Sage Barista Touch water filter
The Sage Barista Touch takes either the BES008 filter or an older type, and the 4-digit batch number on the base decides which. Sage changed the fitting partway through this range and we have not pinned down when. That covers 4 models, including the SES880BSS4GUK1 and SES880.
- The filter you need
- BES008
- Change it
- every 3 months
First check the part number on the filter you are removing — the batch cutover for this range is not established.
Which models does this cover?
4 models are sold under the Sage Barista Touch name. They all take the same filter, so whichever of these you own, this is the right page.
Sold in the UK
- SES880BSS4GUK1
- SES880
Sold outside the UK
Same machines, different market codes. If yours is one of these, it takes the same filter.
- BES880
- SES800
Which water filter does the Sage Barista Touch take?
The BES008, also sold as SES008. The BES008 page lists every name shops sell it under and every other machine that takes it.
How often should I change it?
Every 3 months. That is longer than most filters, which run to 2 months — worth knowing if you are used to a different machine.
| Your water | Change it | Who says so |
|---|---|---|
| Soft, Moderate or hard | every 3 months | Sage does |
| Very hard | every 68 days | We do |
The manufacturer's figure is a maximum, not a target — softer water never means you can leave one in longer. Why that is
Do I need to check the batch number on my Barista Touch?
Yes — check this first.
Tip the machine gently and look at the base. There is a 4-digit number next to the serial number — that is the batch.
Sage changed this fitting partway through this range, and we have not been able to establish exactly when. So the model name alone cannot tell you which filter yours takes. Read the part number off the cartridge you are removing, or ask Sage with your batch number to hand.
Already thrown the old one away? Email us the batch number and we will work it out with you.
Can I use a cheaper compatible filter?
Yes. The BES008 is a plain push-in fitting — no chip, no lock, nothing for the machine to check. A compatible filter of the right shape does the same job as the manufacturer's own. Just confirm your batch number first, because that decides which shape you need.
What else takes the same filter?
11 other ranges in our list take the BES008. They are batch-gated too, so check each machine separately.
- Sage Barista Express5 models · batch number needed
- Sage Barista Express Impress3 models · batch number needed
- Sage Barista Pro3 models · batch number needed
- Sage Barista Touch Impress3 models · batch number needed
- Sage Bambino Plus3 models · batch number needed
- Sage Duo-Temp Pro3 models · batch number needed
See all 12 ranges that take the BES008
How sure are we about this?
We checked this one against Sage's own documentation.
To be clear about what we do and do not know: we are sure about which family of filter the Sage Barista Touch uses. What we cannot tell you is which version of it your particular machine takes, because that depends on the batch number and we have not established where the changeover falls.
The part number printed on the filter you are removing is the final word. If it disagrees with this page, trust the cartridge.