Hi Mark 👋 I agree with other comments this is by far the best tutorial I have found. Related to all you said about buying or( more to the point) needing to buy a coffee every day. I have owned my touch oracle for at least 3 years now and rarely buy coffee now. I absolutely love it and yes it is right up there if not surpassing other cafe coffees. When it's finally brewed its last cup it will be replaced the same day. Cheers.
I just got this machine and wanted to say that you’re video is SO HELPFUL! Breville should hire you to do their videos because they aren’t nearly as detailed and comprehensive as yours. Thank you, you’ve shown me so much I didn’t know!
Thanks for all the videos on the Oracle Touch. You're the one who convinced me it was worth it buying one. And... you were right. I wrote a review here in Switzerland linking your 3 year review. I hope it helps others see if that's the device for them. Keep on with the great work, mate! 👍👍👍
Thank you for this review. I have been bouncing back and forth on purchasing the oracle/touch and feel much better now. I wish all the reviews for all different products on youtube were as great as this one. No unnecessary editing, promotions or clickbait.
Thanks for the review. I have the same machine and love it just as much as you do. A couple of things to add ....... On the positive side, there is a separate hot water spout behind the group head which is very convenient for pre-heating your cups and for making Americano style long coffees. On the negative side, the complexity of the dual boiler system with all its probes and sensors has led to reliability issues with this machine. There are lots of tiny o-seals inside which can be prone to leaks and can cause serious issues with the electronics. The Breville/Sage warranty is 2 years, which is good, but be aware of the possibility of problems. I had a leak in mine after a year which was not visible externally but caused corrosion of the internal electronic board. Eventually, after a visit from the warranty team, the machine was replaced under warranty.
I had the same problem with mine. I owned the Oracle since 2015 which is the predecessor of this one. Breville replaced twice while it was under warranty due to the internal leaking then I sent the last one to be refurbished after just over two years due to leaking. That one lasted 6 months before it started to leak. when that happens the machine trips the circuit breaker and the machine is unusable.
Totally agree - great machine - but if you use it a lot as we did - it needs service. Fortunately Breville is great at honoring their warranty. We have had ours serviced twice in two years - and that doesn’t sound unusual. I was pretty careful to flush and descale religiously - so I don’t think the problems were due to lack of routine maintenance on my part. It’s a great machine - and pays for itself in less than one year - but it is not uncommon to run into problems due to either scale or the seals leaking.
@meski42 so I'm about to buy the current version of this machine, we'll be using the credit card that gives us extra years on the warranty and making sure that we keep it somewhere safe, lol
Thank you, thank you, thank you! finally a review that wasn't gimmicky and wasn't presented by a try hard. It was balanced, straight forward with good information and I'm very apprecative. Hence, it's why I now have a new Breville Oracle coffee machine sitting on the kitchen bench!
We first had a Dual Boiler and then the Oracle over more than 6 years and have never regretted the purchases. It's good reliable gear that gets used everyday in our house. Great review thanks
Ive recently bought an Oracle Touch and have been searching for information. I think that Mark B's video is perfect; absolutely clear with practicalities and tips along the way.
Great video, I've spent ages looking at reviews on what to buy and the differences between them. You have simplified this in a digestible way. Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to review the Oracle Touch. I found the review very useful and informative, and has helped me decide which machine I'm going to buy.
Really great review, no stone left unturned and good to hear from a real world experience after a few years of use. This definetly helped me make my choice. Time stamps were handy as well. Cheers.
Great video, and very thorough! Breville should be sponsoring you, because, as other people said, you have convinced us to get one. Thank you my friend!
Hi Tony, thanks for the positive feedback. I make these videos only to help others. Whilst it may be nice to get paid, I think it could compromise my objectivity and the advice would be less valuable to others. Enjoy your new machine ! Mark.
@@MarksElectricLife And you do help others Mark. When I'm about to buy something UA-cam is one of the places I go to for reviews. I was joking about the sponsorship obviously, but I've seen sponsored videos do much worst at promoting a product, lol! No, yours gave me exactly what I was looking for, and made me aware of little problems that I needed to know about, and which I can live with with this product. Keep making great videos Mark, and thank you!
Spot on review! Ask yourself are your still going out for coffee? If you are, then you need a different machine. I was still spending additionally $150-$200 a month on coffee. After we bought this machine, we have not been to any coffee shops in over 2yrs. Good long term investment!
Thank you for talking about cost vs benefits. People were getting shocked when I was shopping for $2K machine so then I did mathematical break down for them and their jaws dropped. Sadly, all still went on their lives buying $6 Latte every day because they have a hard time wrapping their heads around spending that money up front, mind you, we get dividend from oil royalties every year and they have no problem dropping that $$$ to keep buying new TV.
Just an update on the previous comment... after 2 years of making "good coffee", I have now adjusted the dose and worked on the grind setting vs the pour... I think I have just made the perfect coffee... Thanks again for the video and elevating us from "good" to "perfect" coffee....
@@kwik-kiwi Hey Craig, thanks for the positive feedback. My goal is to help people get the best results so I'm very pleased to hear you are getting a "perfect" brew now. All the best! Mark.
I love my Breville Oracle Touch. I worked at Starbucks for 10 years and wanted a nice machine at home. I did all my research and chose the Oracle Touch because #1 Quality of Breville. I have a Breville Kuerig Coffee machine that after 20 years is still going strong . #2 I wanted the ease of just pushing a button and the fact that It is a dual broiler so I can steam milk and pull shots at the same time. I am coming up on a year with my Breville Oracle Touch and I am still in love. Best decision!!!!!
I love that you are a home user and that you've used it three years. GREAT explanation of the machine and love that you have virtually had no problems with it.
I bought a Breville Oracle in 2016 (the original model before the touch screen). I remember agonizing over spending so much. Just one person in my household but I did do some calculations on when it would pay for itself. I love the convenience of being able to make a delicious latte in my kitchen without having to drive somewhere. I have often wondered what I would do when my machine dies. Well, the answer is I would buy another one. I have had mine now for going on 9 years and it has been nearly trouble free. I have a latte most days so it has paid for itself many times over. I am sure someone smarter than me could tweak the settings and it would make an even better latte but I am more than satisfied with my Oracle. Enjoyed watching your review.
