£260Verified delivered price
Ozone Coffee · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Filter machines · Database record
Sage
Precision Brewer Thermal
A programmable 1.7-litre thermal filter brewer for buyers who want useful presets and control over temperature, bloom and flow.
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
This is the control-focused alternative to a simpler automatic filter brewer. Gold, Fast, Strong and Cold Brew presets cover easier use, while My Brew lets you change bloom time, temperature and one of three flow rates. The included flat-bottom basket, cone insert and reusable mesh filter make it unusually flexible, and the thermal carafe avoids a hotplate.
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Best for
Households brewing anything from a single mug to a 12-cup batch, especially buyers who want to tune filter recipes
Watch out for
It does not grind coffee, so the real setup price includes a capable filter grinder. Cold Brew is a long-steep programme, not instant chilled coffee, and Sage's separate pour-over adapter is needed to feed a V60 or Kalita Wave directly. Ownership includes hand-cleaning, a guided roughly 33-minute descale followed by two water-only brews, and a water filter about every three months. Sage was out of stock when checked; Ozone showed the exact UK SDC450 at £260. Independent temperature, extraction, heat-retention and noise tests are pending.
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£419All required lines include known delivery
Baseline compatible grinderWilfa Zense Coffee Grinder →
£159Verified delivered price
Wilfa UK · 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.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
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
Wilfa Zense Coffee Grinder
This machine has no built-in grinder. This is the baseline evidenced match; other connected grinders may suit a different workflow.
£159Verified delivered · Wilfa UKCheck retailer ↗
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee suitable for this brew method
Coffee is required to brew, but this record does not yet recommend a specific pack or roast.
optionalaccessory · structured compatibility
Hario V60 Drip Scale
A model-connected useful extra, not required to operate the machine.
£65Verified delivered · Copper Coffee RoastersCheck retailer ↗
During ownership · not included in starting total
recommendedcare · model linked
Sage ClaroSwiss Water Filter
Sage recommends replacement every 90 days for optimal results.
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Lowest verified delivered · Ozone Coffee£260
£259.95£260
Sage UK£259.95exact model · Delivery charge not yet structured · out of stock when checked · checked 22/07/2026
Ozone Coffee£260exact 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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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
36 cmSource: Sage UK
claimedDepth
16.8 cmSource: Sage UK
claimedHeight
39.5 cmSource: Sage UK
claimedWeight
Not yet verified
unknownWater tank
1.7 L · up to 12 cupsSource: Sage UK
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
Not yet verified
unknownPower
1760 W maximum · 1550–1760W ratedSource: Sage
claimedPump pressure
Not applicable
verifiedMeasured 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
After every brew, empty and rinse the thermal carafe and lid; rinse the basket and mesh filter, with regular warm soapy-water cleaning and periodic showerhead wipingSource: Sage
claimedDescaling
Run the guided cycle when DESCALE flashes; allow about 33 minutes, then brew fresh water through twiceSource: Sage
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
No dishwasher-safe claim found in the manual; Sage gives hand-rinsing and warm soapy-water instructions for the basket, mesh filter and carafeSource: Sage
verifiedMilk-system care
Not applicable
verifiedWater filter
Required by the manual; replace when prompted or after 3 monthsSource: 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.Replacement parts found
Model-linked consumables
Filters and cleaners with compatibility evidence
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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