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Dual boiler heating
Brew and steam together.
Separate boilers let you extract espresso and texture milk at the same time. PID temperature control and a heated group head help maintain stable brewing conditions.
Breville the Dual Boiler™(BES920)
$1,599.95
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Breville the Dual Boiler™(BES920)
$1,599.95
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The Dual Boiler™ — Your home coffee ritual
Brew espresso and steam milk at the same time with the Dual Boiler™. Precise temperature control, a 58 mm portafilter and a manual steam wand give you hands-on control over your espresso and milk texture, from your morning flat white to an afternoon cappuccino.
Make a latte with the Dual Boiler™
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Designed around your coffee ritual.
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58 mm portafilter
A professional foundation.
Prepare your coffee with a 58 mm stainless steel portafilter. Single and dual wall filter baskets give you options for your coffee preparation.
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Controlled extraction
Start gently. Extract evenly.
Low-pressure pre-infusion wets the grounds before 9-bar extraction, helping water move evenly through the coffee puck.
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Manual microfoam
Make the finishing pour yours.
Use the manual steam wand to create silky milk microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos, with hands-on control over your milk texture.
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Shot control
Your espresso, your measure.
Choose one or two shots, or use manual control to adjust how much espresso ends up in your cup. Fine-tune your routine to suit your beans.
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Everyday convenience
Room for a longer coffee.
Use the dedicated hot-water outlet to add hot water to your espresso. The LCD screen and pressure gauge help you monitor your coffee preparation.
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Start with the beans
Dose with purpose
Use freshly ground coffee and a dose suited to your basket. Even distribution and a level tamp create a consistent foundation for extraction.
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Build the flavour
Let pressure do its work
Low-pressure pre-infusion gently wets the grounds before 9-bar extraction, helping water move evenly through the coffee puck.
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Keep it consistent
Precision in every degree
Digital PID temperature control helps maintain stable brewing conditions, supporting balanced flavour from one extraction to the next.
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Make the final pour
Finish with silky microfoam
Use the manual steam wand to develop fine-textured milk that blends smoothly with espresso. Practise your pour for lattes, cappuccinos and latte art.
The Dual Boiler™
At home with your coffee.
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Made the right choice!
Love it. Beautiful color & finish. Heats up quick. Consistent! Love the wheel to move the unit around.
Review excerptGreat features compared to competition
Makes really good espresso and milk drinks. The dual boiler, 58mm filter and pid are great features in this price range.
Review excerptSolid double boiler espresso machine
I truly enjoyed the cost/benefit of this machine.
Review excerptEverything I need in an espresso machine, and more!
This machine was an upgrade for me. I’d been using the Duo Temp, which is a great machine, but I finally needed more.
Review excerptWould buy all over again!
We have had our Dual Boiler for 3 1/2 years. It is, I think, our 4th espresso machine over the past 25 years.
Review excerptSadly I'm another one with a machine breaking every two years.
Same problem you'll read from others. Seems like boiler starts leaking and my GFIC protection triggers.
Review excerptThe Dual Boiler™ explained
Good questions. Clear answers.
Get to know dual boiler brewing, from simultaneous extraction and steaming to everyday care.
What is a dual boiler espresso system?
A dual boiler system uses two separate boilers: one heats water for espresso extraction, while the other produces steam for milk texturing. Each can operate at the temperature needed for its task.
How does a dual boiler espresso machine work?
The brewing boiler supplies temperature-controlled water to the coffee grounds, while the steam boiler supplies the steam wand. This lets you extract espresso and texture milk at the same time.
What are the advantages over a single boiler machine?
Compared with a single boiler that switches between brewing and steaming, a dual boiler allows both tasks to happen together. Separate temperature control also helps maintain stable brewing conditions while steam remains available for milk.
What maintenance does a dual boiler machine need?
Regular care includes cleaning the portafilter and filter baskets, emptying the drip tray, and wiping and purging the steam wand after use. Follow your model’s manual for cleaning cycles, water-filter replacement and descaling. Descaling frequency depends on water quality and usage; two boilers alone do not mean more frequent descaling is needed.