The massive limited time Black Friday discount makes this upgrade on my existing espresso machine even more tempting.

My trusty Sage espresso machine has been pouring me great caffeine injections for years now but I’m probably overdue an upgrade. If you’re finding yourself in the same boat, I have some good news. You can currently buy the Sage The Barista Express for £499.95 (was £629.95) at Amazon – but you’d better move quick, as this limited-time deal expires at 11:45pm GMT tonight.

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This is a pretty hefty discount – the Sage Barista Express’s price has only dropped lower than this once in the last four years. Will it see further discounts as we draw closer to Black Friday? It’s honestly hard to say. I’m not ruling it out as it saw an extended discount last November rather than just a flash sale, but you’re definitely rolling the dice if you decide to wait and see if any further discounts are coming your way.

I’m no stranger to Sage’s machines. My Sage Bambino Plus has seen regular use since I got it three years ago, and for almost half of that time I’ve been idly daydreaming about which machine I’d upgrade to when the comes. If you check out our Sage Barista Express review, you’ll see why this coffee maker is right near the top of that list.

It offers the same hands-on espresso pouring as any of Sage’s manual machines, while automating some of the most inconvenient parts: grinding the beans and dosing your coffee. That means there’s none of the hassle of weighing out beans and using a separate grinder, but if you’re a coffee nerd like me, you’ll love how it still allows you to burnish your barista skills and tweak elements like grind size to perfect your beverage.

Not sure if the Sage Barista Express is for you? Then check out guide to the best espresso machines for more info on the best prices out there right now.

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