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£602,99 – £729,95
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Integrated conical burr grinder with its 250g hopper, and integrated stainless steel conical burr grinder, the Sage Barista Express coffee machine lets you grind fresh coffee beans in your own kitchen. There are 18 integrated grind settings, giving you complete control over the coarseness of your grind, and, adjustable dosage settings, so you can tailor the taste to suit you. The 15-bar pressure builds gradually, to ensure flavour is extracted evenly and efficiently. Consistent results the smart features built in to the machine means it only grounds the correct amount of coffee each time, so you’re not going to waste those precious beans. Grind and dose are both controlled automatically, so every cup of coffee will taste as good as the last one. Digital temperature control (PID) built into the machine ensures water is the correct temperature when it is delivered to your grounds. This ensures optimal flavour extraction for better tasting coffee. If you don’t want to use fresh beans, you can also use pre-ground coffee instead. Single and double filter baskets are included in the box, so you have everything to get you started, whatever you or your guests want. High-powered steam wand if you’re looking for that coffee-shop style frothy cappuccino, the high-powered milk frothing arm makes it simple to warm and froth milk. The wand performs at the level that allows complete control over the consistency of your milk, helping you enhance the flavour even try your hand at latte-art. There’s also a stainless steel jug included. Easy to clean 35 x 37 x 38cm h. 1700W.
Technical Details
| Brand | Sage |
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| Model Number | SES875BTR2GUK1 |
| Colour | Black Truffle |
| Product Dimensions | 40.7 x 40.4 x 44 cm; 10.5 kg |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Special Features | Coffee Grinder |
| Item Weight | 10.5 kg |
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10 reviews for Sage – The Barista Express – Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Grinder and Milk Frother, Black Truffle
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£729,95
Juliet (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product
I work as a barista, so I am familiar with all sorts of coffee machines professionally and at-home. I had been saving up for a Sage machine for a while, and after purchasing this one, I can say it was definitely worth the price paid.
Functionality is excellent, easy to follow, and if you’re very keen you can find some videos online to help dial in the grind function as best as possible. I would recommend a separate grinder, however the one built into this machine works great if you fiddle with it a bit and aren’t fussed about super-specific grinding.
Steam wand is decent for a home machine, although it has only one hole, you can still get some good milk texturing out of it if you take some time to work with this specific machine. As someone who enjoys both milk-based drinks and simple espresso, I’ve had no issue with extraction and getting great-tasting drinks.
I purchased the black version, and I have to say I prefer it to the silver one. It’s quite easy to keep clean and splattering isn’t as visible.
The only thing I would say that is a downside of this machine, is that the instructions are a bit too basic. If you’re not experienced at using either more complex home machines or professional-grade machines, you may want to look online for more in-depth guides to put together and use the machine. Otherwise, the product itself is excellent and well worth the money.
Nick Edwards (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars A massive upgrade on my previous machine
I had a couple of DeLonghi Dedica machines before this, both of which just about made it past the warranty expiry before giving up the ghost. Not great when you consider that, whilst I use it daily, I’m the only person in the house that drinks coffee.
I decided when the second one failed that I would go big(ger) rather than go home, and decided to go for the Sage Barista Express. It was a great choice.
Firstly, the grind size settings should satisfy any taste – a very small amount of experimentation got me to just the right size grind. The auto-grind feature is very handy, and allows you to get anything else ready whilst it does its thing – I’m a latte kind of guy, so I have enough time to sort the milk out. A few people have reported that it can end up with coffee going everywhere – I can only assume that they are grinding far too much and it is spilling out of the sides (yet another thing that is adjustable). If you want more, you can always tamp it down and top it up manually, which takes about five seconds, so no hardship at all. The tamper is held in place magnetically – another nice touch.
You can also adjust the amount of espresso that the machine makes, which is handy. You basically press a button to put it in program mode, set the machine away, and press another button when your espresso glass is full – it’s very, very easy to set up.
The water tank has a built in filter – a nice touch, though I live in a very soft water area, so not really necessary for me.
The built in thermometer on the milk jug is a nice touch (and it survives the dishwasher, though I wouldn’t recommend that)! I thought the jug looked a bit small, but I use a Starbucks Grande mug for my latte, and there is plenty of room for enough milk to fill that. Unless you go for vente all the time, you’ll probably have no issues.
