Sage

The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

A solid mid-range pick in the coffee machines line-up, with Bean to Cup up front.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Bean to Cuptrue
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Why we rate it

  • Built-in grinder
  • Above-average one-touch drinks
  • No pid temperature control
  • No auto milk texturing
Score profile

Where the The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine wins and loses

Scored against the coffee machines class
BrewingOverallValue735757
Brewing
73
Overall spec score
57
Value position
57
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type

Machine typeBean to Cup

Brewing

Built-in grinderYes
Milk frotherYes
One-touch drinks8

More specs

GrinderYes
Machine typeBean-to-cup
Head to head

The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine vs Sage Sage Barista Touch Impress

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BrewingOverallValue
The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee MachineSage Barista Touch Impress
 SageThe Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee MachineThis pageSageSage Barista Touch Impress
Overall score57 /10057 /100
TypeBean to CupBean to Cup
Milk frotherYesYes
Drinks count88
Who it's for

Is the The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable coffee machine for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need pid temperature control, in which case a higher-tier coffee machine is the better call.

Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
okay
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other coffee machines, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.

What stands out on the The Barista Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine?

Its built-in grinder stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Smeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine?

The Smeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine scores 59/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.