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The Breville Barista Touch Impress
Out of the Box
The Barista Touch Impress arrives in a substantial, glossy retail box. Inside, however, the machine is secured by large, fitted blocks of styrofoam. This is somewhat disappointing, as Breville has already demonstrated a much better approach with its newest releases. Their latest machines, like the Oracle Jet, now ship in plain brown boxes, using fully recyclable, form-moulded cardboard inserts to protect the machine during transit. It’s an eco-friendly philosophy we hope to see across their entire product line.
The product box follows Breville's Design language for about 20 years (but one they've changed since). The box is full of painted colour graphics and photos detailing the machine's abilities. This is a fairly big, heavy machine, so it's best to open it on the ground, and possibly with the help of a friend. As you can see, there's a ton of information overload on the box. Definitely designed for department store shelves. All that horrible styrofoam. But hey, there's some stuff - the manual, portafilter and water filter! Breville has 3 different "levels" of 54mm portafilters, in terms of quality. This is the top quality one. The machine comes with four filter baskets, which is a bit weird because of course you're going to use the built in grinder; only the single wall baskets are necessary, right? This is the Claris system which is one of the better ones used by espresso machine makers. This machine comes with almost everything you'd need. Only thing missing is a knockbox (only the flagship machines have that option included) Ahh, that's why it comes with the crema-cheater double wall filters - use those if you're using super stale coffee!Once unboxed and on the counter, the machine has a significant presence. Its aesthetic borrows the softer, curving lines from the more expensive Oracle Touch, distinguishing it from the angular, utilitarian form of the classic Barista Express, a design philosophy Breville has continued with its latest flagship, the Oracle Jet. The softer curves are not just for looks; they also make the machine easier to wipe down compared to the sharper corners of the Express. The fingerprint-resistant brushed stainless steel gives it a solid, high-end appliance feel.
A tour from top to bottom reveals a series of practical design choices. The bean hopper is generously proportioned with a wider diameter than previous Barista models, allowing it to comfortably hold a full 340 gram (12 ounce) bag of coffee. A twist-to-lock mechanism seals the hopper’s base for mess-free bean swaps.
This is not a small machine, so it's best to have a second person helping you. If not, slide it out sideways on the floor. That amount of styrofoam makes me eco-heart bleed a bit. Do better, Breville! I didn't even know the machine was sideways until I removed half the styrofoam (there's so much of it). But look at all the accessories! Almost there and unwrapped - all the accessories, and more plastics. All unwrapped (still some sticky tape to remove), and you get a sense of all the stuff that comes with this machine. No knockbox though, that's reserved for the flagship machines only. Double wall filters? Oh yeah - look at the graphics: they are for people who use grocery store / costco coffee. Lots of sticky tape on the machine to hold down various parts. Remove it all. The top plate on this machine seems to be plastic, which is a bit different from other models.Hidden beneath this hopper is a significant internal hardware upgrade: a set of Baratza’s M2 conical burrs, precision-milled by the European firm Etzinger. This is a notable component, as it is the same burr set found in dedicated grinders like the Baratza Encore ESP Pro. For the user, this means the potential for a more consistent grind particle size, a key factor in improving the taste of the final espresso shot.
At the rear of the unit, the 2 litre (68 fluid ounce) water reservoir is designed for easy access. It can be filled in place or removed entirely using its sturdy handle. It incorporates both a magnetized low-water sensor and Breville’s integrated charcoal filter system. This filtration benefits flavour and machine longevity by reducing scale buildup.
Still features the adjustable burr system Breville's had for decades now, but it does have the M2 Baratza Burrs A closeup of the M2 bottom cone burr. The hopper is a newer design, wider, but also squatter, to fit under more cupboards. Not stepless like the new Oracle Jet is, but still a nice system. The reservoir design has that neat flippy lid thing, and a built in handle for removing entirely and filling at the sink. Don't fill at the sink. The only button on the entire machine, and one of only three physical touch points (the other two being the lever, and the grind setting dial).The front of the machine is starkly minimal. Aside from a single, backlit power button, all user interactions are channelled through the large, vibrant colour touchscreen. This approach looks clean, but it also means every function, even a simple group flush, requires interacting with the screen, which can be less immediate than a physical button.
Below this screen is the main workspace, organized into three zones: the integrated grinding and tamping station on the left, the 54mm grouphead in the centre, and the automatic steam wand and hot water tap on the right.
The star of the left side is the “Impress” tamping system, activated by a large, mechanical side lever that provides satisfying, tactile feedback. On the right, the steam wand itself has a more robust, multi-part construction that feels more premium than those on other Barista line machines. The high-polish stainless steel backsplash looks sharp but is a fingerprint and splash magnet that requires frequent cleaning.
The Touch Impress when powered down. Very minimalist, with one visible touch point. Inside the Impress Tamper housing, you can see the tamper is at a 90 degree angle when not in use. This allows coffee to fall into the portafilter from the grinder. The Bean Hopper holds 12oz, and has a tight sealing lid. The PF is Breville's top of the line 54mm, with upgraded handle, all stainless steel. Shots still curl a bit from the spouts. The portafilter slots nicely into the Impress cradle, and the machine registers its insertion. The lever on the side is easy to use and gives good tactile feedback. The hot water tap comes from the back left of the grouphead, and aims water right into the centre of a cup on the tray. This is the nib that registers the temperature being read off the steam pitcher's surface.It might sound odd to positive-focus on a drip tray, but I have to give Breville credit here. I’ve handled the trays on nearly $10,000 prosumer machines that feel like flimsy, cheap afterthoughts (yeah, looking at you La Marzocco). By contrast, this one is robust and exceptionally well-finished. Pulling the entire unit out reveals the hidden accessory storage inside. It’s a great spot for stashing less-used items like the backflush disk, single basket, or cleaning tablets.
