Sage the Dual Boiler Espresso Machine, Coffee Machine with Milk Frother, BES920UK - Brushed Stainless Steel, Silver

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After my Sage bean to cup coffee machine started to overfill cups I was informed by the manufacturer that I needed to run the cycle through with this product. The Sage Dual boiler looks more like the other Sage machines, which to some of the more seasoned home barista crowd looks too much like a modern kitchen appliance, and not enough like a traditional espresso machine. So, when you see a machine or a coffee recommendation in our top picks, you know it's not just hot air. You can set the steam temperature from 130 to 140 °C, which is a broader range than the previous model, and you can set the brew temperature between 86 and 96 °C ( 2).

All of these settings means that you’ll need to make quite a few shots of espresso while you fine-tune your machine, but it’s totally worth it. They're made for the home but they do tend to look like scaled down versions of commercial machines.So you can extract your shot at the right temperature, delivering optimal flavor, while simultaneously steaming your milk to third wave specialty coffee. Easy (via LCD) adjustment of pre-infusion power (range of 55-99) | As above, further shot control but also in combination of the above this is a way to potentially pull some very special shots, but more on that later in this post. What I think may sometimes happen is that machines are sold which have had quite a bit of use for several years, have had the standard bits replaced, the easier bits to change such as the seal and the shower screen, internal screen and so on, O rings, maybe the solenoid, but this part has been missed. I don't apologise for that ;-), I love writing, and this often means my posts end up much longer than they would be if I just got on with it. Sage has recently extended the warranty on this model from 1 to 2 years, showing their increasing confidence in its longevity.

This degree of control is a common theme on this machine, and it is why it appeals to both novices and experts alike. I certainly can’t think of a cheaper model with dual stainless steel boilers, volumetric dosing, PID temperature control, and programmable pre-infusion. These machines are made by Breville Worldwide, and they would be known as Breville here in the UK, except for the fact that they sold the brand name in Europe in the 80s. What I'd suggest is that you either start out using the smart grinder pro with the Sage dual boiler, and then look at upgrading further down the line – or, even if you're not planning to use the smart grinder pro with your dual boiler, get the Dynamic Duo package, and then either sell the smart grinder pro or use it for brew if you also use manual brew methods.

Pump Pressure - 15 Bar Italian Pump - limited via an Over Pressure Valve for optimal extraction pressure.