I test coffee machines for a living, and the Sage Luxe Thermal Brewer is my favorite so far this year – here's why

As TechRadar's resident barista, I'm lucky enough to test a new coffee maker every few weeks. There have been some real stars so far in 2025, but so far one has really stood out – the Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal, which I gave a full five stars in my review.

If you're outside the UK, this coffee maker is called the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal. They're exactly the same, just sold under different names to avoid confusion with an unrelated British company named Breville.

This drip coffee machine doesn't just look good, it's also solidly made and thoughtfully designed. Furthermore, it's the machine I'll be watching out for in the upcoming Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday sales.