The included accessory kit is comprehensive. You receive four filter baskets (two single-wall for fresh coffee, two double-wall for pre-ground), a quality 480 ml (16 ounce) stainless steel milk pitcher, the water filter assembly, and a full suite of cleaning supplies. A standalone tamper is notably absent, as its services have been made null and void by the machine’s internal tamping system. Weirdly, the machine does come with Breville’s Razor tool, which seems a bit redundant. And the multitool for cleaning the steam wand doesn’t actually fit the new steam wand on this machine (for removal of the tip, at least).
The top plate of the drip tray is well made, intricate, and very inexpensive to replace (take that, La Marzocco). Sliding out the Drip Tray reveals a staple of many Breville machines: a hidden accessories drawer! More details on the tray - under the metal grid is this plastic underlay which catches stray grinds, and organizes the way the tray works overall. When first unpacking, there's a little box inside the accessories tray. Among the included accessories, is this blind filter insert, to be used with the single shot double wall basket. Breville includes the Razor with this machine which is a bit... weird, considering this is an auto dosing, assisted tamping machine. There's also this multitool which is used to clean and remove the steam wand tip, and other parts of the machine. Problem is, its removal tool doesn't fit the Touch Impress' new steam wand. The tray in place, does the job and looks great.Dimensionally, the unit measures 36 cm wide, 34 cm deep, and 41.5 cm tall (14.2 x 13.4 x 16.3 inches). It feels planted and secure on the counter, thanks to excellent high-grip rubber feet that prevent it from sliding when locking in the portafilter.
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Breville clearly wants you to get started on the Touch Impress without ever opening the manual, and to their credit, they make that easy. The moment you press the power button, the touchscreen lights up with a soft chime and begins guiding you through setup like a friendly assistant. It feels more like setting up a phone or tablet than an espresso machine, but it works.
The machine starts by asking a few practical questions. It wants to know what kind of milk you use, so it can adjust its frothing routine for dairy, oat, soy, or almond milk. Then it has you test your water hardness with a small strip and enter the result. From that, it automatically sets up reminders for descaling, which helps protect the machine from scale buildup and keeps the coffee tasting consistent. It is clear this product was designed for people who want good results without thinking about maintenance.
The first time (and every time) you start up the machine, you see this pretty latte art and hear a chime. Setting the date and time, for the machine to have its automatic functions. The machine walks you through an initial setup. The machine shows you all the accessories that come with the BBTI. Next comes the water hardness test, which you can skip (really, don't skip this). Use this to measure the water out of your sink, not the filtered water in the machine. Compare the results with what you see on screen. The machine is now priming itself, and filling in some water to the thermojet and lines. Water being flushed through the steam wand, automatically. The machine volunteers to give you a few tutorials to get you familiar with the BBTI and all it can do.Once setup is done, you are ready to make your first drink. You pick a beverage from the touchscreen, lock the portafilter into the cradle, and tap the grind icon. The machine doses automatically, and when the grinding stops, you pull the large side lever. It feels solid and mechanical, almost like pulling a gear shift. The Impress tamping system presses the coffee with even pressure and finishes with a small polishing twist, leaving a clean, level puck. For anyone who has tamped unevenly in the past, this part is genuinely satisfying.
The smart dosing feature looks for a target puck height rather than a specific weight. If the height is too low, the screen prompts you to grind a little more. Once the correct level is reached, the machine remembers that dose for next time. It is a simple but clever way to help beginners achieve consistency without using a separate scale.
The grind setting itself is still adjusted manually using the dial on the side, but the machine gives feedback after each shot. It times the extraction and then suggests whether to go finer or coarser next time. It is not magic, but it saves new users from guessing blindly.
Breville advertises its ThermoJet heating system as ready in three seconds, and technically that is true. The water is hot almost instantly. The problem is that the grouphead and portafilter are still cold, and if you brew right away, the shot will come out sour and under-extracted. The solution is to run a blank shot first to preheat the metal parts, which works fine, but the process is slower than it should be. You have to dig through the drink menu on the touchscreen every time to do this. A simple flush grouphead button on the main screen would make a big difference.
Once properly preheated, the espresso from the Touch Impress is quite good (bordering on world class at times), but its real strength is its relentless consistency. After dialing it in, I was pulling nearly identical shots time after time using the timing and yield weights from CoffeeGeek’s standard espresso machine test parameters (we could not set the initial dose weight; relying instead on the machine’s preset volumes). FYI, that formula is 18.5g in, 45g yield, in around 25-30 seconds (without preinfusion) or 35-40 seconds with preinfusion.
Here’s the process in action.
Insert the portafilter into the grinder cradle. The machine is aware of the positioning. Touch the screen to start the coffee grinding. After tamping with the lever on the side, the machine registers the bed height and gives you a green bar and checkbox to say it's all good. Here's how the bed of coffee looks after dosing the correct amount and tamping with the side lever. The machine's display shows you how to correctly insert the portafilter. At this point you'd hit the brew button that shows up next. The shot begins. The double shot continues, developing nicely and with proper timing on the extraction, which the machine is registering. The shot is nearing completion. Again, the machine is also timing the shot on screen, and keeps track of the volume brewed.For most people, however, the real star of the show will be the Auto MilQ system. You’re essentially outsourcing the tricky skill of milk texturing and accurate temperatures to the machine. You just fill the pitcher, place it on the sensor, and tell the machine what you’re making. The result is a fine, pourable microfoam that it handles well even with non-dairy milks. For anyone buying this machine primarily for lattes and cappuccinos, this is arguably the feature that seals the deal.
The BBTI also lets you queue up the entire process in one go. Prep your portafilter, fill the milk pitcher, and place both in their respective places in the machine. Hit the shot button on screen, and also tap the steam milk icon right after. The machine will pull the shot, then immediately transition the Thermojet to steam mode, and automatically start steaming. You can come back about a minute later to find a nicely pulled shot and a pitcher of microfrothed milk waiting for your always-improving latte art skills. It even finishes by politely reminding you to wipe the steam wand, so it can even handle the nagging for you.