The bean holder takes enough beans for around ten double espressos or so – you can also use pre-ground coffee, and the machine comes with various attachments depending on single / double / fresh or pre-ground tastes. It’s also really easy to clean – the machine mostly looks after itself and vents after every drink, so you just need to empty the drip tray every few days (it tells you when it needs attention).
This is a great machine. I wish I bought one four and a half years ago before I wasted my money on the others. The coffee tastes better (I didn’t believe it would make any difference to the taste, but somehow it does – I think it is the fact that it goes through a pre-extraction cycle on a lower pressure before going full whack – and yes, you can even see how much pressure is being applied, so you can increase / decrease the coffee ground level accordingly), and it looks great on the side.
U Gilani (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Espresso Every Time – The Sage Barista Express Exceeds Expectations!
I recently purchased the Sage Barista Express Coffee Machine, and it has completely transformed my morning routine into a delightful experience. The machine’s sleek design not only adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen but also speaks of its high quality.
Firstly, the ease of use is remarkable. With its intuitive controls, I was able to make my first espresso within minutes of unboxing. The machine heats up incredibly fast, ensuring I don’t have to wait long for my morning coffee fix.
The quality of espresso this machine produces is where it truly shines. The flavor is rich and robust, with a perfect crema that you’d expect from a high-end cafe. The built-in grinder is a game-changer – it grinds the beans just before brewing, which makes a significant difference in the freshness and taste of the coffee.
Moreover, the milk frothing wand is fantastic. It creates silky smooth milk for cappuccinos and lattes that are simply a delight. The temperature control is precise, ensuring the milk is always at the perfect temperature.
Cleaning the Sage Barista Express is surprisingly easy. The removable water tank and drip tray make the maintenance a breeze. I appreciate how the machine comes with all the necessary tools for cleaning and maintenance.
Lastly, the customer service from Sage is commendable. They provide clear instructions and are quick to respond to any queries.
In conclusion, the Sage Barista Express is an exceptional coffee machine that offers convenience, quality, and style. It’s perfect for anyone looking to elevate their home coffee experience. Highly recommended!
eertdfygu (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it. Very premium stuff (for a beginner like me) (july prime days)
I’m very glad that I got it during prime days (with sensible discount).
I’m enjoying it a lot since I received it (it took 5 different attempt from amazon, i don’t know what happened).
quality is very good, everything is nice, polished and well thought.
I like the tamper that can be extracted and magnetically attached.
I like the black finish: it’s maybe not as stylish as the metal color, but it’s very nice.
I didn’t have to touch grinder size nor reprogram the amount of water.
I use the double filter single wall with fresh coffee from Monmouth and amazing results.
Latte art is much more difficult than I thought it would be.
Lewis (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Some effort required
This isn’t a one push button instant coffee machine. If that’s what you’re looking for, click away now.
This coffee machine does most of the hard work for you. It will allow you to pour a bag of freshly roasted beans into the grinder and have it dispensed into a cup within a few minutes. There is some manual attention to detail required for best results. This can make awful coffee. This can also make some fabulous coffee. I’m not here to tell you the exact answer, because it’s something you will learn through using it. I’m here to tell you that it’s entirely possible to learn how to make great coffee within just a few weeks of using it and what I personally discovered.
So, what did I learn?
1. Buy fresh beans – no supermarket shelf stuff, not even M&S. It isn’t fresh enough and your coffee will taste flat. Waitrose do a few types that have the roast date printed on the bag, if it’s within a month, that’ll do.
2. The included levelling tool isn’t all that precise – I always find that slightly above that mark is actually better
3. The amount of pressure you tamp with has a huge impact on the pressure dial – you have to press quite hard, and ensure the level of coffee still sits high enough, yes you can add more and re-tamp.
4. The best shot comes from the double filter with single skin – the biggest one with the most holes. Learn on this one as the single skin ones cheat a bit. They have a single hole which artificially maintains a set pressure so you can’t really mess up. The trick is to learn from the start. The single one is very fiddly and easy to get wrong.
