{"product_id":"sage-the-barista-express-impress-brushed-stainless-steel","title":"Sage Barista Express Impress SES876BSS - Brushed Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSage Barista Express Impress SES876BSS - Brushed Stainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sage Barista Express Impress (SES876) is an assisted manual espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder and a built-in tamping system. It's built for home brewers who want hands-on control over extraction, without the day-to-day inconsistency of dosing and tamping by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Impress Puck System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things happen before you ever pull a shot. The grinder doses automatically based on your last grind. The assisted tamp lever applies a constant 10kg of pressure, finishing with a 7° barista twist that polishes the puck surface and keeps loose grounds off your worktop. A gauge then shows whether the dose sat high or low, and the machine corrects it for next time. Get it dialled in once and it stays there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom that point on, extraction is yours. Manual shot control, manual milk texturing, no automation between you and the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtraction and temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermocoil heating system with PID control holds brew water at 93°C. Low pressure pre-infusion expands the coffee bed gently before the 15 bar Italian pump delivers a 9 bar extraction. The 54mm stainless steel portafilter is built around an 18g dose in the dual wall basket, and a single wall basket is included for when you want to work with your own grind settings and unpressurised extraction. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-house-blends\" title=\"Ozone Coffee house blends\"\u003ehouse blends\u003c\/a\u003e are roasted for espresso and forgiving enough to dial in on, which is what you want while you're learning the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated conical burr grinder offers 25 settings, with an adjustable upper burr if you need to extend the range for lighter or denser coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilk and setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual steam wand runs at 130°C for microfoam dense enough to pour, suited to flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos. Setup runs through the BILT app with 3D interactive instructions, or the printed manual if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/brewing-kit-sage-home-espresso-machines-and-grinders\" title=\"Sage Espresso Machines and Grinders at Ozone Coffee\"\u003eSage range at Ozone Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SES876BSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 bar Italian pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermocoil with PID temperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrew temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated stainless conical burr, 25 grind settings, adjustable upper burr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean hopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortafilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk frothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual steam wand, 130°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2L, removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33cm (W) x 38cm (D) x 41cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.98kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54mm stainless steel portafilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle wall and dual wall filter baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480ml stainless steel milk jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater filter and filter holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Razor precision dose trimming tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning disc, cleaning tablets, descale powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam wand cleaning tool, cleaning brush, Allen key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barista Express Impress comes with a 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty for private household use, covering repair, replacement or refund at Sage's discretion. For full details, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sageappliances.com\/uk\/en\/support\/sage-guarantee.html\" title=\"Sage Warranty Information\"\u003esageappliances.com\/uk\/en\/support\/sage-guarantee.html\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Barista Express Impress a bean-to-cup machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's often listed that way because it grinds whole beans and brews in a single unit, but Sage classes it as an assisted manual espresso machine and that's the more accurate description. A true bean-to-cup machine makes the drink for you at the press of a button. Here the machine handles dosing and tamping, then hands over. You control shot length and texture the milk yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the standard Barista Express?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Impress adds the Impress Puck System. Where the standard model gives you a tamper and leaves the pressure up to your arm, the Impress applies a constant 10kg through a lever and finishes with a 7° twist. It also measures how your dose landed and adjusts the next grind automatically, which removes the most common source of shot-to-shot variation. The extraction hardware is otherwise closely matched, so the choice comes down to how much you want to control tamping yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich coffee should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny whole bean coffee will work, though espresso is unforgiving of stale beans in a way that filter brewing isn't. Buy fresh, buy often, and keep the hopper topped up rather than full. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-house-blends\" title=\"Ozone Coffee house blends\"\u003ehouse blends\u003c\/a\u003e are the easiest starting point, and single origins are worth exploring once you're confident dialling in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use pre-ground coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Add pre-ground to the basket and use the tamp lever as normal. You'll lose the benefit of the intelligent dosing, since that works from the grinder, and pre-ground coffee stales quickly once opened. If you're buying this machine, the grinder is a large part of what you're paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit under my kitchen cabinets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine stands 41cm tall, 33cm wide and 38cm deep. Standard UK worktop to wall unit clearance is usually enough, but you also need headroom above the machine to lift the bean hopper out for cleaning and to refill it, so measure before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with everything I need to start?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, aside from the coffee. The box includes both filter baskets, a 480ml milk jug, the water filter, the Razor dose trimming tool and a full cleaning and descaling kit. You'll want a set of scales at some point, but nothing is required on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54542224130433,"sku":"BRG SES876BSS4GUK1","price":729.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1572\/files\/Sage_Impress_a.png?v=1756814262","url":"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/products\/sage-the-barista-express-impress-brushed-stainless-steel","provider":"Ozone Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}