    My favourite Espresso drink is a Caffè mocha

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  27. Soozle says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I like a vanilla latte

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  28. Angela Mitchell says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I love a Cappuccino!

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  29. Michelle Michaud says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    I love chocolate espresso!!

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  30. Sarah Smart says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    A mocha!! How delicious does that sound ?!?

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  31. Vivian Dionne says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    My favourite expresso drink is a caffè latte,

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  32. Melinda says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    My favourite is an Americano.

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  33. Lee-Ann says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    A chocolate espresso for sure!

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  34. Jenness M says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I love a cappuccino!

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  35. Jennifer Van Huss says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Froth milk and double double!

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  36. Cathy C says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I have my espressos “long” with heated milk. Taste especially good when Hubby makes it for me. :)

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  37. Cathy C says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Love the Sober Julie mugs BTW … too cute!

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  38. Shane Smith says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    chocolate espresso for me please

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  39. KittyPride says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    I enjoy a cappuccino with lots of frothy milk.

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  40. Douglas says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Always up for my fave Americano!

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  41. Lynda Cook says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Mine is caffe latte, mmmmmm!!!!

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  42. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Mocha espresso

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  43. Debbie Paisley says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    An Americano

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  44. Cloe St-Amour says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Americano, Baby!

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  45. Nicole Jubleew says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    An Americano is my fave.

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  46. Holly D says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Caffè Americano! Also love lattes.

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  47. Fiona Mullins says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Americano!

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  48. Sylvia Lee says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    pumpkin spice lattes

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  49. Lisa bolduc says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    I love a vanilla latte.. can’t wait till this pregnancy is over on I can have one

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  50. Jackie M says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    I love a good soy latte!

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  51. Jennifer P. says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    My favourite is a Café Mocha: 1/3 espresso, 1/6 cocoa, 1/3 milk, 1/6 foam.

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  52. kristen visser says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    An Americano is my go to!

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  53. Jenn says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    My favourite is a cappuccino.

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  54. Amy C says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    My favourite is Chocolate expresso

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  55. Jan says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    Vanilla Latte is YUMMY

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  56. M says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:01 am

    I like espresso and lattes

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  57. Nicole says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:52 am

    My favourite is a latte!

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  58. Kaley Davies says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:17 am

    EEEEKS awesome sauce ! Thank you so much for the chance….french vanilla NOM NOM NOM

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  59. Carol M says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:40 am

    Cappuccino is my fave.

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  60. Debbie White Beattie says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:58 am

    A chocolate cappuccino please

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  61. Christine D says

    December 15, 2016 at 2:13 am

    Lattes all day!

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  62. tanyab79 says

    December 15, 2016 at 6:08 am

    Americano is mine.

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  63. Joanne Saunders says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:05 am

    I like Americano.

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  64. Julie F says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:42 am

    I love a caffè latte!

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  65. phyllis cadwell says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:02 am

    coconut milk latte

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  66. Sherry K says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Just regular espresso for me.

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  67. melissa marie says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:58 am

    chocolate milk latte, or just a black espresso

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  68. christine murray says

    December 15, 2016 at 11:37 am

    I don’t drink coffee, but my daughter just started this past year. This would be a wonderful gift for her. Thank you for the chance and Merry Christmas.

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  69. Lucy says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    I really enjoy a nice latte.

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  70. Nataly Carbonell says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    My fave is the cappuccino!

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  71. Brenda says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    I used to be a latte drinker but now I’m a cappuccino enjoyer!

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  72. Stephanie LaPlante says

    December 15, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I definitely like my Americano

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  73. Kim Teasdale says

    December 15, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Carmel Macchiato!

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  74. Mary says

    December 15, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Double Caffè macchiato!

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  75. Sarah De Diego says

    December 15, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    My husband likes a “long expresso” but I have no idea what that is. All I know is that he can only have it when we go out so it sure would be nice to surprise him with one at home!

    Besos Sarah

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  76. christine w says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    My favourite espresso based drinks are lattes!

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  77. Tina F says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    I really like a Chocolate almond milk latte

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  78. Alaina Monster says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    Vanilla Latte here. Great review!

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  79. Jill K says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Double shot strong espresso with hot milk and a little foam. Life is better with great coffee

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  80. Amanda says

    December 15, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Any kind of latte!!!

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  81. Wendy hutton says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    to tell the truth I never have had an espresso but would love to try one

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  82. Macrae says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Okay okay!! I need thisss!!! Lol :-D

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  83. Doris Calvert says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:51 am

    I love a caramel machiatto

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  84. Victoria Ess says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:17 am

    I love Americanos!

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  85. Florence Cochrane says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I love a straight Espresso

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  86. seham m says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:26 am

    love americano

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  87. Jennifer C says

    December 16, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    I love Americano! This would be so wonderful to wake up to every morning! This is a Coffee Lovers Dream! Thanks so much for the chance.

