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Is the Breville Oracle Jet worth it?

A top-tier espresso machine that grinds, doses, tamps and textures milk automatically.

The verdict

Worth it if

You want café-level drinks every morning without learning barista skills.

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Before you buy

Measure your counter

Tall machines and mixers often need more room under upper cabinets than you expect.

Read the warranty

Check what's covered and for how long. It's part of what you're paying for.

Be honest about use

Daily use is what makes a premium price pay off.

Prices and availability change often, so check the retailer's page before you buy.

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Knock box

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Cleaning tablets

The machine prompts you to backflush; it doesn't supply the tablets. See it on Amazon

Precision scale, 0.1 g

Dialling in by weight is the difference between good and guessing. See it on Amazon

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