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Sage Barista Express

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    #62
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    pc7 wrote: »
    I'm looking at this one https://www.currys.ie/ieen/household-appliances/small-kitchen-appliances/coffee-machines-and-accessories/coffee-machines/delonghi-autentica-cappuccino-etam29-660-sb-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-silver-10148510-pdt.html and there is a krups one that cleans itself

    A lot cheaper here

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00MOIE1E2?tag=haggle-web-de-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_GB


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    #63
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    I make more coffee with my Barista Express then I did with my French press. I'm not a morning person and would generally just get dressed and head straight to work but I'll happily make a cappuccino every morning. Even after a 12 hour shift when I'm exhausted I don't mind making one whereas with the press I wouldn't be arsed.

    I think the hands on approach with the Sage makes it easier and doesn't feel as long as sitting around waiting for the press to be ready. It quickly becomes part of your routine. In saying that the steam isn't quick with the Barista Express so it's worth checking out if the other machines are any quicker.

    The GF had a Nespresso machine, which is as easy as it gets, and she refuses to go back from the Sage. The coffee is worth the extra bit of effort.


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    #64
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,982 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    Thank you Natlor, that sealed it for me its ordered!


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    #65
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users Posts: 3,106 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    I'm looking to get a Sage Barista Pro (the Sea Salt colour) for my partner.

    I know absolutely nothing about coffee but I know she's wanted this model.

    Harvey Norman have it for 769. Is that the best price around? Would there be any deals on Amazon Prime day, or am I better waiting for black Friday?


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    #66
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    The Barista express is on at €485 including delivery at Amazon Italy

    https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B07B2X1VXZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A11IL2PNWYJU7H&psc=1

    Seriously tempted at that price. have a Delonghi bean to cup for over 4 years thats been great and used constantly but think I'm due an upgrade


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    #67
    raytaxi
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭raytaxi


    el Fenomeno wrote: »
    I'm looking to get a Sage Barista Pro (the Sea Salt colour) for my partner.

    I know absolutely nothing about coffee but I know she's wanted this model.

    Harvey Norman have it for 769. Is that the best price around? Would there be any deals on Amazon Prime day, or am I better waiting for black Friday?

    Try https://shop.3fe.com/product/sage-barista-pro-espresso-machine they were doing free training course with machine not sure if they still are.


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    #68
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    NATLOR wrote: »
    The Barista express is on at €485 including delivery at Amazon Italy

    https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B07B2X1VXZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A11IL2PNWYJU7H&psc=1

    Seriously tempted at that price. have a Delonghi bean to cup for over 4 years thats been great and used constantly but think I'm due an upgrade

    Not anymore. Seriously jumped in price now


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    #69
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    mad m wrote:
    Not anymore. Seriously jumped in price now

    Typical! Will keep an eye though, it's been under 500 before hopefully will drop again


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    #70
    dubstepper
    Registered Users Posts: 592 ✭✭✭dubstepper


    el Fenomeno wrote: »
    I'm looking to get a Sage Barista Pro (the Sea Salt colour) for my partner.

    I know absolutely nothing about coffee but I know she's wanted this model.

    Harvey Norman have it for 769. Is that the best price around? Would there be any deals on Amazon Prime day, or am I better waiting for black Friday?
    I would never buy this in Harvey Norman, too expensive. Hold fire for a month or two. It seems like covid has seriously increased the cost of these.


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    #71
    zweton
    Registered Users Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    pc7 wrote: »
    Thank you Natlor, that sealed it for me its ordered!

    Let us know what you think.


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    #72
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,935 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    Amazon are having an annual sale on 13th I'm going watch out for sage machines reduced


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    #73
    TheUnderfaker
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭TheUnderfaker


    I got this machine for £340 on Amazon in July '19... Shocked to see what it costs now!!!

    In saying that, I couldn't be without one now. I love it to bits. If it went boom in the morning I'd have a huge dilemma on my hands

    EDIT: Just checked camelx3 and it doesn't show it ever costing as low as this. Checked my order history and it was actually £420, but had one of those "click this button to apply promotion" things on there which gave me an extra £80 off.


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    #74
    zweton
    Registered Users Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    TheUnderfaker wrote: »
    I got this machine for £340 on Amazon in July '19... Shocked to see what it costs now!!!

    In saying that, I couldn't be without one now. I love it to bits. If it went boom in the morning I'd have a huge dilemma on my hands

    Damn thats a good price, can we assume lockdown is the only reason why its expensive now.


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    #75
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,982 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    zweton wrote: »
    Let us know what you think.


    Will do, its arrived, looks very smart, haven't had a chance to set it up yet. Will report back


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    #76
    Colonel Claptrap
    Registered Users Posts: 945 ✭✭✭Colonel Claptrap


    Having issues with the hot water tap. When you turn the knob it's supposed to pour an exact Americano quantity then cut off.

    Every now and again it doesn't cut off and just keeps pouring.

    Similarly I have the 2 shot button programmed for a set number of seconds but on occasion it just keeps pouring until I stop it manually.

    Has anyone experienced problems like this before?


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    #77
    Klopp
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭Klopp


    Colonel Claptrap wrote: »
    Having issues with the hot water tap. When you turn the knob it's supposed to pour an exact Americano quantity then cut off.

    Every now and again it doesn't cut off and just keeps pouring.

    Similarly I have the 2 shot button programmed for a set number of seconds but on occasion it just keeps pouring until I stop it manually.

    Has anyone experienced problems like this before?


