Ninja Launches Compact Luxe Café Mini Plus Espresso Machine for Small Kitchens
Ninja has released the Luxe Café Mini Plus, a compact semi-automatic espresso machine designed for kitchens with limited counter space. The new model retains key features of larger Ninja Luxe Café machines, including automatic milk frothing, built-in grinder, and Barista Assist technology, while priced at $499.99. The machine addresses demand for cafe-quality coffee makers in smaller form factors, though it lacks cold-brew capability.
Ninja has introduced the Luxe Café Mini Plus, a downsized version of its popular Luxe Café espresso machine line. The compact model measures 13.4 x 10.1 x 12.2 inches, making it significantly smaller than the Luxe Café Premier (14.6 x 13.2 x 13.5 inches) and Luxe Café Pro (14.8 x 13.3 x 14 inches). Despite its reduced size, the Mini Plus retains core functionality including semi-automatic espresso brewing, automatic and manual milk frothing, filter coffee capability, and Barista Assist technology that guides users through grind calibration and shot sizing. The machine is priced at $499.99, undercutting the Premier model at $549.99 and Pro model at $699.99. The primary feature omission is cold-brew capability. The machine is currently available in the UK and US (with stock pending), though not yet in Australia.
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