Sage's new espresso machine will save you from watered-down iced lattes this summer

Thanks to a new and improved design, Sage's Barista Touch Impress espresso machine just got even better.

I'm a huge fan of the Sage Barista Touch Impress. Combining a range of automated features for mess-free grinding and tamping with a highly responsive touch screen, it strikes the perfect balance between ease of use and professional-quality features.

Available to buy in time for summer, this espresso machine now includes a new cold extraction setting that can make cold espresso and cold brew alongside its existing menu of hot coffee drinks.

And even better, if you buy right now, you'll get a free Sage Shake & Take travel coffee cup and shaker for all your espresso martini needs.

Sage Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction: £1,199 at Breville

Now available with cold brew and cold espresso settings, the Barista Touch Impress is waving goodbye to watered-down iced lattes this summer. It still features all the same automated tamping tech and Auto MilQ features I loved about the OG, and comes with a Shake & Take travel coffee cup when you buy now.

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Crazy for cold brew

I review dozens of espresso machines every year, and if there's been one major shift in the market in the last 12 months, it's the increase in cold brew settings. In fact, whether it's De'Longhi or Ninja, I can't remember the last time I tried a major machine launch without some form of cold brew capability.

So it's no wonder that Sage is in a rush to update its range of machines to include this latest tech. The first to get the cold brew treatment was the Oracle Jet, which I reviewed last year.

I was really happy with the cold brew I achieved with this machine, but at £1,699, it's far from cheap.

Although the £1,199 price tag of the Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction is hardly an affordable option, it's a promising sign that Sage is planning to expand its cold brew capabilities into its more entry-level offerings.

"More than ever, people are seeking exceptional experiences when crafting food and drinks at home - and coffee is no exception," says Michael Bell, Beanz Manager EMEA at Sage Appliances.

"Cold coffee has unlocked new possibilities, allowing more people to enjoy high-quality brews in innovative ways. We’ve seen a rising demand for barista-level results at home, and the Barista Touch Impress is our answer. Designed for coffee lovers, it offers an effortless way to craft precision-brewed cold coffee - whether it’s the perfect start to the day or a refreshing pick-me-up on the go."

I'll be testing the Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction in the next few weeks, but as a fan of the original, I'm expecting great things.

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