Price: $2,199.95
(as of Nov 17, 2024 08:35:10 UTC - Details)

Breville Oracle Espresso Machine BES980XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
AUTOMATIC MICROFOAM MILK TEXTURING: Self-cleaning steam wand, powered by a dedicated boiler, automatically textures milk to your liking and delivers barista quality microfoam that enhances flavour and is essential for creating latte art at home
PRECISE ESPRESSO EXTRACTION: Dual stainless steel boilers and heated group head controlled by digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE: The Over Pressure Valve limits the maximum pump pressure throughout extraction, helping prevent bitter flavours; Low pressure pre infusion gradually increases water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction
SHOT CONTROL AND LCD DISPLAY: Choose between one shot, two shots or manual control on the LCD display to control how much espresso ends up in your cup to make the perfect coffee/espresso every time
Reviewer: Josh Rosenthal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect amount of manual in an automatic espresso machine
Review: I have been using it for about a week. I have wanted it for about 2 years, since I saw it at a William Sonoma and tried a sample and loved how it operated. I have a Saeco super automatic machine that I have used every day for over 10 years. It is slowly breaking (display stopped working, water tank occasionally leaks, can't run the decalcifying program anymore). So, I didn't need this machine now. But, I was going to need it. The Saeco is a workhorse and I never expected to last as long as it has. I thought the coffee tasted fine from the Saeco. But, I realized it tasted like crap once I got this machine.Very easy to set up. There are a few things to know about operating it that requires reading the manual. But, day to day operation is pretty simple. It takes way longer to get ready than my Saeco. But, you can easily program it to turn on at a designated time. The main display is more old school than it needs to be. In this day and age, they can use something more than an old school lcd display. For some of the functions, if you don't know what it supposed to be displaying, you won't understand it. Probably used it for the aesthetic.I really like the manual part of this machine. It is still essentially an automatic machine. But, you have an espresso basket to put in one port for the grinds to be dispensed into and tamped. Then, you move it to the other port and it makes the coffee. If you make a triple cappuccino, like I do, it is a bit more work than pressing the espresso button 3 times, like I did on my old machine. With this, I have to move the basket from one port to the other, then bang out the grounds in the included barista ground disposal thing, rinse it off and start the cycle again and do that 3 times. You also have to move the cup for the coffee off the machine when you remove the espresso basket or you risk knocking it over. That takes slightly more time than a fully automatic machine but it is more the attention it requires. If you want to multitask while the machine does all of the work, this machine is not for you. One nice feature that saves time is that you can froth the milk while the espresso is being made and you can do that hands free. So, compared to my Saeco, the active time making a beverage is about the same, since the Saeco required my attention in frothing the milk.I think this machine provides the perfect amount of manual interaction in an automatic machine - and the interaction that I want. I would love to get a shiny La Pavoni and a professional grinder, learn the perfect amount of pressure to tamp and have that for the weekend and a fully automatic machine for the work week. But, I don't have the money or the counter space for that. This machine gives me close to both experiences. I get to use an espresso basket (which makes it feel more like an authentic coffee making experience) but still not have to worry about tamping it perfectly and watching the coffee come out and stopping it when it makes the right amount. Yet, you can still experiment with the time for the water flow to control the strength of the coffee. You can control the water temp, the tamping pressure, the grind and a bunch of other options. Or, you never have to fool with those settings.Did I mention it makes amazing coffee? It does. It tastes incredible and the froth is perfect every time. I haven't even used espresso beans in it yet. I have been using some light roast that a local roaster made and was given to me as a gift mixed with some Philz dark roast that I had left over.Only comment/complaint is that you only have one portafilter size. It only dispenses a fixed amount of grounds. So, the button for a double espresso isn't really a double, compared to the single. At a coffee shop, they would use a different size filter for a single and a double and a different amount of coffee in each. So, if you want a full strength double, you really have to make 2 singles. You will have something different if you just let water flow through the same grounds for an extra 10 seconds. Small price to pay, though. Other comment/critique is that the milk can be tough to clean off the bottom part of the frother and you really should do it each time.you use the frother. Didn't have that issue with the Saeco that used a plastic frother tip.

