Maintenance
EssentialDescaler
Limescale is what most machines die of, and vinegar attacks the seals. A liquid descaler declared suitable for espresso machines does the same job as the maker’s own branded fluid, usually for less.
€19.95
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Sage
Oracle Jet
A portafilter machine that handles the milk without taking over the rest
€1,499.00
Too few measurements yetWe have only recently started tracking this price. Once we have measured enough days, this will say whether now is a good moment.
The Oracle Jet answers the question the [Barista Touch](machine:sage-barista-touch) raises: can a machine automate the tedious steps without taking the shot out of your hands. Grinding, dosing and tamping happen on their own, milk is steamed to temperature while the espresso runs, and the portafilter stays 58 millimetres.
That is also the honest warning. This costs four times a [Bambino](machine:sage-bambino) plus a separate grinder, and what the money buys is time and consistency rather than flavour. Anyone who enjoys the handwork is mostly buying away the steps they liked best.
Who for: Anyone who wants café results at bean-to-cup speed.
Strong
- Grinds, doses and tamps without intervention
- Steams milk while the espresso runs
- 58 mm portafilter, so third-party accessories fit
Less strong
- Price: four times an entry machine with a separate grinder
- A large appliance that needs a permanent spot
- More automation means more parts that can fail
Frequently asked about the Oracle Jet
- Is the Oracle Jet a bean-to-cup or a portafilter machine?
- The Oracle Jet is a portafilter machine.
- Does the Oracle Jet have a built-in grinder?
- Yes, the Oracle Jet grinds beans itself. You can also use pre-ground coffee if you prefer.
- How does the Oracle Jet froth milk?
- The Oracle Jet froths milk: automatically.
- How much water does the Oracle Jet hold?
- The Oracle Jet's water tank holds 2.3 litres.
- What is the Oracle Jet's model number?
- The model number is SES985BSS. Compare on that rather than the name: makers sell near-identically named versions side by side, and the prices differ.
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Coolblue
Morgen in huis en 30 dagen bedenktijd
€1,499.00
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€1,599.00
According to bol this was €1,899.90
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Price checked on 30 September 2026
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Specifications
Making coffee
- Type
- Portafilter
- Grinder
- Built in
- Milk system
- Automatic
- Portafilter
- 58 mm
- Grind settings
- 45
Capacity
- Water tank
- 2.3 litres
Technical
- Power
- 1400–1600 watt
- Heating
- ThermoJet
Model
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Model number
- SES985BSS
The specifications below are what we know for certain. Dimensions and capacity follow once we have checked them against the manual.
Accessories that fit this machine
Picked on what this machine does and does not do itself
Brewing
RecommendedTamper and distributor (Sage)
The tamper Sage includes is light and plastic. A heavy one with a distributor gives a flatter bed and a more even extraction — the step that most often goes wrong when brewing by hand.
€39.95
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Brewing
RecommendedKnock box
The puck has to go somewhere, and the bin clogs with wet coffee within a week. A box with a rubber bar is quieter than it sounds.
€21.95
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Brewing
Can waitCoffee scale
Dosing by eye is why the same machine tastes better on one day than the next. A scale accurate to a tenth of a gram, with a timer, turns pulling espresso into something repeatable.
€44.95
Go to bolBeans for this machine
Every bean fits every machine. What differs is the order: on a bean-to-cup the 100% arabica beans come first, because dark-roasted blends carrying robusta give off more oil and that clogs a built-in grinder sooner.
The classic Italian bar blend: arabica with a good deal of robusta, which is where the thick crema espresso is known for comes from. Usually the cheapest kilo on this list.
- Blend with robusta
- Blend
Single origin and roasted lighter than the Italian blends. Lighter-roasted beans are harder and want a finer grind — see the article on beans.
- 100% arabica
- Single origin
A dark-roasted blend with robusta, made for the Italian bar. Full and bittersweet, and the kind of bean a bean-to-cup grinder gets through without complaint.
- Blend with robusta
- Blend
All arabica as well, but roasted darker than the Oro. The middle path between the soft arabica blends and the firm bar blends.
- 100% arabica
- Blend
