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Sage the Bambino BES450

Brand: Sage

Compact espresso machine fit with steam wand evidence and no integrated grinder claim.

First published: 18/04/2026 · Product details reviewed: 12/05/2026

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Spec	Value
Primary use	Espresso machine
Buyer route	Budget
Machine type	Espresso machine
Coffee format	Ground coffee espresso
Pressure bar	Sage lists 9 bar extraction delivered by a 15 bar Italian pump.
Milk system	Manual steam wand.
Grinder integrated	No — requires pre-ground coffee or separate grinder.
Water tank capacity	Compared using published product information, stated buying criteria and current retailer checks.
Dimensions	19.5 x 32 x 31 cm listed by Sage.
Cleaning/descaling notes	Descale powder/cleaning kit included on Sage page; steam wand and portafilter need routine cleaning.

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