– Sage - The Oracle Jet - Espresso Machine with Grinder, Touchscreen

To start with, the machine delivers 22–24 grams of ground coffee into the basket by default, whereas the standard for a double shot is 18–19 grams. Fixing this would either require a service visit or a manual workaround — which feels unreasonable given the premium price. When dialed in properly with a grind size of 30 and 22 grams of coffee, I pulled a 35-second shot with a 46-gram yield — the result was excellent. However, after experimenting with other drinks and switching to a grind size of 36 (based on the barista’s recommendation), the shot turned out bitter, likely from over-extraction. When I tried returning to my original settings, I couldn’t replicate the earlier success. Shots became watery and inconsistent. In summary, the machine is very fast for milk frothing, and it might suit those who mostly drink lattes or milk-based beverages. But for espresso-focused users, the lack of repeatability and control at this price may be a drawback.