The NEW Ninja Luxe Cafe espresso machine | Can this machine do it all?

[@flaviovianna4889]

I'm a coffee nerd with all the advanced gear, machine and grinder (thousands and thousands of dollars spent) but, sometimes, I swear this is the kind of machine I would like to have. 😂

[@user-cm3wd5hk1p]

I have a technivorm and thought about getting into espresso. I have the funds that I could get some of the really nice stuff but if I did-this is more of what I’d want. Or that breville smart one that tamps for you. But I still never went that route because I don’t want to spend that much time making coffee.

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

I find myself in this conundrum too. Most days I just need to knock out a coffee quickly and be on my way.

[@haha7836hahah]

@@Goldenbrown.coffeehow long does the steam wand take to get ready on manual setting after pulling the shot?

[@Daniel-jh7pl]

@@haha7836hahah was about 80seconds with heating up and 20 to heat up

[@markianross]

Ninja stuff is cheap and poorly built though. Most of the stuff I've owned hasn't lasted much more than 2 years (normally just outside of warranty).

[@JoshuaWilsonpossible]

Your review and Tom's at Tom's Coffee made me finally take the jump into this machine. It's my 4th machine in 4 years, the last being the GCP. Having learned on the semi-automatics-- this thing is AMAZING, and i think there's a lot of hope out there that this thing will disrupt the industry. It's consistent, and it just works! Thanks for the videos!

[@justinlee810]

As an American, I felt that comment about the drip coffee. That's exactly the kind of nostalgia I get when I do pour overs! I was originally looking at the Breville Espresso Express Impress because we're lazy in the morning and just want good fast espresso, but now this review got me changing my mind. My only concern is how it will hold up over the years, but since it just came out, there's really no way to know that. My wife very consistently wants easy lattes in the morning, whereas I want different things on different days, so I think this machine definitely works for us. Thanks for the thorough review and step by step walkthrough!

[@tradd.m]

Omg this is a phenomenal review! I was turned away from this machine awhile ago from another review, but your review did such a good job demonstrating the features. I’m blown away by all of the features and details. Definitely getting one!

[@SavyB13]

Ninja does it again! I love Ninja products! I have many in my household & I've never been disappointed. Very interested in this product!

[@samesta5695]

And Shark. Their CS is excellent too.

[@TiggerHappy68]

I love your personality. Thanks for making it fun and educational!

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

So glad you found it useful and thanks for the kind words! A nice change from most KZbin comments 😂

[@gohkairen]

quad shot makes plenty of sense for families who wanna make coffee for 2 or 3 pax at once. in fact, i personally think it's genius to include this feature

[@DJProPlusMax]

Sure!

[@haha7836hahah]

Yes its great. Other machines lack this feature. You can pull 2 double shots at once

[@M1Iceman]

I use the double shot, grind the beans, then shut it off to reset and then choose quad shot. That way I get more coffee in the cup without having the zoomies of a real quad shot. Love this machine

[@marritt1]

Yeah I said to my bf whilst watching it we would use it and split it over two brews

[@brianwalsh288]

I was 100% thinking about this when I saw it. It’s a pain to make two whole coffees for the wife and I. Two of everything.

[@northernman22]

I just bought one and I think it's great! (I am a beginner, though, so your mileage may vary). My favorite is a pseudo cortado, with a double shot of espresso plus a few ounces of steamed milk in a small glass. easy to make and tastes great. thanks for the review!

[@RobOK_BTC]

Why psuedo?

[@rbarks92]

You have just single handedly made me decide to purchase one, thank you!

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

Glad I could help!

[@glenncooper5378]

Gotta admit, this is the best review ive seen of this machine. Absolutely nailed it. I definitely want this machine now!

[@Toaster-v1z]

That's a steal for $500, and would be perfect for newbies. It's almost in that "gift" price range.

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

I think so!