Reviewer: Mark Twain
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Trips the Circuit breaker after two years.
Review: It works only for about two years. After that, it starts to trip the circuit breaker when heating up the boiler. This is the second machine i got and they had the same issue. Unfortunately the warranty expires right before the issue. Not worth it for the price. The customer service said they repair it for $530+!! Well, I can buy a new machine with that money! I googled online and managed to find that it is typical to have leaks inside the machine. The first video shows one of the leaks (after I already changed one of the other hoses I was suspecting).What do you need to repair the leak:Please google and see all the videos showing how you can do this. I am just explaining what you need to do the job.You need a T15 screwdriver (tamper resistant number 15) and a long Philips screw driver to undo 6 screws (two on the back, two visible when you take the water tank out, two next to the lights). You need to be careful not to disturb the wires when you are taking off the top lid.You need o-rings size 007 (I bought a bunch here on amazon for 3$).I also used my tweezer too.Once you access inside the machine, you see two boilers with hoses (water-in, water-out, water-overflow hoses) and probs (to measure pressure, temperature etc). Usually, the problem is with hoses on the right boiler (hotter, to steam the milk). The o-rings become worn out and they leak water/steam. You need to take the hose out and replace the o-rings (check the videos available online).I am by no means a handy woman. But managed to repair the machine in less than an hour and 30$ to buy the screw drivers and the o-rings.

Reviewer: Richard Z. Mazurek
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GREAT MACHINE, HAPPY CAMPER
Review: THIS IS A GREAT MACHINE. BACKGROUND, I HAD A GAGGIA SYNCHRONY SUPERAUTOMATIC FOR 5 YEARS, THEN SOLD IT. GOOD ESPRESSO, I THOUGHT AT THE TIME. BEEN A STARBUCKS DRINKER FOR TEN YEARS IN CHICAGO BEFORE GETTING MY FIRST ESPRESSO MAKER. CHARBUCKS IS MEDIOCRE, BUT THEY SHOWED ME THE POSSIBILITIES. I WAS LUCKY THAT MY GAGGIA TITANIUM LASTED 6 YEARS AND 10,000 SHOTS. THE TITANIUM SUPER AUTO MADE A SLIGHTLY BETTER SHOT THAN THE SYNCHRONY. I SPENT ABOUT 100 HOURS DOING RESEARCH ON SEMI-AUTO MACHINES, BECAUSE I REALLY BELIEVE ITS THE WAY TO GREAT ESPRESSO. ROCKET CROSSED MY MIND, BUT THE MESS AND BOTHER SEEMED TOO MUCH . I SAW TONS OF VIDEOS ON THE BREVILLE ORACLE MAKING ME BELIEVER. THIS IS THE ONLY HYBRID MACHINE THAT WORKS THIS SMOOTHLY , MAKING EXCELLENT COFFEE, WITH LITTLE FUSS. . BEEN TO TOP GRADE ROASTERS AND PLACED MYSELF IN FRONT OF BARRISTA SUPERSTARS ON $10,000 MACHINES. SOME SHOTS WERE GOOD OR GREAT, AND SOME BITTER AND SOUR. $2000 HURT A LOT, BUT I AM SUPER HAPPY. THE RELIABILITY RATING BY AMAZON AND OTHER TEST SITES WAS NEAR 80%. ESPRESSO MACHINES SEEM TO HAVE A 50-60% CUSTOMER PROBLEM RATIO. I PULLED MY FIRST FEW SHOTS WITH A POUND OF SPECIALTY JAVA ESPRESSO AUTHENTICO. IT WAS ROASTED 5 DAYS AGO. I SET MY THE BOILER TO 199 DEGREE TO STAY AWAY FROM A BITTER SHOT. TAMP PRESSURE 3 TAMP DURATION 4 I TRIED 20 SEC SINGLE SHOT, JUST TO TASTE IT. GREAT CREMA AND THE LEAST BITTERNESS OF ANY SHOT I EVER HAD. THEN TRIED A DOUBLE SHOT 28 SEC AND 30ML. THE POUR OUT OF THE SPOUTS ARRIVED AT THE 11 SECOND MARK. THE DOUBLE WAS VERY SMOOTH . I LOVE THIS MACHINE , SO GLAD I GOT IT. DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING GOOD SHOTS. MAYBE A LITTLE LUCK OR SOME EXPERIENCE. I LIKE THAT IT IS NOT MESSY AND EASY TO PROGRAM AND MAKE INSTANT CHANGES. I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE ROCKET 58 , BUT THIS IS THE MACHINE. FRESH BEANS ROASTED TO MED DARK AND 6-20 DAY OLD ROAST DATE. CLEAN WATER WITH LESS THAN 100 PPM MINERALS. ALSO JUST ORDERED A BOTTOMLESS PORTAFILTER TO SEE SHOT PRODUCTION AND TWEAK SHOTS MORE. IF THERE BE A NEGATIVE, IS THAT THE DOSAGE CAN'T BE CHANGED.I READ CHANGING TAMP PRESSURE HIGHER WILL MOVE IT UP 1 GRAM. I GUESS YOU ALSO CHANGE WATER VOLUME TO ADJUST TASTE. I CONSIDERED TEMPERATUE CHANGES FROM 194F TO 204 F COULD HELP. WITH USING THESE VARIABLES UNLIMITED COMBINATIONS WITH ROAST, AGE OF ROAST, DIFFERENT ASSORTED BEAN COMBO, DIFFERENT WATER, PRE-INFUSION OF THE GRIND, WATER VOLUME PER SHOT, A FEW GRAINS OF SALT ADDED, AND THINGS WE HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF................HMMMM. PERHAPS THE SO CALLED GOD SHOT MAY BE PULLED SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. ITS GOING TO BE FUN TRYING AND LEARNING. WAS THINKING OF BUYING SOME KLATCH ROASTED WORLDS BEST ESPRESSO BEAN.

