2018 was when my Oracle arrived (not to be confused with THE Oracle, but close…) and since then I’ve made THOUSANDS of coffees with her! With a couple of decent services and filter cleans, the Oracle has been an unrelenting force in my mornings… (Except the three times (Yes, I remember them well) when I’d underestimated my remaining coffee beans and had been confronted with the whine of death - the sound your coffee grinder makes when it’s half way through a grind and runs out. Anyway, I need to plan better!
Here’s me willing warmer weather our way! 🔥
I’ve come up with a list of ten reasons you might consider putting the Breville Oracle in your kitchen.
Café-quality results at home – Dual boiler, PID temperature control, and 58 mm commercial-style group head give you barista-level espresso without leaving the kitchen.
Automatic grinding, dosing & tamping – Built-in conical burr grinder measures and tamps for you, cutting down on mess and morning fuss.
Consistent temperature & pressure – Separate brew and steam boilers mean stable extraction plus instant, powerful steam.
Hands-free milk texturing – Automatic milk frothing (with adjustable temperature & texture) produces silky microfoam for latte art or cappuccinos.
Speed & efficiency – Heat-up is quick, and you can brew and steam at the same time.
Customisable settings – Easily tweak shot volume, milk temp, and grind size to match your taste or experiment with different beans.
Premium build & design – Stainless-steel construction, solid portafilter, and high-quality parts built to last. Fairplay, the front of mine is a little worn now.
Reduced learning curve – Balances automation with manual control, so you’re not facing the steep skill barrier of a purely manual machine. You can entirely use it auto-magically, or you can dial in your manual skills.
Low ongoing cost per cup – Once you own it, café-style drinks cost only beans and milk, saving money compared to daily café runs. (My average cost is about $1.20 for a strong flat white including milk, power and average costs)
Strong resale & support – Breville has excellent after-sales service and spare-parts availability, so repairs and maintenance are straightforward.
Breville have dropped the new Oracle and it’s sexy… more to come, soon.
Oh, and she’s full manual, too. ⚒