Sage (Breville) Oracle Jet Review & Test (deep dive!)

In this video, we review the Breville Oracle Jet, or Sage Oracle Jet. This is a 58mm brew group machine, with auto puck prep(!), a nice steam wand, a large touch screen, cold drinks, and an additional tiny thermojet heater underneath the brew group for more consistent extractions. We look at the features, check temperatures, make espresso and cappuccino, and even have a look inside the machine. Let's see how this machine for an MSRP of $2,000 fares.

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► Oracle Jet*:

*This is admittedly a pretty expensive machine. If you live in the EU or UK, contact me at my website, for a coupon.

Machine source: provided by Sage

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Machine Overview
4:12 Disclaimer
4:30 Features
6:42 How to Purge: Grinder, Brew Group, Steam Wand
7:41 Machine view from all 6 sides
9:19 Energy! tests
11:04 Temperature check
11:47 Espresso Demo
15:16 Cappuccino Demo with AutoMilQ steaming
18:23 Milk frothing with manual steaming (better)
20:27 Cold Espresso
22:15 New Drinks!
22:37 Hot water for tea 90 degrees
22:58 Coffee Crema
25:24 Grinding light roast
27:04 Pros and Cons
29:08 Light roast extraction
30:56 What's inside the machine??
33:12 Outro
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#TomsCoffeeCorner #Espresso #OracleJet

[TomsCoffeeCorner]

People are going to ask how this compares to the Ninja Luxe Cafe. I think I'll do a dedicated video on that. For now I can say (this is just my own opinion):
- Barista Assist goes to Ninja
- Auto Milk frothing goes to Ninja
- Dose consistency goes to Ninja (due to the scale)
- Overall espresso potential goes to Oracle
- Manual milk frothing goes to Oracle
- Looks go to Oracle
- Finally, auto puck prep is awesome, and goes to the Oracle.

[belizarius_]

Let's all appreciate the amount of work and research Tom invested into making this (including a pro intro!). This review is your best so far! Keep up the excellent work!

[juan]

Thank you for the video. I just unboxed this machine yesterday, and I am very pleased with it. 90 percent of my reason for choosing this over the ninja was the puck prep and styling. I have had other Breville units in the past and I guess you could call me a fanboy. I have gone to barista training and have a grinder for if I feel like doing all the work myself, but when I wake up and want to get a quick couple of shots, nothing beats this system. Even today, got home from work and was sipping an espresso within 5 minutes of walking in the house.

[miketully]

Would love to see a direct comparison of the oracle jet with the impress touch both seem similar? Looking to buy and wondering if the jet is worth the extra long term.

[ruthgwyther]

Just bought this machine. So far so good. I love it

[gailoakley]

This is a great review Tom. Thank you so much!

[ingok]

I'm no friend of hashtags but I've seen the whole video 😜
You did a great job with this one and, for me, the part where you show the insides of a machine are always essential to liking it or not. Please continue that way! (Missed it with the Meraki for example)

[modeintube]

#OracleJet very good as always. What you think about a comparison between Oracle Jet / oracle Touch /Barista Touch Impress

[Omega]

While I would likely never buy a machine that’s this automated I still really enjoyed this review; I find your reviews to be very interesting and oddly relaxing. #oraclejet

[jmmmcc]

Just ordered one of these machines going from Oracle Touch. I have the Sage Puck sucker which does a great job getting the puck out without loads of hammering

[thegiantbull]

Very nice review 👍

The only unique thing for this machine is the automatic tamping. I'm curious how good this system is, the Impress line had a lot of issues with the tampers and grind measuring.

What are the differences between this Sage, the Ninja and the Meraki. Maybe that's an idea for the next video?

[alvaroartaviabenavides]

Learning a lot from your videos, hello from Costa Rica — and yeah, we have the best coffee in the world 😂

[Biggles]

Good video Tom - thanks. I’ve had this machine for a week and I think you miss two key points in the video. Firstly, anyone in the household can use it and make good coffee. Secondly the fact that the touch interface/control software can be updated via wifi sets it apart in my opinion. Updates have already been released and I’m sure Sage/Breville will continue to perfect the Barista guidance and the operation of the machine. Whilst expensive the price point is comparable to some premium fully automatic machines. I would recommend for those with an interest in good coffee that don’t want to make it a full time hobby and passion. Posted while enjoying a Jet Americano 😀

[TapInBirdie]

Great review. I’ve had an #OracleJet for a couple months now and love it overall. When I am groggy in the morning, I don’t want to fiddle with manual puck prep. I just want a good coffee. I also like the cold brew that it makes, so it is versatile. I think the touch screen enables this versatility, however I wouldn’t mind two more buttons for initiating brew and steaming. I have gotten the rare half-baked puck like you did with the light roast beans. I find that mainly happens when the bean hopper is almost empty. You can tell when it is struggling to get the beans, and a tap of the hopper will usually get the last few it needs to finish the puck. I would 100% buy again and just hope it lasts.

[odinallfather]

I'm the wrong demographic for this machine or the ninja. I like doing "the things" and really don't want "auto". However, I do appreciate that both of them might bring new appreciation to espresso. I'd likely buy this over the ninja just because trust in the brand, but the cost is definitely something to consider. Nice review sir.

[thisismyday]

I am really happy with the machine. The water in the tank is usually at room temperature. One empty draught is enough for me. Above all, I love the clean puck. I haven't had any channeling so far. Auto-Milq doesn't work for me either. But manual is really easy and the temperature measurement helps. The vapor is available very quickly despite the thermoblock. The auto function on the Ninja also tends to produce “building foam”. I've tried so many espresso machines and grinders. Finally, my espresso tastes good and I get repeatable results. #OracleJet

[marieahsun]

Great video! Is the milk microfoam very silky like a La Marzocco? Do you really get a decent roll? And is the milk steamer more powerful and better tasting than the Sage Barista Touch?

[drevo]

It comes across as a fusion of the Touch Impress re-imagined for the higher price Oracle line. Agree with you that the grinder (same as Touch Impress) is inconsistent, as is the Barista guidance. Is it worth it? I'd rather spend the money on a decent Italian espresso machine and a good grinder.

[СашаФедько-ле]

Thanks for review, Tom!!
Always interesting to hear something new from you and yours thoughts about.
Really enjoyed your videos!
Greetings from 🇺🇦

[robertbrown]

#Oraclejet had the machine 2 weeks and loving it so far. Thanks for a great review.