Brewing any milk based drinks with the Touch Impress is a "set and forget" kind of thing. Once the coffee's ground and tamped, insert the portafilter into the machine. Before starting the shot, fill your pitcher with cold milk and also place that in its spot, sitting on the temperature sensor nub. Hit the brew shot button to start the shot pull. As soon as the shot starts, hit the steam pitcher image on the screen to queue up the milk steaming. The BBTI lets you know the milk operation is now queued, ready to go as soon as the shot pull ends. The espresso brewing with the Touch Impress. The shot ends (37 sec!) and now the machine is heating up the thermocoil for 2 to 3 seconds before starting the steaming process. While auto frothing and steaming, the display gives a sort-of-live temperature display (it lags behind real time by about 2-4 seconds). The machine even reminds you to wipe down the wand after use.Unfortunately, the hot water function is deeply frustrating for Americano drinkers. One has to question if the Breville engineers even drink Americanos or Mistos. The automated settings are nonsensical for traditional recipes; the smallest preset dispenses 130 ml of water (a double shot needs only 90 ml), and you cannot stop it early. To add insult to injury, the water is a tepid 63°C (147°F). It’s a baffling design flaw.
What makes this flaw worse is that the Touch Impress cannot receive firmware updates. There is no Wi-Fi connection or USB port for new software. Whatever version the machine ships with is the one you will have for its entire life. For a product that depends so much on software, this feels like a huge swing and a miss.
Despite these annoyances, using the Touch Impress day to day is decently enjoyable. It is fast, intuitive, and clean to operate. You can stumble into the kitchen half-awake, tap a few icons, and end up with an espresso or cappuccino that looks and tastes a thousand percent better than what you would get from a capsule machine. Heck, it’ll probably be better than most cafés these days.
It is not made for people who want to learn the craft of espresso, but for anyone who wants café-level drinks with minimal effort, it comes surprisingly close.
Building a cappuccino, automatically, on the Barista Touch Impress. Connect with us on Social Media MastodonInstagramFacebook-f Search coffeegeek advertisers make this website possible.The Barista Touch Impress sits in a crowded field of machines that aim to blend traditional espresso mechanics with heavy digital assistance. They attempt to deliver a full bean-to-cup experience without requiring separate components like a standalone grinder, but this integration often comes with its own trade-offs. Its most direct competitors are found both within Breville’s own lineup and from other established brands.
Breville Barista Express Impress
The Express Impress is based on the Barista Express, with the assisted tamping system built in. It doesn't have drink recipes, and will not automatically froth your milk. But it is a great little machine with excellent, repeatable grinding and dosing.Its closest and most obvious point of comparison is its direct sibling, the Breville Barista Express Impress. This machine is the analog, more hands-on version of the same core concept. It features the same “Impress” intelligent dosing and assisted tamping system. However, the user experience diverges sharply from that point forward.
The Express Impress uses an older, slower-to-heat thermocoil system. While slower, it has the advantage of heating the entire machine, including the grouphead, for better temperature stability on the first shot. This is unlike the Touch Impress, whose fast Thermojet only heats the water, leaving the brewing components cold. The Express Impress is also controlled by an array of physical buttons and dials. It features a prominent pressure gauge, which provides visual feedback that can be useful for users interested in learning about extraction. The process of manually steaming milk, while requiring practice, also offers a higher ceiling for control over texturing for latte art. For many, the lower price point ($799.95 USD / $1,149.95 CAD) will be a deciding factor. (nb, as of this writing (Oct 15, 2025), it is on sale in Canada for just $900, making it an extraordinary value)
Breville Oracle Jet
The Oracle Jet (on the right) during our heavy head to head testing against the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier machine. The Jet also comes with a very nice knock box, about a $40 value, and has OTA updates.Moving up the Breville hierarchy is the new Breville Oracle Jet. Priced at $2,000 USD ($2,999CAD, currently on sale for $2400CAD), it is positioned as a more advanced machine. For the $500 price difference over the Barista Touch Impress, the Jet includes several key hardware and software differences.
The Oracle Jet is built around a commercial-style 58mm portafilter and grouphead, allowing for larger, more traditional espresso doses up to 22g. Its tamping system is fully automated and internal, requiring no lever pulling from the user. It comes with a very nice and upgraded knock box, and the Jet’s completely new grinder has stepless adjustments for more precise control.
Crucially, the Jet also features a dual Thermojet heating system, with one dedicated to rapidly heating the grouphead, directly addressing the Touch Impress’s issue with cold-start temperature stability. Most importantly, the Oracle Jet is the first Breville machine with internet connectivity, allowing for Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates, a massive advantage.
While both machines feature the same automated MilQ system, the Jet’s superior hardware and updatable software make it a more advanced machine. At full retail price, the Oracle Jet’s upgrades may justify the extra $500 investment. However, the decision becomes much more difficult when the Barista Touch Impress is found on sale, as its value proposition increases significantly.
De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro
De'Longhi's flagship is their shot across the bow against Breville's highly automated espresso machines. We haven't formally tested this model, but did have a few hours' work with one.Outside the Breville ecosystem, a strong competitor is the De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro, which competes at a similar price point of $1,299.95 USD (often on sale for $1000), and $1899.99 in Canada (often on sale for $1500). This machine targets the same user with a different technological approach. It also integrates a grinder with an assisted “Smart Tamping Station” to ensure a level, consistently tamped puck without the mess of loose grounds.
It uses a dual heating system for rapid transitions between brewing and steaming and offers two separate milk systems. It has both a manual, pro-style steam wand for users who want to practice latte art and a separate, fully automatic “LatteCrema” system for one-touch convenience. This combination of features offers a flexibility that will appeal to some buyers.
Ninja Cafe Luxe Pro
The Luxe Cafe Pro offers an incredible bang for your espresso buck. Longevity may be a concern, especially with getting after warranty service.Finally, a noteworthy budget competitor is the Ninja Café Luxe Pro. Priced around $750 USD (prices are up because of the Trump Tax), and $900 Canadian (a better deal these days because of the USA tariff nonsense) it’s roughly half the cost of the BBTI. For that price, it also offers an integrated grinder, a lever-based tamping system, and a hands-free automated milk frother. It even includes a wider array of drink options, from ristretto and lungo to larger brewed coffees.