[@sullydog101]

I've had mine for a few weeks now and really am loving it. Definitely makes espresso better than most coffee shops. Also really easy to keep clean, my last espresso machine I always had grinds going everywhere and the puck was difficult to dislodge, this one no mess and the puck always pops right out.

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

Yeah the funnel and dosing chamber are great for stopping grounds everywhere. After using home machines for years, ease of use and cleanliness becomes one of the main selling points

[@muhammadalialtaf7842]

How would you say the drip coffee is compared to something like the clever or v60?

[@tonda2zu]

Not sure what coffee shops are there :D

[@davidouk9025]

What coffee bean do you recommend? I just received mine and the espresso has been coming out really dark/burnt

[@sullydog101]

@@davidouk9025 really depends on your taste preference, I recommend trying several. My favorites have been from kicking horse and the lavazza crema. Also before you write one off try adjusting the temperature because that can actually change the flavor quite a bit.

[@nukadog1969]

The second day I had mine, I felt like I was in a comedy movie as I couldn't get it to do what I wanted...it definitely KNOWS which basket is inserted and will not let you, for example, pull a double-shot with the Luxe basket. What I love is that it's both idiot proof for ease, but you can even set up the coffee/water ratio (to some extent) if you know the buttons. I get to be stupid and let it do it's thing most of the time and I can't complain about the output or product.

[@DamianSheesh]

Dang. I just downloaded and read the manual for this thing too - You can adjust the brew temp low/med/high as well as the temp for the steamed milk, and you can also adjust the drink ratio for espresso, etc. I sold my Decent espresso machine because I just wasn't into spro like I used to be. I'm far from a beginner, but this machine has me intrigued!

[@marcomartin3917]

I’ve only used the espresso function but after watching this video. Didn’t realized it had so many other features. Ty for this vid. 😮

[@victoriasansome4049]

I have purchased a few ninja products this summer because their build quality is fantastic! I just placed my US order for this machine; it arrive on Monday, and I can barely wait!

[@Yaboringme]

Update please !

[@SLIKKA777]

I have this machine arriving tomorrow I've been watching all the reviews and unboxing but your topped them all. Okay it's not for the nerds but it makes excellent coffee with ease. Your right withh the manual frothing just drift off and let the machine do it's thing while your mind wonders like sitting on the side off bath waiting for the water to get the the right temp and the iced coffee with the beautiful foam unleashing the child in us all just hilarious mate but so true. Iced frappe in the summer maybe with some vanilla Monin in there ooooh yes.

[@Yaboringme]

Please update us on how you like it !!!!

[@Lalala-t9f]

Quad shot so good !!!! Absolutely amazing value for its price and functionality 👍👍👍☕☕☕

[@Rick9482]

The ease in which you made latte art shows your experience level. I don't enjoy milk drinks so I never developed the skill. I thought it was a nice review showing all the various drinks this machine can deliver. Your attitude is just right for a reviewer unlike James Hoffman's review where he just goes off on these little mini rants. Personally, I can't stand the guy! When he did the first review of the Decent Espresso machine years ago, he had left the machine at home that day and still did the review at the office minus the machine. This is when everybody was dying for a look-see at the new Decent Espresso machine. What Arrogance! I'm into my fifth year owning a Decent and just love it. Starting cold to finished drink in less than 5 minutes and then shut off. Very, very efficient! I believe Ninja is really on to something with the Luxe Cafe and hope they take the tech to the next level to give Decent some competition. Seeing what they delivered for $500 makes me wonder what a $2000 Ninja designed machine could offer. Once you get away from that double boiler design ethic, the door is open for better temperature control and perhaps even something close to the Decent experience although, frankly, I don't see how Decent Espresso could be beaten.

[@tonda2zu]

I just have seen this on IFA Berlin (tech event) and I tried an espresso. The espresso was not soo good, but for 500 Euro okay. The foam (tried my gf's cappucino) is a lot better than from a 500 Euro machine. Aaand you get a grinder as well!! Plus it looks really good! Shark/Ninja is really in the topwhen it comes to money/value ratio. I also looked at their robot vacuum cleaner, they were also interesting.

