Ninja Luxe Caf Pro Series Espresso Machine Drip Coffee Cold Brew Hot Water Integrated Tamper Built-in Grinder Hands-Free

Does it ALL!! And does it all really well. It gives you a really nice, smooth, bold and rich espresso and provides the basis for a great drink.. any kind you can think of to create. Very intuitive.... adjusts the size of the grind you need based on drink you want to make and temperature preferance. So many choices... and even drip coffee too up to 18 ounces. This machine is a beast and it self cleans too! Ninja didn't forget a single thing! I will update within the year to see if anything has changed.... Read more

OMG, I LOVE this machine! I've had it just a few days and I am so impressed by the coffee drinks it makes. The machine is absolutely stunning and beautiful. It's solid and feels high quality. The thing I'm most impressed with is how fabulous the milk frother is. You don't have to keep moving your arm around to froth half and half or milk; it spins the liquid automatically by itself. I've been stuck on cappucinos since I got it. I am coming from a super-automatic where it not only tamps but dumps the pucks into a container for you. The Pro version has an assisted tamper built in; so no measuring and weighing coffee grinds. NO MESS all over the counter! For the additional 100. it is SO WORTH upgrading to get this model for this feature alone. All you need do is pull the tamper lever twice and it's tamped and ready to brew. Every cup of espresso comes out the same! SO worth the extra money. The only thing is now you need a knock box to dump the pucks into, but that's a small price to pay for such an exquisite espresso machine. I love the hot water feature too. And I haven't even tried the cold brew feature. The espresso comes out with a wonderful crema and the froth lets you adjust from thin to thick! After most recently using a coffee pod system I have a new love of coffee again. I'm really enjoying this and think I'll go have another cappucino! YUM, it's just fabulous and it's very well thought out and easy to learn how to operate it. Bravo Ninja! Read more

My first espresso machine. There's a lot to learn but the built-in AI really does help. It seems to make espresso coffees, brewed coffee and cold coffee drinks that all taste great. I especially like the automated milk steamer. No skill required. The only minor complaint I have is you have to fill the water reservoir and empty the drip tray frequently. Read more

This machine was worth every penny. It looks great, easy to use, easy to clean and most importantly, it makes delicious coffee very easily and repeatedly. I’ve been learning to do hot and cold and they are all great. I hope its quality lasts, as I’ll see over time. I’ve been using it for a month and love it. Highly recommend. Read more

First off, this looks great on your counter. It's well made, well thought out, well designed. The process is clearly mapped out with lit instructions; each stage of drink making is simple. The tamper is built in. The water tank is in the back but even in a corner where we keep our machine it's easy to reach around, grab the hand hold, remove the tank, fill it and replace it. The foam system steam cleans itself after every use. Everything fits well so you know when it is in its place. The machine takes some getting used - you need to adjust strength and grind for different coffee beans. It's not easy to swap out to decaf. Maybe I haven't discovered how best to do that yet. The volume of espresso or coffee can vary a lot from pull to pull - even on the same setting. And, I found my initial espressos way too strong, so I add a puck screen for smoothness. That works well for me. Overall, we love the machine. We like making specialty drinks for friends and family when they visit. We have had very positive feedback from everyone, even those who are not big coffee drinkers. The espresso lovers comment on the excellent flavor and crema. Read more

I have been wanting to get an espresso machine for a long time and a finally caved and bought this. This machine is a fantastic all-in-one. Not only does it grind my coffee beans at the right grind and measures out the perfect amount, but includes a built-in tamper for perfect pressure. It has multiple settings to create a variety drinks depending on what I am wanting at the time. It's built in the milk frother does a fantastic job too. You have a variety of settings from just warming milk to lots of foam and even a cold froth setting. Could you get get away with a simple hand father? You could but I love the ability to pour in the milk, walk away and take care of additional things in the morning and come back to frosted milk. I often substitute a protein drink like Slate and still get a pretty good froth. It even has a plant-based setting although you do want to use a Barista style milk to get the best results (Like full fat oat or a soy, almond milk does not froth). It's also easy to clean and purges the frother after each use. Read more