Sage Barista Pro, Bean to Cup Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | Bean to Cup Espresso Machine, Integrated Grinder, 30 Settings, ThermoJet Heating, 15 Bar Italian Pump, Volumetric

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.

I purchased this to replace a similar De'Longhi coffee machine (the Specialista Prestigio), which failed after only 3 years of use. I have now been using the Sage machine for 6 months and it is, in my opinion, by far the better designed machine. Like all similar machines, it takes time and perseverance to produce coffee exactly as one likes it, but I am now delighted with the consistency and quality of my espressos and cappuccinos. And the Sage is, for the most part, easier to use and keep clean. In particular, the performance of the milk wand is far superior to that of the De'Longhi machine and is quick and consistent to use. There are numerous other design features that are better, for example: the water reservoir is easier to remove from the machine and fill and is more clearly marked; the waste tray is much quicker and easier to remove, disassemble, and clean and the level warning float actually works; etc. If it had something like the De'Longhi's "Smart Tamping Station" (which is the only thing I miss), the Sage would be absolutely unbeatable.

First bean-to-mug we’ve ever owned - upgrading from capsule machine. Making coffee is undoubtedly much more faff than it was, but the results are excellent and worth the effort. Moderate priced beans work out cheaper than capsules and there’s no hard- to- recycle waste ( the used pucks go on the garden or in the food waste). There are a lot of settings to fiddle with until you can repeatedly produce a great- tasting mug - this is NOT a one button machine ! Built- in grinder and frother both work well ( three months of daily use in). There is a slight gotcha with the portable filter in that it’s possible to leave the plastic doser attached when you transfer the filter, whereupon it jams quite tight - we’ve done this once and got away with it, but its really a bit of a design flaw IMHO ( to be fair, there a big red “ DONT” in the instructions, so I don’t think we’re alone”). Whether you can justify the very substantial cost for better coffee is down to your personal circumstances- it’s not as expensive as some by a long way, and does feel well made. Really nice compact size considering it’s really three appliances in one. You absolutely need a robust knock box, and I’d also recommend a decent mat under the whole thing, as well as something to do the tamping on ( we just use a coaster).

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.

After 8 years and 10 months of daily use, my Sage Barista Express finally died; which although was a loss, It felt like the perfect excuse to make a change and upgrade. The Express is a great "intro" machine for the price but I wanted to delve a little deeper. I saw that Sage had recently introduced the Barista Impress which is effectively a Barista Express with a "simpler" tamping tool - replacing a traditional hand-held tamper with a lever system. Over 8 years I think I got quite good at making tasty espresso, and my tamping game seemed OK; so the Impress model was not really offering me anything useful over the Express. That led me to the Pro. The benefits below are a mix of what I'd read and what I've encountered since using it: The Thermojet internals heat up in seconds - much quicker from button press to being able to make espresso than with the Express. The noise - It's quieter. Everything is quieter. The grinder, the pump, the steaming. Maybe age had a role to play here on my almost-nine year old Express…. But it's noticeably quieter all round. The grinder - It's still a conical burr grinder, but the Pro offers 30 settings vs the 16 on the Express… though I think I am having some issues here (see below) The steam wand - It looks similar but it has 4 holes vs 1 on the express. Doesn’t sound like much but I'm steaming faster and the foam is much better than I ever achieved on the Express The LED display - I liked the analogue guage on the Express, but the Pro has "just enough" tech in the form of the display and controls over say an Oracle which (to me) is just too much. The custom menu and timer is really helpful when dialling in new coffee beans. Some things I like less: The coffee hopper - the hopper holds less coffee than my old Express. I can't get a 225g bag of coffee in the hopper on the Pro and close the lid fully. I could put a full 225g in the bean hopper on my Express. These are interchangeable by they way between the Express and Pro, and it may be the current Express has the same hopper as the Pro. The water tank - The filter in the tank seems needlessly complex compared to the Express (and more expensive to change). Also, the water tank will not sit steady on a flat surface (unlike the Express). It's not a big issue - it's just if I put it on a worktop and fill with water from a tap, the tank will begin to rotate. That never happened on the Express. Also, the water tank is a very similar design between the Pro and the Express. It's the same width and depth, but the tank from the Express sits just slightly higher ( a couple of mm) than the Pro body. It's a shame they aren't the same for spares and interchangeability. I know I'm picking here but it's interesting to note the differences. The grinder. Some of this may be lack of familiarity, but I've spent a couple of weeks dialling-in the machine with (a lot) of test shots. I am stuck between three grind settings and my experience is varied. I'm generally getting a good to very good shot. It's just not consistent … even though I believe I am consistent in how I'm making the espresso. I'm using an IMS basket; and weighing my coffee in (after emptying any retained coffee from the grinder) and the time taken to get the 36g of coffee out. I've no changed the internal grinder setting from the default 6 to 3, because I was down to grind setting 2 or 1 when the machine was delivered; so It had very little real world adjustment. That has in turn moved the grind setting from 1 or 2 to 13/14/15 on the display which gives me much more room for adjustment gor other coffee beans. With a regular coffee bean I am getting variable results in terms of time taken to get 36g of coffee out from my 18g of beans in. (on my double shot). I'm using a distribution tool and press as well so I'm left scratching my head a little bit on the reasons why I'm getting such variable extraction times (from 22 seconds to 46 seconds). The coffee output is generally good to very good, and this is me trying to fine tune what I'm doing and the machine is doing. I'm also worried this may be me trying to convince myself to but a standalone grinder ! On the whole though, I am pleased I went for the Barista Pro over another Barista Express or the Barista Impress. It's a great machine that you can run very simply (fill the hopper and set the grinder) but also lets you have some very helpful control over the whole process if you want to get in to that level of detail and tuning in search of a "perfect" shot. The grinder is the only thing I'm left thinking I might need to improve upon in the future on an otherwise excellent machine.

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