WHICH SAGE COFFEE MACHINE IS BEST FOR YOU? | BUYER'S GUIDE
It has never been easier to create café-quality coffee at home. In recent years, home coffee machines have become more accessible than ever, giving coffee lovers the opportunity to enjoy barista-style coffee in their own homes. However, with this accessibility and the increase in the number of machines on the market comes confusion. It can be difficult to know which machine is best suited to your individual needs. That’s why we have created a buyer’s guide to deciding which Sage coffee machine is best suited to you!
The Sage Barista Express™ Impress is the ideal guided entry-level machine for aspiring home baristas looking to develop their skills. It’s a traditional espresso machine with an integrated grinder, rather than a fully automated bean-to-cup machine. Its built-in grinder and assisted tamping system help you achieve consistent dosing and tamping, making it easier to pull a great espresso.
At the same time, you have the freedom to steam your milk to your liking and further develop your barista skills. Compared with its predecessor, the Sage Barista Express, the Express™ Impress builds on the same core design with the addition of the Impress™ Puck System. This features an assisted tamping lever and dosing system to simplify the process of preparing your coffee. It’s a great choice for households where one person wants to develop their barista skills while others prefer a little extra guidance when making their coffee.
The Sage Barista Touch Impress combines simplicity with customisable, barista-style coffee at the touch of a screen. If you enjoy making espresso manually but prefer a little extra help with milk preparation, this machine could be the perfect addition to your home coffee set-up. Its touchscreen lets you swipe through a selection of drinks, from Americanos to cappuccinos and lattes.
While it offers plenty of guidance, it isn’t a fully automated, one-touch machine. You’ll still play an active role in preparing your coffee. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to grind your beans, tamp your coffee and insert the portafilter into the group head before selecting your preferred shot size. Then, choose your preferred milk texture and temperature, and let the machine take care of the steaming. It’s an excellent option for anyone who enjoys the process of making coffee while benefiting from a little extra guidance throughout the process.
The Sage Barista Pro is ideal for coffee lovers looking for speed, control and plenty of room to develop their skills. It sits between the more hands-on Barista Express™ Impress and the guided, touchscreen experience of the Barista Touch Impress.
You can experiment with espresso extraction and learn to texture milk yourself, with a LCD screen to help you monitor your settings. The screen displays grind settings and shot volume controls, allowing you to fine-tune your technique as you go.
The Sage Bambino Plus perfectly embodies the phrase "small but mighty". It’s the ideal machine for someone looking for a compact espresso machine to make great coffee at home without over-complicating it.
Despite its size, its steam wand is powerful, allowing you to experiment with different milk textures. If convenience is what you're after, the Bambino Plus offers automatic milk steaming, taking the guesswork out of the process. Unlike the other machines in our range, it doesn't come with a built-in grinder. Don't worry though, we can grind the coffee beans you purchase from us to suit your preferred brewing method! If you're looking for a little more control, the Sage Dose Control Pro Grinder will allow you to manipulate your grind size and coffee preparation.
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