Though I miss an important part – not only in this article – but in general. Test of durability over time (which off. course is difficult). But if you want a bit of authentic espresso-making ritual and theatre with your coffee, the Oracle & Oracle touch provides this, as the user goes through practically all the motions of traditional espresso-making, simply without the need for well-honed skills. Best Ever Milk Texture So if this is you, then you may be tempted by the huge price difference between the Barista Express Impress vs the Oracle, but just be aware that while the Impress does achieve the same end result where espresso is concerned (home barista cup quality without the usual skill requirement) it won't help you when it comes to texturing milk. 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. What's the catch? The price and the potential maintenance cost outside of the warranty period (see below).

Sage Oracle Touch review: Stunning espresso with less faff Sage Oracle Touch review: Stunning espresso with less faff

Anyone else had these issues and any advice would be most welcome. I live in a relatively low limescale area. I think my wife (who works with me full-time in the studio) probably got fed up of waxing lyrical about the Oracle every time I used it ;-), it's just very impressive given the amazing convenience and the level of cup quality it's capable of. Then, there are people who either have a keen palate where espresso is concerned, for whom nothing but well extracted “true” espresso will do, or they just love the idea of being able to produce great quality espresso regardless of whether they currently have the palate to enjoy it (this was me several years ago).If you're an Americano drinker, you'll love this. Both the Oracle machines have a one touch Americano button – just press this, and you'll get a double shot & then a programmable amount of water delivered through a dedicated water spout. Personalise your own coffees I first wrote my Sage Oracle review several years ago when Sage Appliances very kindly sent the Sage Oracle to me on loan for a couple of weeks. This post has been completely rewritten now that I know so much more about espresso machines and coffee in general.

Sage Oracle vs Oracle Touch | Coffee Forums Sage Oracle vs Oracle Touch | Coffee Forums

There's a lot to say here, and not everyone wants war & peace when reading a review on a coffee machine they're thinking of buying, so if you want the succinct version, here you go, if you want the much longer version, then make yourself comfortable and enjoy my more in depth review, below. Really brief Sage Oracle nutshell review A benefit of the Touch over the standard oracle where milk texture is concerned, is that you can save the milk texture setting for each drink. So let's say you create your own perfect personalised flattie, with a custom milk temp and texture, the next time you select that drink it'll remember the milk temp and texture level.For anyone who’s battled forlornly with a manual espresso machine, the Oracle Touch is a revelation.