Brilliant! Thank you kindly, sir. Best video re the Oracle Touch. And thanks ever so much for the link to Wilcox Coffee Parts. Liked, subscribed, loved through the ether from America.
Thank you. You have convinced me to buy one of these machines. I am not an espresso expert, but I love them. Will keep you posted. It might be good to explain how to clean it.
Thanks I use a gaggia classic . Learning my way on the self brew steps. Possibly a fab machine on usability and saving time. Thank you for explaining . Maybe in 25 years I could buy one too.
@@denisejohnson2851 mine is a classic possibly 20 years old . Definitely not the pro. It was well looked after and keeps me tinkering on settings for the pump vibration and temperature Using a pid upgrade. .. Just bought another classic to refurb. Over winter. Good luck Happy coffee Day every day
@@antonyhand8542 thanks so much for your response. I’m new to this and afraid it might be too much to perfect coming right out of the gate with no temp and pressure controls .
I use glass cups and pre heat them in the microwave 30 sec, before I make the latte. I see your cup is probably not microwave friendly thought. After frothing the milk I get a separate jug and hit the steam button again for two seconds before canceling it , this way the left over milk is emptied in the cup and doesn't spray all over the machine when it auto cleans plus you don't have milk stains/grime building up in the water waste catcher, just something I do. And than after the shot is finished run a single shot mode without the handle in to clean it of any coffee grinds that get left behind...just a few tips for anyone who might care..☺️ Appreciate your video really helpful.
Very informative video I have had this machine for around 18 months having previously owned various other types over the last 20 plus years. I will make on average 3 cappuccinos per day each with a double espresso. I usually find I have to top the bean hopper and water every other day also I was told not to let the beans get to low as to prevent popcorning resulting in a over exposed coffee. Also I run hot water through the portafilter to warm the basket and then use the hot water to warm my cup. I will definitely try the milk jug in the fridge suggestion so thanks.
Great video, I would add two things into the process, 1) Purge some of the coffee ground beans as there is old coffee from previous use from the day before. 2) Run the water thingy as well for a few seconds, it's like a pump that needs priming. I measured about a 50% difference in the volume output by doing this. This is a great machine. Our local repair person here in Hornsby (Sydney) told and showed me (April 2024) that Breville brought out a new boiler in Dec 2023. We had had many issues because of the old boiler (not a person), he replaced it for free out of warranty (I had an extended warranty from Bing Lee though). By the way the coffee in my opinion is better than most cafes. We use Aldi coffee at $15 a kilo and it is excellent, used to use Campos $50/kg and they are very comparable. Our machine is 5 years old in 2 months and the handle is still good. I liked the tip on putting the jug in the fridge, I'll try that tomorrow. I did buy a tamper (and it's a work of art) as well, but I did this as sometimes the machine throws a lot of extra coffee in the cup, but will try the smoothing out. Great video. And yes expensive initially but will pay for itself in no time. Plus I don't think its a good idea driving to the café topless in my boxer shorts, and my wife is not patient :). No coffee shops near anyway. 15 mins each way, One other thing I don't know about is setting the burr mechanical setting v the electronic setting on the side. I was told the electronic setting ie the wheel on the side is more a refinement compared to the mechanical setting on the burr itself. I was told to set the mechanical part at 6 which I believe is the factory default anyway. Any advise on this would be good. Oh, one other thing, the milk you use I've found influences the taste big time as well. Personal preference, I found GOLD (Australian) is great, but I'd imagine that any full cream milk is great, I haven't really compared them all so not an expert.
Fantastic review, and brings a touch of homesickness (Aussie in the US here). The coffee from this machine is better than most of the coffee available here in Chicago, though there’s a couple of places it equals including one from a company run by a Kiwi. It’s worth noting that all coffee is not equal…that roasted for American coffee is considerably more oily than Aussie/Kiwi/Italian style beans. In some coffee machines, this oil will impede the beans feeding into the grinder, and also tastes pretty average. Just something to note for the global audience. Again, top review, thanks mate!
Hey Dale, thanks for the positive feedback! My only experience of American coffee is Starbucks and frankly I'd rather drink my own urine! That's interesting, what you say about the beans. I always felt that Starbucks were over-roasting and burning their beans and that might explain why there is more oil coming out of them. If you can't find a good roaster in your town, you might try buying your beans raw and using a home roasting machine, like a Gene Cafe. I used to do this before good roasters arrived in my town. Well mate, I hope you make it back home to Oz eventually. Whatever you do, stay out of Starbucks !😉
Thank you for your review, I have been on the fence about purchasing a dual boiler or going for the oracle. I have been hesitant because of the bad reviews with machines breaking within 1 -2 years and poor customer service from Breville. I'm glad to have found someone that still loves their machine 3 years later.
I'd go for the barrIsta express. Mine has lasted 6 years and only now needs a part replaced in it. Very reliable. Haha sorry for the unsolicited advice.
I've had to send mine in for service once after the warranty ran out because of a known issue with the machine. Still doesn't work as well as it did from the beginning after the service . I would not buy another given the price and realibility issues. Breville has shut down many of their service/repair centers so getting the machine fixed could be a problem which is what I ran into. Just hope it doesn't break down again.
Hi, thank you for the review and based on your review we purchased the Oracle. We have found it to be a very good coffee maker and are so happy we did buy it. Sure it costs a bit more but the ease of use makes it worthwhile. I have just watched your cleaning video and it showed how easy it is to clean. Thank you so much.
I’m about to buy my third Oracle the two previous each have lasted about 5 years before issues - I’m a coffee addict minimum 4 cups a day using this machine makes a coffee caffe quality coffee
Hey Mark. Loved your video, and your love for coffee and perfection was painted all over. Upgrading mine from délonghi to sage/breville soon. Have asked my friend to to get it. Cheers and keep making cool videos.
