Prepare Third Wave specialty coffee from bean to espresso at home in less than a minute. This unique combination allows for perfect dosing and precise tamping, leaving less coffee grounds on the machine and the countertop.
Prepare Third Wave specialty coffee from bean to espresso at home in less than a minute. This unique combination allows for perfect dosing and precise tamping, leaving less coffee grounds on the machine and the countertop.
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Sage The Barista Express impress SES876BTR Coffee Machine Black Truffle Kitchen
Prepare Third Wave specialty coffee from bean to espresso at home in less than a minute. This unique combination allows for perfect dosing and precise tamping, leaving less coffee grounds on the machine and the countertop.
Prepare Third Wave specialty coffee from bean to espresso at home in less than a minute. This unique combination allows for perfect dosing and precise tamping, leaving less coffee grounds on the machine and the countertop.
Last updated at 23/07/2026 05:59:17
Sage - The Barista Express Impress - Coffee Machine with Manual Milk Frother & Integrated Grinder - Intelligent Dosage 25 Grinding Settings - Black
Delivery between 27–31 July $15.52
Sage The Barista Express Impress Bean to Cup Coffee Machine in Black Stainless Steel, SES876BST4GUK1
Delivery $152.65
originally posted on sageappliances.com
Words can't explain how much I love this machine. We had a built in bean to cup machine for years. Then moved house and couldn't take it with us. I always thought our built in machine made decent coffee. That was until I got my Sage Barista. The espressos my old machine were watery and bland in comparison to what the perfect ones the Barista does.I had to do a bit of trialling to get the grind right but, since I don't ever change beans, I've not touched it since so all the many grind settings are a bit wasted on me but great if you like to switch beans. It didn't take too long to perfect the milk frothing although I've yet to do any decent latte art - other than very abstract blobs!The only thing I'd change about this machine is some sort of early warning that ... MoreWords can't explain how much I love this machine. We had a built in bean to cup machine for years. Then moved house and couldn't take it with us. I always thought our built in machine made decent coffee. That was until I got my Sage Barista. The espressos my old machine were watery and bland in comparison to what the perfect ones the Barista does.I had to do a bit of trialling to get the grind right but, since I don't ever change beans, I've not touched it since so all the many grind settings are a bit wasted on me but great if you like to switch beans. It didn't take too long to perfect the milk frothing although I've yet to do any decent latte art - other than very abstract blobs!The only thing I'd change about this machine is some sort of early warning that the water was too low - because the water tank is nicely hidden at the back, you don't notice until the espresso doesn't come through. I considered getting one of the digital versions but I'm glad I didn't because I think it would have been unnecessary. I am glad I got the impress though to save having to manually tamp - it takes a bit of guesswork out of it.I was worried it was going to be bulky but it's fairly neat, well made, expensive looking and not plasticy like some other brands. It's definitely something you don't mind taking pride of place on the kitchen counter.
