SharkNinja’s new coffee machine takes the hard parts out of making espresso
by Umar Shakir from The Verge - All Posts on (#6PH24)
Image: SharkNinja This Ninja Luxe Cafe claims to be the only no guesswork" semiautomatic espresso machine that also comes with the ability to make drip coffee and cold brew. Using Barista Assist Technology," it can suggest what grind size to use based on the drink you're trying to make, ideally saving you a few minutes and some stress in getting your fresh-roasted beans dialed in right for an espresso.
It will also weigh the ground coffee coming out of the machine so you don't have to rely on inconsistent timed grinds. Afterward, you'll press the grounds with an assisted tamper, then, like most other espresso machines, manually install the portafilter in the group head.
The Luxe Cafe is not a fully automatic espresso machine like this $1,999 one from...