Reviewer: Jasmine
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: ☕🍵 Elevate Your Morning Routine & Coffee Game with the Breville Oracle Espresso Machine ☕🍵Experience coffee perfection with this intuitive and sophisticated coffee machine which delivers third wave specialty coffee at home with its professional Dual Boiler construction and integrated precision conical burr grinder. Complete with automatic grinding, dosing, and tamping, brewing the perfect cup is effortless!The Oracle ensures optimal espresso extraction with features like the Over Pressure Valve and low-pressure pre-infusion. Its dual stainless steel boilers and heated group head deliver water at precisely the right temperature for exceptional flavor. Plus, the automatic microfoam milk texturing creates barista-quality microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos with ease! The self-cleaning steam wand, powered by a dedicated boiler, effortlessly textures milk to your liking, enhancing flavor and enabling you to create latte art at home like a pro!!With one-touch Americano functionality and customizable settings on the LCD display, brewing your favorite coffee drink is simple. It also comes with essential accessories like the mini grinds bin and a full stainless steel portafilter, making the brewing process seamless.In conclusion, the Breville Oracle Espresso Machine is a must-have, game-changing appliance for coffee enthusiasts seeking both convenience and quality. With its advanced features, intuitive design, and exceptional brewing capabilities, it's the perfect addition to any home kitchen.Say goodbye to mediocre coffee and hello to the perfect espresso, brewed effortlessly with the Breville Oracle in around a minute. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!

Reviewer: Reseñador serial 100% real
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Esta cafetera la estaba buscando encontrar para comprar porque es una excelente maquina semi automática.Tiene doble caldera, con lo que puedes espumar la leche y extraer el café al mismo tiempo, aparte de poder agregar agua caliente a un americano, o simplemente para Té.Tiene dos opciones para agregar agua a su tanque, una es por detrás, pero en este modelo tambien por arriba en la parte frontal, entonces no necesitas estar moviendo la maquina para cargar agua, muy cómodo.Trae uno de los accesorios por lo que la queria adquirir, la posibilidad de utilizar un filtro naked o bottomless, con el que puedes hacer café con una crema densa y aromática, que dejan al café distinto y a mi criterio más sabroso.El filtro naked se compra aparte, pero es en este modelo que puedes utilizarlo, porque la mayoría de las cafeteras Breville traen un portafiltro de 54mm, y en este modelo es de 58mm que permite utilizar y conseguir filtros profesionales como el Naked.Al encenderla por primera vez, creí que la maquina venia fallada, porque necesitas encenderla y dejar que llegue a los 200 grados. Pero la encendía y apagaba varias veces sin llegar a pasar los 165. La deje durante 24hs pensando en regresarla y cuando la volví a prender encendió y llego a los 200. Luego de este detalle no volvió a presentar ningún problema hasta ahora. Y todo funciona a la perfección.Trae un jarro de acero quirúrgico muy practico para espumar la leche para cappuccinos.La recomiendo aunque es una cafetera algo elevada en precio, pero vale la pena para tenerla esperando no necesitar cambiarla o comprar otra durante muchos años.