originally posted on johnlewis.com
I was hoping for excellent coffee from this machine, but alas, its really a poor espresso machine.Firstly, the grinder. This machine is supposed to take the guesswork out of grinding and tamping, but the 'correct dose' level will still show a smiley face even when the dose varies by up to 3 grammes!! For a nominal 18g dose, this is a 15% variation, which I find unacceptable.Then the tamp, well, after the 1st tamp, the puck looks as if it's been nowhere near a tamper, so you ALWAYS need to tamp twice. The tamper will rarely give you a level tamp, I've experienced up to 3mm difference in the puck level from one side to the other.Then the extraction pressure, Sage tell you that the gauge should go to the 12 o'clock position, or beyond. When I reported that my ... MoreI was hoping for excellent coffee from this machine, but alas, its really a poor espresso machine.Firstly, the grinder. This machine is supposed to take the guesswork out of grinding and tamping, but the 'correct dose' level will still show a smiley face even when the dose varies by up to 3 grammes!! For a nominal 18g dose, this is a 15% variation, which I find unacceptable.Then the tamp, well, after the 1st tamp, the puck looks as if it's been nowhere near a tamper, so you ALWAYS need to tamp twice. The tamper will rarely give you a level tamp, I've experienced up to 3mm difference in the puck level from one side to the other.Then the extraction pressure, Sage tell you that the gauge should go to the 12 o'clock position, or beyond. When I reported that my machine only got to 11 o'clock, and didn't even register during pre-infusion, they told me the machine was working just fine.Then the extraction. I started using scales and a timer a while back to improve my barista skills, so am able to weigh my dose and understand just how much espresso I need to extract, and in what time. This Sage espresso machine has programmable extraction control, allegedly volumetric; it hasn't, its just a timer. So, with the dose variability and poor tamp already mentioned, it's basically impossible to get a consistent espresso.I've now reverted to using this machine totally manually in order to get a decent coffee out of it. That means I'm doing a manual distribution and tamp, weighing the dose, then manually controlling the pre-infusion time and extraction volume.All in all, for me, this machine is a gimmick and I wish I'd purchased a more 'hands-on' machine, as none of the 'assistive' features of this actually work properly.During my brief correspondence with Sage customer support, I was initially hopeful that they could or would actually help to sort some of these issues, but this quickly evaporated. So, buy one of these machines at your own risk, if anything goes wrong, even during the warranty period, you're on your own!!
originally posted on johnlewis.com
I have had this machine (in black) for about 9 months having 'upgraded' from the Barista express I had for 7 years, and use it multiple times a day for making milk based espresso drinks.Pro's:Simplicity: Once dialled in, it will give you a good espresso with the touch of 3 buttons and do so consistentlyConvenience: Easy to clean with useful descaling remindersFunctionality: Good automatic functionality, but with enough manual options to allow you to start developing your skills and trying different things if you so chooseCon's:Build quality: my biggest disappointment was that after about 8 months the black paint started to flake specifically on the steam wand side corner of the machine. For some this might be seen as character, but certainly did not expect ... MoreI have had this machine (in black) for about 9 months having 'upgraded' from the Barista express I had for 7 years, and use it multiple times a day for making milk based espresso drinks.Pro's:Simplicity: Once dialled in, it will give you a good espresso with the touch of 3 buttons and do so consistentlyConvenience: Easy to clean with useful descaling remindersFunctionality: Good automatic functionality, but with enough manual options to allow you to start developing your skills and trying different things if you so chooseCon's:Build quality: my biggest disappointment was that after about 8 months the black paint started to flake specifically on the steam wand side corner of the machine. For some this might be seen as character, but certainly did not expect this after less than a year! (Sage support: "regrettably scratches or/and peeling of paint are not covered by the warranty unfortunately"), so just be aware.Auto tamper: in short, I still use my old tamper to smooth the puck after "impressing". The dosing indicator, auto set-up etc. work quite nicely; but debatable if it really cause less mess, and I still do a post-tamp, as the auto tamper inevitably leave loose grinds on the surface (after a while this just becomes part of your workflow)Steam wand - it is not a dual boiler and has a single hole nozzle. It does a decent job, but just know you are getting what you pay for hereAll in, a decent machine albeit with some quirks, but nothing you could not live with/work around. The Express series made me fall in love with making espresso, so it will always have a soft spot.