Very good review! thanks for the content. It's also worth mentioning that is advisable to service these machines every two years or so that could cost you around $400 depending on the service. Still worth it, but it does add a little to the costs. :)
Great review, really enjoyed the commentary - thanks. Some other info: The Barrista Touch is the little brother of this machine, single boiler and no automatic tamping. A lot cheaper though. Unless you use freshly roasted beans and spend some time dialling-in the settings, don’t expect great tasting coffee. Buy and consume your beans within 7-10 days or roasting, spend some time to dial-in the settings (brew ratio’s etc) and this machine does indeed give you “coffee shop” quality at-home. I would recommend a bottom-less porta filter as it really shows visually what’s going on with the brew. Excellent for making sure you dose and tamp correctly for the best most even extraction. I actually roast my beans (SR500 roaster) and it’s really easy/convenient. Green beans keep for a long long time and are cheaper than roasted ones. Coffee is a spectacular pleasure of life!
Nice review with good simple tips to improve the quality of the coffee and milk froth. You convinced me to place my order for an Oracle touch after seeing this.
Excellent video, thank you. I’ve had mine for a year and love it - but I learned so much from your video. I have a question. My grinder recently started to take about 50 seconds to finish grinding. Any clues what that might be about? I’ve fully cleaned it, no difference.
Hi Chris, not sure. I think mine takes about 30 sec. Was that how long yours used to take ? It the level in the basket still correct and is the surface of the puck smooth ? Are you still getting a good shot ? If everything else is still good then I probably wouldn't worry but if any of the above things are not right it may suggest a problem with the tamping fan or sensor. It will take longer if your grind adjustment is very fine.
A great no frills review. I purchased one this week and was watching this while I wait for it to arrive. In the back of mind I was wondering if this machine was really worth the cost and you really put that fear to rest. I do have a bean to cup (Jura J9 ) that I am replacing with this I one. I am really looking forward to have more involvement with customizing my beverage, without a lot of effort. Thank you for being so informative! 32:09
Nice video! The Oracle Touch is a bit rich for me, so I'll forego some of the higher-end features (like dual boiler, temperature sensor at the tip of the milk frother, wheels) and order a Breville Barista Touch. I think with a 20% discount, it may be had for USD800 + tax, here in the States. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Hey, thanks for the positive feedback. Yeah, it's pretty expensive. I reckon you'll be happy with the Barista, since it still has a proper group head system. It may be a bit more manual but in the end it you won't know the difference in the cup. Enjoy your coffee !😋
No sure if US has the Oracle the buttons/non-touch model which is much more affardable. I has almost the same features as the oracle touch and is easy to use.
Great review, presented very nice. You have a good and clear voice to listen too. The machine is a bit expensive for me at the moment, still very nice review :).
Great review. Really helpful and informative. I've been dreaming about getting this machine for years! I like to have done my research so I'm ready for when I win the lottery!! 😆👍
Thank you so much for this straightforward, detailed, honest, easy to understand, very impressive review! It was worth every single minute and I learned a lot! I am still undecided whether to take this model with or the one without touch. Made my decision: It will be a Sage/Breville.
Thanks John for the positive feedback! So, the Touch model is great if you have many people to make coffee for because it can store custom brews. It is also a nice interface to look at and use. That said though, if I were buying tomorrow I would opt for the standard Oracle and save myself $1,000. I don't need the levels of customisation that the Touch affords, since I make the same two coffees every day. Good luck with your choice ! Mark.
@@MarksElectricLife Hi Mark, I think you just made the right point again: I can save my own settings. I just ordered the Touch and I am absolutely excited. Thank you again!
Thank you Mark for the very accurate description of this device. I hope it will convince my husband to buy the Miracle Oracle Machine! He’s not the main coffee drinker in our house, I am. So, wish me luck. 😊
Great review and insight to the ownership of the machine mate. I think it's worth a mention that they do require maintenance which will eat into that money your saving by not buying one. I've had an Oracle for 5yrs now however it was for the convenience of having great coffee in my home. Loved it so much we got one for the holiday house too.
Bought my Oracle Touch new fir $2400 in states back in early 2018. Now in late 2023 it finally just won’t turn on. Always did the maintenance. Trying to get inside. I think a capacitor on motherboard went out because last time I had turned it on I heard a loud pop. Not sure if this is even fixable without sending it in.
Really well considered review. I've owned the BES980 (non touch Oracle) since 2016. It is a great machine all round but I've found myself now wanting an upgrade so looking at ECM/Profitec/Rocket/Bezzera machines. They all do what is called HX (heat exchange) single boilers that allow you to steam and pull shots at the same time. I only recently found out that times have moved on since the original single boilers back in the day where you allowed had to have the boiler first reach steam temp for your milk, then you needed to purge the water in order to get the temp down towards correct brew temp.
Thanks Glen! I just had a quick look at the Profitec Pro 500. It has a similar price tag to the Touch but only one boiler. In the review video by Clive Coffee they acknowledge the fact that the heat exchanger is not as accurate at maintaining shot temperature as a dual boiler. So why would you chose this technology (price being equal)? Still, I'm sure these other machines can all make great coffee. Personally, I'm a bit lazy and prefer to have the automatic milk texturing of the Oracle. It means I can get on with making my breakfast while the machine does its thing. I'm usually taxturing 1/2 litre of milk each time (two cups) so that can take a while (2 min approx). Rather be doing other stuff than standing holding a jug and hoping not to overheat the milk. If you do get a new machine please drop a comment on how it compares. Cheers, Mark.
@@MarksElectricLife G'day. No I never go backwards when upgrading :) I'm looking at the dual boiler Profitec Pro 700. I was just bringing to your attention that many manufacturers produce HX boiler machines which allow the user to steam milk and pull shots at the same time. I guess my wider point was that this functionality is no longer exclusive to just dual boiler machines. Oracle BES980 retails for $2500. The Profitec Pro 700 I'm looking to upgrade to is around $4500 + $1500 for grinder. So definitely a big leap.
