Sage
Sage Bambino Plus
From £399.95
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The Bambino Plus suits people who mostly drink lattes and cappuccinos and don't want to learn to steam milk. It's ready about three seconds after you switch it on, and the steam wand froths the milk by itself and stops at the temperature you choose. If you get serious about espresso on its own, there isn't much further it can take you.
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At a glance
At a glanceWhat's good
- It's ready to brew about three seconds after you switch it on.
- The automatic steam wand froths the milk and stops at the temperature you set, so milk drinks come out the same each time.
- At 19.4cm wide, it fits on most worktops.
- It comes with pressurised baskets for pre-ground coffee and non-pressurised ones for when you buy a grinder.
Worth knowing
- It can't brew and steam at the same time, so making drinks for several people takes a while.
- The 54mm portafilter holds about 18–19g of coffee at most, and fewer aftermarket baskets fit it than fit 58mm machines.
- Hot water for an americano comes out of the steam wand, because there's no separate outlet.
- The drip tray is small, so you'll empty it often.
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.
- Automatic 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.
- 19.4cm
- Depth
- 36.2cm
- Wall cupboards usually sit 45–50cm above the worktop.
- 30.4cm
- Weight
- 5kg
- Bigger tanks mean fewer refills.
- 1.9L
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£399.95Buy at John Lewis
- Sage AppliancesIn stock£399.95Buy at Sage Appliances
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Black Stainless Steel
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Pairs well with
Priced to suit the Sage Bambino Plus and matched to its look where we can.
Good
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.
Better
Eureka Mignon Silenzio 55
Matt Black
Burr type Flat · Burr size 55mm
You can adjust the grind in very small steps, which espresso needs.
Best
Gaggia MDF 55
Silver with red dial
Burr type Flat · Burr size 55mm
You can adjust the grind in very small steps, which espresso needs.
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