Sage Barista Express BES870UK

The Sage by Heston Blumenthal Barista Express is a sleek stainless steel coffee machine that will have you making barista-style coffee in no time. Design of this machine is centred around the belief that "fresh is best", and whilst many think this only applies to fruits, vegetables, meat and other products, it actually applies to coffee as well.

Features

This appliance features its own conical burr grinder and has a 250 g capacity bean hopper. Thanks to 18 different grind settings, the Barista Express let's you chose exactly the right sized grind for your coffee. Its Thermocoil heating system allows for adjustable temperature control via a stainless steel water coil, and its 15 bar Italian pump ensures that a fresh cup of café quality coffee is assured in under a minute. You can enjoy two sizes of coffee with the Barista Express, either a 30 ml single shot or 60 ml double espresso. To create and enjoy the perfect cappuccino or latte, you can use the milk frothing arm and stainless steel, 480 ml capacity milk jug to produce perfectly frothed milk.

The removable water tank has a 2 L capacity (around 350 espresso shots) and integrated water filter. The Barista Express also has a hot water dispenser for creating other hot drinks such as tea, or for heating up cups. There's also a nifty warming tray on top of the machine that can hold up to six cups.

Sage by Heston Blumenthal Barista Express: Price UK

Prices for the Sage by Heston Blumenthal Barista Express currently start at just under £500. Another popular espresso machine is the Gaggia Brera RI9305. If you're seeking something less expensive, try a capsule machine, such as the Krups Nescafé Dolce Gusto Piccolo, or grind your own coffee with the Krups GVX231 Expert for use in a French press.