This feature parity is notable, but there are key trade-offs to consider. Ninja is a recent entrant into the espresso market, compared to Breville’s decades-long track record. The Ninja’s versatility is also accessed via a complex, button-driven interface, which contrasts with the single, guided touchscreen on the Barista Touch Impress. Differences in component quality, such as the BBTI’s premium Baratza burrs, also likely account for the price gap.
At full retail, the price difference is stark. However, the Barista Touch Impress is occasionally on sale, sometimes as low as $1000USD. This narrows the gap considerably, shifting the decision from one of pure budget to a choice between the BBTI’s user experience and the Ninja’s button-based functionality.
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After a few weeks with the BBTI, a clear picture is emerging. Let’s be clear: this machine isn’t a tool for the aspiring artist. It’s a high-end appliance for those who want a great result without serving an apprenticeship.
If you want to graduate from capsules for better espresso but are intimidated by the learning curve of a traditional setup, this machine is for you. It delivers on its core promise: providing repeatable high-grade espresso shots and a high level of automated milk frothing, especially for non-dairy milks.
But this convenience comes at a price, and not just the monetary one. In exchange for the automation, you give up a lot of granular control. This isn’t just about tweaking for fun; it’s about the ability to adapt to different beans or correct a shot that’s pulling too fast or slow, a capability the machine deliberately abstracts from the user. You also have to live with its quirks, like the mandatory pre-heating and the poorly designed hot water function.
At its full retail price of $1,499.95 USD ($2,149.95 CAD), its value proposition is complicated. For $500 more, Breville’s own Oracle Jet offers significant upgrades like a 58mm portafilter and OTA firmware updates. Meanwhile, competitors like the Ninja Café Luxe Pro offer a surprisingly similar automated feature set for roughly half the price.
The value of the Barista Touch Impress hinges heavily on the times Breville puts it on sale. It is occasionally discounted, sometimes dropping as low as $1,000 USD retail. At that price, it becomes a much more compelling middle ground, offering a more premium build and user interface than the Ninja without the steep cost of the Oracle Jet.
This is our First Look. The real test is how this complex piece of technology holds up over the long haul. Will the software remain snappy? Will the automated systems prove reliable? We’ll be putting this machine through a comprehensive, long-term review to answer those questions and more.
In the meantime, if you own one or are on the fence, we want to hear from you. What has your experience been? Let us know in the comments below.
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Ninja Introduces the Luxe Café Pro Espresso Machine
Last year, Ninja shook up the home espresso world with the launch of the Ninja Café Luxe Premier. It offered a surprising mix of good build quality, solid espresso, and enough features to make some of the more established brands shift uncomfortably in their (previously) comfy zones. All for a price that made Breville and Delonghi execs spill their macchiatos.
Now Ninja is back with new additions to the Luxe Café lineup. A new budget entry machine – the Luxe Café Essential – was introduced in the Canadian market last winter, and the subject of today’s article – the Luxe Café Pro – is being rolled out this month in North America at a $699 price point. But before we get to the new kid on the block, let’s rewind a bit.
Last fall, at a European coffee trade show, some details quietly slipped out about two new machines. The ES601 – the original Luxe Café Premier – was positioned as the mid-range option. A more basic model, the ES501, would drop about $75 off the price tag by trimming some features. That one quietly landed in Canada not too long ago. On the other end of the spectrum, there was talk of the ES701, the Luxe Café Pro. This one would cost around $150 more than the Premier, and promised to bring a more tricks to the game.
Two of our writers went full caffeine-fuelled sleuth mode and dug up everything they could. They even tracked down the original source of the blurry “spy shots” from the trade show. What they pieced together was intriguing. The Pro would offer hot water on demand for Americanos, tea, or just warming your mug. It would also feature Ninja’s take on Breville’s semi-automated tamping lever, and a third filter basket for single shots, alongside the usual double and quad basket (which Ninja calls the “Luxe” basket)..
Our contact at Ninja Europe didn’t share much, but hinted at a smarter barista assist system and more options for brew volumes and presets would be found in the new ES701 top of the line machine.
We spilled the deets on CoffeeGeek’s social media channels, always stressing what we learned was half speculation, half sleuthing, and offering the caveat that anything and everything could change about the new machine. Now, speculation time is over. We’ve got one of the first Luxe Café Pro machines in North America. Here’s what it offers.
The Luxe Cafe Pro box has a ton of information on it, and while it doesn’t embrace environmentally friendly packaging trends, it sure does inform.Hot Water Access
Our biggest complaint about the original Luxe Café Premier was the lack of any kind of hot water delivery system. On top of it being a good feature for preheating cups, and having hot water on demand for teas and other hot beverages, it’s a necessity for espresso based drinks like the americano and the misto.
Finally, the Ninja Luxe Cafe has a hot water function; now not only can you get an automated americano, but you also can preheat cups, and get hot water for tea.So good news, the Café Luxe Pro has a dedicated hot water tap that feeds right into the cup tray area. The machine also has a new dedicated americano button for a drink recipe. I haven’t figured out yet if you can program the volume of hot water for that drink, but it’s on the list. All I’ve determined so far is it is a 2:1 ratio of hot water to espresso, depending on the espresso shot volume you select (three espresso / grind coffee ratios are available – 4:1, 2.5:1, and 2:1).
More Baskets, More Recipes… and Less Recipes
The Pro model comes with a third filter basket: a single basket. This is on top of the uniquely designed double and Luxe (or quad) shot baskets the Premier model initially shipped with. This also opens up more drink recipes and brew choices on the drinks menu. These include ristretto, espresso, americano and lungo, and a whole slew of hot and cold coffee brew choices.
