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espresso with built-in grinder

Sage the Barista Touch

UK model SES880. Sold outside the UK as the Breville Barista Touch BES880. An espresso machine with a built-in grinder, 400 mm wide, 319 mm deep and 314 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 Touch was listed between £1049 and £1049.95: £1049.95 at Sage Appliances (UK) and £1049 at John Lewis & Partners. Prices move often, so treat these as a guide to the range.

Will it fit in my kitchen?

0100200300400Front400 mm wideSide319 mm deep314 mm tall
The space the Sage the Barista Touch 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 TouchStated in
Width400 mmSage's product page
Depth319 mmSage's product page
Height314 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 TouchStated in
Portafilter size54 mmSage's instruction manual
BasketsBoth suppliedSage's instruction manual
Baskets in the boxDual Wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup), Single Wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)Sage's instruction manual
Tamper size54 mmSage's instruction manual
Tamper in the boxYesSage's instruction manual

How it makes coffee

DetailSage the Barista TouchStated in
Heating systemThermojetSage's product page
Digital temperature control (PID)YesSage's product page
Pump rating (the maker's figure)15 barSage's product page
MilkAutomatic wandSage's product page
Built-in grinder burrsConicalSage's instruction manual
Burr materialSteelSage's product page
Grind settings30Sage's product page

How much it holds

DetailSage the Barista TouchStated in
Water tank2 litresSage's instruction manual
Bean hopper250 gSage's instruction manual
Used grounds containerNot published by the maker

Living with it

DetailSage the Barista TouchStated in
Heat-up time3 secondsSage's product page
NoiseNot published by the maker
Auto switch-off30 minutesSage's instruction manual
Rated power (the maximum, not what it uses on average)1650 WSage's instruction manual

Upkeep and running cost

DetailSage the Barista TouchStated in
Water filterClaroSwiss Water FilterSage's parts and accessories page
Change the filter90 days or 40LSage's instruction manual
DescaleNot published by the maker
Descaler the maker namesDescaling powderSage's instruction manual
Cleaning tabletsCleaning tablets (included accessory), used in the back-flushing cleaning cycleSage's instruction manual

Warranty and parts

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