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Breville is having a rare flash sale on its Bambino Plus espresso machine today, taking $160 off its typical price of $500. We've never seen the price go lower than $400 before, so being able to snatch this quality machine for just $340 makes it a perfect gift for you or a loved one this holiday season. It won't arrive in time for the holidays, but I don't imagine anyone would have a problem with a tardy gift if it's this sweet.

The 11 pound espresso maker is one of the more compact options in Breville's lineup. Its 14.25-inch deep x 7.5-inch wide x 12-inch high design is much slimmer than most machines, allowing it to fit into a wider range of kitchen layouts. Just because you have a smaller kitchen doesn't mean you have to shell out $4-$6 dollars at your local coffee shop every time you leave the house (but please also support local businesses).

The Bambino Plus's water heats up quickly -- in just three seconds -- so you can truly brew your morning shots in a matter of minutes. The machine also comes with an automatic steam wand. Steaming milk is one of the most intimidating parts of making any espresso drinks with milk. Even in top coffee shops, the milk texture can be tough to get perfect each time. This makes Breville's hands-free MilQ feature extra appealing. It literally takes that step out of your hands. You do have control over the milk temperature and texture on the front of the device.

The 64-ounce water tank means you won't be running back and forth to the sink to refill the reservoir too often. But you will need a separate coffee grinder since this model does not have one built-in. Grab this espresso machine on sale now for a limited time.