[@johnblaze520]

It’s crazy how many good ideas this product integrated into this. The big makers should be embarrassed

[@rinkzate]

Lol Ninja is huge, they're like the Walmart of home kitchen equipment manufacturers.

[@johnblaze520]

@@rinkzate ​​⁠ I know they many many kitchen goods. I was under the impression this is their first try at the espresso maker market though.

[@EmreLism]

They are just smart. There are already exist thousand of products with each features. They just implement that in one product 😁

[@ivethcortes2834]

Thank you and greetings from Costa Rica , I recently bought this machine and I’m so excited to make coffee ❤

[@MikeySkywalker]

0:04 This made me laugh for some reason. I subscribed. I always love a good sense of humor.

[@jhosoi808]

Just subscribed Just bought this machine at Best Buy yesterday- looking forward to using it

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

Let me know what you think!

[@laurenrussell6610]

So good! Loved the review and I love having this machine at home.

[@seankew8021]

Really great review! Matches my experience with the unit so far (I'm in love with it). I'm not a fan of the drip out of it, but everything else is superb.

[@Someoneudontknow1231]

2 personal observations 1: essentially an automatic espresso maker that makes you do just enough to make it seem like your making your own espresso. All for a great value 2: you can tell they did research ir had this design by some barista cause it has a lot of features that a professional coffee maker would do. The attention to detail is great for a good price is why I’m really starting to appreciate Ninja products. Will it replace my $1000 set up yea if I didn’t buy all that shit before but might give this a buy for when I’m in a rush I’m the AM

[@kaptnkaspy]

I have this machine and I love it I use it on the daily basis sometimes multiple times. I wish there was a way where you could do two things at once not sure if there is and if I just haven't figured it out. I wish I could grind and make the froth at the same time or vice versa or make the drip and froth or grind another cup.

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

Yeah I think it’s only got one heating element (which makes sense at the price) so you can’t steam and extract together.

[@sullydog101]

@@kaptnkaspy you can start the espresso though and then put your milk in and press froth and it will automatically start the frothing after the espresso finishes so while it isn't exactly at the same time it is pretty hands off

[@Philares66]

I’m wanting one for when I make espresso martinis at home - the quad shot is going to be a lifesaver, two double shots per pull is amazing especially when I’m making 6-10 at a time

[@Popnlockndude]

A channel I didnt know I needed so badly🤩 Honestly your personality got me, I dont even care about that coffee maker - but that "beep boop beep boop" @0:32 just got me. Thanks!

[@O.G.LIL-MAN]

not gonna lie, for what you get for $500 USD, it is an amazing deal for a machine. I am thoroughly intrigued by this machine. I see this machine as a trendsetter for the upscale espresso machine market in providing machines that have more features to them for less...I can see more $500-1000 machines with extra tools, PIDs, display screens and even that frothy pitcher thing and the quad shot portafilter on em --whereas today you wont see none of these features outside a machine less than $1500-2000 USD.

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

The fact there is a scale in the portafilter holder is wild.

[@Navi_mx]

This or a Breville? 🤔

[@mikewilson0]

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[@Targetf]

@@Navi_mx This for sure.

[@slicenspice3327]

100%

[@kristencobb230]

I love my other Ninja coffee maker and blender. Their products are long lasting and well built. May have to add this to my Christmas list!

[@tanyadelaney8455]

Just for the specialty drinks. It makes it worth it. Not having to pull multiple shots. For an iced coffee. That makes it a winner.