5. Milk frothing is still quite hard for me, I think the best thing to do is get the wand deep in the milk to start with, then froth it when it’s hot. Latte art is not as easy as the spotty weekend barista makes it look.
Since using this, I don’t buy coffee from shops anymore. I prefer my own. You can make whatever drink you want from it, single or double shot cappuccino, latte, frapawhatever. Be as pretentious as you want in the comfort of your own home. It also has a hot water dispenser for the green tea drinkers.
Cleaning is a bit of a faff. Tray comes out in three pieces laced with coffee dust and water, but that’s the price of fine art I guess. Keep it clean and it will keep making nice drinks. Also run the group head with nothing in it from time to time to clear it out. Changing the filter is absolutely vital if you live in a hard water area. Put it in your phone calendar or something.
It’s a nice product to have, changing beans keeps things fresh for me. I recommend an online subscription of some sort. I look forward to seeing your results on Instagram.
Greg K (verified owner) –
4.0 out of 5 stars Great machine to start off on becoming a coffee enthusiast
The wife convinced me to buy this machine because it would be beneficial for all of us 🙂 I never was a big coffee person, but this machine quickly turned me into a coffee enthusiast and I can finally see and taste the difference. I’d like to say first that we bought the black one the first time but upon opening the box we realized the paint was already chipped in a few places so we sent it back. Not what you’d expect from a £600 machine. It might have been a one off, I can’t tell because the next time we ordered the silver one. This one has brushed metal part all around unlike the black one with polished metal parts. They both look great and it’s hard to say which I like better, but the silver does look a bit more durable when it comes to the paint.
As I mentioned the machine is beautiful even to me and luckily it doesn’t actually take that much countertop space. Putting it together was easy enough. This machine is pretty much complete and you should feel like you need to spend extra on gadgets. There is the coffee grinder, the steam wand, and of course the handle with 4 different portafilters. There are 2 single and 2 double sizes one for freshly ground coffee and one for ground coffee. I didn’t think there was a difference but there is. There is the tamper which magnetically attaches to the machine. That’s super handy. And there is the razor, which is a leveller, once you tamped your coffee you can use this to get any excess coffee out of the portafilter before brewing. But after we got the hang of it we rarely use it but it was helpful the first few times to help as learn just how much force to use when tamping. Oh and also the milk jug! It’s got a thermometer on it’s outside. It’s quite accurate too. Of course you can always buy a nice analogue one that will be better, but it’s more than enough to start you off!
I really like the controls, everything is well placed and straightforward to use. The buttons are all lit with a nice white light which gives it a very upmarket look. The dial in the middle is a proper pressure gauge no digital screen anywhere to be seen, it actually looks so much better than the more expensive digital ones.
Using it is easy. As I said before I never was much into coffees but my mrs used to work in a few coffee shops and learned the trade so she is quite picky when it comes to coffee. Of course it’s not going to be as good as the ones used in coffee shops but if you want a mean espresso and don’t want to leave the house this does a great job. Even though it’s a single boiler one (meaning you can’t steam and pull a shot at the same time) it’s quite fast anyway and it takes me about 8 minutes to make two coffees in the morning.
Things we didn’t like that much are the steam wand…it first seemed a bit on the short side, but that seems to be the case with all the machines available to the public and only the real professional ones have longer ones. However we got used to this pretty quickly.
Another issue we have and this is a bit concerning is the knob on the right side, this is to control the steamer. It can be turned left or right or kept in the middle. The middle option is off. Turn it right and you can draw hot water. Turn it left and it starts the steamer. Turning this knob is quite the job though. It feels very hard and sometimes it’s a real struggle to turn the thing off and it’s only 2 months old. It was fine only for a few days after it’s like that. However it doesn’t seem to get any worse so fingers crossed. We were so impressed with the machine we decided to buy another one for the office, this time went for the black one again as it was on sale. No problem with the chipped paint this time around. The steamer knob however seems to be a lot better though so again…a bit concerned for the silver one in this regard as it’s quite hard to turn.
All in all great machine which is quite easy to learn even for a complete starter like myself. QC is a bit so so with the chipped paint and dodgy knob though.
