‘My Ninja gadget is the first thing I switch on each morning and it’s saved me £100s’

The Ninja Luxe Cafe is now £100 off and comes with a free Sip Perfect Travel Mug, and saves shoppers money on takeout coffee and pods

Coffee lovers can now enjoy barista-style drinks at home with a quality coffee machine that’s currently on offer. The Ninja Luxe Cafe with Sip Perfect Travel Mug, one of our editor-approved models, is now available for £449.95, down from its original price of £549.95 at QVC.

This state-of-the-art machine can create everything from rich espressos to silky lattes and even iced drinks. It comes with a built-in grinder featuring 25 settings, allowing users to tailor their brew to their liking, whether they prefer a fine grind for a classic espresso or a coarser one for a lighter coffee.

Editor Ruth Ovens initially reviewed the coffee machine more than a year ago, and it’s still used every day, as she said: “After nearly a year of using the Ninja coffee machine, it’s still the first thing I switch on in my kitchen each morning. From smooth espressos to foamy hot chocolates I’ve also used the machine to create my own versions of expensive takeaway drinks including one of my favourites a vanilla cream cold foam which was perfect through summer.”

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One of the key features of this machine is its automated frothing presets, which eliminate the guesswork in creating cafe-style foam. The machine automatically textures milk to perfection, whether it’s for a creamy cappuccino or a velvety flat white.

Additionally, the dishwasher-safe parts make cleaning up after your coffee break a breeze. The package also includes a recipe guide for those who are unsure where to start, as well as a free travel mug.

Despite the discount, it’s still a significant investment. More affordable models are available, such as Breville’s Mini Coffee, now reduced to £149.97 from £209.99, reports the Express. It boasts an auto-shot volumetric control that measures the perfect amount of water for each specific drink, along with a built-in milk frother. However, it was cheaper earlier in the week for Amazon Prime Day, priced at £134.99.

Alternatively, the L’OR BARISTA Sublime Piano Noir is down to £89.99 from £153.89, and comes with 100 complimentary capsules. It’s also compatible with other pods, including selected Nespresso ones.

When Ruth tested the Ninja machine, she was thoroughly impressed. The set-up was straightforward, albeit a bit time-consuming, and she enjoyed familiarising herself with the settings.

She said: “So far, I’ve tried flat whites (some success), cappuccinos (lots of success), and lattes (success but no latte art…yet) using semi-skimmed milk, oat milk, almond milk, and soya milk. While black coffee will always be my preference, I’ve really enjoyed creating lattes with oat milk for my boyfriend and have even purchased some syrup to try vanilla lattes.

“The machine has also allowed me to up my hot chocolate and mocha game. Adding powder to the milk before steaming it into a velvety froth creates a luxuriously smooth and rich hot chocolate. If you’re someone who enjoys cold brew coffee and still wants to froth, the machine even has settings suitable for that.”

However, Ruth did encounter a minor issue with the machine. She admitted: “One of the few things I’ve not found easy with the machine is changing the portafilter baskets. There is definitely a knack, and while I’ve now cracked it, I initially thought the double basket was stuck when, in fact, I just needed to be far firmer with it.”

Despite this, she has noticed a significant reduction in her coffee expenditure. She revealed: “Since having it in our household, we are spending less on coffee. I could easily go through three packets a week with my old pod machines, costing around £8 in pods.”

So, for those yearning for barista-quality coffee without the daily queue (and cost), this Ninja machine is a smart investment for the colder months. It’s available on QVC here, but the sale is only for a limited time, so we recommend snapping it up quickly.