Great video. I know it’s older but have you invested in any coffee brewing accessories like a Weiss Distribution Tool, or puck screen to keep the shower head cleaner?
Great video for sure! I have one question - how tall of a mug can you fit? You say you take your morning cup to work - I gather you pour into a travel mug?
Hi, thanks for the positive feedback. I did post the max cup height in response to another comment. Yes, I use a traveller mug. So I use a 250ml double walled latte glass for the extraction. Then add milk and coffee to the traveller. Most important pre-heat both glass and traveller mug with boiling water.
It took me a while to understand the 'semi automatic' part of this machine. Thanks for the clear explanation and some really great tips for getting a perfect shot. I'll start saving up for one
Excellent review! Just received my Oracle touch. I found very helpful that you talk about tampering your coffee grounds, as I have the same issue with unevenness. Can you please share what brand of professional tamper are you using? Not sure, if it’s Pullman? Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I've had mine for 4 years. It makes excellent coffee and has paid for itself. Bedsides the minus you have mentioned the clearance height for the coffee cups is a bit low. I had to find mugs that would accommodate that issue. It is expensive for what it is but works well. I make on average 3 cups a day and hope to get at least 10 years out of it. Question: How often do you descale your machine? I have done so a few times and use reverse osmosis exclusively.
Hi JA, I have never descaled my machine and it's had no problems after 4 years, That said I am luck to live where the water is very soft - low on minerals. If you are using RO filtered water you shouldn't need to descale either.
What are the weekly and monthly cleaning requirements for this machine? How often do you have to clean the brew head? How often do you need to descale the machine? I'm considering this or the Jura S8. The Jura uses cleaning pellets made by Jura that you put into the machine at regular intervals and then run a 20-minute clean cycle through the touch screen.
This is probably one of the most useful and comprehensive reviews for a product I have ever watched! Good on you!
Thanks Chuck ! I'm glad you found it helpful. 🙂
@@MarksElectricLife We just got the Barista Touch which isn't as fancy as yours but it's nice to be able to make a decent cup of coffee in our home :)
@@chuck6290 Excellent choice ! Enjoy ! 🙂
I absolutely agree with this
Hi Mark 👋 I agree with other comments this is by far the best tutorial I have found. Related to all you said about buying or( more to the point) needing to buy a coffee every day. I have owned my touch oracle for at least 3 years now and rarely buy coffee now. I absolutely love it and yes it is right up there if not surpassing other cafe coffees. When it's finally brewed its last cup it will be replaced the same day. Cheers.
I just got this machine and wanted to say that you’re video is SO HELPFUL! Breville should hire you to do their videos because they aren’t nearly as detailed and comprehensive as yours. Thank you, you’ve shown me so much I didn’t know!
Thank you Rose, you’re very kind!
Thanks for all the videos on the Oracle Touch. You're the one who convinced me it was worth it buying one. And... you were right. I wrote a review here in Switzerland linking your 3 year review. I hope it helps others see if that's the device for them. Keep on with the great work, mate! 👍👍👍
it did brought me here to bw honest.thank for the link..and thanks for the video :)
How has the reliability been for you?
thank you, mate. One of the best videos explains how to use your breville. Everything makes great sense now.
Thanks TY, glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for this review. I have been bouncing back and forth on purchasing the oracle/touch and feel much better now. I wish all the reviews for all different products on youtube were as great as this one. No unnecessary editing, promotions or clickbait.
You're welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback.
Fantastic video. As the guy below said, probably the most informative and well put together review I can remember watching. Nice job and thanks
Thanks Dave, much appreciated !
I absolutely love mine! I’ve had it going on 4 years and use it 2-3 times a day. It performs beautifully.
I love hearing you talk and review this. Very honest, detailed, calm and on point talk. Thank you
Thanks so much for the positive feedback Pedro!
Thanks for the review. I have the same machine and love it just as much as you do. A couple of things to add ....... On the positive side, there is a separate hot water spout behind the group head which is very convenient for pre-heating your cups and for making Americano style long coffees. On the negative side, the complexity of the dual boiler system with all its probes and sensors has led to reliability issues with this machine. There are lots of tiny o-seals inside which can be prone to leaks and can cause serious issues with the electronics. The Breville/Sage warranty is 2 years, which is good, but be aware of the possibility of problems. I had a leak in mine after a year which was not visible externally but caused corrosion of the internal electronic board. Eventually, after a visit from the warranty team, the machine was replaced under warranty.
I had the same problem with mine. I owned the Oracle since 2015 which is the predecessor of this one. Breville replaced twice while it was under warranty due to the internal leaking then I sent the last one to be refurbished after just over two years due to leaking. That one lasted 6 months before it started to leak. when that happens the machine trips the circuit breaker and the machine is unusable.
Yeah, I learned that extended warranty is useful for coffee machines. As long a one as you can get. (Currently on the BES980, not this one)
Thank you for sharing your experience, guys.
Totally agree - great machine - but if you use it a lot as we did - it needs service. Fortunately Breville is great at honoring their warranty. We have had ours serviced twice in two years - and that doesn’t sound unusual. I was pretty careful to flush and descale religiously - so I don’t think the problems were due to lack of routine maintenance on my part. It’s a great machine - and pays for itself in less than one year - but it is not uncommon to run into problems due to either scale or the seals leaking.
@meski42 so I'm about to buy the current version of this machine, we'll be using the credit card that gives us extra years on the warranty and making sure that we keep it somewhere safe, lol
Thank you, thank you, thank you! finally a review that wasn't gimmicky and wasn't presented by a try hard. It was balanced, straight forward with good information and I'm very apprecative. Hence, it's why I now have a new Breville Oracle coffee machine sitting on the kitchen bench!
Thanks so much for the positive comment RP. I'm glad you found my video helpful. Enjoy your new machine ! Mark.
