![]() Twin spouts enable the Bambino to pour two evenly sized drinks at once, although we found it was a bit of a squeeze to comfortably place two espresso cups side by side on the drip tray. However, it’s also possible to adjust the volume that’s automatically dispensed, or even manually start and stop the water flow – which makes this coffee machine perfect for those who want to up their barista game. When it comes to the volume of coffee dispensed, the Bambino can automatically pour around 30ml of coffee for a single espresso, or 60ml for a double. ![]() This puts it middle-of-the-range when it comes to coffee makers, with the noise level equivalent to that of a vacuum cleaner. Our decibel meter registered the Bambino at 74dB while it was pouring an espresso. Delivered at a temperature of 74 C / 165 F, the drinks were topped with a thick, rich crema that reformed when a teaspoon of sugar was sprinkled on top. On test, the machine proved simple to use, creating both single and double shots of smooth, intense coffee in just 28 seconds. The Sage Bambino may be small in size but it's certainly mighty when it comes to brewing espresso. The machine will accept cups up to 13cm / 5.12 inches tall, and the Bambino also comes with a built-in steam wand that can be used to texturize milk in the included jug to create longer-coffee based drinks such as cappuccino and latte. However, unlike other Sage coffee machines, the company doesn’t include a razor – a sharp tool used to shave a tiny amount of coffee once it’s been compacted in the basket to ensure it’s super smooth. ![]() However, the espresso machine includes a plastic tamp of the same size that ensures you can create a smooth finish to the ground coffee when it's in the filter. The baskets are 54mm in size, which is slightly smaller than the standard 58mm size. Sage recommends the single-walled filters should be used with freshly ground coffee beans, while the dual-wall filters will help to regulate pressure to produce a thick crema with pre-ground coffee and beans that have been ground longer than 30 days ago. The Sage Bambino produces espressos using 9-bar pressure and comes with four filters: single-walled single and double espresso, and double-walled single and double espresso. On the front of the unit you’ll find four silver buttons, for brewing a single or double cup of espresso as well as ejecting hot water or steam from the steam wand. ![]() One cartridge is supplied, and Sage recommends this should be replaced every three months. The removable 1.4-litre / 1.5-quart water tank sits at the rear of the machine, and comes with an optional water filter for those who live in areas where the water comprises high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Measuring 19.5 x 32 x 31 cm / 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 inches (w x d x h) and weighing 4.9kg / 10.8lb, it's a compact espresso machine that won’t take up too much space on your kitchen countertop. Like most Sage appliances, the Bambino boasts a stylish stainless steel finish, meaning it will add a touch of finesse to your kitchen. ![]()
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