If you have a tendency to burn your toast, then you may want to add this kitchen appliance to your Christmas wish list. Breville has literally changed the way we make toast with the introduction of the new Eye Q Auto Toaster. What makes this toaster different is that it lets you toast by colour, not time, using optical sensors that monitor your bread up to ten times a second. Instead of guessing or burning your breakfast, it automatically stops when your chosen shade is reached.
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For more than a century, toasters have worked on timers, which explains why one slice can come out perfect while the next is uneven or too dark. Breville’s latest innovation takes the guesswork out of the process with patent-protected Eye Q Optic Sensor technology. Whether you’re toasting white bread, wholegrain, sourdough, or a fruit loaf, it promises consistent results every time.
There’s even a dedicated Sourdough Mode, created to handle the thicker crusts and denser texture of artisanal bread. The sensors adjust to the slower browning time, ensuring a golden, even finish without overdoing it.
The Eye Q Auto Toaster also brings together Breville’s signature features in one sleek design. There’s the hands-free automatic lift and lower, the fan-favourite ‘A Bit More’ button for that final touch, and a Crumpet Mode that toasts one side more than the other. For those who still prefer control, a Timer Mode offers manual settings for snacks and other quick warm-ups.
Keeping things clean is easy, too. The toaster’s Clearway Cavity ensures crumbs fall directly into a removable Catch All Crumb Tray, while the non-stick ceramic top prevents residue from baking onto the surface.
After two decades of refining toaster design (from the original ‘Lift & Look’ function to the Toast Type Selector), Breville has once again pushed the limits of what a simple kitchen appliance can do.
The Eye Q Auto Toaster comes in two models, the 850 Auto 2-Slice ($469) and the 870 Auto 4-Slice ($629), and five finishes: Sea Salt, Brushed Stainless Steel, Noir (Launch Edition), Pomodoro Rosso, and Black Truffle.
Available now at breville.com and selected retailers.