Sage the Oracle Jet Black Truffle

This machine from Sage is recommended if you want to make barista-worthy coffee without difficult settings. The device works mostly automatically. This makes making coffee very easy. Unfortunately, you do not froth milk while making coffee. I will tell you what I think of the machine here.

Making the first cup of coffee I put the machine on my counter and I am immediately enthusiastic. I always think Sage machines look luxurious. The large touchscreen display also makes it look very modern. With the first cup of coffee, I can read exactly what I have to do on the display. This way I quickly know the right settings for the coffee as I like to drink it. This is also useful for someone who has little experience with piston machines.

Many different setting options I think the advantage of this Sage machine is the many setting options. With piston machines you often have to determine the proportions yourself. This machine has a lot of preset recipes. Making a tasty cold brew is also no problem for this machine. I choose a coffee with or without milk and the proportions are immediately clear. This does not take away from the barista feeling, because I still set exactly how I like to drink my coffee. For example, I adjust the amount of coffee, the amount of water and the flow time. In this way, I extensively try out which way I like a cup of coffee best.

Extensive settings for frothing milk After I have made a large number of espressos, it is time for a cappuccino. When I choose the pre-programmed cappuccino, I can also easily adjust the milk settings. In this way, I choose which milk I use and to what temperature I want to froth it. I find this useful, because it also allows me to make the milk froth exactly as I like it. Unfortunately, I do not froth milk at the same time as making coffee, which means that making a cappuccino takes a little longer.

Clear instructions for maintenance I do not always find cleaning a piston machine easy. This machine guides me through the process from start to finish. I really like this, because it means I do not have to figure out for myself how to keep the machine in its best condition for a long time.