Sage the Barista Pro Espresso Machine, Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Milk Frother, SES878BSS - Brushed Stainless Steel

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One thing which has surprised me in the first month of home barista-ing, even though you emphasise it, is the importance of a big drip tray. I'll get more into the differences a bit later in this post, but what the thermojet is all about, is speed. I wrote my Sage Barista Express review a while back, and I've since been sent the Barista Pro by Sage so I could produce the video series I've been doing on the pro, below, but I've been dragging my heels on writing the review post, so here goes :-). It’s a big birthday gift from a lovely group of my friends and I can’t wait to make them all fabulous coffee. While the Oracle range (which I'll talk about shortly) is like the Sage Dual Boiler with an onboard barista taking care of the tricky stuff, the Barista touch is like the Barista Pro but with an onboard barista talking you through the espresso making, and steaming the milk for you.

I'm intending for this post to be both a review and also a comparison post, looking at whether or not the Barista Pro is worth pumping the extra cash into vs the Barista Express. You grind, tamp, use the razor tool to get the dose right, insert the portafilter and press the shot button. Microfoam Milk Texturing: The powerful steam wand performs at the level that allows you to hand texture micro-foam milk that enhances flavour and enables the creation of latté art. Come join the discussion about collections, retailers, beans, grinders, brewers, technical maintenance, models, styles, teas, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!

We believe that coffee is only as good as the goodness that goes into it: as good for those who drink it, as good for those who make it, and as good for the planet that provides it. You can choose between 1 and 2 shot options, or manually control the process to ensure you're hitting your chosen recipe every time. Automatic and manual milk steaming (3 temp settings and 3 texture settings with the auto steaming), auto purging steam wand – it's an impressive little machine. Organic House Blend is an update of our fan-favourite George Street Blend, with a crowd-pleasing combination of sweetness and strength. not initially diagnose the problem unless I use the sage portafilter, and that the repair would be non warranty because of it!

So there's the same learning curve to be expected when it comes to the espresso-making side as with any other traditional espresso machine, but the milk side of things is taken care of, and there is guidance from the machine on the espresso side that you wouldn't get from other home barista espresso machines. It features the PID (temperature control), automatic and manual shot pulling with low pressure pre-infusion. This three-day course covers everything from how to optimise your workspace to how to develop and work out the perfect espresso recipe, as well as various financial management aspects and even delves into the murky waters of filtration systems. With a ThermoJet heating system, 3 second heat up time and precise espresso extraction, you go from bean to cup faster than ever before. A low pressure pre-infusion, followed by a high pressure (9 bar) extraction delivered via a 15 bar Italian pump aids in delivering perfectly pulled shots consistently.The Barista Express Impress, which I'll talk about below in the comparisons section, isn't quite the same, by the way. The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Professional Barista Qualification is internationally recognised and counts toward the overall SCA Coffee Skills Diploma. An opulent, creamy and caramel coloured espresso starts with low pressure pre-infusions, followed by a high pressure (9 bar) extraction process delivered via our 15 bar Italian pump. If you were looking for a machine to take away some of the skill requirements, this is what the Express Impress is about, but I'll get to that a bit later in this post.