Sage - The Oracle, Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Manual and Automatic Milk Frother, Brushed Stainless Steel

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The Sage Oracle fully automatic delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula; It has a professional Dual Boiler construction that delivers unparalleled temperature control and simultaneous extraction and steaming

DOSE CONTROL GRINDING: The integrated precision conical burr grinder automatically grinds, doses and tamps 22 grams of freshly ground coffee, for maximum flavour

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

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

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

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

ONE TOUCH AMERICANO: The espresso machine delivers a double espresso, and then separately through a dedicated spout, fills the cup with hot water, the same as any good commercial machine

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5.0 out of 5

100.00% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Consistent coffee, easier to use. Great design, I now believe it is well worth the price

C. · 17 December 2016

I had read only good things about the Breville Oracle (it's called Sage in the UK) and as I was getting good results with my Stand-alone Sage Grinder and De Longhi Espresso machine,I really expected this to be incredible. It cost x 4 times the cost of that grinder and espresso machine, so is the coffee x4 better? No, it isn't, so don't expect too much and you will be fine.I've used this for two years now - how time flies- and there is much I like about it:1. It looks really nice, is well constructed and I don't find the plate flimsy like many others here have mentioned ( see photos of the machine and plate, after ten months of use, below) There are some scuff marks, but , that is only to be expected2. The Auto tamp is great, however,I was getting really consistent tamps with a calibrated tamper from Espro, so its no big deal.3. The Auto grind and dosing is very convenient, but uses too much coffee4. The Water level indicator and the LCD information display that tells you when the tank is empty is just fantastic5. The hidden wheels and supply box : design is A+6. Dual Boiler with PID for consistent temperature and simultaneous espresso and steam for lattes7. Integrated grinder saves space, and the coffee storage is enough for one 250g pack. This will last 4-5 days at the most, with two uses per day,as this just eats beans, so you don't have to worry about heat and losing bean freshness Update; May 2017: The single basket provided by Sage (free) , solved the bean consumption problem and that's why I award the Oracle 5 stars now)But, tell me, how is the &&**%^ coffee?!Well, that depends on the beans, with fresh roast beans, the espresso is excellent. Much better than Starbucks and Costas, and good espresso translates to great cappuccinos and lattes. It's a lot like a computer: Garbage in Garbage outThe crema is only 1-2mm, I tried really fresh beans too, but the crema thickness isn't as good as you get in nespresso machines,Update2019:Nix that, I now get excellent crema, see below, the secret is fresh brand and a tight ramp, with the coffee flow starting at 8 seconds and lasting for 25 mlSee belowhowever the taste of the coffee is really good, if you use fresh beans2019 Update, I got a really thick crema with fresh beans and a double tampAnd the espresso is better than any I have had from anywhereIt is an amazing machine!Even if you use old packaged beans, I find the espresso substandard, but the cappuccinos and lattes still taste great- better than the large coffee chains, as the milk and sugar mask the inferior coffeeYou only have to make adjustments on the grind size, as the tamp and the temperature are all adjusted just right. I find myself using 28-32 grind size these days with really good milk-based coffeesThe dual boilers are great to have, but I never minded waiting a bit with single boilersNow, to the downsides:1. The coffee dosing is too much: 22 g of coffee each time means you finish a 250g bag in 11-12 extractions, thats 3-4 days for us! Maybe 5-6 days ,without guests.2. You always have to use 22g, even if you select a single cup, it still grinds 22 g, so if you don't use it as two shots, you are wasting even more coffee, (Update: with the single basket from Sage (sent free) this is largely ameliorated and I have no complaints)3. The auto steam wand and auto purge are really convenient, but you can't make decent latte art with it. I tried. Manual doesn't work alsoMy cheap 120 quid Delonghi, with its underpowered thermoblock (not even a single boiler here) gave me better "art", so if you want to make latte art, steer clear. I guess its because of the high tech design, thick stubby want with an inbuilt thermometer and all, but it is great for plain cappuccinos, not for art.granted, I know the knob can switch from latte to cappuccino, but it doesn't create the right velvet microfoam I need for art4. It costs a lot, but then it does a lot:Now in the coffee world,cost is a very relative term. You can spend a 1000$ on a grinder very easily. So when you look at what you are getting, great design, dual boilers, PID, Auto tamp, Auto purge, built in grinder, it isn't all that overpriced.What I mean is , you can get similar results for a lot less, if you are willing to learn a little.Here you are paying for the integration, the technology , the convenience and the quality of the finish.Bottom-line:If you want to make latte art and save money on the machine and also on beans: go for a Barista express or another grinder -machine combo instead.If you want convenience and great coffee, if money is no object, and you don't mind using 22 g of beans per session (one button press), then by all means, this is great!Update: 6 months of use; I love the machine, the coffee is really good and the convenience is fantastic. The plate is holding up with mild scuff marks( see photos below) and Sage sent me a single basket , gratis, that has reduced the excessive dosing per cup. I have upgraded my rating to five stars.Update 2021The espresso is really good, the milk frother is not so good as it once was, but the machine has given us 5 years of better-than-cafe quality drinks… it was worth every penny… and still is

