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Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Machine – Black Truffle
Compact, ready in three seconds, with hands-free milk. Proper espresso for smaller kitchens.
- 3 sec heat-up
- 9 bar extraction, with pre-infusion
- 54mm portafilter, 18g dose
- 19.4cm wide
£399.00
RRP £399.95
Save £0.95
Price includes VAT.
Fresh coffee makes the machine
Our espresso is roasted to order and shipped the same day if you order by noon (Monday to Friday).
Shop espresso coffee- Free UK delivery
- Manufacturer's guarantee
- Set-up help from coffee roastersOur recipe and grind settings below, plus help by email
Why it's worth it
About the Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Machine – Black Truffle
The Bambino Plus is Sage's smallest espresso machine, and one of the easiest to live with. It heats up in three seconds, pulls a proper 9 bar shot with pre-infusion, and textures milk for you at the touch of a button.
There's no grinder built in, so pair it with a burr grinder (or our freshly ground coffee) for the best results.
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3 sec
heat-up
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9 bar
extraction, with pre-infusion
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54mm
portafilter, 18g dose
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19.4cm
wide
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Ready in three seconds
Sage's ThermoJet heating gets the machine to extraction temperature in about three seconds, so there's no waiting around in the morning.
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Hands-free milk
The automatic steam wand textures milk for you, with three temperatures and three foam levels. You can still steam manually when you want to practise.
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Proper espresso
Low-pressure pre-infusion followed by 9 bar extraction, through a 54mm portafilter with an 18g dose. The same basics as much bigger machines.
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Fits almost anywhere
At 19.4cm wide it fits on the smallest worktop, and the simple button controls mean anyone in the house can use it.
Our honest take
Is it right for you?
Perfect if you're
short on space, mostly drink flat whites and lattes, and want great milk without having to learn steaming first. Best paired with a separate burr grinder.
Look elsewhere if
you don't want to buy a separate grinder. The Sage Barista Express and Barista Pro have one built in.
For the size and price, it's hard to beat. Pair it with a good grinder like the Baratza Encore ESP and freshly roasted beans, and it makes a better flat white than most high streets.
From our roastery
Our Bambino Plus recipe
This is the same ratio we use at the roastery. Start here, taste, then adjust one thing at a time.
- Dose
- 18g of coffee in the double single-wall basket
- Yield
- 34–36g of espresso in the cup
- Time
- 24–26 seconds
- Grind
- Fine espresso grind from a burr grinder
Dialling in
- Running fast and tasting sour? Grind finer.
- Running slow and tasting bitter? Grind coarser.
- Using pre-ground coffee? Use the dual-wall baskets in the box.
- Beans roasted 7 to 30 days ago give the best crema and flavour.
Roasted for espresso
The best coffee for your machine
Every machine is only as good as the beans in it. These are the coffees we'd put in ours.
The detail
Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Machine – Black Truffle specifications
| Grinder | Not built in. Use a separate burr grinder or pre-ground coffee |
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| Portafilter | 54mm stainless steel, 18g dose |
| Pump | 15 bar Italian pump, 9 bar extraction with low-pressure pre-infusion |
| Heating | ThermoJet, ready in about 3 seconds |
| Shot control | Volumetric 1 cup and 2 cup buttons |
| Milk | Automatic steam wand, 3 temperatures and 3 textures, plus manual steaming |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 19.4 × 36.2 × 30.4 cm |
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| Water tank | 1.9 litres, removable |
| Power | 1,600W |
| Finish | Black Truffle (also in brushed stainless steel) |
| Guarantee | 2-year Sage manufacturer's guarantee |
What's in the box
- 54mm stainless steel portafilter
- 54mm tamper
- Razor precision dosing tool
- Claro Swiss water filter
- 480ml stainless steel milk jug
- 1 and 2 cup single and dual wall filter baskets
- Cleaning tool and cleaning disc
Specifications from the manufacturer. Designs and specifications can change.
Questions we get asked
Sage Bambino Plus Espresso Machine – Black Truffle FAQs
Does the Sage Bambino Plus have a grinder?
No. For the best espresso, pair it with a burr grinder such as the Baratza Encore ESP. If you'd rather use pre-ground coffee, use the dual-wall baskets in the box, or ask us to grind your beans for espresso when you order.
Which coffee beans are best for the Bambino Plus?
Freshly roasted beans, ideally used between one week and one month after roasting. For milk drinks we recommend our Momentum espresso blend. For black espresso, try one of our single origins.
Can the Bambino Plus froth plant milk?
Yes. The automatic wand works with dairy and plant milks. Barista versions of oat milk give the best texture.
What's the difference between the Bambino and the Bambino Plus?
Both heat up in seconds and pull the same shot. The Bambino Plus adds automatic milk texturing with adjustable temperature and foam, so it's the better choice if you mostly drink milky coffee.
How often should I clean and descale it?
Wipe and purge the steam wand after every use, clean the baskets regularly, and descale every two to three months depending on how hard your water is. Change the water filter every two months.
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