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Breville Oracle Touch BES990BSS Espresso Machine
Overview
The Breville Oracle Touch strikes the balance between convenience and quality with dead-simple operation and the prosumer-inspired basics to back it up. True to its name, the Touch flaunts a vibrant 4-inch touchscreen that lets you zip through controls and menus, change settings, and program and save custom drinks—all at the flick of a finger. The streamlined screen means friendlier operation for owners and guests alike, while also enabling custom drinks and labels to make your mornings easier. The Oracle Touch's impressive featureset finds its roots in traditional espresso machine designs: dedicated brew and steam boilers, PID temperature control, a heated brew group, and built-in pre-infusion (to name a few). And just like the original Oracle, the Touch sports an automatic dosing and self-tamping grinder (that now supports both single and double espresso baskets), volumetric shot programming, and best-in-class automatic milk steaming that rivals most cafes.
Features and Functionality
- Dual Boiler - Dedicated brew and steam boilers offer fast heat times and PID-controlled temperature stability.
- Electronically Heated Group - The group head of the Oracle also sports a dedicated heating element to keep shots hot.
- Automatic Dose and Tamp - The Oracle Touch's brings hands-free consistency with an integrated grinder that doses and tamps automatically.
- Auto-on - Set a start time on your machine for a piping hot shot right out of bed.
- Oracle Steam Wand - The Oracle's steam wand monitors temperature and introduce an adjustable amount of air, creating the perfect milk foam and temperature every time.
- 58mm Group with Solenoid - The Oracle Touch's brew head is a classic 58mm, and also has a built-in solenoid valve for backflushing.
- Volumetric or Timed Shots - The Touch offers extra flexibility with programmable shot times set by volume, time or monitored manually.
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| How Does it Compare? | Need help divining your future? Pick the Oracle Touch if you're looking for streamlined lattes, or are sharing your new toy with someone uninterested in technical details. For tighter controls and more minute measurements, the original Oracle is just the thing to scratch that technophile's itch. |
Specs
| Model Number | BES990BSS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Breville |
| Width | 14.5 inches |
| Depth | 17 inches including portafilter |
| Height | 17.75 inches |
| Product Weight (lbs.) | 35.0000 |
| Watts | 1800W |
| Volts | 120V |
| Programmability | Custom Drinks, Favorites, Milk Foam, Milk Temperature, Shot Time, Temperature |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Boiler Material | Stainless Steel |
| Cup Clearance | 4 inches |
| Reservoir Size | 84 ounces |
| Solenoid Valve | Yes |
| Cup Warmer | Yes |
| Portafilter Size | 58mm |
| Available Portafilters | Bottomless, Non-Pressurized |
| Warm Up: Brew Time | 10 minutes |
| Warm Up: Steam Time | 25 minutes |
| Boiler Design | Double Boiler |
| Water Sources | Reservoir/Internal Tank |
| Auto Shut Off | Yes |
| Auto On | Yes |
| Pre-Infusion/Aroma | Yes |
| Material | Metal and Plastic |
Q&A
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Is it easy to use for hot water too? I'm thinking to buy this unit and remove my regular coffee brew machine and kettle unit. Combine 3 units by 1
Is one able to steam/froth milk on one's own without any automatic function? That is, can I do it the old-fashioned way?
Aside from the touchscreen, are there any changes to the inner workings of the Oracle Touch vs Oracle? You mentioned the tamp pressure and pre-infusion as non-configurable due to the new interface, but overall looks like an Oracle with a new front plate.
Best Answer: There are a couple of cool changes between the two:
The new Oracle Touch can now do single shots! the original Oracle had trouble tamping into tapered single baskets.
Custom drink programming saves your recipes—including specific shot time, hot water (if any), milk temperature and texture—for each drink you set up. Much better than reprogramming for each drink. (Though this is really only important if you have guests or the machine sees multiple users.)
It's also a little over an inch narrower, since the steam wand control is no longer on the side of the machine.
And lots of little stuff: the finish now has polished accents instead of brushed, there's a smooth anti-fingerprint coating, there are even adjustable work lights that shine down into your cup.
The new Oracle Touch can now do single shots! the original Oracle had trouble tamping into tapered single baskets.
Custom drink programming saves your recipes—including specific shot time, hot water (if any), milk temperature and texture—for each drink you set up. Much better than reprogramming for each drink. (Though this is really only important if you have guests or the machine sees multiple users.)
It's also a little over an inch narrower, since the steam wand control is no longer on the side of the machine.
And lots of little stuff: the finish now has polished accents instead of brushed, there's a smooth anti-fingerprint coating, there are even adjustable work lights that shine down into your cup.
What's the height for Breville Oracle Touch including the coffee bean hopper? The dimensions says 17.75" but does not say where it is measured to.
How many cups and hour does it make?
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Warranty Information
What it Covers: Breville espresso machines, grinders and blenders
Length: 2 Years (Oracle & Dual Boiler), 1 Year (All other new equipment), 6 months (Refurbished Models)
Who Supports the Warranty: Breville USA
Warranty Contact Information: 866-273-8455
Eligible for SCG Extended Warranty? Yes (Excludes YouBrew)
Can SCG Repair? Yes; only as covered by SCG warranty. Read more about our repair services.
Note: Please register your product with Breville for warranty support.
Care and Maintenance
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual.
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