5.0 out of 5 stars The best coffee maker I'll ever have

M.W. · 26 November 2018

Where to start? The Oracle is a beautiful looking machine. It's really well designed and flatters my coffee making. In fact, it makes some of the best coffee this side of a professional barista. But I'll admit that, for the purists amongst you, there's plenty to make your hackles rise. It doesn't need a huge amount of skill to get great tasting coffee, and that may drive away those of you who like to perfect the art. Me? I just enjoy coffee.Prior to the Oracle I had a small manual machine which allowed me to pull an espresso and steam the milk at the same time. I'd also bought a massive, used grinder and spent many a happy hour trying to dial in the perfect grind, tamp and pull. I think it's fair to say that I failed pretty miserably. After a year I started to turn out milk that was close to what I'd expect from a latte, but it probably took another year before I got it right more than I got it wrong. I'm not sure my espressos were ever much good. So you'll understand I was a perfect candidate for the Oracle. This isn't a fully automatic machine - you'll pay another few hundred for the Sage/Breville version of that - but it does take control of the things I'd been having trouble with - the grind, tamp and frothing - while still allowing me to set up the results the way I prefer them.At first the Oracle is a little intimidating, so I found it best to accept the default settings and work from there. If you're contemplating spending this much you probably won't need me to tell you that using decent coffee beans is really important. If the pack has a sell-by date on it, forget it. Only use beans if you know their roasting date, and make sure it's less than 30 days ago. The grinder is controlled by a knob on the left side. Lower numbers give a finer grind, and I've consistently found that a setting between 18 and 22 works best for the beans I get.Two filter baskets are provided, for single or double shots, though I pretty much exclusively use the double. There are some excellent videos on YouTube from Sage which show how to set up for the perfect espresso. The coffee should start appearing around the 8 - 12 second mark and produce about 25 ml in each shot glass at the end of the 30 second pour. Out of the box the machine is set to brew at 93 degrees Celsius, but like many of the settings this can be changed.On the milk side of things there's another knob which adjusts the density between cappuccino and latte. I use skimmed milk, although Sage say you'll get best results from full fat, but I'm pleased with the lattes I make. The same knob controls the temperature of the milk. A smiley face on the display indicates when the temperature is in the sweet spot, which maxes out at 65 degrees. Above that the milk begins to use its natural sweetness, they say. But 65 degrees is far too cold for me. I have it set at the maximum of 75 degrees and my palate can't taste anything wrong. You can flip the steaming lever up to steam manually, or flip it down to let the Sage do the work. The steaming head introduces air into the milk according to the setting you've chosen and the result is very good. The colder the milk is before you start, the better the result, I've found.Cleaning the machine is best done after each coffee making session. I also use cleaning tablets to flush out the system every two or three weeks, though the machine will tell you when you should do it if you forget. It'll also tell you more irregularly to descale. It takes a while, though the Sage does the heavy lifting, and it's really important to do it and protect your investment.I can only scratch the surface in this review in covering the amount of refining you can make to your coffee. I should say that you can also make Americano if you prefer that drink, and you can set the volume of liquid according to the size of the mug you use.This machine is expensive. There's no doubt about that. But if you're serious about your coffee, and maybe struggle to get good results from a manual machine, give the Oracle serious consideration. I couldn't imagine being without it now.

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Sage - The Oracle, Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Manual and Automatic Milk Frother, Brushed Stainless Steel

Name: Sage - The Oracle, Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Manual and Automatic Milk Frother, Brushed Stainless Steel
Brand: Sage
SKU: KO00XAKAF7T
Price: 915.80 BHD
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