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ArgosRetailer
Brushed stainless BES875UK; £130.95 below regular price
£499Check price ↗Integrated-grinder semi-automatic · BES875UK
SageBarista Express
The enduring all-in-one choice for learning proper espresso, with a capable grinder and manual milk steaming in one familiar package.
Best forPeople who want to learn espresso without buying a separate grinder
Think twice ifTiny kitchens, one-touch drinks or anyone planning a quick grinder upgrade
Best checked price£499at Argos
See all 3 offers ↓Prices checked 26 July 2026 · Always verify at the retailer
The quick verdict
What it gets right—and what it asks of you.
What works
✓Grinder, dosing and espresso brewing in one machine
✓PID-controlled extraction and low-pressure pre-infusion
✓Manual steam wand can produce proper microfoam
✓Huge owner community and widely available accessories
What to know
–Integrated grinder is less capable than a strong separate grinder
–Takes more counter space than the Bambino Plus
–Manual dosing and milk steaming require practice
Where to buy
Checked UK prices.
Current range£499–£629.95
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CurrysRetailer
Stainless-steel model with price-match policy
£499.95Check price ↗03
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SageManufacturer
Thermal milk jug, two free bags and ongoing bean offer
£629.95Check price ↗Price context
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£499
Structured specifications
The numbers that affect daily use.
- Width
- 31.8 cm
- Depth
- 35.1 cm
- Height
- 40.4 cm
- Heat system
- Thermocoil with PID
- Water tank
- 2 L
- Grinder
- Integrated conical burr, 16 settings
- Pressure
- 9-bar extraction
- Milk
- Manual steam
- Warranty
- 2 years
Daily workflow
From sleepy to first cup.
Spec sheets miss the routine. This is what owning the machine actually feels like.
- 01
Set the grind size and dose for the beans
- 02
Grind directly into the 54 mm portafilter
- 03
Distribute, tamp and lock in
- 04
Pull the shot using the pressure gauge as feedback
- 05
Switch to steam, texture milk and purge the wand
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