Dose-control grinding: integrated conical burr grinder grinds on-demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean. Precise espresso extraction: digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction. Micro-foam milk texturing: the steam wand performs at the level that allows you to hand texture micro-foam milk that enhances flavour and enables creation of latte art. Grind Size dial: simple and intuitive, giving you control over the grind size no matter what type of bean you're grinding. Hands-free operation: innovative grinding cradle allows any at-home Barista to grind directly into the espresso porta-filter. A manual espresso machine, offering hands-on prepping for practising baristas personal touches. The Barista Express encompasses Sage's 4 Keys Formula for third-wave speciality coffee. The Barista Express has built-in dosing and grinding, designed to grind the beans right before the extraction process. The analogue pressure gauge gives you ultimate control of forming the aromatic and volatile crema. With adjustable grind and dose control, the precise amount of coffee at the right consistency is readied all at the press of a button. Manually tamp with the integrated magnetic tamper. The Barista Express has PID temperature control, maintaining the water temperature within +/- 1 °C. Assuring the nuanced flavour notes of the bean perfectly balanced. The steam wand texturizes the milk to a velvety mouthfeel. Creating silky micro-foam capable of composing latte art. Create great-tasting barista-style coffee – from bean to espresso – in less than a minute. There's also a stainless steel jug included. Easy to clean. Dimensions 35 x 37 x 38cm h. 1700W.