STACK #263 September 2026

TECH FEATURE

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Why Noir?

Breville describes its Noir aesthetic as “A dramatic squid ink tint over a brushed stainless steel base dressed with a delicate sheen.” Pick one statement piece or choose Noir across your coffee machine, kettle, and toaster for a kitchen bench that looks considered rather than collected.

Breville’s Noir collection brings a darker edge to some essential kitchen appliances. Here are five ways to add style and substance to your kitchen bench. Words Scott Hocking Breville bring it home in Noir

Breville the Barista Touch Impress (Noir) Best for: Coffee lovers who want inbuilt barista guidance This machine combines step-by-step touchscreen guidance with the Impress Puck System to help nail dosing, tamping,

Breville the Toast Select Luxe 2 Slice Toaster (Noir) Best for: Households that take toast seriously White bread, rye, and crumpets don’t toast at the same rate, so why treat them that way? Six presets automatically adjust timing for Variable browning control lets you pick your preferred finish, while an LED countdown tracks progress. Lift & Look checks your toast without stopping the cycle, and A Bit More gives it an extra hit without starting over. Wide slots handle thicker artisan breads, bagels, and pastries, while a pull-out crumb tray keeps clean-up simple. different bread types. Toast it your way

Breville the Soft Top Luxe Kettle Noir Best for: Everyday boiling with a splash of style This 1.7-litre kettle features a soft-opening lid that gently releases steam and helps reduce hot-water splashback. Ready for the daily brew The 2400W element gets things boiling quickly, while dual water windows make filling easy. The cordless jug sits on a 360-degree base, with an illuminated power switch and cord storage helping keep the bench tidy.

Breville the Knock Box 10 Noir Best for: Keeping your coffee station tidy Great espresso leaves evidence. This compact knock box holds up to ten used coffee pucks before it needs emptying. Knock, empty, repeat A removable knock bar makes the inner vessel easier to clean, while the non-slip base keeps it steady in action. When you’re done, it can sit neatly on your espresso machine’s drip tray.

extraction, and milk texturing. Swipe, select, impress

Choose from 13 café favourites, including flat white espresso and cappuccino, plus cold coffee recipes, or

save up to six customised drinks. Your coffee co-pilot

The integrated Baratza burr grinder offers 30 grind settings, while intelligent dosing and assisted tamping help create a consistent puck. Auto MilQ takes care of hands-free microfoam,

with settings for dairy and plant-based alternatives. ThermoJet rapid heat-up means less waiting when coffee calls.

Breville the Oracle Dual Boiler (Noir) Best for: Coffee enthusiasts who want automation and control

Two boilers, no waiting Dual stainless-steel boilers and a heated group head allow simultaneous espresso extraction and milk steaming, with smart temperature control helping maintain consistency.

Let the machine learn The Auto Puck System grinds, doses, and tamps

Want the machine to take charge one day and then do it yourself the next? Breville’s most advanced Oracle gives you both, with Auto mode handling the process and Manual mode turning it over to you.

automatically, while Auto Dial-In monitors each extraction and adjusts the grind for the next shot. Auto MilQ delivers hands-free microfoam for dairy, soy, almond, and oat milks, while the 5.7-inch touchscreen offers 15 preset drinks plus eight customisable creations.

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