Barsetto BAA628E

Overview

The Barsetto BAA628E positions itself as a mid-range Chinese espresso maker with build quality and features that challenge established European budget brands. The stainless steel exterior gives it a more premium look than typical Chinese competitors, and the 54mm portafilter provides better extraction geometry than the smaller proprietary sizes used by most rivals. Pre-infusion is activated automatically during the first few seconds of extraction. The commercial-style steam wand handles milk texturing adequately for lattes and cappuccinos. Barsetto has focused on Western market appeal with their design language, and the BAA628E could easily pass for a European-made machine on looks alone. It ships with a quality tamper and dosing accessories.

The Barsetto BAA628E comes equipped with pre-infusion for even extraction. It features a thermoblock boiler system made of stainless steel. The vibratory pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $200, the Barsetto BAA628E is designed for budget-conscious beginners and casual coffee drinkers. As a semi-automatic machine, it gives you control over the brewing process while handling pressure and temperature automatically.

In terms of build quality, the Barsetto BAA628E is a substantial machine, weighing in at 5.5 kg, manufactured in China, drawing 1450W of power. With dimensions of 290 x 270 x 320 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 1500 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.