{"product_id":"sage-the-luxe-brewer-brushed-stainless-steel","title":"Sage The Luxe Brewer (Brushed Stainless Steel)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSage The Luxe Precision Brewer™ Thermal (BDC465)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome products earn their reputation through marketing. Others earn it in the cup. The Sage Luxe Precision Brewer™ Thermal did it on both fronts, picking up Filter Coffee Machine of the Year \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e Home Product of the Year at the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expertreviews.co.uk\/technology\/expert-reviews-product-of-the-year-awards-2026-the-results\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExpert Reviews Product of the Year Awards 2026\u003c\/a\u003e - the latter making it the standout home appliance of the entire year across every category tested. Reviewer Gareth Thomas called it “unequivocally the best home appliance I’ve reviewed over the past year”, praising its thoughtful feature set, the quality of its results, and the fact that it’s clearly been designed with serious coffee drinkers in mind. High praise, and thoroughly deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luxe Precision Brewer™ is also SCA-certified, meeting the Specialty Coffee Association’s Gold Cup standards for optimal brew temperature, extraction time, and consistency. Six brew modes - Gold, Fast, Strong, Cold Brew, Over Ice, and My Brew — give you the flexibility to dial in your preferred approach, whether you’re chasing a clean, delicate light roast or something a little more robust. The My Brew mode is where things get particularly interesting for geeks: you can fine-tune bloom time, bloom volume, brew temperature (PID-controlled), and flow rate independently, giving you a level of precision that’s more usually associated with manual brewing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine ships with both flat-bottom and cone filter baskets, and the difference between them is genuinely worth exploring. Flat-bottom baskets tend to emphasise chocolate and nutty notes; cone baskets often draw out more brightness and fruit. Paired with the dual-wall stainless steel thermal carafe (which keeps coffee above 65°C for up to four hours without the flavour-dulling effect of a hot plate), and a 1.8L tank fitted with a ClaroSwiss water filter, this is a machine that really has been thought through end-to-end. If you’re investing in good coffee, it deserves a brewer to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Luxe Precision Brewer™?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed Home Product of the Year and Filter Coffee Machine of the Year at the Expert Reviews Product of the Year Awards 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCA-Approved Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeets the Specialty Coffee Association’s Gold Cup standards for brew temperature, time, and extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Brew Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdjust bloom time, bloom volume, brew temperature (PID-controlled), and flow rate independently via My Brew mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Brew in 30 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dedicated preset produces cold brew concentrate in as little as half an hour — great over ice or as a base for coffee cocktails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-Hour Programmable Start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet a delayed start and wake up to freshly brewed coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Filter Baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth flat-bottom and cone baskets included. Different shapes, different flavour profiles — experiment freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Carafe Keeps Coffee Hot for 4 Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual-wall stainless steel construction maintains temperature above 65°C with no hot plate required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Removable Water Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.8L capacity with ClaroSwiss water filter, easy to fill and keep clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SDC465BSS4GUK1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SDC465BSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\/GTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9355973132823\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8L \/ 12 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Cup, Fast, Strong, Cold Brew, Over Ice, My Brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom Time, Bloom Volume, Brew Temperature (PID-controlled), Flow Rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarafe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-wall thermal stainless steel, maintains temp above 65°C for up to 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Baskets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-bottom and cone, both included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ClaroSwiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 36cm H x 17cm W x 31cm D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1650W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHas the Sage Luxe Precision Brewer™ won any awards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - it won both Filter Coffee Machine of the Year and Home Product of the Year at the Expert Reviews Product of the Year Awards 2026, making it the highest-rated home appliance across all categories tested that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Sage Luxe Precision Brewer SCA-certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It meets the Specialty Coffee Association’s Gold Cup standards, which set specific benchmarks for brew temperature, extraction time, and consistency. It’s one of relatively few home filter machines to carry this certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the My Brew mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Brew is the machine’s fully customisable preset, allowing you to independently adjust bloom time, bloom volume, brew temperature, and flow rate. It’s ideal for dialling in specific beans or exploring how different variables affect flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between the flat-bottom and cone filter baskets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch suggests the two shapes produce different flavour profiles. Flat-bottom baskets tend to highlight chocolate and nutty characteristics, while cone baskets often draw out more brightness and fruit. Both are included in the box, so you can experiment with your preferred coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the thermal carafe keep coffee hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-wall stainless steel carafe keeps coffee above 65°C for up to four hours, without a hot plate that can continue to cook the coffee and negatively affect its flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Sage Luxe Precision Brewer make cold brew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has a dedicated Cold Brew preset that produces a cold brew concentrate in as little as 30 minutes. The Over Ice mode is also available for brewing directly over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the water tank capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable water tank holds 1.8L and is fitted with a ClaroSwiss water filter to help manage water hardness and protect the machine’s internals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the machine have a programmable timer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 24-hour delayed start timer lets you set the machine to brew at a specific time, so your coffee is ready when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grind size should I use with the Luxe Precision Brewer™?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor filter coffee, a medium grind is a good starting point — roughly the consistency of coarse sand. If you’re using the cold brew preset, a coarser grind is generally recommended. The My Brew mode lets you adjust flow rate and other variables to compensate for grind differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Sage Luxe Precision Brewer available to buy from Ozone Coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it’s available directly from ozonecoffee.mom. We’re a specialty coffee roaster with four London cafés and our own production roastery, so we only stock equipment we’d genuinely use ourselves.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy peace of mind with a \u003cstrong\u003e2-year limited manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please note: Sage products are intended for private household use only. 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