Reviewer: BC Chris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is a long review with 2+ years of updates:As it can run fully automatic, it is very quick to dial in the perfect shot. Adjust grind to get a nice extraction, then adjust water volume to preference. Automatic milk steaming is very consistent and convenient. Automatic americano function is also great. Pulled dozens of shots in the first few days getting it set up then making espressos for my friends, family, and I.Then, on day 3, it faulted. I turned the steam temperature knob and the main LCD flickered out. Then it came back, flashing randomly (see video attached). All functions still work, but without the main LCD the menu system cannot be accessed. After unplugging the unit for a few hours everything was back to normal. A couple of days later, the the bottom line disappeared from the main LCD again.I have NOT contacted Breville (yet); Amazon is sending me a replacement, no questions asked, and I'll ship the defective one back when the replacement arrives. I will not pass judgement on a single defective unit - yes it is so expensive that anything but top quality is disappointing to say the least - but I'll give it another chance. Will update with a more damning review if the replacement is anything less than perfect.**update 1. Have been using the replacement machine to pull 2-4 shots per day for the last 9 months with no issues. This thing is nothing short of brilliant.**update 2. As reviewer “Doug” notes, at the 2 year mark my machine also started leaking. Small puddles appeared in the morning. I also am finding I can’t even pull 2 shots and steam a pitcher of milk without it stopping to reheat. Last year I could pull shot after shot for guests and it never skipped a beat. Good thing I purchased the extended warranty. They’re sending a cheque for replacement cost, which should cover repairs and then some. For 2 years this thing has brought me joy. Really disappointing turn of events...**update 3 - I contacted Breville Canada and they provided me a free shipping label to ship the machine to their shop in Vancouver for repairs. It was returned to me in 2 weeks working perfectly. All free of charge. My only complaint was that the service technicians did not communicate what was found and what was fixed - Just got a machine in a box that works like new. I called Breville and they confirmed that the seals were replaced. Hopefully it will perform consistently for more than 2 years this time. I wonder how much the bill for new seals will be once I’m out of the warranty period...Beyond the issues I’ve encountered it really is great. When I think about it the failure rate isn’t terrible; I use it at least twice a day to grind and pull at least 3 shots per day, 365 days/year! It leaked after 2 years and was repaired for free. Not sure I could reasonably expect better of a machine this complex...

Reviewer: newnan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I bought this espresso machine in November 2017 and we have used it at least four times a day since then. This machine is absolutely worth the money as it makes perfect lattes with little or no effort. The coffee is ground and tamped down automatically and the milk is foamed to perfection - automatically. We use freshly roasted coffee. This machine has saved us hundreds of dollars since we don't go out to coffee shops for our lattes now. Great purchase!

Reviewer: Brandon Kennedy
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: We originally purchased this machine for $2500 we've had it for just over 4 years. In that time we've paid $1200 in repairs. It broke just outside the warranty the first time, then again about 18 months later.We took excellent care doing all the regular maintenance that the manual dictates. Essentially if you purchase this machine you can expect to pay the current retail price followed by an average of $600 in repairs every 1.5 years after that. Both times Breville said they were replacing our unit with a new one for the reduced rate of $449+tax and shipping. As of today, 14 months later, our newest one has also broken. That rules out that our first unit was just a 'lemon' as we've now owned 3 and none of them have seen their second birthday.Apparently they're just not good machines. I highly recommend you look to another brand. Unless you're happy dropping $2,400+tax on a coffee machine that needs to be replaced for $600 every 1.5 years or so.This was our last time, moving on to try a different brand now. Too bad, the coffee was good.