| General Product Information | |
| Colour | Black Truffle |
| Height | 41cm |
| Length | 38cm |
| Width | 33cm |
Sage - The Barista Express Impress - Coffee Machine with Manual Milk Frother & Integrated Grinder - Intelligent Dosage 25 Grinding Settings - Black
Delivery between 27–31 July $15.52
Sage The Barista Express Impress Bean to Cup Coffee Machine in Black Stainless Steel, SES876BST4GUK1
Delivery $152.65
Words can't explain how much I love this machine. We had a built in bean to cup machine for years. Then moved house and couldn't take it with us. I always thought our built in machine made decent coffee. That was until I got my Sage Barista. The espressos my old machine were watery and bland in comparison to what the perfect ones the Barista does.I had to do a bit of trialling to get the grind right but, since I don't ever change beans, I've not touched it since so all the many grind settings are a bit wasted on me but great if you like to switch beans. It didn't take too long to perfect the milk frothing although I've yet to do any decent latte art - other than very abstract blobs!The only thing I'd change about this machine is some sort of early warning that ... MoreWords can't explain how much I love this machine. We had a built in bean to cup machine for years. Then moved house and couldn't take it with us. I always thought our built in machine made decent coffee. That was until I got my Sage Barista. The espressos my old machine were watery and bland in comparison to what the perfect ones the Barista does.I had to do a bit of trialling to get the grind right but, since I don't ever change beans, I've not touched it since so all the many grind settings are a bit wasted on me but great if you like to switch beans. It didn't take too long to perfect the milk frothing although I've yet to do any decent latte art - other than very abstract blobs!The only thing I'd change about this machine is some sort of early warning that the water was too low - because the water tank is nicely hidden at the back, you don't notice until the espresso doesn't come through. I considered getting one of the digital versions but I'm glad I didn't because I think it would have been unnecessary. I am glad I got the impress though to save having to manually tamp - it takes a bit of guesswork out of it.I was worried it was going to be bulky but it's fairly neat, well made, expensive looking and not plasticy like some other brands. It's definitely something you don't mind taking pride of place on the kitchen counter.
I was hoping for excellent coffee from this machine, but alas, its really a poor espresso machine.Firstly, the grinder. This machine is supposed to take the guesswork out of grinding and tamping, but the 'correct dose' level will still show a smiley face even when the dose varies by up to 3 grammes!! For a nominal 18g dose, this is a 15% variation, which I find unacceptable.Then the tamp, well, after the 1st tamp, the puck looks as if it's been nowhere near a tamper, so you ALWAYS need to tamp twice. The tamper will rarely give you a level tamp, I've experienced up to 3mm difference in the puck level from one side to the other.Then the extraction pressure, Sage tell you that the gauge should go to the 12 o'clock position, or beyond. When I reported that my ... MoreI was hoping for excellent coffee from this machine, but alas, its really a poor espresso machine.Firstly, the grinder. This machine is supposed to take the guesswork out of grinding and tamping, but the 'correct dose' level will still show a smiley face even when the dose varies by up to 3 grammes!! For a nominal 18g dose, this is a 15% variation, which I find unacceptable.Then the tamp, well, after the 1st tamp, the puck looks as if it's been nowhere near a tamper, so you ALWAYS need to tamp twice. The tamper will rarely give you a level tamp, I've experienced up to 3mm difference in the puck level from one side to the other.Then the extraction pressure, Sage tell you that the gauge should go to the 12 o'clock position, or beyond. When I reported that my machine only got to 11 o'clock, and didn't even register during pre-infusion, they told me the machine was working just fine.Then the extraction. I started using scales and a timer a while back to improve my barista skills, so am able to weigh my dose and understand just how much espresso I need to extract, and in what time. This Sage espresso machine has programmable extraction control, allegedly volumetric; it hasn't, its just a timer. So, with the dose variability and poor tamp already mentioned, it's basically impossible to get a consistent espresso.I've now reverted to using this machine totally manually in order to get a decent coffee out of it. That means I'm doing a manual distribution and tamp, weighing the dose, then manually controlling the pre-infusion time and extraction volume.All in all, for me, this machine is a gimmick and I wish I'd purchased a more 'hands-on' machine, as none of the 'assistive' features of this actually work properly.During my brief correspondence with Sage customer support, I was initially hopeful that they could or would actually help to sort some of these issues, but this quickly evaporated. So, buy one of these machines at your own risk, if anything goes wrong, even during the warranty period, you're on your own!!