[@tandreahumphrey5642]

Hey man, not sure how I found you but I’m glad I did. Your sense of humor is so relatable. 😂😂

[@ricarmig]

I’m from south Europe and we drink a lot of coffee, so the quad shot makes all the sense, specially on weekends. I have personally a Sage Barista AND a Nespresso (coffee capsules) machine. If I’m throwing a dinner or gathering, or in a hurry, I definitely use the Nespresso (or both if I need quantity). Sometimes I’m just too tired and have no will to make coffee manually…

[@skartimus]

That is an insane product. I have the Breville Oracle Touch which I bought mainly because I wanted a fast drink producer given 95% of the time I just want to smash a coffee into a mug or travel mug and get back to my desk or drive to work. This would add drip coffee as a feature which I would actually genuinely love. Also being able to fit even a normal coffee mug under the portafilter would be a new experience for me, let alone a full height thermo cup. Man; where was this thing 3 years ago.

[@dave_s_vids]

I don't understand how this can make good cold brew in such a short time when I have to leave my Hario in the fridge for 8 hours! Great review; really interesting machine.

[@dreamflightIII]

ive had this for about a year..Its incredibly convenient and makes great coffee

[@TropicIslandMusic]

Pretty impressed with that quad option. Useful for splitting into 2 cups when you making 2 first thing in the morning

[@katasticone]

After I woke up to my Breville Touch's water pump dead (AGAIN!), I'm over it. I have this machine en route to me from Target right now. Here's hoping it's much more reliable and stable than that POS was. At minimum, it's a third of the cost to replace if I have issues. Thanks for the great review.

[@cottonfluff1317]

Do let us know how it works for you! Super intrigued and might be getting one over a Breville one

[@katietang50]

You're so funny! You act just like my husband! 😂 You guys could be twin! Love you your review! Thinking to get this espresso machine.

[@Everbrooks]

This machine is really impressive!! If I already didnt have a Profitec and grinder at home I would buy this in an instant.

[@goodlife2144]

Wow I love this ❤️ not wrong when I say it’s a game changer - I‘ll buy it! ☕️

[@NiCaNaMex]

Which version of this machine has the tamp assist? Great video! Very fun feel. Gracias. 🎉Saludos ☕️

[@ems8602]

I have the Koblenz CKM-750 EIN and realized that was all I needed. Very simple espresso machine with 20 bars pressure, brings out insanely incredible crema, double or single shot puck, digital interface. Highly recommend it. This Ninja is amazing but just too much for an espresso lover. 😆

[@razhandara7517]

I enjoyed every minute of the review, thank you very much

[@NazSBG]

I'm a mobile barista, running my own coffee van here in England. At home I have the sage barista express and it produces a coffee on par with my van machine (Fracino Contempo). I think the more people realize how easy it is to make barista coffee shop quality drinks at home with the quality machines that are on offer, the more people will visit coffee shops less. Especially in these times of financial uncertainty across the world and in my nation.

[@sillyentz]

Quad shot is good if you're making a flask for travelling.

[@NazSBG]

@@sillyentz I've got an aeropress for travelling! 👍

[@undeadly1103]

i drink quad shots every morning

[@paul_london]

Got Sage at home as well, stopped drinking out coffee.

[@F_Dot_]

What coffee machine do you use for your business?

[@DuncanDimanche-sreview]

I haven't had a coffee in my life and yet I watched this whole video.... what is wrong with me ?!! haha

[@deborahcole1008]

Thanks for the video I’ve purchased two automatic espresso machines in the past Delonghi and Phillips, sometimes being too automatic causes problems. I’ve had the Delonghi La Specalists Arte for two years I was and still am a beginner because after several attempts videos, etc I’ve never had great crème or non bitter coffee 😢ordered this last night.

[@SuppleWarriors]

This is the best machine ever. I LOVE it

[@Satine_Moisant]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would like to see a clear shot glass though...

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

I’ll do that if o do a comparison video

[@Mr_Zimm]

Definitely going to look into one of these for my beach condo.

[@markdesmond6274]

Bye bye Nespresso creatista - can’t wait for this to come to the U.K. market!

