Setup builder

Build a setup

Pick the parts you need and skip anything you already own. We check that everything fits together and keep a running total against your budget.

Set a budget to see what's left.

The essentials

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Scale

Weigh coffee in and espresso out, so a good shot is one you can repeat.

Tamper

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Tell us which model and we'll check it fits the rest of your setup.

Nice to have

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Dosing cup

Normcore Magnetic Dosing Cup

Normcore

Magnetic Dosing Cup

Won't fit your basketDosing cup

The Normcore Magnetic Dosing Cup is made for 58mm baskets, but the Breville Barista Express uses a 54mm portafilter, so it won't fit. Pick a 54mm dosing cup instead.

Grinder

Optional: the Breville Barista Express has a grinder built in.

WDT tool

Fine needles that break up clumps so water flows evenly through the coffee.

Distributor

Levels the coffee before you tamp. Must match your 54 mm basket.

Puck screen

Sits on top of the coffee for more even water flow and a cleaner machine. Must match your 54 mm basket.

Milk pitcher

For steaming milk for lattes and cappuccinos.

Knock box

A place to knock out used coffee pucks.