I have had this machine (in black) for about 9 months having 'upgraded' from the Barista express I had for 7 years, and use it multiple times a day for making milk based espresso drinks.Pro's:Simplicity: Once dialled in, it will give you a good espresso with the touch of 3 buttons and do so consistentlyConvenience: Easy to clean with useful descaling remindersFunctionality: Good automatic functionality, but with enough manual options to allow you to start developing your skills and trying different things if you so chooseCon's:Build quality: my biggest disappointment was that after about 8 months the black paint started to flake specifically on the steam wand side corner of the machine. For some this might be seen as character, but certainly did not expect ... MoreI have had this machine (in black) for about 9 months having 'upgraded' from the Barista express I had for 7 years, and use it multiple times a day for making milk based espresso drinks.Pro's:Simplicity: Once dialled in, it will give you a good espresso with the touch of 3 buttons and do so consistentlyConvenience: Easy to clean with useful descaling remindersFunctionality: Good automatic functionality, but with enough manual options to allow you to start developing your skills and trying different things if you so chooseCon's:Build quality: my biggest disappointment was that after about 8 months the black paint started to flake specifically on the steam wand side corner of the machine. For some this might be seen as character, but certainly did not expect this after less than a year! (Sage support: "regrettably scratches or/and peeling of paint are not covered by the warranty unfortunately"), so just be aware.Auto tamper: in short, I still use my old tamper to smooth the puck after "impressing". The dosing indicator, auto set-up etc. work quite nicely; but debatable if it really cause less mess, and I still do a post-tamp, as the auto tamper inevitably leave loose grinds on the surface (after a while this just becomes part of your workflow)Steam wand - it is not a dual boiler and has a single hole nozzle. It does a decent job, but just know you are getting what you pay for hereAll in, a decent machine albeit with some quirks, but nothing you could not live with/work around. The Express series made me fall in love with making espresso, so it will always have a soft spot.
I bought this Sage Barista machine a month ago based off of a friend's recommendation, and the thought of having this impressive machine and being able to make barista style coffee on a similar level to that of a high-end cafe was very enticing. And the result is that it can definitely do that, but not without the added hassle that you wouldn't get with a simpler capsule-type machine.Firstly, I've noticed that the tray beneath fills up with water so quickly, that after making 3 or 4 coffees, I need to empty the tray. I'm not sure why it leaks so much water, when I hardly use the hot water function. Most of the time, I grind the beans, then select the double espresso option and top up with cold milk. It seems the water waste is quite prominent.Secondly, though ... MoreI bought this Sage Barista machine a month ago based off of a friend's recommendation, and the thought of having this impressive machine and being able to make barista style coffee on a similar level to that of a high-end cafe was very enticing. And the result is that it can definitely do that, but not without the added hassle that you wouldn't get with a simpler capsule-type machine.Firstly, I've noticed that the tray beneath fills up with water so quickly, that after making 3 or 4 coffees, I need to empty the tray. I'm not sure why it leaks so much water, when I hardly use the hot water function. Most of the time, I grind the beans, then select the double espresso option and top up with cold milk. It seems the water waste is quite prominent.Secondly, though the machine does look good sitting on the kitchen counter, it takes quite a bit of time and effort to maintain that look. When I grind a dose of coffee beans, some the ground coffee goes all around the portafilter and onto the tray, so it ends up wasting a lot of the coffee. When the hot water starts to filter through the coffee and into the mug, the coffee splatters everywhere, so once I've made my coffee, I need to quickly start cleaning the machine so that all the splatter doesn't dry up and make it a bigger cleaning job later. The steam wand is its own cleaning job, to the point that I now dread using it simply because of the effort it takes to clean it. I was told to clean the steam wand right away after use, which I have done, yet the milk stain left on wand is stubborn that it takes a good couple of minutes of scrubbing a hot steam wand to try and get it off. All in all, by the time the cleaning is done, I have not had the chance to enjoy a hot cup of coffee.Although the coffee does taste great, It takes a couple of tries to get that taste, and depending on the type of beans you get, you have to experiment to get the right dosing into the portafilter, so again, you end up wasting a lot of the coffee in the first few tries to get the right coffee taste. Unless you use one type of coffee beans and don't switch it up, a good chunk of the coffee goes to waste trying to get the right grind consistency.Don't get me wrong, it's an impressive machine and the coffee does taste great once you've experimented. But is it worth all the extra hassle that comes with it, especially considering the price of this machine? I'm not sure. Sometimes, I do miss my old capsule machine that just gave me a decent cup of coffee without all the additional work.