    My only advise if you haven't tried already is to reset the programming and reprogram again.


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    #78
    TheUnderfaker
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭TheUnderfaker


    Colonel Claptrap wrote: »
    Having issues with the hot water tap. When you turn the knob it's supposed to pour an exact Americano quantity then cut off.

    Every now and again it doesn't cut off and just keeps pouring.

    Similarly I have the 2 shot button programmed for a set number of seconds but on occasion it just keeps pouring until I stop it manually.

    Has anyone experienced problems like this before?

    Mine doesn't cut off either.... And as far as I know it never has. Didn't even know this was meant to happen!


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    #79
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    TheUnderfaker wrote: »
    Mine doesn't cut off either.... And as far as I know it never has. Didn't even know this was meant to happen!

    Same here!


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    #80
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,982 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    zweton wrote: »
    Let us know what you think.

    Very very happy with it, the foam for the cappuccino is perfect. Where I get my cappuccino I can tell which staff made it by the foam and this is doing it exactly how I like it. Will take a bit of tweaking to figure out what settings are best for taste (strong, extra strong etc) and how much foam/froth. You can personalize it so that’ll be great as Mr PC7 doesn’t like coffee too milky. It has an auto function so once I find the way I like it can set it to make it automatically daily. Some nice features in that can use bean and ground.
    Only downside I can see it is long, so may not work well in every kitchen, will depend on work tops.


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    #81
    Lombardo123
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭Lombardo123


    TheUnderfaker wrote: »
    Mine doesn't cut off either.... And as far as I know it never has. Didn't even know this was meant to happen!

    I'm the same. Is there any evidence this is the case? I don't even see how you'd program that as each person would like different amounts of water too.


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    #82
    flipflophead22
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭flipflophead22


    pc7 wrote: »
    Very very happy with it, the foam for the cappuccino is perfect. Where I get my cappuccino I can tell which staff made it by the foam and this is doing it exactly how I like it. Will take a bit of tweaking to figure out what settings are best for taste (strong, extra strong etc) and how much foam/froth. You can personalize it so that’ll be great as Mr PC7 doesn’t like coffee too milky. It has an auto function so once I find the way I like it can set it to make it automatically daily. Some nice features in that can use bean and ground.
    Only downside I can see it is long, so may not work well in every kitchen, will depend on work tops.

    nice, what beans did you use first off?


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    #83
    flipflophead22
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭flipflophead22


    pc7 wrote: »
    Very very happy with it, the foam for the cappuccino is perfect. Where I get my cappuccino I can tell which staff made it by the foam and this is doing it exactly how I like it. Will take a bit of tweaking to figure out what settings are best for taste (strong, extra strong etc) and how much foam/froth. You can personalize it so that’ll be great as Mr PC7 doesn’t like coffee too milky. It has an auto function so once I find the way I like it can set it to make it automatically daily. Some nice features in that can use bean and ground.
    Only downside I can see it is long, so may not work well in every kitchen, will depend on work tops.

    what price did you pay for yours ? Its 485 at the moment is this good?

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00MOIE1E2?tag=haggle-web-de-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_GB#


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    #84
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,982 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    flipflophead22 wrote: »
    nice, what beans did you use first off?

    Just using arabica I picked up in Aldi as didn’t want to waste loads of good beans started out (youve to run 4/5 cups first). Will look for some nice ones now, I have some Lazazza ready.


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    #85
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,982 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    flipflophead22 wrote: »
    what price did you pay for yours ? Its 485 at the moment is this good?

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00MOIE1E2?tag=haggle-web-de-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_GB#

    Yeah think with delivery it was €513


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    #86
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sage-SES875BKS-Barista-Express-Machine/dp/B072Q22S3J/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_lightning_deal?dchild=1&keywords=Sage+barista+pro&psr=PDAY&qid=1602571811&s=prime-day&sbo=Tc8eqSFhUl4VwMzbE4fw%2Fw%3D%3D&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sr=1-1

    €440 with today’s exchange rate.


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    #87
    mossie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭mossie


    mad m wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sage-SES875BKS-Barista-Express-Machine/dp/B072Q22S3J/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_lightning_deal?dchild=1&keywords=Sage+barista+pro&psr=PDAY&qid=1602571811&s=prime-day&sbo=Tc8eqSFhUl4VwMzbE4fw%2Fw%3D%3D&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sr=1-1

    €440 with today’s exchange rate.

    Sound like a good deal. I had been looking at getting a Sage Bambino Plus and Sage Grinder Pro but I wonder if this would be a better option for me at around €100 cheaper.


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    #88
    Benny Cake
    Registered Users Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭Benny Cake


    Stupid question time .... To make an americano do you need to boil water separately and add an espresso shot to the cup of boiled water? Or can the machine make one for you?


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    #89
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    mossie wrote: »
    Sound like a good deal. I had been looking at getting a Sage Bambino Plus and Sage Grinder Pro but I wonder if this would be a better option for me at around €100 cheaper.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/browse.html?ref%5F=UK%5FIncent%5FASV%5FDP%5FAll%5FILM-XGL%5FPD20&node=21011002031&sa-no-redirect=1&pldnSite=1

    Extra £10 off as well if you get voucher


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    #90
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Benny Cake wrote: »
    Stupid question time .... To make an americano do you need to boil water separately and add an espresso shot to the cup of boiled water? Or can the machine make one for you?

    The frothing wand can fill your cup with water for Americano


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    #91
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    Lads if you had a choice This sage express or the barista pro?


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