Sage Barista Express Impress SES876BSS

The Sage Barista Express Impress SES876BSS is a semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated coffee grinder and the Impress Puck System, which assists with both dosing and tamping.

This makes the model interesting if you want the control of a manual espresso machine while also desiring more help with some of the steps that typically require the most practice.

What makes Impress different?

The most significant difference from a standard Sage Barista Express is the Impress Puck System.

The system assists with three key steps:

• Intelligent dosing

• Assisted tamping with 10 kg pressure and a 7° twist

• Automatic correction of the next dose

The machine records the result of the previous dosing and tamping and can then adjust the coffee amount for the next brew.

You still have to choose the grind size, insert the portafilter, brew the espresso, and steam the milk yourself. The Impress therefore does not automate the entire process, but helps make the preparation of the coffee puck more consistent.

Integrated grinder with 25 settings

The built-in conical coffee grinder has 25 grind settings.

The coffee is ground directly into the 54 mm portafilter while the intelligent dosing system calculates the coffee amount based on the previous brew.

The bean hopper holds approximately 250 g of coffee beans.

Assisted tamping

Once the coffee is ground into the portafilter, the integrated tamper lever is used.

The Impress system applies approximately 10 kg of tamping pressure and finishes with a 7° twist. An indicator helps show if the calculated dose is correct.

This reduces the need for a separate tamper and makes this step easier to repeat from brew to brew.

54 mm portafilter and 18 g dosing

Sage uses a 54 mm stainless steel portafilter and specifies about 18 g of freshly ground coffee as a starting point.

The machine comes with:

• Single wall filter basket for 1 cup

• Single wall filter basket for 2 cups

• Dual wall filter basket for 1 cup

• Dual wall filter basket for 2 cups

The single wall baskets are relevant when working with freshly ground coffee beans and you want to adjust the grind size and dose yourself.

The dual wall baskets can be easier to work with when using, for example, pre-ground coffee or coffee where the grind size cannot be fine-tuned in the same way.

Pre-infusion and 9-bar extraction

The brewing starts with low-pressure pre-infusion, which moistens the coffee puck gradually.

This is followed by the actual extraction at 9 bar. The pump can deliver up to 15 bar, but Sage regulates the extraction to 9 bar.

The machine also features a pressure gauge so you can monitor the pressure during brewing.

Thermocoil and PID temperature control

The Barista Express Impress uses a Thermocoil heating system with electronic PID temperature control.

Sage specifies a brewing temperature of 93 °C.

The temperature can also be adjusted by ±2 °C if you want to customize the brew to the coffee you are using.

Manual steam wand

The manual steam wand gives you control over the milk's temperature and texture.

This makes it possible to work with microfoam for drinks such as cappuccino, flat white, and latte art.

A 480 ml stainless steel milk jug is included.

Water tank and maintenance

The machine has a removable 2-liter water tank with a water filtration system.

The Sage Barista Express Impress SES876 is compatible with the Sage ClaroSwiss BES008 water filter.

The filter helps reduce chlorine, heavy metals, and limescale buildup, but does not replace the machine's regular cleaning and descaling.

You will find relevant products in our selection of cleaning, descaling, and water filters for coffee machines.

Specifications

• Model: Sage Barista Express Impress SES876BSS

• Color: Brushed stainless steel

• Type: Semi-automatic espresso machine

• Integrated coffee grinder: Yes

• Grind settings: 25

• Bean hopper: Approx. 250 g

• Impress Puck System: Yes

• Assisted tamping: Approx. 10 kg with 7° twist

• Portafilter: 54 mm stainless steel

• Recommended dosage: Approx. 18 g

• Pre-infusion: Low pressure

• Extraction pressure: 9 bar

• Pump pressure: Up to 15 bar

• Heating system: Thermocoil

• Temperature control: PID

• Brewing temperature: 93 °C

• Temperature adjustment: ±2 °C

• Water tank: 2 liters

• Steam wand: Manual

• Milk jug: 480 ml stainless steel

• Dimensions: 33 × 38 × 41 cm

• Construction: Stainless steel

Included accessories

• 54 mm stainless steel portafilter

• Single wall filter baskets for 1 and 2 cups

• Dual wall filter baskets for 1 and 2 cups

• 480 ml stainless steel milk jug

• Water filter holder with filter

• Razor™ precision trimming tool

• Cleaning tablets

• Cleaning disc

• Cleaning brush

• Steam wand cleaning tool

• Allen key

• Descaling powder