I bought this a few weeks ago. At first I struggled to get a decent shot despite using freshly roasted beans.Things improved massively once I discovered that you should pull the shot manually by pressing and holding the shot button for 9 or 10 seconds, let go for a further 15 to 20 seconds - this is when the coffee comes out - and press the shot button to stop the shot. Do not rely on what is programmed into the machine! Aside from the timings above, the other main variable is the grind size - I focus on getting a suitable dose within the time above, this helps to fine tune the grind size (so far I'm mostly around 8,9,10).It's disappointing that the manual shot is not more prominently mentioned in the instructions as it makes all the difference.I now find it ... MoreI bought this a few weeks ago. At first I struggled to get a decent shot despite using freshly roasted beans.Things improved massively once I discovered that you should pull the shot manually by pressing and holding the shot button for 9 or 10 seconds, let go for a further 15 to 20 seconds - this is when the coffee comes out - and press the shot button to stop the shot. Do not rely on what is programmed into the machine! Aside from the timings above, the other main variable is the grind size - I focus on getting a suitable dose within the time above, this helps to fine tune the grind size (so far I'm mostly around 8,9,10).It's disappointing that the manual shot is not more prominently mentioned in the instructions as it makes all the difference.I now find it quite simple to get an excellent coffee and have tried and enjoyed various beans.The dosing/tamping is excellent and using a bellows on top of the hopper helps get the last bit of your dose out (and clears the grinder when switching between beans).Very happy now I've got the hang of the machine.
Bought as a replacement for a 'professional' Italian E61 machine plus high quality grinder, this certainly bears comparison with the combo. We now have it making great espresso after quite a bit of experimenting and a few additional purchases. For the money it is remarkable and time will tell if it lasts as long as a traditional machine. We don't use the frother, so can't comment on it.The minor faults are inconsistent grind volume (probably because the grinder and hopper are close to the steam and heat of the brewhead, and the complexity of adjusting temperature and brew timing. It would also be useful to have automatic pre-infusion.We are old fashioned coffee drinkers, preferring tradional Italian beans quite highly roasted. To get rid of any bitterness we ... MoreBought as a replacement for a 'professional' Italian E61 machine plus high quality grinder, this certainly bears comparison with the combo. We now have it making great espresso after quite a bit of experimenting and a few additional purchases. For the money it is remarkable and time will tell if it lasts as long as a traditional machine. We don't use the frother, so can't comment on it.The minor faults are inconsistent grind volume (probably because the grinder and hopper are close to the steam and heat of the brewhead, and the complexity of adjusting temperature and brew timing. It would also be useful to have automatic pre-infusion.We are old fashioned coffee drinkers, preferring tradional Italian beans quite highly roasted. To get rid of any bitterness we turned the brew temperature down one setting (2 degrees farenheight). Then, to maximise texture we always pre-infuse about 9 seconds.We found further improment from a naked (bottomless) portafilter and we are awaiting the arrival of a nano-quartz coated basket! Mesh screens to place on top of the grounds can bring a small improvement but it's a pain picking them out of the knockout box!
I have the impress (red) for over a month now, and I can say that I am very happy with it. It is a beautiful robust machine, the red is more like a deep burgundy, very chic. It brews good coffees and steams milk well. But, it is not an automatic machine that will make your life free of hassle. Despite the smart dose and tamping system working on its own, you still need to develop the two most important barista skills, these are finding the best grind size for your beans, and learning to froth milk in a perfect way. The problem is not the grind setting, it is just turning a dial finer or corser. What takes time and effort is to learn to 'read' your coffee beans and brews, until you find the perfect size and taste. Nevertheless, I love this, because for me, coffee ... MoreI have the impress (red) for over a month now, and I can say that I am very happy with it. It is a beautiful robust machine, the red is more like a deep burgundy, very chic. It brews good coffees and steams milk well. But, it is not an automatic machine that will make your life free of hassle. Despite the smart dose and tamping system working on its own, you still need to develop the two most important barista skills, these are finding the best grind size for your beans, and learning to froth milk in a perfect way. The problem is not the grind setting, it is just turning a dial finer or corser. What takes time and effort is to learn to 'read' your coffee beans and brews, until you find the perfect size and taste. Nevertheless, I love this, because for me, coffee brewing is a ceremony and I like to play with the options. Conclusion, it is a great machine that still require some effort from you. But if you wanna just pressing a button, go for a fully automatic instead.
