Sage
Sage Bambino
From £329.95
From £322.99
From £329.95
From £329.95
The Bambino is Sage's narrowest espresso machine, and it's ready to use about three seconds after you switch it on. You froth milk yourself with a manual steam wand, which takes some practice and gives you more control than the automatic wand on the Bambino Plus. It's a good first machine if you're short of space.
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At a glance
At a glanceWhat's good
- At about 16cm wide, it fits in the gap beside a kettle.
- It's ready to brew three seconds after you switch it on.
- Once you've got the knack of the manual steam wand, you can make milk smooth enough for latte art.
- Pressurised baskets in the box handle pre-ground coffee, and the non-pressurised ones are there for when you buy a grinder.
Worth knowing
- The water tank holds 1.4 litres, so you'll refill it often if you make several drinks a day.
- With manual steaming only, the milk is only as good as your technique.
- The plastic tamper and aluminium portafilter feel cheap next to the Plus.
- It can't brew and steam at the same time. You make the shot first, then froth the milk.
Specifications
SpecificationsBrewing
- How the machine heats water. It decides warm-up time, temperature stability and whether you can steam while brewing.
- Thermoblock
- A grinder built into the machine. Saves space and money, but you can't upgrade it separately.
- No
- Pressurised baskets forgive pre-ground or uneven coffee. Non-pressurised baskets need freshly, finely ground beans and reward them.
- Pressurised, non-pressurised
- 58mm is the commercial standard, with the widest choice of baskets and tampers.
- 54mm
- Rotary pumps are quieter and can be plumbed in. Vibration pumps are smaller and cheaper.
- Vibration
- Electronic control that keeps the water at the same temperature for every shot, so the coffee tastes more consistent.
- Yes
- Wets the coffee gently before full pressure, which makes shots more forgiving.
- Yes
- Shows the pressure while the coffee brews, which helps you get the grind right while you're learning.
- No
- Times each shot, so you don't need your phone.
- No
- Time from switching on until it's ready to make coffee (the maker's figure).
- 3 seconds
Milk
- How the machine steams milk.
- Manual steam wand
- Saves waiting when you make several milk drinks in a row.
- No
Size and capacity
- How much counter it takes up side to side.
- 16cm
- Depth
- 32cm
- Wall cupboards usually sit 45–50cm above the worktop.
- 31cm
- Weight
- 4.9kg
- Bigger tanks mean fewer refills.
- 1.4L
Extras and ownership
- Can be plumbed in
- No
- Power
- 1,600W
- Warranty
- 2 years
Specs are from the manufacturer's published information. Hover over or tap a dotted label to see what it means.
Where to buy
Where to buyBrushed Stainless Steel
- John LewisIn stock£329.95Buy at John Lewis
- Sage AppliancesIn stock£329.95Buy at Sage Appliances
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Black Truffle
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Sea Salt
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Damson Blue
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Pairs well with
Priced to suit the Sage Bambino and matched to its look where we can.
Good
Sage Dose Control Pro
Silver
Burr type Conical · Burr size 40mm
It grinds straight into the portafilter, the handle that holds the coffee, which keeps things tidy.
Better
Sage Smart Grinder Pro
Brushed Stainless Steel
Burr type Conical · Burr size 40mm
It grinds straight into the portafilter, the handle that holds the coffee, which keeps things tidy.
Best
Eureka Mignon Specialità
Matt Black
Burr type Flat · Burr size 55mm
You can adjust the grind in very small steps, which espresso needs.
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