One thing I found interesting: Ninja have decreased the amount of brew sizes available for the coffee brew side of the machine, removing the 20oz brew size. It now will do between a 6oz (180ml) and a 18oz size (525ml) brew of coffee, I won’t miss it.
Interestingly too, the “Quad Shot” option for a huge espresso is also missing on this machine, as far as I can tell. It was a weird outlier on the original Luxe Café Premier.
The Ninja single basket, new on this machine. The quad shot, or “Luxe” basket, for doing the brewed coffee beverages The double basket, also found on the other Luxe Cafe machines Ninja’s unique portafilter for their Luxe Cafe lineup.Because the Ninja Luxe Café Premier and Pro can “read” what filter basket you have in the portafilter when grinding, this also means the machine will dose the appropriate amount of ground coffee out to the single basket for shorter, “nespresso” style shots. It’s a good move by Ninja, because this machine is a very decent choice as an upgrade and replacement to nespresso systems.
Barista Assist Tamping
Breville pioneered this convenience – a machine with a semi-automatic method of levelling and tamping coffee – with their Impress technology in their Barista lineup, but I do have to say they aren’t the first to actually have this kind of ratcheted system for pulling a lever to clamp down and tamp coffee in a portafilter. These kinds of semi-automatic tamping systems were coming out of Italy as standalone devices for years.
With the Luxe Café Pro, Ninja has incorporated a very similar system into their machine. Where they are different is that Ninja has a built in scale to ensure the right dose of coffee was ground out, before the lever-controlled tamping system does its job. This means less missfires or “press to grind a bit extra” like you have to do on the Breville Impress machines.
In my earliest testing, there isn’t any kind of tactile “click” or set position for the lever when pulling it down to tamp: the harder you push down, the harder it tamps. I have slight worries a home user may break this because they’ve pushed down too hard. You have to press the lever twice for the machine to be happy: each press down, once released, activates a bar of green at the top of the display. After the second press down and release, the “tamp” sign turns off.
The lever on the left side of the machine for tamping the ground coffee. The display will show the “tamp” lit up area, until you pull the tamping lever twice.Better Steam System
The Luxe Café Pro comes with an improved steaming system that has additional options, and the inclusion of an insulated wand that doesn’t get as hot as the one on the Luxe Café Premier does. I should note, it still does warm up and will get hot, but it’s more on the “no-burn” side of wand technology.
They’ve also added an additional foaming option for the automated milk frothing ability bringing the choices up to five: extra thick foam joins steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth, and cold foam. The system still does the best cold foam in the industry, and this is because it uses a whisk to quickly froth up icy cold milk. For hot foamed milk, it uses a combination of air through the steam wand and the whisk to froth things up nicely. Steamed milk bypasses the whisk and introduces minimal air into the wand.
The steam pitcher is quite a bit bigger than the one that came with the Luxe Café Premier. Both fit in the Pro’s steam pitcher cradle area, but this is a curious change. My speculation is the wider steam pitcher works better with Ninja’s magnetically controlled frothing whisk to better froth up the milk. I’ll be testing this.
Unconfirmed: Better Barista Brain
I have not been able to confirm this, but I have been told Ninja’s engineers have heard all the feedback from the original machine, and slightly tweaked the machine’s barista guidance systems on things like grind fineness, shot volumes, temperatures, expected shot timings, and more. I’ll try to get something more solid for our formal review process.
Other Notable Elements
I’ve covered a lot of the changes already (larger steam pitcher, americano water ratio, lever arm, no tactile feedback on how hard you’re pressing to tamp, machine counts your lever presses, etc), but there’s also a few other things I’ve noticed about the Luxe Café Pro in my initial testing.
Here’s some other details and things we noticed in the initial use and walkthrough.
When you unpack the machine, the Ninja has stickers everywhere; they really want you to go online and learn the basics of the machine: a good thing! Of all the stickers on the machine, this is the one I’m leaving on. It’s a handy quick-ref for noobs on how to build the most common coffee drinks The display panel is very “professional” and well put together. The build quality is first rate. Check out the textured micro surface of the smaller push buttons. Details matter. I’ve been told the cup tray on the new Pro model is actively heated. We’re going to test that Ninja is absolutely on point with their coffee recommendations in the quick start guide. Well done. Parts of the display dim when pulling a shot – the parts that don’t matter to the action at the moment. Nice touch!We also posted a quick video walkthrough of the display panel and its functions and drink choices, over on Instagram.
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What They Missed
I feel there’s two big ‘misses’ with the Pro version of this machine: it doesn’t come with a knock box, and it doesn’t come with a water filter system.
Ninja doesn’t need to include a tamper or the dosing collar like the Premier model has (because of the semi automatic dosing and tamping system built in), so I feel they should have considered including a knock box instead. Ninja does sell a nice one, retails for around $35, and it would have been nice for this to be included in the box.
I’m also shocked Ninja didn’t include a water filter system. Not only is it a future income stream for them, but it’s an absolute necessity with espresso machines. If you do buy one, make sure to get a good water filter system. We use the BWT Aqualizer system at CoffeeGeek, and it’s fantastic.
We’re shocked the Luxe Cafe Pro doesn’t come with a water filter system. Use one, like this BWT System.Other than that, this is a pretty amazing machine for $699. Heck, I feel the original Ninja Luxe Café Premiere would be an amazing machine at $699, and this one is better in most ways.
Who the Ninja Luxe Café is For
The Ninja Café Luxe Pro is what you might call a “bridge” machine. It’s built for people who are new to making espresso at home and want something approachable without diving straight into the deep end. It handles the basics well, makes a wide range of hot and cold espresso drinks, and keeps things consistent. For beginners or anyone stepping away from capsules and pods, that’s a solid starting point.
There are some useful customisation options too, like brew temperature, dose, and volume. That opens the door a bit for people who want to start tweaking their process and learning more. You’re not locked into full automation either. You can skip the built-in tamping, use your own tools, and take more control if you want to experiment. You can even steam manually with the machine if you want, bypassing the auto whisk system.
