Ninja Luxe Café MINI 2-in-1 Espresso & Filter Coffee Machine - Black (ES301UK)

Compact Size. Barista Intelligence. Big Café-Style Performance.

The Ninja Luxe Café MINI ES301UK is a compact all-in-one coffee machine designed to deliver impressive espresso and authentic filter coffee without the guesswork. Combining a built-in grinder, precision scale, Barista Assist Technology and a manual steam wand, it gives you everything needed to create personalised café-style drinks from fresh coffee beans at home.

Switch effortlessly between bold espresso and smooth filter coffee, served hot or over ice. With automatic grind recommendations, adaptive brewing and 60 grind settings, the Luxe Café MINI helps optimise each cup while still giving you hands-on control over milk texture, strength and temperature.

Key Features

• Compact 2-in-1 Espresso & Filter Coffee Machine
• Brews Hot and Over-Ice Coffee
• Built-In Coffee Grinder
• 60 Grind Settings
• Integrated Precision Scale
• Barista Assist Technology
• Automatic Grind Size Recommendations
• Adaptive Temperature & Pressure Control
• Manual Steam Wand
• Customisable Microfoam Texture
• 3 Coffee Strength Settings
• 3 Temperature Settings
• Suitable for Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
• Onboard Accessory Storage
• Dishwasher-Safe Removable Parts
• 30% Smaller than the Ninja Luxe Café Pro
• 2 Year Ninja Guarantee

Compact 2-in-1 Brewing

The Luxe Café MINI combines two popular brewing styles in one space-saving machine, making it easy to prepare a wide range of coffee shop favourites.

• Rich espresso
• Authentic filter coffee
• Hot coffee drinks
• Over-ice coffee
• Milk-based speciality drinks

Its compact footprint is approximately 30% smaller than the Ninja Luxe Café Pro, making it ideal for kitchens where worktop space is limited.

Built-In Grinder with 60 Settings

The integrated grinder offers 60 grind sizes, giving the machine the flexibility to prepare coffee for both espresso and filter brewing.

• Freshly grinds beans for every drink
• 60 adjustable grind settings
• Suitable for espresso and filter coffee
• Helps maximise aroma and flavour
• Simple push-button grinding

Automatic Grind Recommendations

Barista Assist Technology recommends the optimal grind size for your selected drink, reducing trial and error and helping you achieve more consistent results.

• Drink-specific grind guidance
• Less guesswork
• Improved coffee extraction
• Consistent everyday brewing

Integrated Precision Scale

The built-in scale measures the correct quantity of ground coffee for your chosen drink, helping ensure the right coffee dose every time.

• Automatic weight measurement
• Accurate coffee dosing
• No separate scales required
• Improved consistency

Adaptive Brewing Technology

Barista Assist Technology monitors the brewing process and automatically adjusts temperature and pressure to help produce a balanced cup.

• Monitors brewing conditions
• Adjusts extraction temperature
• Controls brewing pressure
• Helps optimise flavour
• Reduces manual adjustments

Your Microfoam, Your Way

The manual steam wand lets you handcraft milk texture to match your favourite drink, from silky flat-white microfoam to thicker cappuccino froth.

• Create thin or thick microfoam
• Suitable for dairy milk
• Works with plant-based alternatives
• Ideal for lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites
• Hands-on barista-style control

Customise Every Cup

Choose from multiple strength and temperature settings to tailor drinks to your individual taste.

• 3 strength settings
• 3 temperature settings
• Personalised flavour intensity
• Custom hot and iced drinks

Use Beans or Ground Coffee

The Ninja Luxe Café MINI can brew using freshly ground whole beans or pre-ground coffee, giving you additional flexibility for different blends and decaffeinated options.

• Whole coffee bean compatibility
• Pre-ground coffee option
• Ideal for decaffeinated coffee
• Greater drink flexibility

Convenient Accessory Storage

The assisted tamper and funnel store neatly on top of the machine, keeping essential accessories organised and within easy reach.

• Onboard tamper storage
• Integrated funnel storage
• Reduces worktop clutter
• Convenient for daily use

Easy Cleaning

The steam wand wipes clean easily after use, while removable parts can be placed in the dishwasher for simple maintenance.

• Easy-clean steam wand
• Dishwasher-safe removable components
• Simple everyday maintenance
• Designed for regular use

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box?

• 1 × Ninja Luxe Café MINI Coffee Machine
• 1 × Portafilter
• 1 × Double Basket
• 1 × Funnel
• 1 × Assisted Tamper
• 1 × Milk Jug
• 1 × Inspiration Guide
• User Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What drinks can the Ninja Luxe Café MINI make?

The Luxe Café MINI can brew espresso and authentic filter coffee, served hot or over ice. The manual steam wand also allows you to create milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites.

Does it have a built-in grinder?

Yes. The integrated coffee grinder offers 60 grind settings and prepares fresh coffee directly before brewing.

What does Barista Assist Technology do?

Barista Assist Technology recommends the most suitable grind size and monitors brewing temperature and pressure to help deliver consistent results with less guesswork.

Does it measure the coffee grounds automatically?

Yes. The built-in precision scale weighs the correct quantity of ground coffee for the selected drink.

Can I use pre-ground coffee?

Yes. The machine supports both whole coffee beans and pre-ground coffee, including decaffeinated options.

Is the milk frothing automatic?

No. The ES301UK uses a manual steam wand, allowing you to control the thickness and texture of the microfoam yourself.

Can I use plant-based milk?

Yes. The steam wand can be used with dairy milk and many plant-based alternatives, although results may vary depending on the milk type and formulation.

Can I adjust the coffee strength and temperature?

Yes. There are three strength settings and three temperature settings, allowing you to personalise each drink.

How large is the water tank?

The removable water tank has a capacity of 1.4 litres, providing enough water for multiple drinks before refilling.

Is it suitable for small kitchens?

Yes. The Luxe Café MINI is approximately 30% smaller than the Ninja Luxe Café Pro and combines its grinder, scale, brewing system and steam wand in one compact appliance.

Are the removable parts dishwasher safe?

Yes. Selected removable parts are dishwasher safe, while the steam wand is designed to wipe clean easily after use.

What accessories are included?

The machine includes a portafilter, double basket, funnel, assisted tamper, milk jug, inspiration guide and user documentation.

Does it connect to an app?

No. The Ninja Luxe Café MINI does not include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or app connectivity.

What warranty is included?

The Ninja Luxe Café MINI ES301UK is supplied with a 2-year Ninja guarantee. Please retain your proof of purchase to support any warranty claim.

The Ninja Luxe Café MINI ES301UK combines intelligent brewing assistance, fresh bean grinding, accurate coffee dosing and manual microfoam control in one compact machine, making it easy to create personalised café-style espresso and filter coffee at home.