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espresso with built-in grinder

Sage the Barista Express

UK model SES875. Sold outside the UK as the Breville Barista Express, model BES870. An espresso machine with a built-in grinder, 318 mm wide, 351 mm deep and 404 mm tall, with a 2 litre water tank and a 54 mm portafilter.

Checked against the maker's pages on 21 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@mugandmachine.com.

What it costs in the UK

On 21 September 2026 the Sage the Barista Express was listed at £499.95: £499.95 at Sage (maker UK shop) and £499.95 at John Lewis & Partners. Prices move often, so treat these as a guide to the range.

Will it fit in my kitchen?

0100200300400500Front318 mm wideSide351 mm deep404 mm tall
The space the Sage the Barista Express takes up, drawn to scale from its published size. The ruler on the left is in millimetres from the worktop: measure from your worktop to the underside of your wall cupboard and compare. Leave room above to fill the tank or hopper if it loads from the top.
DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
Width318 mmSage's product page
Depth351 mmSage's product page
Height404 mmSage's product page
Height with the lid or hopper openNot published by the maker
Water tank is filled fromRemovable tankSage's instruction manual
Tallest cup under the spoutNot published by the maker
WeightNot published by the maker

What fits the machine?

DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
Portafilter size54 mmSage's product page
BasketsBoth suppliedSage's product page
Baskets in the box1 cup & 2cup Single & Dual Wall Filter BasketsSage's product page
Tamper size54 mmSage's instruction manual
Tamper in the boxYesSage's product page

How it makes coffee

DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
Heating systemThermocoilSage's product page
Digital temperature control (PID)YesSage's product page
Pump rating (the maker's figure)15 barSage's product page
MilkManual wandSage's product page
Built-in grinder burrsConicalSage's product page
Burr materialSteelSage's product page
Grind settings16Sage's product page

How much it holds

DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
Water tank2 litresSage's product page
Bean hopper250 gSage's product page
Used grounds containerNot published by the maker

Living with it

DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
Heat-up timeNot published by the maker
NoiseNot published by the maker
Auto switch-offThe machine automatically switches to AUTO OFF mode after 30 minutes.Sage's instruction manual
Rated power (the maximum, not what it uses on average)1850 WSage's product page

Upkeep and running cost

DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
Water filterClaroSwiss Water FilterSage's parts and accessories page
Change the filterReplace filter after 90 days or after 40LSage's instruction manual
DescaleIt is recommended to descale your unit every 90 days when water hardness is at level 4; and when water hardness is at level 6, descale your unit every 60 daysSage's instruction manual
Descaler the maker namesSage Descaling powderSage's instruction manual
Cleaning tabletsCleaning disc and tabletsSage's product page

Warranty and parts

DetailSage the Barista ExpressStated in
UK warranty2 yearsSage's product page
Parts or accessories for it on the maker's UK siteYesSage's parts and accessories page