Sage the Oracle Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Milk Frother, BES980BSS - Brushed Stainless Steel

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You can choose the amount of froth you want from the on-screen slider but you won’t have to fiddle with this very much to get great results. For anyone who knows their preferences, the manual function allows tailoring of extraction time, milk temperature and froth.

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For the best consistency, I'd recommend leaving your machine to heat up for 10-15 mins before pulling each shot, and then flush hot water through the group and the portafilter into your cup (to warm everything up including your cup) for the same amount of time before each shot.

Our espresso machines are designed to use the right dose of freshly ground beans, ensure precise temperature control, optimal water pressure and create true microfoam milk essential for latte art. Although it would appear that you have no choice but to go through the official out of warranty support partner if you do have an issue with your machine, in reality, there are many individual espresso machine engineers and small to medium companies that repair machines, who can repair sage espresso machines. The quality of the espresso, the Americano and the cappuccino, flat whites, and lattes I was making with it were something that really blew me away. Breville Worldwide, known as Sage in the UK (the Breville brand name was sold here in the 80s, so the “Breville” we know of here is a completely different thing) developed their flagship traditional espresso machine, the Dual Boiler, a few years back.

Sage Oracle Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine in Black Sage Oracle Touch Bean to Cup Coffee Machine in Black

More usually I would aim to try ratios of ~ 2, 2,5 and 3 and see what they produce, Often even with a new bean to try something in that range may come out with the grinder at it's previous setting.Not only that, but you can create new coffees, by cloning one of the pre-set coffees, and give it a name of your choice. If you want a coffee machine that will make you a latte with the press of a single button, the Oracle isn’t for you. There's only one manual which is full of practical instructions, but thanks to the machine's brushed stainless steel finish and enticing touchscreen control panel, we gave into temptation and turned it straight on. burned: I have to be careful here as my taste may be off after so many attempts, but visually at least it looks normal.

SAGE the Oracle BES980UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Currys SAGE the Oracle BES980UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Currys

There are five factory pre-set coffees, which you can fully adjust, and 8 spaces for your own completely custom coffees.

This machine features 45 grind size settings so, with this in mind, I ignored Sage’s recommendation to select option 30 and, using a standard Lavazza blend, went for a number 5 grind instead. kilos, this coffee maker is a real beast compared to the compact Bambino Plus, which is a smaller model from Sage. Moving to the top of the machine, there’s a twist-in coffee bean hopper big enough to swallow 280 grams of fresh beans and, just to the front of it, a convenient water filling portal. However, in between these two extremes of convenience (or lack of it) are the Best bean-to-cup coffee makers.