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If you own a Sage espresso machine then you’re officially classified as a coffee aficionado. However, taking it to coffee pro status and re creating that home cafe status takes practise and understanding before you can master the art completely. One fundamental thing to understand how to correctly clean a sage coffee machine is that, a clean coffee machine equals delicious-tasting drinks. Giving your machine the TLC it deserves from day one will mean it’ll have a far longer life-span. You’ll notice inside your box there will be a sage cleaning manual for your specific model you purchased however, we’ve put together a list of the best Sage Tips & Tricks so that we can help you take your coffee making game to the next level. Your Sage machine talks to you Did you know that your Sage machine can talk to you? Sorry, we’re just kidding,..however for simplicity, your machine will actually let you know when it’s time for a clean. After producing 200 or so coffees the screen will show a...

We get a lot of different coffee questions, so we thought that we’d try answering ten of your most pressing coffee FAQs! These answers will give you lots of information – from sustainable coffee to espresso machines to latte art and more. What’s the difference between light and dark roast coffee? You may have seen that there are different types of roasted coffee beans: these can range from light roast to dark roast. Other than the visual difference (dark roast beans are indeed darker in colour!), there are some key flavour differences too. Dark roast coffee beans have been roasted for longer, and have been heated to higher temperatures. Due to the breakdown of acids in the roasting process, they become denser and a more bitter flavour is produced. Depending on how you like your coffee, that more bitter flavour could be a pro or a con. What’s the difference between light and dark roast coffee? In contrast, light roast coffee beans are roasted for less time, and therefore less of...

Summer calls for two things – iced coffee, and an incredible coffee ice cream recipe. We’ve already given you our favourite iced coffee recipe , so now it’s time to show you how to make coffee ice cream at home! Here are two ways to make incredible coffee ice cream – one with a ice cream machine, and one without. Recipe 1: ice cream maker Ingredients: 600ml of whole milk 540ml of double cream 300g of granulated sugar 1 pinch of salt ½ cup fresh brewed coffee (you can use decaf if you’re serving this to kids or anyone sensitive to caffeine) 6 egg yolks 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract An ice cream maker Method: As with many ice creams, you’ll need to start by making a custard. Combine the sugar, milk and a pinch of salt, and then add your cup of freshly brewed coffee and heat. The coffee can be made any way you like – you could even use espresso if you really want this ice cream to pack a punch.  Next, whisk your egg yolks in a small bowl and slowly pour half of the...

James our founder has been making speciality coffee for almost a decade so he decided to produce this guide on how to use a sage coffee machine so that you can re-create a coffee shop experience in the comfort of your own home. From espresso making basics to pouring the perfect milk, we’ve got you covered. Now grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy the read 📚 Make the perfect espresso shot on your sage coffee machine “It can be tricky finding the perfect shot James explains. There are so many variables that affect coffee such as dose, quantity of liquid espresso (yield), tamping, coffee freshness plus so much more. But once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll be making coffee shop standard coffee from your favourite mug right at home – it can’t get any better than that”. Check out the video below to see how James makes the perfect espresso. Top tips for brewing your espresso like a pro! 1. Start with freshly roasted coffee beans This is super important and is often an overlooked aspec...

Looking for a great coffee gift for a friend or family member? There are so many different things to choose from, but we’re here to help. Here are some of our favourite coffee gifts – they’re sure to please any coffee lover in your life! Coffee subscription What’s better than a gift that keeps on giving? We can’t think of anything! That’s why our coffee subscription is a perfect gift for any occasion – including anniversaries, birthdays, and more. We’ll send an exciting new coffee to your chosen friend or family member every month on autopilot. Simply: Choose between a 3 month, 6 month or 12 month gifted subscription Then choose the size of the bag (250g or 1kg) Finally, select what grind you want to give your loved one The price includes delivery, and gift subscriptions don’t include any price information. With an easy, one-time payment, your gifted subscription will be ready to go! Your loved one will receive seasonal, speciality grade coffees which are all sustain...

We’ve given you our espresso martini recipe , a recipe for a flat white Russian , as well as our recipe for Irish coffee , but you may be in the mood to try a new coffee cocktail! We’re always looking for the newest thing – so here are three more coffee cocktails for you to try at home. Cocktail 1: Reverse espresso martini Yes, you read that right! This cocktail reverses the espresso martini that you know and love. The lovely coffee flavour is slowly released as the coffee ice cubes melt. It’s a great, creamy cocktail that you can enjoy all year round. Ingredients: 30ml  freshly brewed espresso 50ml vodka 25ml Baileys Method: Make 30ml of fresh espresso Freeze the espresso in an ice cube tray until frozen solid. Pour the vodka and Baileys into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir together for about 1 minute then strain into a tumbler. Put 4-5 coffee ice cubes into the drink to serve. Enjoy! Coffee ice cubes aren’t just good to have for this cockt...

Learn how to Descale your Sage coffee machine with our quick and easy how to guide. Making sure your machine is kept in top top condition is vital to making great tasting coffee as well as increasing the longevity of its life span. Having worked in the coffee machine world for over 10 years, our Founder James compares looking after your coffee machine just as you would your car (servicing it every 10-15k miles). We’ve included step by step instructions as well as a video how to guide to help you look after your machine properly. Look out for the descale message that appears on the machines display How often do you need to descale your machine? Thankfully, Sage have done the hard work. =Your machine should give you an automated prompt when it needs descaling.You’ll just need to ensure you have the appropriate descale cleaning powder. You can either purchase the official sage cleaner which is recommended because if there’s ever any warranty queries you’ll have been following manufac...

Do you sometimes still reach for instant coffee when you’re in need of a quick, caffeinated jolt of energy? We can understand why – but we’re on a mission to get you to switch from instant coffee today! Here are some of our reasons why you need to switch from instant coffee today. How they’re made: To explain why we think you need to switch from instant coffee to speciality-grade whole beans, it’s important to understand how instant coffee is made. It’s  made in two different ways – either through spray drying or freeze drying: Spray drying is a process where manufacturers roast, ground, and then brew whole bean coffee. They make a concentrated coffee liquid, which is then sprayed as a fine mist through a very hot, very dry area. By the time the coffee concentrate hits the ground, the water will have evaporated and turned it into small crystals. Freeze drying also involves making a very concentrated coffee, which is then chilled at very low temperatures. It creates slabs of...

Have you ever tried a coffee subscription service? It’s the best way to try delicious, rare coffees from around the world to experience at home. Don’t believe us? Here are all the reasons why you should try our subscription service, and why it is so perfect for you and your lifestyle. What is a coffee subscription service? To put it simply: a coffee subscription service is coffee delivered straight to your door with no fuss! Our coffee subscription service is designed to remove the hassle out of reordering coffee. Simply select your preferences, including the frequency of your subscription, and we’ll automate the rest by taking payment and delivering coffee to your doorstep. Why use a coffee subscription service? There are so many reasons why a coffee subscription service is the perfect way to drink coffee at home. Here are some of our personal favourites: Convenience – We cannot overstate how convenient a coffee subscription is! Creating your subscription takes less than ...