Sage - The Barista Pro, Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Grinder and Milk Frother, Brushed Stainless Steel

This is a fantastic coffee machine. I feel like a proper barista using it. It’s perfect for home use. Firstly it’s incredibly stylish ( I have the Brushed Stainless Steel ), sleek and easy to clean. The size is just perfect on the kitchen counter, we have a galley kitchen that isn’t particularly big but the machine fits in perfectly and is not too big. The instruction booklet is easy to read and helpfully has several pages clearly worded, with diagrams, on how to use and set the settings for first use. Also pages for troubleshooting. There are two settings for coffee dispensing - 1 shot or 2 shot. The frother is excellent and with a bit of practice ( and lots of YouTube tutorials) you can be making coffee art like a pro! The timer to dispense coffee and grind settings for the beans there are clear instructions what to set them to in the manual but I did alter slightly to reduce output and get a slightly finer grind of coffee. The great thing is it’s very easy to adjust to suit your taste/ beans and very user friendly. As you can see in the photos this Barista Pro machine delivers a professional level of creme on the coffee that you would expect in a high end independent coffee shop. The coffee comes out so smooth and flavourful as well as perfectly hot even if you have just turned the machine on. This is the perfect buy or gift for any coffee lover, a machine that respects the standards we now expect from our coffee and allows you to treat it as more of a passion and art form than most standard coffee machines. It’s never leaked and it’s very quiet as well. Looks stunning, easy to clean, great digital display, durable solid materials, well built and delivers a great cup of coffee.

The Sage the Barista Pro Espresso Machine is an absolute game-changer for any coffee enthusiast! The value for money is simply great; you're getting a professional-grade espresso machine that delivers exceptional results. With this machine, I can now create coffee shop-quality espressos right in the comfort of my own home. The flavor and aroma are simply unmatched. It's a true barista experience at my fingertips. The package includes a range of incredibly useful accessories that make the whole process a breeze. From the precision grinder to the steam wand, everything is designed for ultimate convenience. The quality of each accessory is top-notch. Using this machine is a breeze, even for someone like me who's not a professional barista. The intuitive controls and clear instructions ensure a seamless experience. It's a joy to operate. Lastly, the sleek design of the Barista Pro is the cherry on top. It looks absolutely stunning in my kitchen, adding a touch of elegance to the space. If you're serious about your coffee, this machine is worth every penny. It's elevated my home brewing game to a whole new level. I couldn't be happier with this purchase!

I decided to take the plunge and move away from pod coffee to sourcing artisan beans from my local roaster and taking control of all aspects of the brewing process. This machine allows me to choose how fine or coarse to grind my beans, exactly how much coffee I use per brew and how long I run the infusion for. The consistency of every step is excellent! I also appreciate the low water alert feature - previous machines I have used only fail when the water runs out, but this one alerts you to refill the reservoir before it runs dry, ensuring you never airlock your pump. I also really like the Dosing Funnel attachment, this make the whole process mess-free! No more grounds scattered all over the countertop! Using the funnel when grinding keeps all the coffee in the brew filter while you tamp it down with the included tamper (which stores away very handily in it's magnetic storage bay). While I don't often use the steam wand to froth milk (I drink my coffee black) when I do, it works flawlessly and is easy to keep clean. I highly recommend this machine for people who really enjoy coffee and want the best tase for the least hassle.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great machine once dialled in This is a great coffee machine once you’ve taken the time to set it up correctly for your beans. The build quality is excellent, with a solid stainless steel finish that feels premium and well made. It does take some time to “dial in” the settings. On the default grind setting, the coffee came out far too fine. Even increasing the grind size to the maximum didn’t fully solve the issue, so we had to adjust the burr grinder. This was easier than expected by following the online manual. After that, it was a case of fine-tuning the grind size, grind time, and water amount. The setup process was a bit frustrating at first, but a few YouTube videos helped and we got there in the end. Now it takes just moments to make a very good cup of coffee. I’m still perfecting the milk frothing, but that’s down to my technique rather than any fault with the machine. Overall, very happy with the purchase despite the initial frustration

The machine is great, a few fiddley parts to keep clean and the bean to coffee filter always grinds too much coffee so makes a mess and wastes coffee. What is most disappointing is the machine was advertised and came with information about claiming a free barista pack worth £150.00. I applied for this and recieved an email saying it was being processed. I was then told that the machine did not qualify. Very disappointed as all the adverts, even on Instagram indicated it was part of the promotion. Sage have been very rigid in their responses and categorically told me they could not help me anymore, quoting they are not liable for for misleading advertising. The gift of the barista pack would have been a great addition especially when I spent over £600.00 on the machine. Very poor customer service.

There's a learning curve to dialling in espresso but you can still make great coffee with no experience. Three second heat up time is excellent.

I saw another review saying that even the fine grind is too coarse and when I pulled the first cup that was my initial impression too BUT you can adjust the burr grinder to a much finer grind and that will COMPLETELY change the whole experience so make sure to do that. You have to remove the grinder, there are YouTube guides for it. The machine is very good, some coffee knowledge required but you can pull an amazing espresso.

Missing items from the product. Distribution funnel missing and also cleaning powder

Dosing Funnel was missing,

Don’t trust this company. Bought a machine, it says 2 years warranty, when you try to contact them they are not responding, Fro the third month the grinder starting giving me problems

the machine is great and works well, but in description said it comes with dosing funnel and with baratza burrs and it didn't, this is not the upgraded version, other than that machine looks amazing and espresso quality is improved from my bambino