MachineSage the Dual Boiler →
£1,249.95Verified delivered price
Sage UK · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Espresso machines · Database record
Sage
the Dual Boiler
A 58mm dual-boiler espresso machine that can extract and steam simultaneously, designed to be paired with a separate grinder.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. Sage UK · checked 22/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
The current BES920 is a serious separate-grinder route: PID-controlled espresso and steam boilers, an actively heated 58mm group, adjustable pre-infusion and simultaneous extraction and steaming. Its £1,249.95 machine price becomes about £1,749.95 with the recorded Niche Zero before scales and other extras, so the complete setup—not the machine alone—is the fair comparison with integrated-grinder alternatives.
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Best for
Enthusiasts who want temperature control, strong manual steam and a separate upgradeable grinder
Watch out for
This is a large, hands-on machine with no grinder and no automatic milk. Every drink needs grinding, dosing, tamping, brewing, steaming and clean-up. The official descale procedure requires cooling the machine for at least four hours, emptying both boilers and running repeated 20-minute stages. No part is documented as dishwasher-safe. Warm-up, noise, energy use, reliability, repairability and drink quality still require independent testing, so no CoffeeScore is published.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£1,823.95All required lines include known delivery
Baseline compatible grinderNiche Zero →
£574Verified delivered price
Niche Coffee · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Why a grinder is included
This machine has no built-in grinder. The connected baseline grinder is included because freshly ground coffee cannot be made without one. It is a compatible starting point, not the only suitable choice. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
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What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredgrinder · structured compatibility
Niche Zero
This machine has no built-in grinder. This is the baseline evidenced match; other connected grinders may suit a different workflow.
£574Verified delivered · Niche CoffeeCheck retailer ↗
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee beans · connected example: Square Mile Red Brick
Coffee is required, but this connected bean is an example rather than the only correct choice. Roast and flavour remain personal preferences.
£15.25Verified delivered · Square Mile CoffeeCheck retailer ↗
optionalaccessory · structured compatibility
Hario V60 Drip Scale
A model-connected useful extra, not required to operate the machine.
£65Verified delivered · Copper Coffee RoastersCheck retailer ↗
Price tracking · 1 date · 1 model-verified current offer
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Lowest verified delivered · Sage UK£1249.95
£1249.95£1249.95
Sage UK£1249.95exact model · Free standard delivery stated · direct retailer link · checked 22/07/2026
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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ReliabilityPending
Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
40.3 cmSource: Sage UK
claimedDepth
37.3 cmSource: Sage UK
claimedHeight
37.8 cmSource: Sage UK
claimedWeight
Not yet verified
unknownWater tank
2.5 LSource: Sage
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
Not yet verified
unknownPower
Not yet verified
unknownMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
Warranty2 years
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
The LCD requests a tablet cleaning cycle after approximately 200 shots; the official programme counts down 370 secondsSource: Sage
claimedDescaling
Allow at least four hours to cool, use the machine's descale menu, empty both boilers, then complete 20-minute descale and repeated 20-minute fresh-water flushing stagesSource: Sage
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
None: Sage says not to clean any parts or accessories in a dishwasherSource: Sage
claimedMilk-system care
Wipe and purge the steam wand immediately after texturing; clear blocked tip holes with the supplied pin and remove and soak the tip if neededSource: Sage
claimedWater filter
Integrated filter holder; the manual advises replacement after three months or 40L in its hardest-water exampleSource: Sage
claimedOfficial UK support pathwaySage UK source ↗
In warrantySage may repair, replace the product or replace the defective part after an approved claim; a prepaid shipping label is provided when the return qualifies.
After warrantyNo normalized paid repair route has been confirmed in this record.
Sage states typical processing is up to 15 business days plus shipping, depending on the case.Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
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