    Reply
  88. Jessica Greenhood says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    plain breve with lots of foam.

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  89. Joshua Spiers says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I love Caramel Machito from Starbucks!

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  90. em says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    americano works for me

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  91. crystal porter says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Pumpkin spice latte

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  92. MaryAnn says

    December 17, 2016 at 2:20 am

    Vanilla latte for me!

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  93. Betty S says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:20 am

    My favourite is any one that is made for me. but my favourite is a caramel machiatto

    Reply
  94. Karine says

    December 17, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    I’m a simple americano person!

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  95. Alan Saxon says

    December 17, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    My favorite is a Caramel Latte.

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  96. Tammie Venne says

    December 18, 2016 at 12:22 am

    I like Mocha and I have read that to get the best taste you need to use espresso

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  97. maria says

    December 18, 2016 at 1:10 am

    I love a latte

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  98. Amber says

    December 18, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Capachino ❤️️

    Reply
  99. Ann E Bacciaglia says

    December 18, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    I recently started drinking coffee and I love all different kinds :)

    Reply
  100. Caryn Coates says

    December 18, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    Vanilla Latte

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  101. Carey Hurst says

    December 18, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    I love a pumpkin spiced or a Hazelnut chocolate one .

    Reply
  102. mohammad anjum says

    December 19, 2016 at 9:57 am

    French Vanilla

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  103. Leanne S says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I like a flat white

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  104. Brenda Lacourciere says

    December 19, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I really like Espresso plain.

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  105. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I love a good espresso

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  106. Caroline says

    December 19, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    A frothy latte macchiato.

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  107. Eric R says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:34 am

    Cold espresso

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  108. MBAMama says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Peppermint lattes with extra whipped cream – I need the energy to get all my shopping done

    Reply
  109. Luzviminda Gunter-Smith says

    December 20, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I am a straight pure espresso americano

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  110. Amanda S. says

    December 21, 2016 at 2:59 am

    A caramel latte!

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  111. Kristian Weavers says

    December 21, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Good old Americano but at this time of year, Egg Nog Latte

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  112. marra says

    December 21, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Vanilla latte

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  113. Nicole says

    December 21, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    oh coffee! How can I live without you =D Vanilla latteeeeee!!!

    Reply
  114. Rachel Cryer says

    December 22, 2016 at 10:43 am

    I enjoy a good americano

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  115. Sandra Jones says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    My favourite is Cappuccino! Got hooked on it while travelling through Italy.

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  116. Violet Smith says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I have only ever had mine with cream and sugar. I would love to try some different varieties and flavors

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  117. Reid says

    December 24, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    A mocha with a shot of peppermint. Even better with spearmint if I can find it.

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  118. Monique L.S. says

    December 24, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    My favourite would be an Americano.

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  119. LINDA G says

    December 25, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Caramel brulee latte would be wonderful right about now

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  120. Laurent L says

    December 25, 2016 at 8:23 am

    I love Americanos.

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  121. Wendy Jensen says

    December 25, 2016 at 8:27 am

    My fav is Americano.

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  122. Vicki Ho says

    December 26, 2016 at 9:36 am

    I’m not the coffee drinker- the rest of the family is. My hubby likes americano and espressos.

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  123. Luzviminda Gunter-Smith says

    December 26, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I ALSO LIKE THE FRENCH VANILLA LATTE

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  124. Gian Verster says

    December 26, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Shot in the dark shot of espresso in dark roast coffee

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  125. Julie bolduc says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:04 am

    I do like Ristretto

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  126. Chris Corson says

    December 27, 2016 at 1:17 am

    Flavoured lattes. This Breville machine looks amazing and would save us a ton of money currently spent at our local coffee shop!

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  127. Anna Roszak-Robinson says

    December 27, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I love Cappucino and Caffe Latte and Cafe Mocha :) I actually LOVE it all. This machine would be amazing to win.

    Reply
  128. Lisa says

    December 27, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Any latte of any kind. Life is too short for bad coffee:)

    Reply
  129. Andrea says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    My favourite is an Americano!

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  130. Bons says

    December 28, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    I like mocha.

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  131. Amina says

    December 28, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    I love Americano!

    Reply
  132. melanie says

    December 28, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    oh man i love my macchiatos!! I would love this machine because it would save me LOADS of money – no more starbucks!

    Reply
  133. OpheliaC says

    December 28, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Caffè Macchiato!!

    Reply
  134. Julie-Lynne McCann says

    December 28, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    chocolate cappuccino

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  135. Terry Stevens says

    December 28, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    My favorite is a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

    Reply
  136. Lisa A. says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    An americano. Thanks for the chance. :)

    Reply

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