Sage's Barista Express is one of the most iconic coffee machines ever created, and it's currently under £500 in the Prime Day sales.
As an SCA-qualified barista, I'm always asked what the top espresso machine for beginners is. My answer? The Sage Barista Express. And it just so happened to be my entryway into specialty homemade coffee!
This machine has it all: a quality grinder with an in-built tamper for mess-free pucks, excellent extraction with the guidance of a pressure gauge, and an ultra-powerful steam wand that's ideal for getting to grips with latte art.
Typically, this legendary machine will cost you £629, but it's currently just £474 at Amazon when you buy it in the Black Truffle colourway. And if you want Stainless Steel? It's still 13% off at £547.
Why I recommend it
Like I said, this is the machine I bought when I was first getting into quality coffee, and there's a reason it's achieved such an iconic status in the coffee world. In our 4.5-star review of the Barista Express (written in the U.S., where the brand is called Breville), we praised everything from the iconic design of the machine to its faultless, premium performance.
The machine comes with 15-bar pressure, meaning it's perfectly equipped to deliver the optimum extraction for espresso after espresso. It also comes with a quality hardened steel precision grinder with 16 grind sizes, allowing you to get close and personal with tailoring your brew to your specific roast.
While £474 is no small amount to spend on any kitchen appliance, you really will struggle to spend less when finding a quality beginner setup. Because the Barista Express features everything you need to go from bean to cup, and does so without cutting any corners, it's an investment I couldn't recommend more if you're hoping to get started with quality home brewing.
Just make sure you add to basket while it's on sale, because discounts like this don't happen often!
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