First Time Setup

Sage is excited to introduce our top-of-the-line machine, the Oracle™. In this video, we're going to unbox the Oracle™ so you can familiarise yourself with it. 
Let us take you through the different parts and accessories included with your Oracle™ so you can get ready to start making your first cup of coffee.

Unboxing and parts

Enjoy professional-quality third wave speciality coffee at home with your new Oracle™ espresso machine. In this video, we'll show you how to set up the Oracle™ for the first time.

Setting up your machine

Creating barista-quality third wave speciality coffee has never been easier than with the Oracle™. We'll guide you through each button on your machine's interface, so you will be ready to make your first cup of exceptional café-quality brew!

How to use the interface

Hard water, or water with a higher mineral content, can cause scale to build up faster in your machine. Checking for water hardness is an essential part of the machine setup for your Oracle™ as the hardness of your water can impact the flavour of your coffee.

Check and set water hardness

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Experience third wave speciality coffee at home, made possible by the 4 keys formula

Auto grind, dose & tamp using Baratza European Precision Burrs with 45 grind settings

The Dual Boiler heating system delivers simultaneous extraction & steam and a heated group head

Professional 58 mm stainless steel portafilter holds a 22g dose

Low pressure pre-infusion followed by 9 bar extraction

Auto and manual milk with powerful 130°C steam for fast silky microfoam

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Latte Art

Getting more advanced in the latte art journey? Learn how to create the Rosetta and Tulip with our guided tutorial. Get ready to impress your guests!

How to create latte art: the tulip & rosetta

Impress your guests with barista-quality latte art using the Oracle™.

How to create latte art: the heart

Learning how to create 'The Dot' is essential to most latte art. The good news is that you can create barista-quality latte art from the comfort of your own home with the Oracle™.

How to create latte art: the dot

Latte art is a creative journey that ranges from simple to complex patterns. Whatever style of latte art you want to make, they all require three things: well-extracted espresso, perfectly textured milk, and a lot of practice. Begin your journey here!

How to create latte art

The key to making popular coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos is learning how to perfectly texture milk, which can be done automatically with the Oracle™ espresso machine.

How to automatically texture microfoam milk

Fresh Beans

Get the most out of your Oracle™ espresso machine by choosing the right beans. Expert coffee roaster Paul Geshos, the owner and founder of Mecca Coffee, joins us to talk about which beans will create the perfect third wave speciality coffee. 

Choosing the right beans 

Espresso Extraction

Discover what great extraction looks—and tastes—like. This video walks you through how your Oracle™ make it simple to perfect every shot.

Ideal Coffee Extraction

One of the most classic and flavourful espresso drinks is the Long Black. Good news: making one with the Oracle™ is easy and convenient with the automated functions of this top-of-the-line espresso machine. Follow this guide to see how it’s done.

How to make a Long Black

Enjoying third wave speciality coffee is made easy using Sage's 4 keys formula. The Oracle™ can grind, dose and extract espresso all at once, offering users a professional experience from the comfort of their kitchen.

Getting your first extraction right

Customising Your Machine

The Oracle™ allows you to create and customise barista-quality coffee drinks from the comfort of your own home. If you ever want to override the customisations you've made to your machine and make a fresh start, it's easy to reset the Oracle™ back to its factory defaults. 

How to perform a factory reset 

Learn how to adjust your machine settings so you can enjoy a perfect espresso extraction every single time. The top-rated Oracle™ machine lets you easily customise the settings to meet your specific needs.

How to change settings 

Café-quality third wave speciality coffee is right at your fingertips with the Oracle™ espresso machine. Adjusting the tamp parameters allows you to fine-tune the force of your coffee tamping and polishing duration to perfectly suit your taste.

How to adjust the tamp set

Customise your favourite espresso drinks at home with the top-of-the-line Oracle™ machine. The shot volume, duration and temperature can all be adjusted to suit your taste and preferences. Here's how it can be done.

How to adjust shot volume, duration and temperature

With the high-tech automated functions of the Oracle™ espresso machine, you can adjust the milk temperature to make your coffee extra hot. Keep in mind that different brands and types of milk and milk alternatives will texture differently, so you may need to adjust your texture levels accordingly.

How to adjust milk temperature and texture 

The Oracle™ has 45 different grind settings, which allows you to achieve a customised extraction that suits your preference. We recommend starting with a grind size of 30 and adjusting it as you become more familiar with your machine. Watch this guide to understand more about changing your grind size.

How to adjust grind size 

Complete Guide

Learn how to make exceptional third wave speciality coffee like a professional barista using the Oracle™. In this video, coffee pros will walk you through the process for how to create cafe-quality coffee from your own kitchen. By following these insider tips straight from the pros, you'll soon enjoy third wave speciality coffee at home!

Complete unboxing and setup

Cleaning Guides

Water quality is extremely important when brewing high-quality espresso using the Oracle™. That's why it's important to regularly change and maintain the water filter. Remember to replace the filter after 90 days or after using 40L of water.

How to replace the water filter 

To make the most of the Oracle™ regular maintenance and cleaning is crucial. Performing a descale cycle will produce better extractions and prevent a buildup of oils, milk, or coffee grounds. Your LCD will indicate when a descale cycle is needed. Follow along to see how it's done.

How to perform a descale

A clear water backflush is an important part of the daily cleaning and maintenance of your Oracle™ machine, and we recommend performing one after every coffee-making session as it will help remove any residual oils from the espresso paths.

How to perform a clear water backflush 

To make the most of the Oracle™ regular maintenance and cleaning is crucial. Performing a cleaning cycle will produce better extractions and prevent a buildup of oils, milk, or coffee grounds. You'll know when it's time to perform this cleaning function when a pop-up message saying 'Clean Me' appears on the screen. Follow this guide to see how it's done.

How to perform a cleaning cycle 

To ensure that every coffee you create tastes its best, you’ll need to properly clean and maintain your machine. One essential step is to periodically rinse your shower screen. Simply follow our easy guide. 

How to clean the shower screen

We recommend emptying and cleaning the drip tray periodically, and certainly when the ‘Empty Me’ indicator pops up. Follow along with the video to see exactly how to do so.

How to clean the drip tray

Regular cleaning and maintenance of your machine is essential in keeping it in the best working order while also ensuring that each and every coffee tastes great. The portafilter and filter basket will hold the coffee grounds in place and allow water to flow through them to create delicious coffee. Let us take you through each step of the process.

How to clean portafilter and filter basket

Want to learn how to create perfect tasting coffee, every time? Getting consistent grinds is one of the most important aspects of grinding espresso to make a café-quality brew. That's why regularly cleaning the burrs is essential to achieve consistency with your coffee grinding results.

How to clean grinder conical burrs

With the Oracle™, it’s never been easier to create barista-quality third wave speciality coffees at home. Remember to always wipe the wand with a damp cloth after each use. If it becomes blocked, follow this guide to unblock it so you can continue to enjoy perfectly textured milk for your next cup of coffee.

How to clean and unblock the steam wand

Make the group head purge for the Oracle™ a daily habit to keep your espresso machine clean and running smoothly. Coffee oils and particles can collect in the group head, so cleaning them before and after use is key for enjoying consistent and exceptional coffee drinks.

Group head purge

Keeping your espresso machine and its components clean ensures nothing will come between you and that exceptional quality coffee you crave. In this video, we will guide you through the steps for cleaning the filter basket. We recommend you clean the filter basket both before and after each brewing session.


Filter basket rinse

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