We first had a Dual Boiler and then the Oracle over more than 6 years and have never regretted the purchases. It's good reliable gear that gets used everyday in our house. Great review thanks
Thanks Bruce !
I'm thinking of the oracle and keep reading bad reviews.. will be happy with hot delicious lattes.. cheers
Ive recently bought an Oracle Touch and have been searching for information. I think that Mark B's video is perfect; absolutely clear with practicalities and tips along the way.
Thanks Alan!
Nice review, has convinced me to settle for an Oracle, much appreciated
Thanks Rick! Enjoy your new purchase !
It’s convinced me to drive to the coffee shop lol.
Great video, I've spent ages looking at reviews on what to buy and the differences between them. You have simplified this in a digestible way. Thank you.
Hey Chris, thanks for the positive feedback. I'm glad this was helpful! Mark.
Very professional video, subbed. You are a natural. Thanks for the review
Hi, thanks very much for the positive feedback! Enjoy your coffee !😉
Thanks for taking the time to review the Oracle Touch. I found the review very useful and informative, and has helped me decide which machine I'm going to buy.
Hi Thomas, thanks for the positive feedback ! Glad to hear it was helpful information to you. Enjoy your new machine !
Really great review, no stone left unturned and good to hear from a real world experience after a few years of use. This definetly helped me make my choice. Time stamps were handy as well. Cheers.
Do you think the Oracle touch is better than the Oracle, or could I save some money by not buying the touch version?
I love this! I could listen to your tutorials all day.
I just ordered my new Breville you sold it! Thank you!
Thank you Sarah! Enjoy your new machine 🙂
Great video, and very thorough! Breville should be sponsoring you, because, as other people said, you have convinced us to get one. Thank you my friend!
Hi Tony, thanks for the positive feedback. I make these videos only to help others. Whilst it may be nice to get paid, I think it could compromise my objectivity and the advice would be less valuable to others. Enjoy your new machine ! Mark.
@@MarksElectricLife And you do help others Mark. When I'm about to buy something UA-cam is one of the places I go to for reviews. I was joking about the sponsorship obviously, but I've seen sponsored videos do much worst at promoting a product, lol! No, yours gave me exactly what I was looking for, and made me aware of little problems that I needed to know about, and which I can live with with this product. Keep making great videos Mark, and thank you!
This was really an exceptional review of the Oracle, a great help for someone like me who's upgrading from a Nespresso machine. Thank you!
Hi, thanks very much for the positive comment. I'm very glad you found this information helpful!
Such a great end-to-end summary. Really helpful for someone just arriving on the “what coffee machine should I buy” scene. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the positive feedback PB ! Enjoy your day !
Spot on review! Ask yourself are your still going out for coffee? If you are, then you need a different machine. I was still spending additionally $150-$200 a month on coffee. After we bought this machine, we have not been to any coffee shops in over 2yrs. Good long term investment!
Thank you for talking about cost vs benefits. People were getting shocked when I was shopping for $2K machine so then I did mathematical break down for them and their jaws dropped. Sadly, all still went on their lives buying $6 Latte every day because they have a hard time wrapping their heads around spending that money up front, mind you, we get dividend from oil royalties every year and they have no problem dropping that $$$ to keep buying new TV.
Nice review! I absolutely loved my Oracle Touch. Totally worth it!
What great review. I looked around for something this comprehensive and it delivered! Thank you 😊
Hey, thanks for the positive feedback! I'm glad you found it helpful 😊
what a great review ! - covering good coffee and ROI. thank you for making this
No worries, thanks for the positive comment!
Brilliant video, super easy to understand and very informative. It really helped me learn more about coffee machines since I'm new to this. Thanks!🤩
We've had one for two years, love it and have no regrets buying it... great vid!
Just an update on the previous comment... after 2 years of making "good coffee", I have now adjusted the dose and worked on the grind setting vs the pour... I think I have just made the perfect coffee... Thanks again for the video and elevating us from "good" to "perfect" coffee....
@@kwik-kiwi Hey Craig, thanks for the positive feedback. My goal is to help people get the best results so I'm very pleased to hear you are getting a "perfect" brew now. All the best! Mark.
Thanks for the review Mark Very Informative, I have the Oracle model below yours and are extremely happy with it. 👍
Best honest review I have watched and I have watched a few! Helped make my decision, I’m getting one! Thank you! Also subbed!
Thank you Stacey! Enjoy your coffee 😉
I love my Breville Oracle Touch. I worked at Starbucks for 10 years and wanted a nice machine at home. I did all my research and chose the Oracle Touch because #1 Quality of Breville. I have a Breville Kuerig Coffee machine that after 20 years is still going strong . #2 I wanted the ease of just pushing a button and the fact that It is a dual broiler so I can steam milk and pull shots at the same time. I am coming up on a year with my Breville Oracle Touch and I am still in love. Best decision!!!!!
Hi Carly, glad to hear you're still in love ! 😉
One of the best, considered reviews of this machine I’ve watched. Brilliant video and nice presentation style. Have a subscription!
Thanks !
GREAT REVIEW! Thanks for that . I have ordered it right after watching your video. Take care
Thank you Christina ! Enjoy your new machine ! 😊
Thank you. Most helpful review. I am going buy it for this Christmas.
You're wlecome! Enjoy your new machine!
I love that you are a home user and that you've used it three years. GREAT explanation of the machine and love that you have virtually had no problems with it.
Thaks for the positive feedback Rachel ! Cheers, Mark.
Very informative, thank you, Mark. 👍
You're welcome! 😊
Well informed review. I have been watching a few reviews but your one helping me in making decision.
Thank you very much for great video.
Thank you ! Enjoy your machine !
I bought a Breville Oracle in 2016 (the original model before the touch screen). I remember agonizing over spending so much. Just one person in my household but I did do some calculations on when it would pay for itself. I love the convenience of being able to make a delicious latte in my kitchen without having to drive somewhere. I have often wondered what I would do when my machine dies. Well, the answer is I would buy another one. I have had mine now for going on 9 years and it has been nearly trouble free. I have a latte most days so it has paid for itself many times over. I am sure someone smarter than me could tweak the settings and it would make an even better latte but I am more than satisfied with my Oracle. Enjoyed watching your review.
shush I also had mine for nine years just after I said how good and reliable it was it sprung a leak the very next day
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
No worries, thanks for the positive feedback!