I bought the Touch Impress a month ago. Initially I was indeed impressed. The 'milq' texturing system worked really well. I decided to spend more time drinking Espresso brews and discovered that the brew temp was only about 65 Celsius as was the temperature of the on demand water. This was whilst the brew setting was on the highest setting and is said to be over 90 Deg Celsius.Sage advised me to descale the equipment. I live in a soft water area and had had the machine for 3 weeks.I checked my rights with citizens advice as the equipment was not performing as advertised and found I could ask for a refund within a month of purchase ( in the UK). I put this to Sage and they arranged for return and refund of the machine as a goodwill gesture. This process was ... MoreI bought the Touch Impress a month ago. Initially I was indeed impressed. The 'milq' texturing system worked really well. I decided to spend more time drinking Espresso brews and discovered that the brew temp was only about 65 Celsius as was the temperature of the on demand water. This was whilst the brew setting was on the highest setting and is said to be over 90 Deg Celsius.Sage advised me to descale the equipment. I live in a soft water area and had had the machine for 3 weeks.I checked my rights with citizens advice as the equipment was not performing as advertised and found I could ask for a refund within a month of purchase ( in the UK). I put this to Sage and they arranged for return and refund of the machine as a goodwill gesture. This process was easy.The assisted menu was great and the milk based drinks were excellent. Seems to me that the machines rapid water heating system cannot adequately heat it. If you buy one keep all the packaging! I've now ordered a Sage Dual Boiler through Sage as It has a more conventional heating system.It arrives today. ...Nb I managed to get a discount code through Coffee Kev blog and saved about £150. Happy brewing.b
my Sage Bambino died on me. so i needed another machine. i looked to sage as i was very much enjoying the coffee it produced. I managed to use single wall coffee filters on my old machine to extract almost double shots on my bambino (paired with a sage dose pro grinder), so i had high hopes when purchasing the barista express impress.Unfortunately, i havent had a great experience with it so far (im approx 3 weeks in). the coffee comes out much thinner with more water and when reducing the grind fineness it manages to channel badly and results in a small amount of usable coffee or doesnt really express much at all. ive been trying to dial in using burr gring settings (at the burr and the standard dial), different coffee beans (both fresh and M+S beans) and different ... Moremy Sage Bambino died on me. so i needed another machine. i looked to sage as i was very much enjoying the coffee it produced. I managed to use single wall coffee filters on my old machine to extract almost double shots on my bambino (paired with a sage dose pro grinder), so i had high hopes when purchasing the barista express impress.Unfortunately, i havent had a great experience with it so far (im approx 3 weeks in). the coffee comes out much thinner with more water and when reducing the grind fineness it manages to channel badly and results in a small amount of usable coffee or doesnt really express much at all. ive been trying to dial in using burr gring settings (at the burr and the standard dial), different coffee beans (both fresh and M+S beans) and different dual/single wall filters... the coffee im making now is "adequate" at best, but isnt as good as my cheaper bambino + dose pro produced and to get that result i now have to put in almost double the grinds to get a strong flat white/cap. to add insult, the steam wand heats up very slowly so you will need to pre-spray/warm it every time you boot it up and the hot water spout basically spits water all over the place as the wand for teh hot water is a much shorter wand than the steam supply wand and the supply of hot water is very very slow. maybe i got unlucky with this boiler, but from reading other peoples reviews talking about wet grounds and watery coffee extraction, i think i just picked badly. shame really as it seems quite well built and has a decent tray for storage.
| General Product Information | |
| Colour | Black Truffle |
| Height | 41cm |
| Length | 38cm |
| Width | 33cm |