It’s also worth considering for anyone getting tired of how much pod systems cost over time. I haven’t crunched the exact numbers for this machine, but based on our $500 super automatic vs nespresso comparison, it’s likely you’ll break even on the cost within a year or so if you’re coming from something like a $199 Nespresso. And yes, you’ll get better coffee out of it: noticeably better.
That said, this is not a machine for purists. If you’re serious about full manual control and chasing down perfect shots, this isn’t going to satisfy you in the long run. There are better options around the same price, especially if you catch a Breville Infuser and a Baratza Encore ESP on sale. That combo gives you more freedom and long-term potential.
Brewing an automated americano on the Ninja Luxe Café Pro is a breeze.Still, for what it is, the Ninja Café Luxe Pro does its job and does it well, if our experience with the original Premier model is any indicator. Out of the box, with minimal barista skills, you will be getting excellent coffee and espresso based drinks. There’s enough tweaking available to flex your barista muscles a bit and get even more out of the machine. We’ve got it on the test bench now and will be posting our more official First Look soon.
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Out of the BoxProfitec GO
The Profitec Go arrives in a mix of environmentally friendly packaging, and too much polystyrene. They are so close to achieving fully sustainable packaging but not quite there yetl. Manufacturers must take full responsibility for eliminating unsustainable materials, and I hope Profitec makes that shift soon.
The machine is packed in a plain brown cardboard box, which is a positive step. The accessories also come in a cardboard box, but polystyrene is still used to hold the machine in place, which is disappointing. Even worse, polystyrene cutouts appear inside the accessories box.
Included with the machine are:
Notably missing is a water filtration system, which is expected at this price. Other common extras, such as a steam pitcher and additional cleaning tools, are also absent.
The main box for the Profitec Go. No coloured inks used is a good thing The side of the box, which includes carry handles. The labelling on the side of the box, showing the model type and other information. A rather conservative welcome message on the inner flap. At this point it was looking good - more cardboard on the inner packaging. Well, this isn't so good. They could have easily used cardboard forms here to protect the machine, but are using polystyrene. Inside the box, after the polystyrene is removed. Again, focusing on too much polystyrene, as well as nonrecyclable plastics. Do better, Profitec. Another area that Profitec can improve: use biodegradable or compost friendly "plastics" for the machine protection. The machine is unwrapped, but the drip tray is missing? Inside the accessories box, they use a polystyrene cutout for the bits. Not good. The Drip. Tray and cover are in the gadgets box. This is the Profitec short-spout stock portafilter, but with an upgraded wood handle from WLL. The machine comes with stock double and single baskets. Nothing special, not upgrades like VST or IMS. Includes a blind filter for cleaning and a hacky, janky way of getting hot water from the machine. The included tamper is nice and has a premium feel, but I'm not a fan of the low profile piston. Made in Italy (ECM builds the machine) and Germany (Profitec "finishes" the machine). After the protective plastics are removed from the drip tray, it slots into the machine, nice and deep.Profitec offers the Go in a range of colours. Our sample unit, officially Red but more sockeye salmon to my Pacific Northwest eye, is bold and striking. This shade suits nearly any kitchen, from sleek Scandinavian white to the rustic charm of a log cabin, making it a versatile and stylish choice.
The machine's profile from the right. It's hard to capture the accurate colour of the red (salmon?) of this machine, but this is very close. The Profitec cutout stencil is great; the shiny nuts against the colour back and sides, no so much. Note power cord placement. The left side of the machine. Not much going on here. A nice large pressure gauge, but a bit hard to read while operating the machine because of the grouphead overhang area.From top down, let’s go through the Profitec Go.
A few notable things stand out right away. The metal reservoir lid, though nicely finished, has an odd fit; I’m still unsure if I’ve placed it correctly. It slides front to back over the Go’s adjustable OPV valve screw, another key feature on top. The lid also shifts slightly when the pump runs. Beneath it, a 2.8-litre plastic reservoir sits, though surprisingly, the Go doesn’t include a water filter. You’ll need to buy an aftermarket one separately.
The cup warmer area is spacious, larger than the Rancilio Silvia’s, with a polished metal finish. On the right side, near the reservoir, sits the OPV valve adjustment, allowing users to tweak grouphead pressure, even while the machine operates.
When the Go was launched, the live-adjustable OPV was rare. Since then, more machines, including the $500 MiCoffee Apex V2, have adopted this feature, but the Go remains a standout in its class.
The lid, though nicely finished and all metal, slides back and forth, obscuring the OPV adjustment. The lid also moves and rattles when the machine's pump is active. The OPV adjustment, easy to access. Filling the reservoir is easy. It's also easily removed to fill at the sink.I have mixed feelings about the buttons. They are metal and not exactly cheap, but they feel somewhat flimsy. I prefer mechanical rocker switches on semi-automatic, non-volumetric machines like this.
The front panel is… pretty basic. The Go is not a volumetric machine, so there’s only three push buttons up front: a brew button, a steam activation button, and a power button. The machine’s steam knob is also on the right side of the front panel.
I’m hot and cold on the buttons. On one hand, they are not “cheap” per se. On the other hand, they transmit a certain “cheapness” and seem a bit anemic in their action. I prefer mechanical rocker switches on these types of semi-automatic, non-volumetric espresso machines.
The buttons for powering on the machine, brewing and putting the machine in steam mode. Stencils next to them hard to read in some light. The front branding with the Profitec Name is nice, and looks serious. The control switches ore buttons are well made and metal, but have a squishy feel. Also the stencils for what they do are a bit hard to see in some light, especially in this colour. The top of the machine and reservoir. Note the OPV adjustment screw.Moving down the machine, you reach the operations area: the grouphead, portafilter, drip tray, pressure gauge, and PID controls.
The pressure gauge is large and easy to read, but as a left-hander, I find it harder to view from that angle. This is due to its placement deep in the backsplash panel, partially hidden by the boiler’s overhang.