Brilliant! Thank you kindly, sir. Best video re the Oracle Touch. And thanks ever so much for the link to Wilcox Coffee Parts.
Liked, subscribed, loved through the ether from America.
You're very welcome! Thanks for the support! 😊
Thanks for the video, got mine today for 780€ used in very good condition so couldn't resist.
Now just learning how to best use it, so far so good! 😁
What a wonderful review. Thank you for all the great information 😊
Thank you ! 😊
Thank you for some new tips that I will add to my morning expresso.
Thank you. You have convinced me to buy one of these machines. I am not an espresso expert, but I love them. Will keep you posted. It might be good to explain how to clean it.
Hi Sunil, thanks for the positive feedback. I've added a link at the end of this video to take you to my cleaning video. Enjoy your coffee ! Mark.
Thanks I use a gaggia classic .
Learning my way on the self brew steps. Possibly a fab machine on usability and saving time.
Thank you for explaining .
Maybe in 25 years I could buy one too.
How do you like your Gaggia Classic Pro? Is it hard to learn how to use and make great coffee???
@@denisejohnson2851 mine is a classic possibly 20 years old .
Definitely not the pro.
It was well looked after and keeps me tinkering on settings for the pump vibration and temperature
Using a pid upgrade.
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Just bought another classic to refurb. Over winter.
Good luck
Happy coffee Day every day
@@antonyhand8542 thanks so much for your response. I’m new to this and afraid it might be too much to perfect coming right out of the gate with no temp and pressure controls .
Great review. Useful for my research on what to buy. That point about the puck level is so important so thanks for that.😃
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you. Very informative. Lots of useful tips.
Your review is so detailed and helpful!!! Love that double the thumbs up 👍🏻
Thank you SB !
I use glass cups and pre heat them in the microwave 30 sec, before I make the latte. I see your cup is probably not microwave friendly thought.
After frothing the milk I get a separate jug and hit the steam button again for two seconds before canceling it , this way the left over milk is emptied in the cup and doesn't spray all over the machine when it auto cleans plus you don't have milk stains/grime building up in the water waste catcher, just something I do. And than after the shot is finished run a single shot mode without the handle in to clean it of any coffee grinds that get left behind...just a few tips for anyone who might care..☺️
Appreciate your video really helpful.
Very informative video I have had this machine for around 18 months having previously owned various other types over the last 20 plus years. I will make on average 3 cappuccinos per day each with a double espresso. I usually find I have to top the bean hopper and water every other day also I was told not to let the beans get to low as to prevent popcorning resulting in a over exposed coffee. Also I run hot water through the portafilter to warm the basket and then use the hot water to warm my cup. I will definitely try the milk jug in the fridge suggestion so thanks.
Thanks Mike! Yes the cold jug makes a big difference to milk texturing. Enjoy!
Great video, I would add two things into the process, 1) Purge some of the coffee ground beans as there is old coffee from previous use from the day before. 2) Run the water thingy as well for a few seconds, it's like a pump that needs priming. I measured about a 50% difference in the volume output by doing this. This is a great machine. Our local repair person here in Hornsby (Sydney) told and showed me (April 2024) that Breville brought out a new boiler in Dec 2023. We had had many issues because of the old boiler (not a person), he replaced it for free out of warranty (I had an extended warranty from Bing Lee though). By the way the coffee in my opinion is better than most cafes. We use Aldi coffee at $15 a kilo and it is excellent, used to use Campos $50/kg and they are very comparable. Our machine is 5 years old in 2 months and the handle is still good. I liked the tip on putting the jug in the fridge, I'll try that tomorrow. I did buy a tamper (and it's a work of art) as well, but I did this as sometimes the machine throws a lot of extra coffee in the cup, but will try the smoothing out. Great video. And yes expensive initially but will pay for itself in no time. Plus I don't think its a good idea driving to the café topless in my boxer shorts, and my wife is not patient :). No coffee shops near anyway. 15 mins each way,
One other thing I don't know about is setting the burr mechanical setting v the electronic setting on the side. I was told the electronic setting ie the wheel on the side is more a refinement compared to the mechanical setting on the burr itself. I was told to set the mechanical part at 6 which I believe is the factory default anyway. Any advise on this would be good. Oh, one other thing, the milk you use I've found influences the taste big time as well. Personal preference, I found GOLD (Australian) is great, but I'd imagine that any full cream milk is great, I haven't really compared them all so not an expert.
Nice review! Its really interesting making your own coffee
Fantastic review, and brings a touch of homesickness (Aussie in the US here). The coffee from this machine is better than most of the coffee available here in Chicago, though there’s a couple of places it equals including one from a company run by a Kiwi. It’s worth noting that all coffee is not equal…that roasted for American coffee is considerably more oily than Aussie/Kiwi/Italian style beans. In some coffee machines, this oil will impede the beans feeding into the grinder, and also tastes pretty average. Just something to note for the global audience. Again, top review, thanks mate!
Hey Dale, thanks for the positive feedback! My only experience of American coffee is Starbucks and frankly I'd rather drink my own urine! That's interesting, what you say about the beans. I always felt that Starbucks were over-roasting and burning their beans and that might explain why there is more oil coming out of them. If you can't find a good roaster in your town, you might try buying your beans raw and using a home roasting machine, like a Gene Cafe. I used to do this before good roasters arrived in my town. Well mate, I hope you make it back home to Oz eventually. Whatever you do, stay out of Starbucks !😉
Thank you for your review, I have been on the fence about purchasing a dual boiler or going for the oracle. I have been hesitant because of the bad reviews with machines breaking within 1 -2 years and poor customer service from Breville. I'm glad to have found someone that still loves their machine 3 years later.
