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Premium assisted espresso · SES985BSS4GUK1
SageOracle Jet
A fast, highly assisted 58 mm espresso platform that automates grinding, dosing, tamping and milk without hiding the portafilter workflow—at a major price and space premium.
Best forHouseholds that want premium guided espresso, automatic plant-milk settings and minimal manual puck preparation
Think twice ifValue-led buyers, small kitchens or enthusiasts who prefer a separate grinder and direct control
Lowest reference snapshot£1699.95at Sage
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Quick pros & cons
What it gets right—and what it asks of you.
Pros
✓Three-second ThermoJet heat-up
✓Automatic grind, dose and tamp into a 58 mm portafilter
✓Auto MilQ settings for dairy, oat, almond and soy
✓Touchscreen guidance can flag over- or under-extraction
Cons
–Very high purchase price
–Wide body and tall 2.3 L tank need substantial clearance
–Integrated grinder cannot be upgraded independently
Where to buy
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Archived range · 1 August 2026£1699.95–£1699.98
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Structured specifications
The numbers that affect daily use.
- Width
- 38.1 cm
- Depth
- 36.8 cm
- Height
- 42.5 cm
- Heat system
- ThermoJet
- Water tank
- 2.3 L
- Grinder
- Built-in conical burr, 45 settings
- Pressure
- 15-bar pump with 9-bar extraction
- Milk
- Auto MilQ
- Warranty
- 2 years
Evidence and provenance
What this page is based on.
Sage product information
Used for the model identity, dimensions, systems and warranty details shown above.
Open manufacturer source ↗Ben Murrell, editor
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Daily workflow
From sleepy to first cup.
Spec sheets miss the routine. This is what owning the machine actually feels like.
- 01
Choose or customise a drink on the touchscreen
- 02
Let the machine grind, dose and tamp the portafilter
- 03
Move and lock the portafilter into the group
- 04
Brew while Auto Queue prepares the selected milk texture
- 05
Knock out the puck and follow the prompted rinse routine
Own this machine?
Open Oracle Jet maintenance guide →Use the exact-model care plan.
Separate the after-use milk and coffee routine from weekly cleaning, filter changes and prompt-led descaling.
Something not working?
Troubleshoot Oracle Jet →Diagnose the symptom safely.
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Featured review
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