SAGE coffee machines are one of the most admired coffee machines on the market, but they don't come cheap.
However, we've found a great model by Beem for those looking for a cheaper alternative, that will save you hundreds of pounds.
- Beem Espresso-Select-Touch Espresso Portafilter Machine 15 Bar, £139.99 – buy here
Beem's Espresso-Select-Touch Espresso Portafilter Machine 15 Bar is a high tech piece of equipment costing just £139.99 from Beem's website.
Sage's Bambino Plus machine, on the other hand, can cost up to £400.
Beem's model features temperature control, two different sizes of serves (for single or double shots) and a milk-foaming nozzle, allowing you to create everything from intense espressos to creamy cappuccinos.
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Quiet and easy to use, it's perfect for making all manner of great-tasting coffees at home or impressing guests with your barista skills.
Beem's model features easy-to-clean components, a large 1.5-litre water capacity and a cup warmer, while the box contains a dosing spoon, a 51mm diameter portafilter and two stainless steel sieve inserts.
It also ensures that you're always getting the best-tasting coffee possible with a "thermoblock heating and pump system", with a stainless steel water pipe, to avoid corrosion affecting the taste of your brew.
Of course, you probably want something that looks great in your kitchen too, and the Beem coffee machine is sleek, shiny and compact.
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