Sage Barista Touch vs Sage Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction

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Barista Touch compared with Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction
SageBarista TouchSageBarista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction
Overview
Released––
Brewing
TypeEspressoEspresso
Integrated grinderYesYes
Grind settings3030
Milk systemAutomatic steam wandAutomatic steam wand
Portafilter diameter54 mm54 mm
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)15 bar–
Coffee and capsule compatibilityGround coffee in a separately handled portafilter; sold as Breville outside Europe.Ground coffee in a separately handled portafilter; sold as Breville outside Europe.
Drinks and brewing modesEspresso, long black and milk drinks; dedicated hot-water outlet. No maker-confirmed cold-extraction programme.UK table lists 14 presets including espresso, milk drinks, hot water and cold recipes; custom drinks can be saved.
Heating systemThermoJet; maker claims three-second heating to extraction temperature. Brewing and steaming run sequentially.ThermoJet system; maker claims extraction temperature in three seconds. Brewing and milk texturing run sequentially.
Temperature controlPID temperature control.PID extraction temperature control.
Pressure conditionsMaker specifies 15 bar maximum pump pressure, low-pressure pre-infusion and 9 bar extraction; maximum pressure is not a coffee-quality rating.–
GrinderHardened steel conical burrs with adjustable upper burr and side grind-size dial.40 mm conical Baratza burrs; manual size dial with adjustable upper burr.
Dosing and tampingAdjustable timed grinding; removable magnetic tamper and Razor trimming tool. User tamps and transfers the portafilter to the group head.Screen-guided dosing corrects the next grind time; assisted lever tamp applies 10 kg and a 7° twist. User transfers the portafilter to the group head.
Milk preparationAutomatic steam wand with 40–75°C temperature selection and eight texture levels; manual steaming also available. Wipe before automatic purge.Automatic or manual steaming; dairy, almond, soy and oat settings, eight texture levels. UK page states 40–75°C.
Cold drinks–Lower-temperature Cold Brew and Cold Espresso modes; maker claims under three and two minutes respectively. Not overnight steeping. Shakerato and cocktail recipes require additional preparation.
Capacity
Water tank2 L2 L
Bean hopper250 g340 g
Water supplyRemovable rear tank with filter.Removable rear tank with filter.
Design and power
Height406 mm415 mm
Width317 mm360 mm
Depth322 mm340 mm
Automatic power offYes–
Controls and profilesTouchscreen presets and customised drinks; current feature page states eight saved personalised coffees while older specification table states six. UK manual confirms timed single/double/custom extraction and manual start/stop.Touchscreen guidance and brew adjustment; dedicated hot-water spout.
App and connections–Expert Reviews reports no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Electrical requirementsUK page states 1680 W; linked UK manual rates 1380–1650 W, 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Main power is omitted because these differ. Auto-off after 30 minutes.1430–1700 W, 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz in the exact SES882 EU manual.
Size and weightMain dimensions follow the maker's labelled diagram, W31.7 × D32.2 × H40.6 cm. UK text table instead lists 40 × 31.9 × 31.4 cm under WxDxH.Width × depth × height from the maker's current UK table and linked dimension diagram; space is also needed for rear tank and hopper access.
Included accessoriesDosing funnel, 54 mm portafilter, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, magnetic tamper, Razor tool, 480 ml milk jug, cleaning kit, hardness strip and water filter.Milk jug, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, Razor trimming tool and cleaning supplies.
Cleaning and maintenanceTouchscreen cleaning/descaling guidance; backflush group head, clean grinder, wipe/purge wand and empty drip tray.Guided descaling/backflushing, grinder and wand cleaning; filter replacement reminder. Wipe and purge wand after use.
Regional availabilityStainless-steel UK SKU had active maker stock on 3 October 2026; the four other listed finishes were out of stock.Six UK finish SKUs had active maker stock on 3 October 2026.

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