The grouphead and portafilter use ECM’s standard 58mm non-E61 design: heavy, solid, and built for heat retention. The Go includes a stock (and pricey) spouted Profitec portafilter. If you want a chopped portafilter (which you likely will, as I’ll explain later), avoid Profitec’s version: it’s overpriced. ECM’s versions, as well as third-party models, offer more affordable alternatives.
Profitec adjusted the spout design for the Go, using a shorter pitch, direct double-spout instead of the offset, deeper pitch design found on their other machines. This likely compensates for the machine’s low cup clearance.
The grouphead attaches directly to the Go’s 400ml brass boiler, which sits right above it. This setup allows for fast heat-up and stable operating temperatures. As expected in this price range, the Go includes a three-way solenoid valve, which immediately releases pressure after a shot. Excess water dumps into the drip tray, hidden behind the backsplash.
The PID controls, made by the house of Gicar, are functional but not intuitive. You need to read the manual to understand them. Italian manufacturers still struggle with digital UI and could learn a lot from the Asian market in this regard. The display shows a shot timer when the pump is running, which is a nice touch.
Note the deep drip tray area. Also while the gauge is big, it gets obscured by the machine's overhang grouphead area. The steam wand is on a ball valve for good movement Because of the machine's low cup clearance, the Profitec portafilter uses the shorter direct spouts. The operation angle of the machine. To access and change the PID control, double presses are required, a bit ackward. The gauge is hard to read when operating the machine from the front. Even worse if you're left handed.The steam wand system on the Go is well designed for this price point. It features a two-hole tip mounted on a ball joint, allowing full rotation and precise angling. However, it is not a cool-touch wand, though it includes a silicone sleeve for safer handling when hot.
The drip tray and cover feel premium, adding to the machine’s professional aesthetic. The tray is deep and well-finished, with polished edges and holes that allow water to flow smoothly. It keeps operation clean and efficient. Unfortunately, the tray rattles when the pump runs, exposing some design flaws we’ll cover later on in this First Look.
A major drawback is the low cup clearance. With just 7.75 cm (3”) between the portafilter spouts and tray, it is nearly as short as a Gaggia Classic. Fitting larger cups is difficult, and using an espresso scale is even trickier.
A bit weird - two arrows are "cut" into the drip tray to show the way to slide it into the machine. Why? The Profitec Go lets you set the PID in Celsius or Fahrenheit, which gives tighter control. With the 3 way solenoid release, the pressure gauge often gets covered with steam, making it harder to read. This is the Fellow Monty espresso cup, a low profile cup, and the clearance to the spouts is low. Add a scale and they will touch.The back of the machine is a mix of “looks great!” and “why did they do that?”. The colour-matched back panel features a stencilled Profitec logo, which looks classy, especially from a distance. However, the company chose shiny bolts to connect the side panels to the back, which feels out of place against the otherwise sleek aesthetic.
That aside, the Profitec Go feels premium throughout. The unboxing experience reinforces this impression, with high-quality materials and solid construction. The fit and finish are excellent, except for the sliding reservoir lid, which feels a bit loose. Any concerns so far stem from design and UI choices rather than build quality; at least until I powered it up.
One issue worth mentioning early (I usually save this for the Usage section) is vibration and noise. If Profitec cut costs anywhere, it was in pump dampening, insulation, and isolation. This became obvious during first warm-up and boiler fill. The pump is loud, causing noticeable rattling throughout the machine. The drip tray vibrates, and the reservoir lid slides back and forth.
This problem seems common in European-made machines under $1,500. I sometimes wonder if manufacturers test them in loud factories where excessive noise seems normal. Regardless, pump noise and vibration remain a weak point, and the Profitec Go is no exception.
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The Profitec Go, only on market for 2 years, already has been upgraded with faster heat-up technology, reportedly heating in under six minutes. Our older test unit reached ready status in about eight minutes. However, that does not mean it is fully prepared for brewing. The grouphead and portafilter need another ten minutes to warm up, though running a few blank shots speeds this up.
Switching from brewing to steaming is quick. The longest transition time I recorded was about 50 seconds. Profitec recommends two steam purges with a ten-second break between them, bringing the total transition time to about 80 seconds.
Moving from steaming back to brewing is even faster. With steam wand purges, I dropped the machine from 270°F steam mode to 201°F brew mode in about 15 seconds. While I prefer brew shots before steaming, this machine performs best when steaming first. The live temperature display on the PID makes transitions easier.
Steaming with the Profitec Go is nice overall, and the front mount knob works better for left handed people. Control over the microfoam is easy to achieve.Machine Noise
The Go is quite noisy, one of its biggest drawbacks. Years ago, I tested the Solis SL70, a $400 machine, and was impressed by how quiet it was. Solis added vibration dampening around the pump and used flexible connections to reduce noise. The $1300 Profitec Go could learn lessons from that machine and others.
The pump causes rattling from the drip tray, reservoir lid, and other parts. Many internal connections and water paths are metal rather than plastic, which reduces plastic use but amplifies noise.
This reservoir lid will dance around a bit when the machine is running. A bit more so when the water levels are low.No Hot Water
A major drawback of the Profitec Go is the lack of a hot water function. If I were buying the machine today, this would be a dealbreaker. Some may not mind, but many will.
Hot water delivery is useful for preheating cups, making americanos, brewing tea, and cleaning. Nearly every espresso machine over $600 has hot water delivery, making its absence on the Profitec even more surprising. It’s worth noting the Go’s closest competitor, the Lelit Victoria, includes this feature.
There is a janky workaround. If you place a blind filter basket in the portafilter, insert it, activate the shot button, and open the steam wand knob, hot water is redirected through the wand. It works but is unnecessarily complicated. Purchasing a second portafilter helps a bit, since you can keep the blind filter in one.
