Sage Barista Express Impress Brushed Stainless Steel

Immediately upon opening the box, this device already has a solid and solid appearance. An espresso machine where you can also make a nice cup of coffee with cheaper beans. And it is certainly a nice addition to the kitchen worktop. It takes time and practice before you understand how to make the perfect espresso, but that gives the real barista feeling. This machine is easy to use and the operation speaks for itself. It also applies to frothing the milk that practice makes perfect. The automatic tamper and automatic grinding and dosing ensure that you quickly get a constant dose and it also creates less mess. Even during the week on a rushed working day, it is also possible to quickly brew fresh espresso. The mailing and dosage can also be set manually so that you still get the "barista" feeling. The foaming creates a bit more mess in the beginning. The drip tray could be slightly larger and fills up fairly quickly and the water reservoir is on the small side for daily use. The machine is noisy and preheating your cup is a must. After some practice, even a beginner can make a delicious cappuccino or espresso. Frothing milk certainly takes more practice and the temperature is difficult to estimate. In summary, it is a fine espresso machine that is easy to operate and that meets my expectations after 1 week of use. A beautiful device with which you can quickly prepare a delicious espresso, even if you have less time.

After years of having a Solis (predecessor of this one) to our complete satisfaction, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to it. Bought this now and again very happy with it. It is actually a small upgrade due to the built-in tamper (saves the mess!). Once again very satisfied. If you're not into lattes and macchiatos, this is perfect.

After years of drinking Nespresso, I came into contact with a Sage machine while on vacation. I was immediately hooked, what a delicious coffee came out of this device. As a result, a Sage device has also arrived at home. Unlike the device on vacation, this one has an automatic tamp function and that makes a big difference. No more searching for the right amount of coffee, because the machine simply indicates that. You also get less mess, but still more than a fully automatic or a Nespresso machine. The coffee is very tasty, but it takes a while to find the right settings, such as how fine the coffee is ground and which processing time you choose. Because of this you are busy for the perfect cup of coffee, but that is part of the charm as far as I'm concerned. You can also make delicious cappuccino with the steam pipe. The frothing of the milk can be perfected with practice, but the first time I was pleasantly surprised with the result. You can't argue with taste, but I think it's a nice machine. It is well washed out, so make sure you have enough space on the counter. The stainless steel finish is also scratched quite quickly and you are often busy with a cleaning cloth to keep it clean. Long-term use will show how easy it is to maintain the device. I will get back to you. Also a special mention for the box, which is very beautiful.