Sage by Heston Blumenthal | Espresso Machine Reviews

Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Maker

Is The Two-Part Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Maker User Focused?

The Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Maker is a model that clearly wants to bring something of the coffee house experience to the average kitchen.

There are elements to the design and key features that are familiar.

The metallic coffee machine has a built-in system for quick espressos and a prominent steaming wand at the front.

Yet, this is also a compact system with a small footprint for the kitchen counter. The advertised processes here are minimal, but are they effective?

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Sage Dual Boiler Espresso Machine

Is The Sage Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Really Built For Baristas?

Sometimes an authentic coffee house experience is as much about the machine as the coffee – which is why the Sage Dual Boiler Espresso Machine is so appealing.

This large coffee machine looks like an at-home version of something that you would find in a popular coffee shop.

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Sage Oracle Espresso Machine Review

Can The Coffee From The Sage Oracle Espresso Machine Justify The Cost?

The Sage BES980BSS the Oracle Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine stands out from the crowd for a few different reasons.

It is bold, large, promises great coffee and there are expectations of the brand.

One of the reasons that consumers turn to Sage models is that there is that link to celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal.

There is a sales photo on some listing of the man himself gazing and the coffee maker.

It does little to show his influence on the design, but it does show the size of this coffee-shop style bean to cup coffee machine. This is a big, heavy-duty system with a lot of nice details in the specification. But, does it produce good coffee and is it easy to use?

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Sage Barista Touch Espresso Machine

Is The Sage Barista Touch Espresso Machine The Perfect Hybrid Device?

The Sage Barista Touch Espresso Machine looks like an interesting hybrid for anyone that wants to improve their coffee making skills.

The shape and immediate look bring to mind the big, noisy machines seen in a big coffee house.

Yet, this one is a counter-top model with some nice extra features for custom drinks. Does this hybridisation really work, or is it a confused mess?

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Sage by Heston Duo Temp Pro Espresso Machine

Is The Sage by Heston Blumenthal the Duo Temp Pro Espresso Machine Clever Enough?

There are lots of Sage machines with the Heston name, but one that fans may not expect is the Sage by Heston Blumenthal BES810BSS the Duo Temp Pro Espresso Machine.

We think of food processors and other kitchen aids for weird, experimental approaches to cooking when we think of Heston.

So, what can we expect from an espresso maker bearing his name? It certainly looks pretty normal on face value, with the controls and stainless steel effect. But, it is as clever and functional as we hope?

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