- Seattle Coffee Gear 1 Year Extended Warranty - $89.00 value
Overview
Breville may have traveled to an ancient land for the answers, but arrived at only one conclusion – the Oracle! Gather around and present your deepest coffee concerns, because we have a feeling you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Grinder, scale and tamper not needed! The Oracle automatically doses, grinds and tamps freshly ground beans from the ½ pound removable bean hopper into a 58mm stainless steel portafilter. While the shots brew, take advantage of the dual boilers and allow the Oracle to simultaneously froth your milk with the automatic or manual latte (less texture) and cappuccino (maximum texture) settings. No one machine has all the answers, but we think this one comes pretty close!
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Skill Level
Beginner: Simple controls and forgiving pressurized baskets help new users brew better.
Intermediate: For the daily barista looking for finer shot controls and higher machine quality.
Expert: For the espresso enthusiast who needs premium components and cutting-edge brew features.
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Programming
Manual: Manual dosing and steaming puts drink quality in your hands.
Moderate: Espresso programming adds consistency to every drink you make.
Automatic: Automated brewing and steaming make espresso even easier.
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Size
Compact: 8" Width or less
Mid-Size: 8-12" Width
Full-Size: 12" Width or more
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Temp Control
Single Boiler: A single boiler handles both brewing and steaming.
Double Boiler: Dedicated brew and steam boilers allow for increased consistency.
Thermoblock: A quick-heating boiler alternative for faster warm-up times.
Heat Exchanger: Flash-heated brew water and a large steam boiler lets you brew and steam simultaneously.
Boiler+Thermoblock: A traditional boiler for brewing with a thermoblock for instant steaming.
Double Thermoblock: Two dedicated thermoblocks offer instant brewing and steaming.
Double Boiler
- Dual Stainless Steel Boilers: Two dedicated boilers for simultaneous espresso extraction and milk steaming.
- Dual Pumps: Dedicated espresso and steam boiler pumps for ideal pressure.
- Regulated Extraction Pressure: Over-pressure valve limits extraction pressure for optimal espresso shots.
- Programmability: Easily program shot temperature & volume, milk temperature & texture, tamp force, grind setting, pre-infusion power & length, as well as auto start & auto off features.
- Actively Heated Group Head: Maintains thermal stability throughout the extraction process.
- Espresso Shot Clock: Keeps track of exact extraction time.
- Backlit LCD: Monitor everything from this easy to read display.
- Auto Start: Preheats the machine for the pre-programmed time.
- Hot Water Spout: Easily make a delicious cup of Americano from this fully loaded espresso machine.
- Hidden Swivel Foot: This secret foot lifts the machine upwards to easily maneuver itself around your countertop.
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Pros
- Gunk Be Gone!: The Oracle automatically purges the steam wand after each use. One less thing to remember when making the perfect latte!
- Automated Features: This machine offers automated features not normally found on semi-automatic machines.
- Dual Boilers: Allows you to simultaneously brew espresso and froth milk, saving you time!
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Cons
- Grind Dosage: Coffee geeks will be unable to change the exact amount of ground espresso dispensed.
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Pros
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How Does it Compare?
This machine offers automated features not normally found on semi-automatics, but may take just as long to "dial in" the perfect shot.
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Tips and Tricks
Frothing milk on the Oracle is no joke and easily climbs to high temperatures. Be sure to wipe the wand immediately after each use, as hot milk sticks to steam wands.
About Breville
Breville’s range of espresso machines, drip brewers, and grinders seek to make gourmet coffee easier in the home. From the perfect starter espresso machine to smart, powerful brewers, Breville brings something for everyone. Founded in 1932, Breville is known for producing espresso machines, drip brewers, and grinders that embrace usability without sacrificing performance.
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Manufacturer
Breville
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Skill Level
Intermediate
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Model Number
BES980XL
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Width
16.25 inches
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Depth
15 inches
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Height
18 inches
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Product Weight (lbs.)
35.000000
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Watts
1800W
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Volts
120V
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Programmability
PID, Pre-infusion, Shot Time, No, Milk Temperature, Milk Foam
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Case Material
Brushed Stainless Steel
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Boiler Material
Stainless Steel
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Cup Clearance
4 inches
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Reservoir Size
84 ounces
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Solenoid Valve
Yes
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Cup Tray
Yes
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Portafilter Size
58mm
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Available Portafilters
Pressurized and Non-Pressurized, Bottomless
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Warm Up: Brew Time
10 minutes
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Boiler Design
Double Boiler
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Pod Friendly
No
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Water Sources
Reservoir/Internal Tank
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Auto Shut Off
Yes
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Auto On
Yes
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Pre-Infusion/Aroma
Yes
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Material
Stainless Steel
Warranty Information
What it Covers: Breville espresso machines, grinders and blenders
Length: 2 Years (Covers Bambino Plus, Barista Pro, Barista Express Impress, Barista Touch, Barista Touch Impress, Dual Boiler, Dynamic Duo, Oracle, Oracle Touch, and Precision Brewers), 1 Year (Covers Bambino, Barista Express, Grind Control, Milk Cafe, and Smart Grinder Pro)
Who Supports the Warranty: Breville USA
Warranty Contact Information: 866-273-8455
Can SCG Repair? Yes (excluding Bambino models and grinders) Read more about our repair services.
Note: Please register your product with Breville for warranty support.
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Price |
Special Price
$2,200
Regular Price
$2,400
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Auto On | No |
Auto Shut Off | No |
Boiler Design | Heat Exchanger |
Boiler Material | Brass/Copper |
Boiler Volume | 1.8L |
Cup Clearance | 3.5 inches |
Cup Tray | Yes |
Depth | 16.75 inches |
Height | 15.75 inches |
Portafilter Size | 58mm |
Programmability | Temperature |
Reservoir Size | 2.5L |
Solenoid Valve | Yes |
Warm Up: Brew Time | 20 minutes |
Water Sources | Reservoir/Internal Tank |
Width | 11 inches |