I'd go for the barrIsta express. Mine has lasted 6 years and only now needs a part replaced in it. Very reliable. Haha sorry for the unsolicited advice.
I've had to send mine in for service once after the warranty ran out because of a known issue with the machine. Still doesn't work as well as it did from the beginning after the service . I would not buy another given the price and realibility issues. Breville has shut down many of their service/repair centers so getting the machine fixed could be a problem which is what I ran into. Just hope it doesn't break down again.
@johnnyappleseed9980 what known issue are you talking about?
Hi, thank you for the review and based on your review we purchased the Oracle. We have found it to be a very good coffee maker and are so happy we did buy it. Sure it costs a bit more but the ease of use makes it worthwhile. I have just watched your cleaning video and it showed how easy it is to clean. Thank you so much.
Hi Graham, thank you for the positive feedback! I'm very glad you are happy with your new machine. Enjoy your coffee ! Mark.
I’m about to buy my third Oracle the two previous each have lasted about 5 years before issues - I’m a coffee addict minimum 4 cups a day using this machine makes a coffee caffe quality coffee
Thank you for the education. Well done and much appreciated!!
Your welcome! 😊
Hey Mark. Loved your video, and your love for coffee and perfection was painted all over. Upgrading mine from délonghi to sage/breville soon. Have asked my friend to to get it. Cheers and keep making cool videos.
Thanks TI ! Enjoy your new machine! 🙂
Fantastic review !! Very well done
Thanks! 🙏
One of the best presentations
Vancouver, BC - CANADA
Thanks VB!
Well done mate, your video really helped me to decide which machine to get... thanks for posting this really informative video.
Thank Mate! Enjoy your new machine👍
Very good review! thanks for the content.
It's also worth mentioning that is advisable to service these machines every two years or so that could cost you around $400 depending on the service. Still worth it, but it does add a little to the costs. :)
Mate, love your review...thank you so much
No worries John! Thanks for the positive feedback.
You're great at sharing your knowledge. I very much appreciate this video . I think this is the machine for me.
Thank you Brent! Enjoy your new machine. 😊
Great review, really enjoyed the commentary - thanks.
Some other info:
The Barrista Touch is the little brother of this machine, single boiler and no automatic tamping. A lot cheaper though.
Unless you use freshly roasted beans and spend some time dialling-in the settings, don’t expect great tasting coffee.
Buy and consume your beans within 7-10 days or roasting, spend some time to dial-in the settings (brew ratio’s etc) and this machine does indeed give you “coffee shop” quality at-home.
I would recommend a bottom-less porta filter as it really shows visually what’s going on with the brew. Excellent for making sure you dose and tamp correctly for the best most even extraction.
I actually roast my beans (SR500 roaster) and it’s really easy/convenient. Green beans keep for a long long time and are cheaper than roasted ones.
Coffee is a spectacular pleasure of life!
best video about this machine on YT! Will order mine now^^
Thanks TA ! Glad you found it useful.
An excellent review, I have ordered one! Can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks ! Enjoy your new machine !
Nice review with good simple tips to improve the quality of the coffee and milk froth. You convinced me to place my order for an Oracle touch after seeing this.
Excellent video, thank you. I’ve had mine for a year and love it - but I learned so much from your video. I have a question. My grinder recently started to take about 50 seconds to finish grinding. Any clues what that might be about? I’ve fully cleaned it, no difference.
Hi Chris, not sure. I think mine takes about 30 sec. Was that how long yours used to take ? It the level in the basket still correct and is the surface of the puck smooth ? Are you still getting a good shot ? If everything else is still good then I probably wouldn't worry but if any of the above things are not right it may suggest a problem with the tamping fan or sensor. It will take longer if your grind adjustment is very fine.
Joined the club! .. Got my Breville Oracle Touch in September 2021
Enjoy !😉
A great no frills review. I purchased one this week and was watching this while I wait for it to arrive. In the back of mind I was wondering if this machine was really worth the cost and you really put that fear to rest. I do have a bean to cup (Jura J9 ) that I am replacing with this I one. I am really looking forward to have more involvement with customizing my beverage, without a lot of effort. Thank you for being so informative! 32:09
Thanks Gregory! Enjoy your new machine!
Nice video! The Oracle Touch is a bit rich for me, so I'll forego some of the higher-end features (like dual boiler, temperature sensor at the tip of the milk frother, wheels) and order a Breville Barista Touch. I think with a 20% discount, it may be had for USD800 + tax, here in the States. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Hey, thanks for the positive feedback. Yeah, it's pretty expensive. I reckon you'll be happy with the Barista, since it still has a proper group head system. It may be a bit more manual but in the end it you won't know the difference in the cup. Enjoy your coffee !😋
I was thinking the same thing. Please share your experience with the Barista Touch!
No sure if US has the Oracle the buttons/non-touch model which is much more affardable. I has almost the same features as the oracle touch and is easy to use.
Great review, presented very nice. You have a good and clear voice to listen too. The machine is a bit expensive for me at the moment, still very nice review :).
Thankyou for the positive feedback Ryanne. Enjoy your day ! 🙂
Great review. Really helpful and informative. I've been dreaming about getting this machine for years! I like to have done my research so I'm ready for when I win the lottery!! 😆👍
Hi Ben, thanks for the positive comment. I hope you win that big one soon. After all, life's too short to drink bad coffee !😉 Cheers, Mark.
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Thank you so much for this straightforward, detailed, honest, easy to understand, very impressive review! It was worth every single minute and I learned a lot! I am still undecided whether to take this model with or the one without touch. Made my decision: It will be a Sage/Breville.
Thanks John for the positive feedback! So, the Touch model is great if you have many people to make coffee for because it can store custom brews. It is also a nice interface to look at and use. That said though, if I were buying tomorrow I would opt for the standard Oracle and save myself $1,000. I don't need the levels of customisation that the Touch affords, since I make the same two coffees every day. Good luck with your choice ! Mark.
