A large, adjustable brewer: 1.8 litres into a thermal carafe that holds heat for hours, with delayed start, cold brew and a custom mode for bloom, temperature and flow.
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- 40.8 cm Height
- 2 years Warranty
- 1.8 L Jug capacity
- Thermal Jug type
Pros
- Brews up to 12 cups (1.8 L) into a dual-wall thermal carafe
- Sage says the carafe keeps coffee above 65 °C for up to four hours
- Delayed auto start up to 24 hours ahead, plus a cold brew mode
- Custom mode sets bloom volume, bloom time, temperature and flow rate
- Claro Swiss water filter and a hardness test strip in the box
Cons
- Clock clears when unplugged, and delayed start must be set for each brew
- Two-year warranty, against five for the Moccamaster
- A few owners on Sage's site report faults, such as brews using only half the water
- A little water stays in the tank after each brew (Sage calls this normal)
- Best for
- Households that drink coffee through the morning and want a big thermal carafe, a timer and room to fine-tune the brew.
- Not for
- Anyone after the simplest machine or the longest warranty, or who wants a grinder built in.
Our verdict
The Luxe Brewer Thermal is the big-batch, fine-tuning choice. It brews up to 12 cups (1.8 litres) into a dual-wall thermal carafe, which Sage says keeps coffee above 65 °C for up to four hours, so there is no hotplate at all.
There are three modes. Brew is the one-touch setting; Custom lets you set bloom volume, bloom time, brew temperature and flow rate; Cold Brew steeps up to 600 ml for anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Delayed start can be set up to 24 hours ahead, but it runs once and has to be armed again for the next morning, and the clock clears whenever the brewer is unplugged.
Against the Moccamaster it gives you more coffee, a timer and a thermal carafe, but a two-year warranty instead of five and a taller body at 40.8 cm. Sage asks for at least 10 cm of clear space on every side and says not to run it inside a cupboard.
Cleaning and running costs
On first use you set the water hardness from the test strip in the box. The tank takes Sage’s Claro Swiss water filter (part SES008WHT0NEU1): Sage’s product page says to replace it every 90 days, while the manual ties the interval to hardness, about 160 brews at level 1. Descale when the descale icon flashes: take the filter out, fill descaling solution to the 1000 ml line, run the cycle of about 30 minutes, then refill with fresh water for the rinse. Sage names no descaler by part number. Brews of more than 8 cups use flat-bottom basket papers; smaller ones need cone papers, which are not in the box.
Owner reports
Sage’s UK store shows 25 owner reviews of this model. We set aside five that its review system marks as incentivised and read the rest. The coffee gets the most praise, and several owners say the carafe keeps it hot for hours. A handful describe problems: three faults (a shower head that kept working loose, brews that used only half the water, a carafe-lid error that would not clear), two owners who found the coffee or the carafe not hot enough, two who call it noisy, and one who returned it over the water left in the tank. Three found Sage slow to put things right. That is anecdote from one store’s reviews, not a failure rate.
Who should look elsewhere
If you want the longest warranty and the fewest settings, the Moccamaster KBG Select has five years of cover and a single switch. For a thermal jug and a timer in a shorter, simpler machine, look at the Melitta LOOK V Therm Timer.
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Sage the Luxe Brewer Thermal specs
- 40.8 cm Height
- 2 years Warranty
Size
| Jug capacity | 1.8 L |
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| Jug type | Thermal |
| Width | not listed |
| Height | 40.8 cm |
| Depth | not listed |
| Weight | 4.68 kg |
Coffee
| Built-in grinder | No |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | not listed |
Features
| Programmable start | Yes |
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| Power | 1,650 W |
Ownership
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Cleaning
| Takes a water filter | Yes |
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Manufacturer figures, checked 2 Nov 2026. — means not listed.
Where to buy the Sage the Luxe Brewer Thermal
- Sage£249.95Go to Sage (opens in a new tab)
- John Lewis£249.95Go to John Lewis (opens in a new tab)
Prices and stock change; the retailer’s page is always the final word.
Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal questions
What paper filters does the Sage Luxe Brewer take?
It depends on the batch. For more than 8 cups, use the mesh basket or flat-bottom 8–12 cup basket papers with an 8.25 cm base; ten papers come in the box. For 2–8 cups, fit the cone insert with a cone paper, which Sage does not supply and the manual does not size. Never use the mesh basket and a paper together.
How do I descale the Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal?
Descale when the descale icon flashes on the screen. Take the water filter out first, fill descaling solution to the 1000 ml line and start the cycle, which takes about 30 minutes. Then refill the tank with fresh water for the rinse. Sage’s guide and product page name no descaler by part number, and excess steam or slow brews are a sign it is due.
How often should I change the Sage Luxe Brewer water filter?
Every 90 days, according to Sage’s product page. The manual adds that the interval depends on your water hardness, with about 160 brews at hardness level 1, the level you set from the test strip on first use. The filter is Sage’s Claro Swiss cartridge, part SES008WHT0NEU1, which also fits the Precision Brewer Thermal and many Sage espresso machines. Take it out before descaling.
Why does the delayed start not repeat every morning?
Because it runs once. Sage’s delayed auto start has to be armed again after each brew, and it needs the clock set first. The clock clears whenever the brewer is unplugged, so after a power cut or a move you set the time again before the start time, which can be up to 24 hours ahead.
Why does my Sage Luxe Brewer show FILL when the tank has water in it?
The level sensor is misreading. Sage’s guide says to wipe the sensor prisms inside the tank and move the brewer out of direct sunlight or bright light. If the screen shows TOO HOT instead, it has run too many brews back to back: let it rest for at least 20 minutes before the next one.
How much space does the Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal need?
Sage lists it at 40.8 cm tall. Sage and John Lewis give different width and depth figures, so we leave those out; measure before you buy. Sage’s guide also asks for at least 10 cm of clear space on every side of the brewer and says not to run it inside a cupboard, so allow for that under wall units.