Anakin (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars What a machine! Just be patient at first, use freshly roasted coffee and experiment with settings.
The media could not be loaded. If you want to experience the awakening smell of freshly ground beans and amazing coffee at home, this is one of the greatest options at this price point. I’ve owned quite a few espresso machines in my life, this is the more expansive I even had but it gives by far the best results. The difference in quality and taste is huge.
Some advice: what the machine requires is some patience at the beginning or when you get a new coffee blend. You will need to adjust a bit the grind level, the amount of coffee, tamping and the time it needs for extraction. It might take a couple of not so good shots until you dial it in, but once you do you are good to go.
I’ve been using it for 6 months now, and I have settled in a coffee blend I like, so I don’t need to dial the settings very often. The pro-tip here, is to get freshly roasted coffee (about a month, month and half should be fine). I also tried generic coffee beans from known brands, the ones without roasting date, but the results are not as good.
When using the machine, the analog pressure gauge (I love this, feels so professional) gives you a good overview, so you can see and adjust for the next shot:
Low pressure and coffee running too fast? Maybe dial the grind level to be more refined, or add a bit coffee if the portafilter can take it.
Too much pressure and very slow extraction? Move the grind level dial to be more coarse.
Once you play around a bit, you will be able to see what the espresso needs and you will adjust. There are many helpful online tutorials if you want to dive into the whole process, but in general one should be ok with minor adjustments and able to enjoy tasty, velvety coffee – given you use good quality coffee.
If you don’t want to buy freshly roasted coffee, you can use the dualwall filters provided in the machine; they allow for some extra pressure control of the extracted coffee, but in my opinion, if you buy this machine, you probably want good espresso, so buy the good coffee as well 🙂
In general the machine is very easy to clean, I pop the tray in the washing machine every now and then and has been looking like new, even though I’m working from home and I’ve been using it quite a few times per day.
The provided milk jug, with temperature indicator is great for great cappuccino / latte foam.
Overall, this has been an amazing purchase, if you enjoy a good coffee and you are willing to learn how to extract it, this machine will not let you down.
Mr. C. J. Phipps (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars This will make you fell like a pro barista
This machine has been a dream so far- really convenient and simple to use while still feeling professional. Makes delicious espresso and froths milk well. The ability to go bean to cup is really nice. Not much else you can ask for from an at home coffee machine.
Sinisa (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product owned one since 2019
This is a great peace of equipment, I owned several different espresso machines but this is sort of a gold standard. I see some people having issues with it so wanted to share my experience and “hotfixes”:
PRESSURE ISSUES – FIX
if you have issues with pressure it might be your waterfilter in the reservoir, i blamed the machine and then by accident I removed the filter (that was almost brand new) and suddenly the power was back!. So now I use filtered water proviede by our 8 liter filter tank to avoid buying for extra filters.
CLEANING – FIX
By default this machine uses tablets to clean the system, so you have to do it. But but extra espresso machine cleaning fluid and cycle it through main portafilter element as well as hot water and steam pathways. You will have a thorough clean. Before I did that I had a bit of an issue with hot water and steam.
You may have issues with automatic programme not stopping – this is also removed by proper descaling.
COFFEE GRINDER
You actually need dismantle it and clean from time to time. Also don’t blame the machine for making different quality even though you use the same coffee – blame the coffee. You can have different quality coffee every time you buy even though it is the same brand/sku. Coffee can be too dry it may not hold the the pressure and you are getting a bad tasting coffee. You need to learn how to setup the grinder to compensate the roast you bought.
PRESSURISED PORTAFILTER
Don’t use it. Learn to use proper filter, pressurised filter will create “crema” from dirt, it will look like a nice espresso but it will be a faint copy of a proper espresso – you got yourself a really good piece of equipment so learn how to use it. Otherwise just buy a nespresso machine and buy the capsules as you will get much better coffee.
We use the machine in average 5-6 times each day (since 2019) so I can say it is really stress tested. Survived three flat moves. Just needs a bit of love for the process.
Charlotte D Evans (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Feel like I’m working in Costa!
Love the taste of the coffee if makes.
It’s harder to use that our previous one for bean to cup type machines but we love it – think it’s worth the effort! 🙂