Say bye-bye barista because the Breville Barista Touch is 20% off for Prime Day

Home espresso is typically divided into two bleak camps: you either suffer through watery, lukewarm pods that taste like… well, the color brown, or you invest a month’s rent into a Reddit-approved monolith just to pull a decent shot.

Whatever your camp, you’re going to want me to skip to the good-good here: The Breville Barista Touch is 20% off right now during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, so it’s the perfect time to talk about how this machine bridged the gap for me between too much spent at a Manhattan cafe and at-home artisanal qualification.

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine

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The Breville Barista Touch is an automated, compact powerhouse designed to streamline third-wave specialty coffee at home. It features an integrated precision conical burr grinder with dose control to deliver the exact amount of fresh grounds directly into the portafilter on demand.

The proprietary ThermoJet heating system achieves optimum extraction temperature in a remarkably fast three seconds, eliminating the agonizing morning wait time. The standout feature is the automated steam wand, which allows you to digitally adjust milk temperature and texture to your exact specifications, delivering silky microfoam perfect for latte art, before auto-purging itself to stay clean.

Everything is navigated via an intuitive, full-color touchscreen display that includes pre-programmed cafe favorites. You can also save up to eight personalized, custom drink settings.

The true test of The Barista Touch came from my Cuban friend, who possesses a genetic intolerance for bad espresso. I watched him approach the Barista Touch with the expected dose of skepticism. Three minutes later, he had coaxed out the best cafecito I’ve ever had outside of Calle Ocho — rich, syrupy, and crowned with a flawless espumita.

The machine’s automated precision took the guesswork out of the extraction, giving him (and eventually me) the perfect base and letting him focus entirely on the sugar-whipping wrist action that makes Cuban coffee the religious experience that it is.

Operating the Barista Touch is as easy as swiping left. Kendall Cornish

But the real magic of this machine isn’t that it satisfies the purists; it’s that it humors, educates and caffinates the rest of us. The touchscreen interface is essentially an idiot-proof coffee shop menu. Whether my morning requires a bone-dry cappuccino, my partner wants a velvety flat white or a houseguest requests a customized latte, the machine handles it with a swipe and a tap. It democratizes the entire process. You just select your drink, and the machine walks you through grinding, brewing, and texturing the milk. It essentially turns anyone who can operate a smartphone into a competent barista.

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This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.

Your Amazon Big Spring Sale FAQs, answered

What is Big Spring Sale?

This annual Amazon Spring Sale offers deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. The seasonality of the sale makes it prime (pun intended) for savings on outdoor products, spring cleaning needs, tools and home essentials, plus all the great discounts you’ve come to expect from a Prime Day-like event.

How long is Big Spring Sale?

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is a marathon compared to the retailer’s shorter deal events. Shoppers can take advantage of seasonal discounts running from Wednesday, March 25 through Tuesday, March 31.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

Unlike Prime Day in July, this event is open to everyone who shops on Amazon. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals, special “Prime” badges on select items and the added convenience of fast, free shipping.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Big Spring Sale is the ideal period to stock up on household essentials, refill your skincare empties, save on the best vacuums to save your spring cleaning projects, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

We certainly think so! Big Spring Sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, seasonal favorites, big-ticket tech and appliances and every day essentials. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? Prime Day takes place in July each year, so it’s safe to assume it will take place in mid-July 2026 — similar to previous years.

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