[@griffin3447]

As eceeyone has said here, this machine is extremely impressive for the amount of details and little additions. Its just my fear that those same features (such as the spinner) might become an issue for repairs

[@joelcleare]

Excellent machine for what it is. I ❤ it. Wish I started with this machine.

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

What machine do you have?

[@StopTryingSoHard]

Now just need to combine this with that Ninja ice cream maker ...

[@clovala]

Instant affogato! Yeah, I like that idea

[@StopTryingSoHard]

@@clovala Exactly!

[@dan_t8161]

Ninja has a fantastic array of products 👌

[@evagomez1809]

For anyone out there with this machine, I have a question. How easy would it be to empty the hopper to change from normal beans to decaf beans? Would that be possible? I was hoping the hopper might come out so that the beans can be emptied to switch from one to the other but maybe that's just too much of an ask 🤔

[@laurakennerley7305]

I think the manufacturers are missing a trick with this one, lots of households would love this ability

[@MatthewParksSr]

I concur. The KitchenAid is the only one I have seen with swappable hoppers. I drink leaded coffee, but my bride requires unleaded.

[@Jason-tz8xn]

I abandoned my $800 Breville as a beginner because I couldn't dial in coffee to save my life. I wasted so much. I really like just going pour over with my Orea, it's so simple and makes great coffee. This is pretty intriguing to me though. I don't have time to be a coffee nerd, but a good americano is something I like.

[@bryanbeckett869]

Been waiting to get myself an espresso machine but I might just get this. Good enough for me, but also simple enough my fiance could use it. Sold.

[@elvisnotpresley]

Ninja’s been killing it with all it’s products 🔥

[@sbutler888]

Quad shot doesn’t necesssarily mean one person is going to drink the quad. It’s a time-saver if you’re making two doubles! You’re welcome! Great video. Thank you!

[@ideaguy4195]

I’d concider it but I have this persistant fear of happiness that gets in the way .

[@PrashantAsthana-i9b]

Love that 4ra lets us bet and get our winnings fast, no waiting like other places

[@ShaunGamingDad]

Ninja needs to bring this to Australia!

[@JamieCarson-j7u]

Got mine from a vendor on telegram , loved it 😅

[@pricey78]

$499 which equates to £380 GBP, amazing value! Here in the UK though, they start at $720 / £550 making it a no for me at the moment sadly. Looks awesome though

[@Aeis77]

It’s really 540 or so in the US after tax, but yeah, VAT is truly awful. I’m still shocked by how much more you all pay for most appliances and tech as a result

[@saznmutt786]

lmao at 6:21 Im a reverse genius 🤦 Enjoyed the review !

[@courtdvm]

I'm curious how much the boiler holds and how long one should wait in-between back to back large coffees? Or does it have an indicator telling you the boiler is hot and ready? Thanks!

[@dwini00]

The quad shot is amazing to extract 2 doubles at once!

[@loitersquadX]

I wish there was an all in one machine for coffee. But then again idk wtf im doing half the time😂. My grandma likes plain coffee and creamer. I like iced coffee, latte things along that line. My wife is a cappucino lover and other things as well but thats mainly it. If this does it all, maybe just maybe.

[@matthewavery927]

The 2 questions I have are 1. Can you use a different portafilter? 2. Can I use the grinder as a standalone function? Like if I wanted to use it for a pour over with my Chemex.

[@Andrea-vr2eq]

No you cannot use a different portafilter (as per other reviews). The grinder you can use as a standalone with their portafilter.

[@MCDreng]

... you left the grounds from the adjustment in the portafilter? That's not gonna help matters when it tries to figure out optimal grind settings. You'll have a mix of grinds that won't extract properly and the machine will send you on a wild goose chase after the right setting because you're not using a uniform grind setting 😅😅

[@notvegan5448]

Hi. Why does good espresso/ coffee machine cost so much? Can someone explain?

