Ninja Luxe Café Mini Espresso Machine & Drip Coffee Maker with Built-in Grinder, Precision Scale & Manual Steam Wand for Lattes, Cappuccinos & More, ES301 Black

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had this machine for a few weeks now and so far it has genuinely impressed us. The coffees are consistently excellent and taste very close to something you'd get from a café, which was exactly what we were hoping for. It's also really easy to use, so you get great results without it feeling complicated. The only downside we've found so far is that the silver finish shows watermarks quite easily, but that's a very minor issue. Overall, it's a fantastic coffee machine and one we'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for a high-quality machine that's simple to use and delivers consistently great coffee.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As someone with an Italian background, I've grown up drinking coffee made in a traditional Italian coffee percolator. It's a flavour and experience I've always loved and, if I'm honest, I've been disappointed by other coffee machines that just couldn't replicate it. The Shark Ninja Luxe Café Mini is the first machine that has truly captured that authentic coffee experience for me. The coffee has genuinely never tasted so good and, paired with the creamiest, silkiest microfoam, every cup feels like a little café moment at home. One of the smartest features is the intelligent grind guidance. It automatically tells you the optimal grind size based on the type of coffee beans you're using, taking all the guesswork out of brewing. Whether I fancy a rich espresso or a longer coffee, switching between cup sizes is effortless and every drink is consistently delicious. What I love most, though, is how effortless the whole process is. From grinding the beans and filling the portafilter to selecting your cup size and automatically heating and frothing the milk, everything flows seamlessly. The milk foam is incredibly creamy, velvety and delicious. It even froths creamers beautifully, giving every drink that perfect barista-quality finish. Initial setup and calibration took around 30 minutes, but once that was done, it was ready to go and couldn't be easier to use. Cleaning is just as simple too. Purge the frother, give it a quick wipe down and you're finished. The machine only needs maintenance every few months, which is a small price to pay for consistently fresh, great tasting coffee while helping to extend the life of the machine. Shark even includes a cleaning brush, making maintenance quick and straightforward. Don't let the compact size fool you. This machine delivers premium performance without taking over your kitchen worktop. It has everything you'd want in a home coffee machine, and for me, it's the first one that has truly recreated the authentic coffee experience I've loved since childhood. I genuinely look forward to making my coffee every morning and couldn't recommend it more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The footprint of this espresso machine is small so it sits neatly on the worktop, and doesn't take up too much space. It comes with a small box which inside holds all that you need to maintain your machine so it always works at it's optimum level. I particularly like the water hardness test strip which you use then input the results into the machine to help deal with limescale, and the fact that it comes with a water filter so you know only filtered water goes through your machine. I am a complete novice when it comes to this type of machine, but the instructions that come in the box are clear and you go step by step, they comes as a detailed instruction booklet and a quick guide in colour which shows you step by step what to do, even how to froth your perfect milk to produce a latte you will enjoy. The machine takes a lot of guess work out of the situation and as you use it for the first two times it allows the barista technology to start working to give you the same results every time. You need to take your time when learning how to use the machine for the first time, including the cleaning /flushing of the system, after this you quickly get used to what your doing and producing you preferred coffee in no time at all. I highly recommend this espresso machine you will not be disappointed, the only down side I had was putting/locking the portafilter into place ready for brewing, it is quite stiff to lock into place, but the machine tells you if it's not clicked into place correctly and I think it will improve the more I use it. It is a versatile espresso machine allowing you to make the kind of coffee you like from an espresso to a latte or a flat white you won't be disappointed.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this coffee maker from Ninja to review and in all honesty I've been really pleased with the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Espresso Machine. It's small enough to fit comfortably on the kitchen worktop, and the controls are easy to use. The coffee is consistently good, with a rich flavour, and the built-in grinder makes the whole process much more convenient. The steam wand also does a great job of frothing milk for cappuccinos ( my husbands favourite) and lattes. It takes a little practice to get the best results, but once you do it's easy to make café-style coffee at home. Overall, it's a well-designed machine that offers good value for the price. Definitely recommended.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely brilliant bit of kit! The Ninja Lux Cafe Mini is perfect for me due its compact size. I have a small kitchen so space is a huge issue and the mini just fits perfect in my limited space. It was relatively easy to set up with step by step instructions. I did get stuck at one point but realised I'd not taken the sticker off the display, hence me not seeing the setting I needed for the set up! So my tip is to remove all stickers 😅. You go through a cleaning cycle and install the filter which is really easy. Then on to the first coffee cycles where the machine will use technology to calculate how the beans should be ground. All in all really easy set up before being ready to try out the coffee. The machine e brews Espresso as well as classic filter coffee and has a function to use over ice. My preference is the espresso for making latte's. The milk throthing is really easy to use and there's QR codes that links to videos of how to do this effectively. I'm really impressed by the Ninja Lux Mini and the quality of the drinks and have made lattes, cappuccino, filter, ice latte etc.. I don't feel the need to visit coffee shops anymore as feel I now have a quality coffee machine! I have many Ninja products and highly rate the brand and am delighted with my new coffee machine .

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had the Ninja Luxe Café MINI for a little while now and I'm really pleased with it. I wanted something that didn't take up loads of space but could still make a decent espresso, and it's done exactly that. The coffee tastes great. It heats up pretty quickly, which is handy when I'm in a rush, and it's been easy enough to figure out without having to keep checking the manual. I also like that it's not a pain to clean, and it looks nice on the worktop without being too bulky. It's definitely made me cut back on buying coffee when I'm out. Overall, I think it's been well worth it. If you're after a compact espresso machine that's simple to use and makes good coffee, I'd happily recommend it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee machine is specifically designed to deliver a rich, full-bodied coffee and seamless milk frothing process , while maintaining a very small footprint in the kitchen. 🩵Coffee machine heats up instantly 🩵Grinding process is seamless 🩵Thick rich crema, maximum flavour and always the perfect consistency 🩵Easy milk frothing with QR code for all the ‘how to' guide 🩵Small and quiet coffee machine, easy to clean and to top up water and coffee beans

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fantastic build quality solid, sturdy, with a sleek premium finish that feels made to last. It's incredibly easy to use has clear controls, heats up quickly, and cleans down in minutes. The results are pure coffee-shop quality every time – rich, smooth espresso with gorgeous golden crema, plus perfectly silky frothed milk for lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos. I love how versatile it is! Makes amazing iced coffee too bold, balanced flavour that never gets watery, ideal for summer. And you've got endless choices to get creative add syrups, spices, milks or toppings to craft your own unique flavours and experiment with new drinks whenever you like. Absolutely worth every penny!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is literally the best thing. I've been using it for a few days now for my morning and afternoon coffees and it's replaced a lot of the High Street coffee runs I'd have to do and it's going to save me so much money! it's the perfect size, looks great on my kitchen counter and has been super easy to clean. Its very easy to use and helps me make the coffee the way I like it . Shark Ninja have a lot of guides available so you can get the best consistency and taste .

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the a Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini today and I'm so impressed with the product. To begin with I really love that all the packaging was either cardboard or paper, so no plastic waste. The size is perfect for any kitchen as it really doesn't take up that much space and the design looks great with other Ninja products. The step-by-step guide was really helpful as well as the instruction videos that you could easily get to by scanning the QR codes. The digital interface makes it really easy to understand how to set up the grind features and the type of coffee you want. I was a bit nervous about using the steam wand as this version it's not automatic but again the instructions were really clear and I like how you can control the level of froth yourself. The first espresso tasted amazing and I'm so excited to try other types of coffee. This is the perfect entry level machine for anyone who wants barista level coffee at home.