Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Machine Black Truffle

I bought this six weeks ago as my old fully automatic coffee machine (another brand)had broken down. I live on my own and drink only cappuccino, so I don’t need a machine with lots of coffee options or a dual boiler. The milk frothing is great - I use maximum froth and I get a really dense, smooth and silky froth. I’ve experimented with making espresso using freshly ground beans and eventually discovered that I got a much more delicious tasting coffee using the single wall basket. I just bought the Sage Smart grinder pro and playing around with the grind coarseness and changing to the single wall basket has enabled me to make the nicest cup of coffee I’ve had in a long time. The shot volume is preset but you can change it - buried in the instructions so took me a ... MoreI bought this six weeks ago as my old fully automatic coffee machine (another brand)had broken down. I live on my own and drink only cappuccino, so I don’t need a machine with lots of coffee options or a dual boiler. The milk frothing is great - I use maximum froth and I get a really dense, smooth and silky froth. I’ve experimented with making espresso using freshly ground beans and eventually discovered that I got a much more delicious tasting coffee using the single wall basket. I just bought the Sage Smart grinder pro and playing around with the grind coarseness and changing to the single wall basket has enabled me to make the nicest cup of coffee I’ve had in a long time. The shot volume is preset but you can change it - buried in the instructions so took me a while to find how to do it. The processes are pretty speedy. The water tank is robust, easy to seat and remove and the lid has a loop handle which is very handy. The water filter is also easy to fit. The steam nozzle has four holes which I understand improves the froth. It unscrews and there’s a little tool to unblock the steam holes which is stored beneath the water tank. I haven’t had to use the cleaning or descaling programmes yet. Aesthetically the machine looks great, really neat and stylish - I chose the stainless steel option. I’m delighted with my choice. I don’t know how long this machine will last, but considering how much the high end espresso machines cost I think that so far, it’s great value for money.

Bought this as an upgrade from my previous espresso machine, as the steam arm on that was not up to scratch for a former barista. This one definitely does the job, nearly as good as an industrial barista style machine but at home! Came with an abundance of accessories, including jug, tamper, dose "razor", several cleaning products for different purposes and multiple sizes of basket for the portafilter.The drip tray does need emptying quite frequently (probably because of the self purge feature on the steam arm) but that gives you more incentive to clean the whole machine.The manual that came with it was a bit lacklustre, but then I realised it was just a quick setup manual- the full one can be downloaded via QR code and was much more detailed and had extra ... MoreBought this as an upgrade from my previous espresso machine, as the steam arm on that was not up to scratch for a former barista. This one definitely does the job, nearly as good as an industrial barista style machine but at home! Came with an abundance of accessories, including jug, tamper, dose "razor", several cleaning products for different purposes and multiple sizes of basket for the portafilter.The drip tray does need emptying quite frequently (probably because of the self purge feature on the steam arm) but that gives you more incentive to clean the whole machine.The manual that came with it was a bit lacklustre, but then I realised it was just a quick setup manual- the full one can be downloaded via QR code and was much more detailed and had extra information for troubleshooting.Overall, great little machine for the coffee enthusiast. Not as expensive as some, but at the lower end for something that really does the job properly. Would definitely recommend this machine.Only downside i would say is that the instructions insist that you use sage branded cleaning products for it- as well as filters and descaler. I'm yet to internally clean/descale my machine but I'm almost certain that a more budget friendly option can be found for keeping your machine in good shape.

That much coffee I made and drink yet but I feel that I am near to perfect recipe...Up to know, although I could not arrange correct grind size for unpresurized baskets, I made good quality extraction with the help of pressured baskets. It tastes very good which also depends on other things especially the type of coffee, grind size again etc. It is a machine that as quick as possible; brew coffee in seconds, and it is really convenient to heat milk with rich microfoams. Just do not forget to wipe down the steam wand after each milk froathing. Do not forget to purchase a good grinder which is more important for coffee making process. Maybe the only downside can be that the portafilter coming with the machine is not the type I look for. Otherwise, it is a succesful ... MoreThat much coffee I made and drink yet but I feel that I am near to perfect recipe...Up to know, although I could not arrange correct grind size for unpresurized baskets, I made good quality extraction with the help of pressured baskets. It tastes very good which also depends on other things especially the type of coffee, grind size again etc. It is a machine that as quick as possible; brew coffee in seconds, and it is really convenient to heat milk with rich microfoams. Just do not forget to wipe down the steam wand after each milk froathing. Do not forget to purchase a good grinder which is more important for coffee making process. Maybe the only downside can be that the portafilter coming with the machine is not the type I look for. Otherwise, it is a succesful machine. I wish it lasts at least 10 years...