[@tof121]

Hello, thank you for the video it was great. Two questions : can the grinder be used without the ninja porter filter in order to grind coffee for another machine (ex. Aeropress) and what is the cooling time between milk frothing and the brew of another expresso shot ?

[@garys9718]

Quad shots can be used for frappe, for a couple people, in a shaker, or blender, for "frozen" drinks

[@BossLadyBuilder]

The quad shot is great for making a batch of espresso martinis

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

I like the way you think

[@deanminter61]

Just pre ordered mine here in the UK arrives 25th sept 👌🏻

[@MantecadeMani]

How much was it? Pre order is not an option anymore. I could only sign up to email notifications 😢

[@deanminter61]

£550 from curry’s, so excited, hopefully they will restock soon

[@MantecadeMani]

@@deanminter61 wow £550 is not bad! Hopefully it comes back soon. Thanks for your reply. Hope you get yours soon! ☕ 😊

[@JamieCarson-j7u]

@@MantecadeManijust got mine from a vendor on telegram for $450. Love it 😊

[@whoathatsalotofdamage3718]

The quad shot is probably intended for the iced americano folks like myself, i pull a double-lungo out of necessity, but this would be infinitely better

[@artdavison8216]

I want and need this in my life

[@arzanpatel]

I'd like to see a 6 month review of this machine as well.

[@Platoface]

Excellent review.

[@jcoughlin325]

I assume the water sits in a plastic reservoir...are there other plastic parts that touch water/coffee of any temperature? BPA Free doesn't impress me btw.

[@gardenia77]

Two questions: 1. Who is the make of your cross hatch glass? 2. Do you need to use different brands for espresso and coffee? Thank you!

[@MaximumEfforrt]

Is it true they came out with 2 new models? 600 series and a 700? Which one is this one?

[@MikeySkywalker]

My instinct was spot on. The sense of humor here is on point.

[@hafrothunder]

Now I'm torn because I was just gonna buy the ninja hot and cold xl but seeing this video has me wondering if I just pay a bit more for the espresso option. Gah!

[@Vahan210]

I have had mine for 2 months now. I put a 20oz travel mug under it and I select 16 oz and for some reason it always overfills the mug. I wonder if there is a way to recalibrate for amount of water it flows when making coffee.

[@IntroToArcane]

Hello. Great video. Would you recommend this machine or a breville bambino with an external grinder, alltogether around 1000$ ??

[@darylpeekay]

Love your swagger. You make me laugh in a dad joke sort of way. Here’s one for you (dad joke ALERT)…. Did you hear about the Roman who walked into a bar? He held his hand up to the barman with his hand held like this✌️,and said “five beers please” HAAAAAAA

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

hahaha. I might have to steal that one

[@ajiteshr6112]

Mate, when is this launching in Australia?

[@michaelc1541]

The quad shot feature is def for me.

[@samrhodes3510]

Would love your review thoughts on the Ultima Cosa Espresso machine!

[@PerryBindelglass]

How would you compare it to the breville?

[@nibotkram7743]

Ninja for the win!

[@pointyplumber]

Massively impressed I wouldn't replace my barista express but that's got sereous options

[@096017hss]

Great video, got my sub !

[@TheoriginalPaisan]

Do you have to use coffee beans or can the beans already be grinded the expresso I buy is already grinded

[@mikefa5891]

The whole point in having this machine is to have fresh ground coffee - the pre-ground coffee you buy from Starbucks or Costco are at least a few months old. There is simply no comparison between fresh ground coffee versus pre-ground coffee - the taste is night and day difference.

[@romandaru4880]

Can I use any other portafilter with it or just the one that it comes with?

[@039scooterboi]

How did you get this to Australia? I'm guessing we can't buy it direct here just yet but I'd love one!

[@Goldenbrown.coffee]

Launches later this year!

[@JamieCarson-j7u]

just got mine from a vendor on telegram for $450. Love it 😊

[@Katniss_cosmos]

This is awesome