![]() We acknowledge that it is big, heavy, expensive, and packed to the gills with automation. And if you choose to, it offers you the convenience of one-touch brewing without compromising on the quality of the coffee. Not to mention, you can control and program almost every single aspect of your brew to get the perfect shot. It is a super-automatic machine that brews espresso in a traditional portafilter, and has a dual boiler system. This Breville Oracle has no competitor among super-automatic espresso machines. Every once in a while, you will hear about some problems with the Oracle don’t worry, the company will help you sort it out. That comes in handy if you ever have to invoke Breville’s 2-year Repair Warranty. How smart is that?īreville makes a bevy of coffee equipment and has a huge network of service centers. ![]() But after you’re done steaming, push the wand back into place, and it automatically cleans the nozzle by forcing steam out of the tip. You will have to wipe down the exterior after every use. The steam wand is another part of automatic espresso machines that requires frequent cleaning. Luckily, Breville has an instruction video to guide you through it: It can take anywhere between 60-90 minutes from start to finish. Speaking of descaling, we have to admit that it’s an onerous process. However, the display will flash a warning to let you know that it’s time for running a backflush cycle or descale the machine. However, you’ll have to dump the used grounds into the knock bin after every brew, and give it a wipe with a cloth. Since the Breville Oracle brews coffee like a traditional espresso machine, there is no brew head or dregs container to clean. And if you choose to experiment with your brew on the weekend, you can override the automation and take back control. That first cup in the morning can be hard to make, and the Oracle makes it so much easier. The espresso tastes great after you’ve dialed in all the settings. You even get to control the temperature and frothiness of your steamed milk via its dedicated control dial.Īll of this programmability translates into one thing - the Breville Oracle makes shot after shot of identical espresso. Those are just the settings for your coffee. You can even program the pre-infusion time, wait time, and brew time for that perfect layer of crema. ![]() The Americano button has 3 programmable settings for size and strength.The single and double shot buttons are programmable for volume or duration.You can set the tamping pressure and polishing time according to your liking.You can change the dose to adjust the strength of the brew.You can even program the Oracle to your heart’s content. The machine automates the grinding, dosing, and tamping. But all you have to do is fix the portafilter in position and hit a couple of buttons. The Oracle uses a 58 mm stainless steel portafilter to brew the espresso. Or you can take full manual control of the entire process. There is a sensor in the tip of the wand that indicates when the desired temperature is reached so you can shut off the steam. Then you position the milk jug under the wand and let the machine work its magic. You can adjust the steam temperature and the amount of foam you want in the milk. We think the best feature of the Breville Oracle is its programmable, hands-free milk steaming wand. This is good news because, according to Coffee Technicians Guild ( 1): The pump, capable of maintaining 15 bar pressure, ensures that the extraction happens at the ideal pressure, while the PID that lets you set the brewing temperature. ![]() Now you can pull your espresso and steam your milk at the same time. Like the Breville BES920XL, the Oracle eliminates the wait time between brewing and steaming thanks to its dual boilers. It allows you to swivel this heavy machine around to reach the water tank at the back. However, the designers have given it a nifty roller bearing system that you can engage using the knob located below the drip tray. Measuring 14.5 x 14.7 x 17.6 inches and weighing 35 lbs, this coffee maker is a real beast. This stylish espresso maker has a brushed stainless steel outer casing with an aluminum top surface, which has a built-in cup warmer.ĭespite its good looks, it might not be a good fit for every kitchen. With the Oracle, the designers at Breville bridged the gap between the semi-automatic machines (which need some expertise to operate) and the super-automatics (which take away a lot of control from you).
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