Breville Eye Q toaster review: a ‘revolutionary device’ that makes perfect toast without me trying
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TL;DR
- Traditional toasters rely on time, which is an imprecise measure for achieving perfect toast.
- The Breville Eye Q toaster uses a heat-resistant optical sensor to monitor the browning of bread in real-time.
- This technology allows the toaster to adapt to different bread types, thicknesses, and temperatures (including frozen) without manual adjustment.
- The toaster offers seven shades of browning and a "a bit more" function for customization.
- A dedicated bagel setting toasts the cut side more effectively.
- The toaster is easy to clean and its exterior is resistant to tarnishing.
- Despite impressive performance, the precise browning gradations between settings were not perfectly consistent during testing.
- The article also briefly explains the food science behind toast: Maillard browning and the reversal of starch retrogradation through reheating.