Question 1

Does it have hot water spout for tea or to make americano on occasion?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does. Right next to where it pours the shot, there is a spout for hot water. Just to note, the water that comes out of it is near-boiling. (~200° F). Perfect for Americanos or to get some hot water to clean an espresso cup or something. It will of course work for tea, but just keep in mind that you can't control the water temp. It comes out at the same temperature that it uses for pulling the espresso, which is near-boiling. If you are a tea connoisseur then you probably know that some tea like green tea should actually be steeped at lower temps like 170° or 180° to prevent burning. This water is around 200° which is good for herbal and black teas, but might burn more delicate teas like green and white teas. It works fast, essentially on demand (1-3 second warmup). But one of the many tea kettles that Breville makes would be better if you are making tea frequently. I have the Breville IQ Kettle next to this espresso machine and use the two interchangeably. Both this espresso machine and the IQ Kettle are amazing products made by Breville. The IQ Kettle will make water to the exact temp you set it to and hold it at that temp (between 130° and 220° F by 5° increments). Both appliances compliment a drink bar nicely.

Question 2

What accessories does machine come with?

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Accessories	Single & Dual Wall (1 & 2 Cup)
Filter Baskets
The Razor™ Precision Dose Trimming Tool
480 ml Stainless Steel Milk Jug
Cleaning Kit
Water Filter
Capacity	67 fl.oz. Water Tank
½ lb Bean Hopper
Construction Materials	Brushed Stainless Steel
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.9" x 16.1" x 16"
Power	1680 Watts
Settings	Adjustable Grind Control
Intuitive LCD Interface
1 & 2 Cup Volumetric Control
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty	2 Year Limited Product Warranty

Question 3

Does this have a double boiler?

Accepted Answer

No. It's a single boiler. They advertise it as a "3 seconds start up with ThermoJet® heating system." which means the system heats the water pretty much on demand. Literally it goes from turning it on to espresso heat ready in a few seconds. And the same few seconds to make steam. It acts like a dual/double boiler.

Question 4

Other than the digital display, what features & benefits does this $899 model offer that the $599 barista espress 870xl doesn’t? that’s a 50% premium.

Accepted Answer

I just did some research, and figured the major key differences are the followings.
Express 870 Analogue gage vs Pro 878 digital display. That screen on the Pro also gives you deep control over brewing without cluttering the face with buttons.
Pro 878 heats up much faster using Breville's newer thermo-jet heating system. (Express 870 1 min vs Pro 878 20 sec)
I'm getting Pro.

ASIN	B08133HX34
Best Sellers Rank	#25,535 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #11 in Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines
Brand	Breville
Brand Name	Breville
Capacity	2 Liters
Coffee Input Type	whole bean, ground
Coffee Maker Type	Espresso Machine
Color	Brushed Stainless Steel
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 3,355 Reviews
Exterior Finish	Stainless Steel
Filter Type	Reusable
Global Trade Identification Number	00021614800596
Human Interface Input	Buttons
Included Components	16 fl oz Stainless Steel Milk Jug, Cleaning Kit, Filter, The Razor Precision Dose Trimming Tool, the Barista Pro
Item Dimensions D x W x H	13"D x 14"W x 16"H
Item Type Name	COFFEE_MAKER
Item Weight	19.5 Pounds
Manufacturer	Breville
Material	Stainless Steel
Model Name	BES878BSS1BUS1
Model Number	BES878BSS1BUS1
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Other Special Features of the Product	Jug, Programmable, Water Filter
Part Number	624306-BES878BSS1BUS1
Product Dimensions	13"D x 14"W x 16"H
Special Feature	Jug, Programmable, Water Filter
Specific Uses For Product	Espresso
Style	Modern
UPC	021614800596
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	120.0
Warranty Description	2 Year Limited Product Warranty
Wattage	1680 watts

Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel

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