{"id":56203,"date":"2026-01-20T16:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/sage-the-luxe-brewer-thermal-review\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T17:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:52:00","slug":"sage-the-luxe-brewer-thermal-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/blog\/sage-the-luxe-brewer-thermal-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal is Sage’<\/a> s newest filter coffee machine and succeeds the popular Precision Brewer Thermal<\/a>. At first glance, the difference seems mostly cosmetic, but in daily use it appears that Sage has made clear choices. Less complex on the outside, more calm in use, while the technical capabilities have largely been retained. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Design and construction quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

If you put the Luxe Brewer next to the Precision Brewer, you immediately notice that the design has become more refined. The machine looks less clunky and fits better visually into modern kitchens. The bottom dimensions have remained almost the same, but the tighter lines and updated finish make it feel more compact. Sage opts for a gray handle and lid on this model versus black on the Precision Brewer. <\/p>\n\n

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Removable water tank and updated display<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

An important practical difference is the removable water tank. With the Precision Brewer, it was attached, which made cleaning less pleasant. With the Luxe Brewer, you simply remove the tank from the machine, which makes cleaning a lot easier. The display has also been significantly modernized. The display is brighter and clearer, making the operation feel more modern. <\/p>\n\n

Fewer brewing programs, more overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Whereas the Precision Brewer worked with six brewing methods (3 preset, custom, pour over and cold brew), the Luxe Brewer has three more: brew, cold brew and custom. That seems like a step backward, but in practice it’s an improvement. The standard brew mode brews coffee according to SCA guidelines, with correct brewing time and brewing temperature. So at the push of a button you can brew a properly extracted cup of filter coffee, without having to think about settings. Interestingly, no blooming is used here. Our advice is therefore to choose a custom program for freshly roasted coffee. So with the custom mode you can experiment and fine-tune yourself, depending on the coffee. New is the delayed start. So you can have your coffee ready first thing in the morning when you wake up. <\/p>\n\n

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Full control with custom settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Under the customize feature, full control has been retained. An important part of this is blooming. During the blooming phase, a small amount of water is dripped over the ground coffee. This allows carbon dioxide gases, which are still present especially in freshly roasted coffee, to escape. Without blooming, the water can flow unevenly through the coffee, negatively affecting extraction. <\/p>\n\n

Blooming is basically a short pause in the brewing process, usually between 30 and 40 seconds. With the Luxe Brewer, you set both the bloom volume and the bloom time yourself, which ensures a more even extraction and a cleaner flavor profile. <\/p>\n\n

In addition to blooming, you can also set the brewing temperature and flowrate. The flow rate determines how quickly the water is distributed over the coffee. A lower flowrate allows for longer contact time and higher extraction. This works well for lightly roasted coffees<\/a>, which often require a longer extraction. With dark-roasted coffees, too long an extraction can actually result in extra bitters. By combining the parameters of temperature and flow rate, you can fine-tune the brewing profile to each coffee. <\/p>\n\n

Steep & Release at small quantities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

One feature that is especially valuable with smaller batches is Steep & Release. For smaller volumes, the machine first holds the water in the filter basket, allowing the coffee to fully steep before releasing the steep. This works similarly to a manual immersion brewing method<\/a> such as a Clever Dripper. This gives you a more even extraction with small amounts than with a direct pass. This feature works automatically and contributes to more consistent results with one or two cups of coffee. However, you can also choose to let the coffee flow through at once here. If you brew the coffee with a lid on the pot, it will run through and without a lid you choose the steep & release function. <\/p>\n\n

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Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t€<\/span> 299,90<\/bdi><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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De Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal<\/span> filterkoffiemachine combineert gebruiksgemak met geavanceerde instelbaarheid. Met \u00e9\u00e9n druk kies je jouw favoriete zetmethode, van Golden Cup tot Cold Brew, en dankzij de Custom-instellingen fine-tune je elk kopje. De dubbele wand thermische karaf houdt je koffie tot 4 uur warm, zonder smaakverlies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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