I've seen some ridiculous suggestions to just use the grouphead for your hot water (for americanos, etc) on a Profitec Go. No, do not do this. The water most of the time will be dirty and possibly contain stray grinds.Programming and Brewing
Programming on the Profitec Go is complex enough that it could warrant its own article. We will cover this in the Full Review, but feel free to ask questions in the comments if you’re curious.
Brewing espresso is straightforward, and the adjustable OPV valve helps fine-tune extraction. Water flow is quite high, and we will measure that in the full review. Recovery times are adequate unless you experiment with the brewing trick below. The PID shows a steep drop after a shot, but the boiler usually cycles back to brewing temperatures within 10-15 seconds.
Cup clearance is an issue, especially when using a scale. Even our smallest scales barely fit under the spouts with an espresso cup. Forget about using cappuccino-sized cups with a scale; they simply will not fit.
Programming the Profitec Go is not intuitive or straightforward for the most part. And if you want to change the machine's offset (which most versions really need), you really have to dive deep to find the method. We'll detail that in our full review.Steaming Performance
Just to touch on this a bit more, the steam performance overall on this machine is really good. The boiler, especially after the two proscribed purges of water, keeps up well for steaming milk and the power level of the steam is enough that you have a lot of good control over the production of microfoam. In this image below, you can see we created enough foam for a proper cappuccino, but still were able to pour a perfectly formed heart.
Nice full cappuccino level foam with latte art capable microfoam is easy to pull off with the Go.A Brewing Trick
We are saving the full walk-throughs for our Full Review, but here is a trick for low-pressure preinfusion and controllable pressure profiling. This method also works on cheaper machines like the Gaggia Classic Pro.
When you press the brew button, some water flows through the steam wand if the steam knob is open. You can use this to your advantage. At the start of the shot, open the steam knob to redirect water, keeping pressure in the portafilter low (monitor the pressure gauge for this). After about 10 seconds, close the knob to let pressure ramp up to 9 bar or whatever the OPV valve is set to. Around 20 to 25 seconds in, slowly open the steam knob to bleed off pressure, controlling shot pressure for a smooth finish. Place a milk pitcher under the wand to catch the bypass water.
This trick provides excellent control over pressure during extraction. If you enjoy experimenting with shots, it is worth trying.
Overall, the Profitec Go is a solid machine with strong performance in heat-up time and steaming transitions. However, its noise level, cup clearance, and lack of hot water delivery may be dealbreakers for some. Keep these factors in mind when deciding if it is the right fit for you.
Gradually opening the steam knob (while watching the pressure gauge) is a way to pressure profile the Profitec Go, manually. Note the pressure is dropped to about 3BAR to finish the shot. Connect with us on Social Media MastodonInstagramFacebook-f Search coffeegeek advertisers make this website possible.Profitec GOComparable Products
The Profitec Go most directly competes with the Lelit Victoria, a machine we’ve reviewed on CoffeeGeek that costs about $300 less. While the Lelit outshines the Go in many areas (check out our First Look for details), the Profitec has some advantages over it.
For one, the Go comes in a wider range of colours, which many users love. You can even upgrade its look with wood accents from Whole Latte Love, adding a personal touch. The overall fit, finish, and quality of the internal parts also seem to edge out the Lelit model. Even though it lacks a built-in water filter, its water reservoir system is better designed than what you find on the Lelit.
Another contender worth mentioning is the Breville Dual Boiler. Here, your choice may come down to preference: do you value a machine made in China (but designed and engineered by one of the world’s top espresso machine manufacturers), or would you rather have a machine hand made in Europe? If the latter matters most to you, then the Go is the clear choice.
On paper and in practice, the Dual Boiler does have some strong points. It brews and steams simultaneously thanks to its dual boiler design. It also offers a solid preinfusion system, excellent recovery times, built-in water filtration, a pressure gauge, and a dedicated hot water tap. Plus, it uses a well-honed 58mm portafilter system with plenty of aftermarket accessories. Although it’s about $100 more than the Go, it sometimes goes on sale for much less.
Overall, the Profitec Go is more serviceable, features commercial-grade internal parts, and – being made in Germany – promises lasting durability with proper maintenance.
Lastly, Ascaso makes some machines that compete directly with the Profitec Go. We do not have any experience with these machines, so I cannot provide direct comparisons at this time.
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The Profitec Go represents a thoughtful evolution of the classic single-boiler espresso machine, addressing many of the shortcomings often associated with the Rancilio Silvia. While retaining a familiar aesthetic, it introduces modern upgrades such as PID temperature control, a larger boiler, an externally adjustable OPV valve, and an improved drip tray. These refinements enhance the user experience, providing greater control, consistency, and convenience.
All things considered, the Profitec Go can brew some absolutely fantastic shots of espresso. It is relatively easy to dial in, and easy to get consistent results from.That said, the Go does come with some compromises. The most notable is the lack of a dedicated hot water function; a surprising omission at this price point. This could be a dealbreaker for those who frequently make americanos or need hot water for tea or rinsing. Noise is another issue, with vibrations from the pump and rattling components detracting from the otherwise premium feel. Additionally, the limited cup clearance may frustrate users who prefer larger cups or rely on an espresso scale in their workflow.
Despite these drawbacks, the Go offers compelling features that set it apart. Its sturdy, metal-heavy build exudes quality, while the multi-directional steam wand, shot timer, and quick transitions between brewing and steaming make operation smooth. The large pressure gauge, adjustable OPV, and deep drip tray further contribute to its appeal.
Ultimately, the Profitec Go is a well-built, modernized single-boiler machine with European craftsmanship and commercial-grade components that suggest long-term durability. Competing with models like the Lelit Victoria and even the Breville Dual Boiler, it presents an intriguing option for home baristas, though potential buyers must weigh its quirks against their priorities.
When we publish our full review, we’ll take an even deeper dive into these aspects and deliver a final verdict on the machine.
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any suggestions for #espresso machine makes/models?
Here's the grouphead controler. Prior to the modification, that surface was plain, and you were forced to control the espresso machine using the tablet that is out of focus in the image.
(Yes, it is a Decent Espresso DE1.)