@@MarksElectricLife Hi Mark, I think you just made the right point again: I can save my own settings. I just ordered the Touch and I am absolutely excited. Thank you again!
Thank you Mark for the very accurate description of this device. I hope it will convince my husband to buy the Miracle Oracle Machine! He’s not the main coffee drinker in our house, I am. So, wish me luck. 😊
Thanks Anna for the positive comment. Yes, I wish you luck !! 🤞
Very nicely done. Thank you!
Thanks!
Great review and insight to the ownership of the machine mate. I think it's worth a mention that they do require maintenance which will eat into that money your saving by not buying one. I've had an Oracle for 5yrs now however it was for the convenience of having great coffee in my home. Loved it so much we got one for the holiday house too.
I use felt chair pads for the bottom so I can pull it out from under the cabinet, to add water and corree beans.
Bought my Oracle Touch new fir $2400 in states back in early 2018. Now in late 2023 it finally just won’t turn on. Always did the maintenance. Trying to get inside. I think a capacitor on motherboard went out because last time I had turned it on I heard a loud pop. Not sure if this is even fixable without sending it in.
Really well considered review. I've owned the BES980 (non touch Oracle) since 2016. It is a great machine all round but I've found myself now wanting an upgrade so looking at ECM/Profitec/Rocket/Bezzera machines. They all do what is called HX (heat exchange) single boilers that allow you to steam and pull shots at the same time. I only recently found out that times have moved on since the original single boilers back in the day where you allowed had to have the boiler first reach steam temp for your milk, then you needed to purge the water in order to get the temp down towards correct brew temp.
Thanks Glen! I just had a quick look at the Profitec Pro 500. It has a similar price tag to the Touch but only one boiler. In the review video by Clive Coffee they acknowledge the fact that the heat exchanger is not as accurate at maintaining shot temperature as a dual boiler. So why would you chose this technology (price being equal)? Still, I'm sure these other machines can all make great coffee. Personally, I'm a bit lazy and prefer to have the automatic milk texturing of the Oracle. It means I can get on with making my breakfast while the machine does its thing. I'm usually taxturing 1/2 litre of milk each time (two cups) so that can take a while (2 min approx). Rather be doing other stuff than standing holding a jug and hoping not to overheat the milk. If you do get a new machine please drop a comment on how it compares. Cheers, Mark.
@@MarksElectricLife G'day. No I never go backwards when upgrading :) I'm looking at the dual boiler Profitec Pro 700. I was just bringing to your attention that many manufacturers produce HX boiler machines which allow the user to steam milk and pull shots at the same time. I guess my wider point was that this functionality is no longer exclusive to just dual boiler machines. Oracle BES980 retails for $2500. The Profitec Pro 700 I'm looking to upgrade to is around $4500 + $1500 for grinder. So definitely a big leap.
Very good practical and understandable info Thanks!
Apparently an older review, but still good...no warmer on top of my 2023 touch screen
and like that this is not so much of an advertisement to make money,,,
Great intuitive review. Excellent for someone trying to decide between automatic v semi automatic.
Thanks !
Great video. I know it’s older but have you invested in any coffee brewing accessories like a Weiss Distribution Tool, or puck screen to keep the shower head cleaner?
Wow this was an actually good review - top tier stuff ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks PW ! 😊
I really enjoyed your review 🙂
What a fantastic review. I am very new to the game and feel you've given me wonderful advice. Thanks mate!
Hi Christopher, glad to have helped. Thanks for the positive feedback!
Great content, thanks for your advice
Thanks you! You're welcome!
Great video for sure! I have one question - how tall of a mug can you fit? You say you take your morning cup to work - I gather you pour into a travel mug?
Hi, thanks for the positive feedback. I did post the max cup height in response to another comment. Yes, I use a traveller mug. So I use a 250ml double walled latte glass for the extraction. Then add milk and coffee to the traveller. Most important pre-heat both glass and traveller mug with boiling water.
It took me a while to understand the 'semi automatic' part of this machine. Thanks for the clear explanation and some really great tips for getting a perfect shot. I'll start saving up for one
Hey Machiel, thanks for the positive feedback. Enjoy your coffee ! 😉
I learned a lot, even though I have a Breville Barista your explanation could be applied for mine as well. Excellent review!
Thank you Anna Christina !
Excellent review! Just received my Oracle touch. I found very helpful that you talk about tampering your coffee grounds, as I have the same issue with unevenness. Can you please share what brand of professional tamper are you using? Not sure, if it’s Pullman? Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Jana, thanks for the positive feedback! You will find a link to the tamper in the Description section of this video. Cheers, Mark.
Excellent review, well done
I've had mine for 4 years. It makes excellent coffee and has paid for itself. Bedsides the minus you have mentioned the clearance height for the coffee cups is a bit low. I had to find mugs that would accommodate that issue. It is expensive for what it is but works well. I make on average 3 cups a day and hope to get at least 10 years out of it. Question: How often do you descale your machine? I have done so a few times and use reverse osmosis exclusively.
Hi JA, I have never descaled my machine and it's had no problems after 4 years, That said I am luck to live where the water is very soft - low on minerals. If you are using RO filtered water you shouldn't need to descale either.
What are the weekly and monthly cleaning requirements for this machine? How often do you have to clean the brew head? How often do you need to descale the machine? I'm considering this or the Jura S8. The Jura uses cleaning pellets made by Jura that you put into the machine at regular intervals and then run a 20-minute clean cycle through the touch screen.
Hi Benjamin, I cover most of the maintenance in my other video: ua-cam.com/video/pW2VoD82wYI/v-deo.html
so detailed very helpful
thanks
You're welcome !
Excellent insight into the Oracle, really informative. Convinced me to tale the plunge and bye one.
Thanks David, glad you liked it! Enjoy your new machine ! Mark.
Hey, you did a great job on this, thank you for your thoughtful and comprehensive review., sincerely - Thank You!
Thank you Brett !
Thank you for the video!
You’re welcome !🙂
What coffee bean are you using? And what is your grind size?