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Breville Oracle Espresso Machine #BES980BSS1BCA1

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Until now you have been asked to choose between a manual and an automatic. The Oracle is the worlds first automatic manual espresso machine that brings true cafe quality to your home without the barista. The Oracle has automatic grinding, dosing, tamping and milk texturing, automating the two most difficult parts of manual espresso.

Provides the taste benefits of a manual with the simplicity of an automatic.
Hands free automatic grind, dose and tamp works with the integrated conical burr grinder to deliver the required amount of coffee, mess free, into the filter basket.
At the heart of the oracle are its dual stainless steel boilers and patent pending triple heat system, allowing you to extract espresso and texture milk simultaneously.

More Info

Hands Free Automatic Grind, Dose and Tamp. Automatically grinds, doses and tamps the required amount of coffee, mess free.

Grind Size Dial. Adjustable grind settings from fine to coarse for optimal espresso extraction.

Stainless Steel Conical Burrs. Maximize ground coffee surface area for a full espresso flavour.

Automatic Hands Free Milk Texturing. Automatically textures milk to the selected temperature and style from silky smooth latte to creamy cappuccino. Automatic purge removes residual milk from the steam wand when returned to the downward position.

Simultaneous Coffee & Steam. Dedicated stainless steel espresso and steam boilers for simultaneous milk texturing and espresso extraction.

Electronic PID Temperature Control. Electronic temperature control delivers precise water temperature for optimum espresso flavour. Programmable.

Actively Heated Group Head. Commercial size 58 mm group head with embedded element for thermal stability during extraction.

Regulated Extraction Pressure. Over pressure valve (OPV) limits maximum pressure for optimal espresso flavour.

Low Pressure Pre-infusion. Gradually increases water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction.

Dual Pumps. Dedicated espresso and steam boiler pumps.

Programmable Shot Temperature. Adjust water temperature to achieve optimal espresso flavour depending on coffee origin and degree of roast.

One Touch Americano. Delivers hot water directly to the cup after espresso extraction.

Shot Clock. Displays duration of the espresso shot being extracted.

Auto Start and Auto Off. Switches machine on at a specified time and off after a specified time.

Specifications
Included in the Box Mini grinds bin, 58 mm full stainless steel portafilter, 1 cup & 2 cup single wall filter baskets, 16 oz stainless steel milk jug, steam wand spare parts, cleaning kit, water hardness test strip, water filter holder and water filter
Model Number BES980BSS1BCA1
Milk Option Programmable steam wand
Grinder Yes
Heating System Triple heat system: Dedicated steam boiler with integrated heat exchange, dedicated espresso boiler with digital PID control and heated group head to maintain thermal stability.
Water Filter Compatibility Breville Charcoal Water Filter
Water Tank Capacity 84 oz.
Pump Pressure 9 bar (15 bar Italian pump)
User Interface Buttons
Beverage Varieties Double & Single Espresso, Hot Milk, Hot Water
Other Settings Programmable shot volume, adjustable milk froth texture (3 levels), adjustable milk temperature (3 levels), steam button
Temperature Settings Programmable shot temperature from 190 - 205F
Heat Up Time 1 minute
Grinder Settings N/A
Coffee Grinds Hopper Capacity 1/2lb
Coffee Grounds Container Capacity N/A
Coffee Powder Option N/A
E.S.E. Pod Compatibility No
Double Cup No
Milk Double Cup No
Removable Brew Group No
Removable Drip Tray Yes
Cleaning Routine Descale, flush process
Certifications N/A
Auto Off No, machine will go into stand-by mode
Dimensions 16.25 x 15 x 18
Power / Voltage 1800 W / 110-120 V
Materials Stainless steel dual boiler, brushed stainless steel exterior
Country of Origin China

Use & Care

For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. To download your machine's user manual click here. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:

  • Descale when the machine prompts you, approximately every 3-6 months. We recommend using Breville The Descaler.
  • Perform a backflushing/cleaning cycle when the machine prompts you. We recommend using Breville Cleaning Tablets, or Cafiza tablets
  • Soap out water tank (if applicable) and drip tray every few days.
  • Keep the stainless steel casing shiny with a microfiber cloth.
  • Remove coffee oil build up in your portafilter and baskets by soaking them in hot water and one backflushing tablet once a week. We recommend using Cafiza tablets for this.
  • Replace your Breville charcoal water filter every 2-3 months. 

 

Warranty

2 year repair guarantee warranty from Breville.

