Barista Touch Impress – Beginner Friendly or Overkill?

Everyone thinks the Sage Touch Impress is only for pros or for people upgrading from the Barista Express or Pro… but here’s the truth: it might be the BEST espresso machine for beginners. In this video, I’ll show you why the Touch Impress could be your perfect first machine: ☕ How it fixes the #1 beginner problem — pressure and puck prep ☕ Why the Impress Puck System makes dosing and tamping foolproof ☕ How the Intelligent Brew system literally teaches you to dial in your beans ☕ Why the milk steaming is beginner friendly AND still lets you learn latte art TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why this machine surprised me 00:20 – Where it fits in the Sage line-up 01:00 – The biggest beginner struggles 01:45 – The Impress Puck System 03:00 – Intelligent Brew explained 04:00 – Milk steaming made simple 05:00 – Recap & who this machine is for 05:30 – Trade-in scheme + how to try it 👉 Want to get hands-on with the Touch Impress? Come to our Bristol store or shop online: [www.schoolofespresso.com](https://www.schoolofespresso.com) 💡 Already own a Barista Express or Pro? We run a trade-in program so you can upgrade with us at a better price. We’re a Sage authorised retailer, which means when you buy from us you get: ✔ The same 2-year warranty direct from Sage ✔ Our expert advice and support if you need it ✔ Peace of mind you’re buying from a trusted partner Subscribe for more videos on Sage machines, tips, and reviews — the Barista Express and Pro are coming up next! #SageTouchImpress #EspressoMachine #SchoolOfEspresso