• Breville the Oracle Coffee Machine BES980BSS

    $2,565
    $834 (25%) off RRP of $3,399
    $834 (25%) off RRP of $3,399

    Breville the Oracle Coffee Machine BES980BSS

    $2,565
    $834 (25%) off RRP of $3,399
    $834 (25%) off RRP of $3,399
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    Overview

    The Breville Oracle is a machine that will earn you a reputation as the barista of your friend group. Just don’t tell your friends you sat back while the machine did all the hard work. Owning an automatic coffee machine doesn’t mean you are lazy or you care less about coffee. This machine is packed with a raft of features that will help you better understand the craft of espresso.

    The machine will grind, dose, and tamp your coffee into the portafilter, and its automatic steam wand will heat and texture your milk to give you a fine microfoam. Because the machine contains dual boilers, you can steam milk before your shot finishes extracting. If you take your coffee black, there’s a One Touch Long Black button on the machine’s top interface to deliver two espresso shots and a stream of hot water

    Give your hands a rest without giving up your morning or afternoon ritual with the Breville Oracle fully-automatic coffee machine.
    Auto grind, dose, and tamp

    Packing your coffee grounds into the portafilter is arguably the messiest part of preparing espresso. This machine’s fully-integrated conical burr grinder will automatically grind, dose, and tamp 22 grams of coffee. All you have to do is choose the grind setting that works for you.

    Independent dual boilers

    Don’t sit around twiddling your thumbs while your espresso extracts. This machine’s dual boiler technology will allow you to steam milk at the same time. This is handy for when you have friends over and everyone puts their hand up for a coffee. The espresso boiler delivers a consistent temperature for optimum flavour, while the steam boiler uses instant, powerful steam to produce a velvety microfoam.

    Built-in grinder

    One drawback of having a grinder separate to your machine is that ground coffee can sit inside the grinder and lose its vitality prior to extraction. An integrated grinder means your coffee is extracted immediately after it is ground, preserving all the oils for a rich crema. There’s a unique grind setting to accommodate every type of roast.

    Auto steam wand

    Using a manual steam wand is synonymous with hot hands. You can adjust the milk temperature and texture using the touch screen menu, while the wand purges itself of milk residue when turned downward.

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    Specifications & manuals

    key Specifications
    Brand
    Breville
    Model Number
    BES980BSS
    Height (mm)
    453 mm
    Width (mm)
    372.7 mm
    Depth (mm)
    409 mm
    Finish Colour
    Stainless Steel
    Has Milk Frother
    Yes
    Accessories included
    • Mini grinds bin
    • 58mm full stainless steel portafilter
    • 1 cup and 2 cup single wall filter baskets
    • 16oz stainless steel jug
    • steam wand spare parts
    • cleaning kit
    • water hardness test strip
    • water filter holder
    • water filter
    warranty
    Manufacturer Warranty
    2 Years
    Use
    Not intended or designed for commercial use.
    additional Dimensions
    Package Dimensions (H x W x D)
    537 x 444 x 450mm
    other Features
    Temperature Control
    Electronic
    Programmable timer
    Features
    Hands free grinding, tamping and milk texturing
    Dual stainless steel boilers allow simultaneous extraction and milk texturing
    PID for precise temperature control within +/-1°C
    Low pressure pre-infusion promotes consistent extraction through coffee puck
    Auto on for heat up in the morning
    Auto off option to save power
    2 cappuccinos in only 90 sec
    Auto grind, dose and tamp
    45 custom grind settings
    Auto milk temperature (45 - 75°C) and 9 texturing settings
    Over Pressure Valve limits the maximum pressure to 9 bars to prevent bitter flavours in the shot

    Water tank capacity: 2.5 L
    Bean hopper capacity: 280 g
    safety Features
    Auto Power Off
    electrical Connection
    Type of connection
    10A plug & lead
    Connected load
    2.4 kW
    Maximum current rating
    10 A
    coffee Machine Details
    Coffee Capsule Type
    None
    Bean Capacity
    280 g
    Coffee Machine Type
    Manual

    Reviews

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    Average customer rating

    Overall
    4.6
    Ease of setup
    4.5
    Build quality
    4.3
    Value of product
    3.9

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    The espresso machine is widely praised for producing high-quality coffee and being easy to use, with features like an automated grinder and tamper simplifying the process. Customers appreciate the machine's dual boiler design, which allows for quick and efficient brewing. However, some users have experienced issues such as grinder problems and leaks, and a few found the cleaning process to be onerous. Overall, the machine is considered a high-quality, feature-rich option that delivers exceptional coffee, though a small number of users have had reliability concerns.

    Pros
    Cons
    1-3 of 473 reviews
    Victoria2025-05-24
    Beyond disappointed - I would not purchase again
    Sadly the steam wand made a racket and stopped working after 8 months, replaced with new and that also failed after 8 months for same issue. both the auto setting on the wand , the thermometer and it made a hell of a noise. Not fit for purpose in my view
    Dustin2025-05-19
    Great machine...when its not broken
    I bought a Oracle around 2 years ago. It makes great coffee. Unfortunately my first machine malfunctioned after about 8 months, water would just pour out the long black port for every coffee - not through the coffee head so it was unusable. This got repaired then about 16 months in the machine malfunctioned again, it would short out the power in our kitchen. Breville replaced the machine. Im 6 months into the new machine and now the grinder has just given up, it sounds like it is going to start but just stops, if i try too many times the machine just turns off. I was told the warranty doesn't start again with my new machine so i have had to take it to a electrical dealer to hopefully repair. So, it works great when its working but this is the 3rd fault in two years with 2 machines. Its really disappointing for such an expensive machine.
    Nick2025-05-10
    REPEAT CUSTOMER due to quality
    Just bought my second Oracle, had the first for approx eight years. Was absolutely thrashed but well maintained. Went in for repairs (t/stat), then several years later (today) was tripping fuses. Bought a Oracle black sesame to suit remainder of the kitchen. Started using it & it is a dream to use, it is a quality machine that delivers a quality product. By the way I am a service tech that repairs many types of equipment & would not hesitate to keep purchasing this product. I'm not for the fancy touchscreens I prefer some manual buttons although it does make light work

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    Questions & answers

    What power does this machine draw? Greg · 2023-05-16
    Good Afternoon, Thank you for this product question, this will draw 2400 watts (2.4Kw) and comes with a standard 10 amp plug & lead attached. I hope this information will assist you when shopping here with us at Appliances Online. Colin Jones, Appliances Online
    Would this machine be suitable in an office environment for up to 25 people? Cass · 2022-09-07
    Good Afternoon, Thank you for this product question, it would be able to be used however any brand of domestic machine that you move into a commercial situation regardless of the number of people using this machine this will alter the manufactures warranty, your warranty would be reduced from two years down to 3 months. I hope this information will assist you when shopping here with us at Appliances Online. Colin Jones, Appliances Online
    To whom it may concern, How long is your warranty? Thanks Annie · 2020-06-24
    The Breville BES980BSS Oracle Coffee Machine comes with a two year manufacturer's warranty. lucas.ng, Appliances Online
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