Breville the Oracle BES980BTR Espresso Machine, Black Truffle

Black Truffle: Breville the Oracle BES980BTR is a fully automatic espresso machine with an integrated grinder, dual boilers and automatic milk texturing. Its grind, dose and tamp functions reduce hands-on preparation, while shot controls and milk settings leave room to adjust the result.

At a glance

Integrated conical burr grinder is listed with 45 grind settings and automatic grinding, dosing and tamping of a 22 g dose.
Dual boilers are described as enabling extraction and steaming at the same time, with a heated group head and PID temperature control.
Automatic milk texturing offers stated temperature settings from 40°C to 75°C and nine texture levels, with manual texturing also available.
LCD controls offer 1-shot, 2-shot and manual options, with volumetric or timed shot control.
A 58 mm stainless steel portafilter and low-pressure pre-infusion followed by 9-bar extraction are described.

Price

$1,887.00Save 44%

Reference price: ~~$3,399.00~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Automatic grinding, dosing and tamping make this less hands-on than a machine requiring those steps separately.
Dual boilers support steaming milk while extracting espresso, which can streamline preparing milk drinks.
Adjustable automatic milk temperature and texture settings provide more control than a single fixed milk programme.

Cons

Its listed dimensions are 37.3D x 40.9W x 45.3H centimetres, so allow for substantial bench space.
The automatic features reduce manual preparation but may suit buyers less well if they want to control every grinding, dosing and tamping step themselves.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Identity and operation
Brand	Breville
Model	Breville the Oracle Espresso Machine BES980BTR, Black Truffle
Machine type	Espresso Machine
Operation mode	Fully Automatic
Coffee input	Whole Bean
Screen technology listed	LCD

Brewing and milk
Water capacity	2.5 Liters
Listed output pressure	9 Bars
Wattage	2400 watts
Voltage	240 Volts
Special feature	Milk Frother

Dimensions and materials
Dimensions listed	37.3D x 40.9W x 45.3H centimetres
Material listed	Stainless Steel
Listed colour	Black

Other listed details
Style	Modern
Country of origin	China
Warranty description	2 Years

What’s in the box

Included

Mini grinds bin
58 mm full stainless steel portafilter
1-cup and 2-cup single-wall filter baskets
16 oz stainless steel milk jug
Steam wand spare parts
Cleaning kit
Water hardness test strip
Water filter holder
Water filter

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Buyers wanting an integrated grinder and automated dosing and tamping for home espresso.
People who regularly make milk drinks and want adjustable automatic texturing alongside a manual option.
Coffee drinkers who want shot controls and grinder settings to adjust preparation.

Less suited to

Buyers with limited bench space who cannot accommodate the listed dimensions.
People seeking a fully manual workflow for grinding, dosing and tamping.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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The supplied rating is 5.0 out of 5 from one rating. That very small count provides little basis for judging how consistently owners experience the integrated grinder, dual-boiler workflow or milk texturing. No written customer feedback is supplied.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Breville the Oracle BES980BTR grind and tamp coffee automatically?

The listing describes an integrated grinder that automatically grinds, doses and tamps a 22 g coffee dose into the portafilter. It also lists 45 grind settings.

Can it steam milk while making espresso?

The listing says its dual-boiler system supports simultaneous extraction and steaming. It also describes automatic milk texturing and manual texturing.

What controls are available for espresso shots?

The listed LCD interface offers 1-shot, 2-shot and manual control, with volumetric or timed shot control.

How much room does it need?

The listed dimensions are 37.3D x 40.9W x 45.3H centimetres. Measure the available bench space before buying.