Ever felt like your toaster is stuck in the past? Well, Breville might have just given it a 21st-century upgrade! A hundred years after the pop-up toaster first appeared, the Australian brand has introduced the Breville Eye Q, a high-tech toaster that’s set to change your breakfast game.
The Problem with Traditional Toasters
You’d think that in a world with countless bread varieties, our trusty toasters would have evolved too. But nope, they’re still relying on temperature sensors and timers, which means your artisanal loaf or fruit bread might not get the love it deserves.
Breville’s Game-Changer: The Eye Q
Breville has come to the rescue with the Eye Q, a toaster that uses a proprietary optical sensor to judge your toast’s doneness by color. That’s right, it uses ‘sight’ to ensure the perfect toast every time!
Here’s how it works:
– The sensor monitors your slice up to 10 times a second.
– Once your preferred level of toasting is reached, the bread is raised smoothly, not popped up.
– Unlike other toasters, it won’t burn or overcook subsequent batches because it’s not relying on preheated elements.
With seven settings to choose from, and the option for a ‘bit more’ color, you can find your perfect preference. And don’t worry about experimenting with different types of bread – the Eye Q promises never to burn your white, multigrain, sourdough, or even your bagels and crumpets.
A Decade in the Making
Breville’s engineers spent 10 long years developing the Eye Q, almost giving up five years in due to the high cost of the tech. The result? A premium product priced at $299.95 (two-slice) or $399.95 (four-slice), making it a treat for toast connoisseurs.
But here’s the interesting part – the Eye Q uses just a single pair of sensors on one side of the toaster. Breville’s research shows most users toast the same type of bread in both slots, so one sensor is enough. Plus, it keeps the toaster’s footprint small, barely bigger than standard models.
More Than Just Toast
The Eye Q also has a Sourdough Mode for thicker, crustier slices, a Time Mode for warming pastries, and wider slots with automatic guides to prevent any toaster-related mishaps. Cleaning is a breeze too, with a non-stick ceramic top and a full-coverage crumb tray.
Real-World Testing
As someone who’s been toaster-less for years due to burnt slices and smoke alarms, I was eager to try the Eye Q. After a week of testing, I’m officially a toast convert! From sourdough to raisin bread, everything came out perfectly. So, if you’re ready to upgrade your breakfast game, keep an eye out for the Breville Eye Q, coming to a store near you before the end of the year. Your taste buds (and maybe your smoke alarm) will thank you!
