By Sasha Muller
Publication Date: 2026-01-28 15:00:00
IIn ancient Greece, people who needed advice went to their local oracle. The price for divine guidance would be paid through animal sacrifice—a goat or perhaps a sheep for particularly pressing problems. In 2026, inflation has taken its toll. The entry price for Sage’s Oracle Jet is now closer to the price of a cow. For anyone who isn’t a regular at the local livestock markets, that’s around £1,700.
However, the Oracle Jet does exactly what it promises. This is an assisted espresso machine that takes the user from coffee bean to espresso cup (hence the “Oracle”), frothing milk to silky-smooth perfection and heating up in seconds thanks to the fast-heating ThermoJet (yes, “Jet”) technology.
It promises “third wave specialty coffee” in the comfort of your own kitchen – this is really good coffee, otherwise…