For warranty questions & claims, call Breville at 1-855-683-3535 or visit the Breville Website for Breville Support.

For faster service when you call, please have the following readily available: Provide the product model number (listed above) and the batch code (this is a 3 to 4 digit number). These numbers are usually located on the back or underside of the product, either on a sticker or an imprinted graphic. Have an original or copy of the sales receipt.


Shipping + Orders

Available to our store customers! Free In-Store Pickup. Just select the In-Store Pickup option during checkout to collect your online order at the store. For more info, see our full In-Store Pickup Policy.

Canada Shipping Rates

Our standard shipping rate to Canada for orders under $79 is a flat rate of $14.99 Orders over $79 receive free standard shipping.

AVAILABLE SHIPPING RATES
SHIPPING RATE PRICE
Free Shipping Over $79 FREE
Standard Shipping $14.99
In-Store Pickup Ancaster* FREE
In-Store Pickup Burlington* FREE
In-Store Pickup Etobicoke* FREE
Local Same Day Delivery (Mon - Fri)** $9.99 (orders over $79)
Local Same Day Delivery (Mon - Fri)** $16.99 (orders under $79)
Express Shipping $40

*In-store pickup options are visible to postal codes located in our retail store areas only. You can only pick up items that are currently in-stock at the location.

**Local Same Day Delivery is visible to select postal codes in select delivery areas only. Orders placed after 11 am will ship the next day.

Some surcharges may apply for addresses in remote locations. Please see our Shipping & Orders page for our full shipping policy. 

United States Shipping Rates

Our standard shipping rate to Continental United States is $9.99 USD.

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If you have any other questions, please email webdesk@ecscoffee.com or call us toll free at 1-800-263-3890. We will be happy to help!

Customer Reviews

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Kristina S.
Ease of Use

Great ease of use for a novice. Easy to learn and use. Brews a nice cup of coffee. Love being able to steam the milk at the same time.

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Vanassa L.
Delicious

Makes espresso based coffee beautifully and without the hassle of a traditional machine. So simple to use

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Yanik D.
Great Machine, Great Coffe

This thing is heavier than I thought. Sits well on the counter and looks Great. Love the features and is fairly easy to use but would recommend reading the manual and a few videos to help out, especially on the maintenance side. Not only am I happy with the machine, ECS has also been great. Would buy again the machine and from ECS Coffee.

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Daniel D.
Great

Great help, good machine!

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Chris F.
Breville Oracle - Very good, but shy of excellent

The Breville Oracle is the perfect machine for someone who is NOT a perfectionist and does NOT want to train to become a skilled barista. The long and short of it is that this machine will deliver very good coffee, easily, every time... but not perfect.

If you wish to continue reading I will give the long version... This machine offers a manual override for every function it performs, which will allow perfection to be achieved. But, if you are not using all the automation, why on earth would you pay for it? You can buy essentially the same machine from Breville without the automation for over $1,000 less (a lot of yummy coffee can be bought for that money).

The Grind... the factory default for dose on this machine is about 22g. This is a heavy dose, but if you like a lot of espresso it is not a problem in and of itself (there are also hack videos on YouTube that can show you how to adjust this within the machine if you choose). I say "about 22g" because this dose is achieved by volume, not weight. I have had doses ranging from 21.3g - 22.9g I am guessing that the humidity of your beans will be the largest factor in this variance.

The Pull... Again, the pull is a set "time", not a weighted shut off. This varies quite a bit as you pull more shots (machine getting hotter?). Especially if you are pulling 2 shots, one for you and one for a friend one after the other. The weight of 2 shots drawn for the exact same time will be dramatically different. It is also different from day to day. Again, you can override the set time (as I do) and brew onto a scale for perfection... but then, why do I have an automated machine?

The Milk Frothing... this is VERY well done also, but, you can do a better job manually if you know how (and the machine will also allow this).

In conclusion, I am happy with this purchase as I can be a crazy person and tweak all the manual settings if I want to... BUT, my partner can easily and quickly make herself an Americano (another excellent one button function) without knowing ANYTHING about coffee extraction theory. I can quickly make myself and a guest a very nice espresso or latte with very little effort and overall it is very nice to look at on the counter.

In my opinion, the only way my complaints about this machine could be addressed would be if Breville can figure out a way to automate their functions by weight rather than volume and time and perhaps adding a vent out the side of the foaming wand to promote circulation of the dairy as air is introduced. Those are the only issues that keep me from declaring this machine excellent.

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