Sage expresso machine manual#
Sage expresso machine full#

We found that the coffee needed to be piled high in the portafilter or there wasn’t enough, but this meant tamping could be quite messy and inevitably ground coffee would end up all over the counter.

Sage expresso machine manual#

As you’d expect, grinding is the loudest part of the process and hit 80dB on our noise meter.Īs with all manual espresso machines, tamping the coffee with the correct amount of pressure can take a bit of getting used to. The machine takes around 40 seconds to warm up when first switched on, then for us it took 17 seconds to grind and dispense the coffee, but this’ll vary depending on your settings. Once we’d made those first eight cups and perfected the settings, it was easy to produce consistently great espresso every time. The manual then advises what adjustments you’ll need to make to correct an under or over extracted espresso, which is usually either the grind size or the amount of pressure you use when tamping. The boiler, for the espresso shot, is PID temperature controlled, while a separate steam boiler offers instant and powerful steam on demand. At the heart of this machine is a dual boiler heating system. We liked having the pressure gauge during the initial setup process, the correct pressure range is very clearly marked and it’s a helpful indicator that you can watch as your espresso pours, to see whether it’s being extracted at the correct pressure. the Dual Boiler The barista's choice for home espresso. You’ll also find an array of cleaning accessories and a water filter included in the box. The stainless-steel milk jug has a helpful temperature strip that changes color as the milk heats up and takes the thinking out of steaming milk to the correct temperature.

Meanwhile the single wall filter baskets are designed for extracting the best possible coffee from freshly ground beans.

Sage expresso machine full#

In the box you’ll find a 54mm stainless steel portafilter that comes with four filter baskets, the two dual wall filter baskets are for use with pre-ground coffee, which is useful for making the odd decaf espresso. Sage espresso machines have been designed in co-operation with the world famous British chef Heston Blumenthal, owner of the three Michelin star restaurant. The Barista Express allows you to grind the beans right before extraction for rich full flavour and precise temperature control ensures optimal espresso. While this model isn’t as chunky as some coffee machines we’ve reviewed, it still requires virtually double the counter space of the most compact espresso machines you can buy, measuring 15.9 x 12.5 x 13.8 inches/ 40.4 x 31.8 x 35.1cm (h x w x d).

Integrated burr grinder with 16 grind settings.

This is one of the brands mid-range coffee machines, a step up from its more entry-level models such as the Bambino, but with fewer fancy features than pricier machines such as the Oracle Touch. You can buy it directly from Sage or Breville online as well as other retailers such as Amazon. (Image credit: Future) Sage the Barista Express: price and availabilityĪs we’ve already mentioned, the Barista Express is sold under the Sage brand in the UK or Breville in the US and Australia.