Sage the Barista Express™ Impress Espresso Coffee Machine

The Sage the Barista Express™ Impress is designed to make third wave speciality coffee at home from freshly ground beans to espresso in less than a minute. The proven performance of the Barista Express is combined with the Impress™ Puck System, allowing the correct coffee dose and precise tamp to be achieved with less mess and fewer loose grinds left on the machine or benchtop.

Professional-style espresso preparation is supported by Sage’s 4 Keys Formula, with an 18–22g dose, 9 bar extraction pressure, precise 93°C brewing temperature and 130°C steam temperature. An integrated conical burr grinder with 25 grind settings, intelligent dosing, assisted tamping and automatic dose correction are included to provide greater consistency from one coffee to the next. Rich espresso can be extracted through the 54mm stainless steel portafilter, while smooth microfoam milk can be manually textured for cappuccinos, flat whites, lattes and latte art.

Key Features

• Impress™ Puck System: Coffee preparation is simplified by combining intelligent dosing, precision measurement and assisted tamping, while loose coffee grinds and mess are reduced.
• 4 Keys Formula: Third wave speciality coffee is supported through the correct freshly ground coffee dose, precise temperature control, optimal water pressure and microfoam milk texturing.
• Integrated Conical Burr Grinder: Fresh coffee beans can be ground directly before extraction, with 25 precision grind settings provided for adjustment.
• Intelligent Dosing: The required dose is automatically calculated based on the previous grind, helping the machine prepare the appropriate amount for the next use.
• Assisted Tamping: A consistent 10kg tamping pressure is delivered and finished with a 7° Barista Twist, allowing a more polished coffee puck to be formed.
• Precision Measurement & Auto Dose Correction: When more or less coffee is required, the previous dose and tamp result are remembered and the next dose is automatically adjusted.
• 54mm Stainless Steel Portafilter: A professional-style 54mm portafilter is used with single and dual wall filter baskets. A full-bodied espresso with rich, complex flavours can be produced using an ideal 18g dose of freshly ground coffee.
• Low-Pressure Pre-Infusion & 9 Bar Extraction: Coffee is initially prepared with low-pressure pre-infusion before 9 bar extraction pressure is delivered through the 15 bar Italian pump, helping a creamy, caramel-coloured espresso to be produced.
• Thermocoil Heating with PID Control: Water is delivered at 93°C through the Thermocoil heating system with PID temperature control for balanced espresso extraction.
• Manual Microfoam Milk Texturing: Milk can be transformed into smooth, silky microfoam through the powerful manual steam wand, making it suitable for milk-based coffee and latte art.
• Extraction Feedback Pressure Gauge: Extraction pressure can be monitored through the integrated pressure gauge for greater control during espresso preparation.
• Adjustable Coffee Settings: Single or double shots can be selected, while brew temperature and volumetric shot control can also be adjusted.

Technical Specifications

Accessories

• 54mm stainless steel portafilter
• 480ml stainless steel milk jug
• 1 & 2 cup single and dual wall filter baskets
• Water filter holder with filter
• the Razor™ precision trimming tool
• Cleaning tablets
• Allen key
• Steam wand cleaning tool
• Cleaning disc
• Cleaning brush
• Descale powder

Dimensions (W × D × H)

• 42.2 × 36.7 × 31 cm

Construction Materials

• Stainless Steel

Capacity

• 250g Bean Hopper
• 2L Water Tank

Settings

• 25 precision grind settings
• Preset Single or Double Shot
• Auto Dose Correct for the next grind
• Hot water
• Adjustable brew temperature
• Adjustable volumetric shot control

Power

• 1850 Watts

Voltage

• 220–240V

Heating System

• 15 bar Italian Pump
• Thermocoil system
• PID Temperature Control
• 1600W Thermocoil
• Integrated stainless steel water path accurately controls water temperature

Milk Texturing

• Manual milk texturing

Integrated Burr Grinder

• Steel conical burrs

Interface

• Simple button control

Portafilter

• High-quality 54mm portafilter

Tamping

• Assisted tamping with 7° Barista Twist Finish
• Dose Level Indicator & Feedback

Grind Settings

• 25 precision grind settings

Pressure Gauge

• Extraction Feedback pressure gauge

Conclusion

The Sage the Barista Express™ Impress coffee machine is designed for freshly ground, barista-style espresso preparation at home with greater consistency and less mess. With intelligent dosing, assisted tamping, a built-in conical burr grinder, 25 grind settings, PID temperature control, 9 bar espresso extraction and manual microfoam milk texturing, the essential stages of speciality coffee preparation are brought together in one stainless steel espresso machine.