Your preparation rhythm
Prepare espresso, then milk, in a sequential routine. Keep the jug ready while the espresso finishes.
Description
BREVILLE · Oracle Jet · BES985
Automated puck preparation, with hot and cold recipes.
The Oracle Jet brings automatic grinding, dosing and tamping to a fast ThermoJet platform with a heated group. Its touchscreen includes cold extraction recipes and guidance that helps you adjust the grind after an under- or over-extracted shot.
The touchscreen offers ten preset recipes and a customizable menu of more than twenty drinks. Auto Queue sequences espresso and milk. Dairy, soy, almond and oat settings support different milk routines.
Why choose this model?
Choose it for an automated 58 mm workflow and cold drinks when simultaneous brewing and steaming are not essential.
58 mmPortafilter
2.3 LWater capacity
45Grind settings
ThermoJetHeating system
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Where this model makes sense
The Jet makes sense for a household that wants quick starts and a broad hot-and-cold menu. Auto Queue moves from one step to the next; it is not simultaneous dual-boiler brewing and steaming. Choose the Oracle Dual Boiler for that priority.
Before you choose
Compare the steps you want to keep
| Your priority | Oracle Jet | Barista Touch Impress | Oracle Dual Boiler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinding | 45 grind settings | 30 grind settings | 45 grind settings |
| Tamping | Automatic grind, dose and tamp | Impress assisted lever | Automatic grind, dose and tamp |
| Milk | Auto MilQ: dairy + 3 plant milks; 8 textures | Auto MilQ: dairy + 3 plant milks; 8 textures | Auto MilQ: dairy + 3 plant milks; 9 textures |
| Heating | ThermoJet + heated group | ThermoJet | Dual boilers + heated group / PID |
| Brew + steam together | Sequential preparation | Sequential preparation | Yes |
| Portafilter | 58 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm |
The experience
What changes in your routine
Less to measure by hand
The built-in preparation system helps repeat the dose and tamp, so your attention can move to your recipe and beans.
Milk drinks for the household
Select the milk texture you prefer and repeat it for different cups. You still pour and finish the drink yourself.
Made for your counter
Automated puck preparation, with hot and cold recipes.
Plan space for the water tank, portafilter handle and milk jug as well as the machine itself. A comfortable setup makes the daily routine easier.
Technology, explained
The features that shape the cup
ThermoJet and heated group
Fast heating and a temperature-controlled group support repeatable espresso. Adjust group temperature in 1-degree increments.
Integrated burr grinding
Choose among 45 grind settings to adapt extraction to your beans. Fresh grinding is part of each preparation.
Puck preparation
The machine grinds, doses and tamps into the portafilter. You move the prepared portafilter to the group to brew.
Milk your way
Choose temperature and texture, then let the steam wand manage the milk. Manual texturing remains available for a more hands-on routine.
Low-pressure pre-infusion
Water gently wets the coffee before extraction. PID temperature regulation helps keep the brewing conditions consistent.
Drinks
What you can prepare
Recipe selection guides preparation; you still move the portafilter and add milk or other ingredients as required. Presets and saved recipes are not separate user profiles. Cold Brew uses lower-temperature extraction in under three minutes; Cold Espresso takes just over one minute. These are machine recipes, not overnight immersion brewing.
Who should buy it?
A fit for the way you make coffee
- Someone who wants an integrated grinder
- A household that prefers automatic milk texturing
- A buyer who values a compact, sequential espresso routine
Technical specifications
The details before you decide
| Model | Breville Oracle Jet · BES985 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 38.1 × 36.8 × 48.8 cm |
| Water reservoir | 2.3 L |
| Integrated grinder | 45 grind settings |
| Tamping | Automatic grind, dose and tamp |
| Portafilter | 58 mm |
| Heating / temperature control | ThermoJet + heated group |
| Milk system | Auto MilQ: dairy + 3 plant milks; 8 textures |
| Power | 1400–1600 W |
| Electrical supply | 120 V / 60 Hz |
| Construction | Stainless-steel housing and dual boilers |
| Coffee preparation | Single and double espresso; manual dose preparation or model-specific assistance |
| Simultaneous extraction and steam | No; coffee and steam are prepared in sequence |
| Pump / extraction pressure | 15 bar pump; extraction regulated at approximately 9 bar |
| Reference coffee dose | 22 g |
| Hot water | Hot-water function |
| Shot control | Single / double; programmable volume or manual control |
| Burr type | Baratza European Precision Burrs; steel conical burrs |
| Steam-wand care | Automatic purge; wipe after each use |
| Bean hopper | 340 g |
| Weight | 12.1 kg / 26.7 lb |
| Preset / saved recipes | 10 presets; 20+ customizable selections |
| Interface | Touchscreen |
| Milk temperature | 40–75 °C / 104–167 °F |
| Warranty | 2-year Breville warranty; applicable product terms |
Listed finishes and SKUs
| Black Truffle | BES985BTR1BNA1 |
|---|---|
| Sea Salt | BES985SST1BNA1 |
| Brushed Stainless-Steel | BES985BSS1BNA1 |
| Damson Blue | BES985DBL1BNA1 |
| Olive Tapenade | BES985OLT1BNA1 |
| Brass | BES985SSB1BNA1 |
Included equipment
What is in the box
- 58 mm stainless-steel portafilter
- One- and two-cup single-wall baskets
- 480 mL / 16 fl oz stainless-steel milk jug
- Water filter and holder; water-hardness test strip
- Cleaning kit and steam-tip cleaning tool
- Knock Box™ 10
- Drip-tray guard with coloured machines only
Care & ownership
Keep the routine straightforward
- Rinse the portafilter and baskets after coffee preparation; empty and clean the drip tray.
- Wipe and purge the steam wand after each milk drink. Automatic purging supports this routine; it does not replace wiping.
- Use the model-specific group-head cleaning and descaling procedures when indicated. Choose the correct cleaner for coffee oils, milk residue or mineral scale.
- Maintain the water filter where fitted and follow the machine manual for replacement and preparation.
- Breville reports up to 32% less annual heating-system energy use than a Thermoblock system, based on its internal November 2022 benchmark. Actual use depends on your routine.
Buying questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate grinder?
No. The integrated burr grinder handles fresh whole beans. You still choose a grind setting appropriate to your coffee.
Is milk automatic or manual?
Auto MilQ: dairy + 3 plant milks; 8 textures.
Does it tamp the coffee for me?
Automatic grind, dose and tamp. You still lock the portafilter into the brew group.
Can I brew and steam at the same time?
No. Espresso and steam are prepared in sequence.
Which accessory size should I choose?
This model uses a 58 mm portafilter. Match accessories to the exact Breville model as well as the diameter; diameter alone does not establish compatibility.
Can I make cappuccinos and lattes?
Yes. Prepare espresso, then combine it with milk textured using the steam wand. Proportions and texture determine the drink.
Does Barista Guidance adjust the grind automatically?
It provides guidance after detecting an under- or over-extracted shot. Auto Dial-In with automatic grind adjustment is a feature of the Oracle Dual Boiler BES995.
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Breville Oracle Jet
Choose it for an automated 58 mm workflow and cold drinks when simultaneous brewing and steaming are not essential.
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