What is the big deal, you might ask? After all, there are many super automatic machines that can make a latte by simply pressing a button. Brewing espresso with a portafilter has never been easier. All you have to do is move the portafilter from the grind outlet to the brew head. It grinds, doses, and tamps your coffee, just at the press of a button. The Oracle Touch can be considered a super automatic espresso machine with a portafilter. The Oracle Touch is the most expensive Breville espresso machine and likely the most expensive home espresso machine you can get. It’s also likely my favorite home espresso machine and amongst the best espresso machines available. The Breville Oracle Touch is the pinnacle of Breville’s lineup. This is an absolute must, using your garbage can as a knockbox is not a pleasant or sanitary experience. Oh, this may be a pet peeve of mine, but even though Breville includes a milk jug with this machine (bravo, other brands do not include one even if you spend thousands of dollars), there is no knockbox! A 54 mm portafilter is more forgiving when it comes to inconsistent grind or puck preparation, whereas the 58 mm portafilter has the potential for more delicious espresso by highlighting its rich and complex flavors. In addition, using a different milk jug could result in milk temperature inconsistencies.įinally, the portafilter is 54 mm, not the 58 mm commercial grade. This means that the temperature might actually read lower than it actually is. In terms of cons, despite the dosing funnel attachment, which prevents the coffee grounds from overflowing, the tamping process is a bit messy.Īnother con is that the milk jug sits on the milk temperature sensor. There are cleaning and descaling prompts, and as long as you regularly flush the brew head and wipe the steaming wand there isn't much to do to keep your machine running. There is no internal brew head or complicated milk system with tubing to clean. Like most Breville espresso machines, it’s easy to clean and maintain the Barista Touch. If you are a control freak (and got the skills), you can use the wand in manual mode to achieve YOUR perfect milk texture and temperature.Īlso, there is a hot water dispenser which is perfect for americanos! The milk temperature can also be programmed, from 113 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit ( 45 to 75 degrees Celsius). It can automatically steam milk, based on 8 selectable texture levels. The milk steaming system is also excellent. The new conical burr grinder has 30 grind levels to choose from (but does not beat the Oracle Touch’s 45 grind levels). The grinder has also been upgraded from the Barista Express. Note, however, that this does not heat the brew head or portafilter, so you should still run a couple of empty cycles to ensure all the machine’s components are hot. This awesome espresso machine also includes Breville’s latest ThermoJet heating system resulting in an unheard-of 3-second heating time. This is great because even a few degrees off in water temperature could ruin your espresso extraction. In essence, PID temperature control is quicker and better than a thermostat (as it predicts and adjusts based on its predictions). As much as I would like to go into the details of how this works, I’ll bore most of you. There is a lot of impressive technology under the hood!įor starters, it features PID temperature control (which stands for Proportional Integral Derivative). This Breville espresso maker does not just look pretty. In total, you can program and name 8 customizable coffee drinks, which is perfect if you are sharing this machine since you will not have to argue about whose recipe is the superior one. If these classics are not enough, you can also create your own drink and even name it after yourself. All you have to do is swipe and touch the drink of your choice, out of the 5 pre-programmed ones, which are the espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, and flat white. With the Barista Touch, the espresso making process is easy. Long gone are the days when you had to remember different button combinations to make your machine do what you want. The screen greatly declutters and simplifies the user interface and design. Plus, you have a choice of 5 colors to choose from: brushed stainless steel, black truffle, sea salt, damson blue, and black stainless steel.Īs its name suggests, the Barista Touch comes with a gorgeous full color touchscreen. In our opinion, it’s one of the best looking Breville espresso makers. There is some plastic, but it is not the thin flimsy kind. Like most Breville espresso machines, the build quality is great, with stainless steel construction. We have selected the Barista Touch as our best overall pick for Breville espresso machines, due to its plentiful features, gorgeous user interface, ease of use, delicious coffees, and reasonable price.
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