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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Use the tamper to press the grinds down and then razor off any excess with the tool provided in kit.
Slide the portafiller in place, turn the dial to brew and you’re in business!
If you use the double sized filter and smaller cups you can brew two at once.
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…
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!!!
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!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.
An Americano with frothed soy! Thanks!
A cubano
oh my, I just like lots of steamed milk and chocolate on mine oh and cinnamon
Chocolate almond milk latte!!yum
coconut milk latte
Americano
An american with frothed soy!
Mine is Ristretto!! Thanks!
I like straight-up Espresso or Americano!
I like a Cubano.Hmmmm
Vanilla Latte
A chocolate espresso would be good right now. I need a jolt of energy.
An Americano!
I like americano :)
Straight up! And sometimes when I want a fancy drink, it’s a cappuccino with cinnamon sprinkled on top.
Americano
there is nothing better than a fresh espresso with frothed coconut milk!!
Vanilla latte :) yummy!
I love an Americano.
I am a simple girl and I like a regular espresso with some chocolate shavings on top!
Vanilla Latte! (I just bought those glasses (like the one pictured below the machine) for my mom for Christmas :) )
French Vanilla any day!
Espresso please and thank you :)
Espresso Macchiato
Chocolate expresso for me please. Love it.
My favourite Espresso drink is a Caffè mocha
I like a vanilla latte
I love a Cappuccino!
I love chocolate espresso!!
A mocha!! How delicious does that sound ?!?
My favourite expresso drink is a caffè latte,
My favourite is an Americano.
A chocolate espresso for sure!
I love a cappuccino!
Froth milk and double double!
I have my espressos “long” with heated milk. Taste especially good when Hubby makes it for me. :)
Love the Sober Julie mugs BTW … too cute!
chocolate espresso for me please
I enjoy a cappuccino with lots of frothy milk.
Always up for my fave Americano!
Mine is caffe latte, mmmmmm!!!!
Mocha espresso
An Americano
Americano, Baby!
An Americano is my fave.
Caffè Americano! Also love lattes.
Americano!
pumpkin spice lattes
I love a vanilla latte.. can’t wait till this pregnancy is over on I can have one
I love a good soy latte!
My favourite is a Café Mocha: 1/3 espresso, 1/6 cocoa, 1/3 milk, 1/6 foam.
An Americano is my go to!
My favourite is a cappuccino.
My favourite is Chocolate expresso
Vanilla Latte is YUMMY
I like espresso and lattes
My favourite is a latte!
EEEEKS awesome sauce ! Thank you so much for the chance….french vanilla NOM NOM NOM
Cappuccino is my fave.
A chocolate cappuccino please
Lattes all day!
Americano is mine.
I like Americano.
I love a caffè latte!
coconut milk latte
Just regular espresso for me.
chocolate milk latte, or just a black espresso
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.
I really enjoy a nice latte.
My fave is the cappuccino!
I used to be a latte drinker but now I’m a cappuccino enjoyer!
I definitely like my Americano
Carmel Macchiato!
Double Caffè macchiato!
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
My favourite espresso based drinks are lattes!
I really like a Chocolate almond milk latte
Vanilla Latte here. Great review!
Double shot strong espresso with hot milk and a little foam. Life is better with great coffee
Any kind of latte!!!
to tell the truth I never have had an espresso but would love to try one
Okay okay!! I need thisss!!! Lol :-D
I love a caramel machiatto
I love Americanos!
I love a straight Espresso
love americano
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.
plain breve with lots of foam.
I love Caramel Machito from Starbucks!
americano works for me
Pumpkin spice latte
Vanilla latte for me!
My favourite is any one that is made for me. but my favourite is a caramel machiatto
I’m a simple americano person!
My favorite is a Caramel Latte.
I like Mocha and I have read that to get the best taste you need to use espresso
I love a latte
Capachino ❤️️
I recently started drinking coffee and I love all different kinds :)
Vanilla Latte
I love a pumpkin spiced or a Hazelnut chocolate one .
French Vanilla
I like a flat white
I really like Espresso plain.
I love a good espresso
A frothy latte macchiato.
Cold espresso
Peppermint lattes with extra whipped cream – I need the energy to get all my shopping done
I am a straight pure espresso americano
A caramel latte!
Good old Americano but at this time of year, Egg Nog Latte
Vanilla latte
oh coffee! How can I live without you =D Vanilla latteeeeee!!!
I enjoy a good americano
My favourite is Cappuccino! Got hooked on it while travelling through Italy.
I have only ever had mine with cream and sugar. I would love to try some different varieties and flavors
A mocha with a shot of peppermint. Even better with spearmint if I can find it.
My favourite would be an Americano.
Caramel brulee latte would be wonderful right about now
I love Americanos.
My fav is Americano.
I’m not the coffee drinker- the rest of the family is. My hubby likes americano and espressos.
I ALSO LIKE THE FRENCH VANILLA LATTE
Shot in the dark shot of espresso in dark roast coffee
I do like Ristretto
Flavoured lattes. This Breville machine looks amazing and would save us a ton of money currently spent at our local coffee shop!
I love Cappucino and Caffe Latte and Cafe Mocha :) I actually LOVE it all. This machine would be amazing to win.
Any latte of any kind. Life is too short for bad coffee:)
My favourite is an Americano!
I like mocha.
I love Americano!
oh man i love my macchiatos!! I would love this machine because it would save me LOADS of money – no more starbucks!
Caffè Macchiato!!
chocolate cappuccino
My favorite is a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
An americano. Thanks for the chance. :)