Sage SDC450BSS the Precision Brewer Coffee Maker, 1.8L

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The 60-oz water reservoir is attached to the coffee machine, but there is a tank lid that lifts right off. I found it a bit cumbersome to bring the Breville Precision Brewer to a tethered water source as it's not exactly feather-light, but the fully-removable lid makes it a less burdensome process.

However, should you be like yours truly and prefer a suitable shortcut, the Breville Precision Brewer also offers up a series of presets for Golden Cup-standard coffee, exceptional cold brew, and iced coffee that's anything but weak and watered-down.Unplug your machine and remove the portafilter holder, filter baskets, and any other removable parts. Place them in a clean sink or bowl filled with warm water and a few drops of liquid dish soap. Let them soak for around 10 minutes before scrubbing gently with a soft brush to remove any residual coffee grounds or oils. 2. Clean parts individually Descaling your Sage coffee machine is an important part of maintaining it.. Descaling will remove lime scale build up caused by hard water, allowing you to enjoy a cleaner, fresher cup of coffee. You can descale it in a few simple steps. Descaling step by step To properly clean your Sage The Oracle, you’ll need a soft brush or cloth, fresh water, and a cleaning solution. 1. Take out all removable parts

The “Precision” in the name is not just a marketing buzzword; when it comes to customizability, this Sage model has no rivals. Sage coffee machines are in our opinion the best way to make a professional cup of coffee at home without spending thousands. Clean the cone filter basket and flat bottom basket by removing them from the brewer and rinsing with warm water or wiping down with a damp cloth. Make sure to remove any debris trapped in the filter mesh of the flat bottom basket. 5. Descale Now for the fun part – making your first coffee brew! After all the setting up, water testing and flushing, we were keen to get started. Unlike some coffee makers, the coffee isn’t kept warm on a heated plate. Instead, it is the brushed stainless steel carafe with its dual walls that keeps the coffee warm for you. Using The Sage Precision BrewerWe first decided to brew a full 1.8-litre carafe. After all, when brewing a large amount of coffee, it’s often hard to get right, so we wanted to test this first. As per the manufacturer’s instructions, we used 12 level scoops with the Sage scoop, which equated to 99g. This works out at 1 coffee scoop per 150ml of coffee produced. Sage has a coffee-water ratio guide in the manual, which is handy. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like particularly. We would have preferred to have a removable water tank, but you soon get used to having a fixed one. It’s also a little big for anyone who has limited counter space. The manual comes with detailed instructions but they’re easy to follow. This Sage coffee maker might offer unprecedented customizability and precision, but it comes at a price — an exorbitant price for a drip coffee maker. We understand that only the very best coffee machines obtain the Specialty Coffee Association certification, which is a guarantee that you’ll get a perfect cuppa. But there are other coffee machines with similar credentials.