Bluetooth-Controlled Coffee Maker with Tablet Interface

If you’ve ever wished your morning espresso could be just a bit stronger—or your cappuccino milk just a touch warmer—you’re not alone. Most home coffee machines offer limited options, locking you into preset buttons or single-serve capsules. But what if you could fine-tune every element of your coffee from strength to temperature using nothing more than a tablet?

The GranBaristo Avanti coffee machine lets users fully customize their coffee via a companion tablet app, offering control over brew strength, temperature, and taste—so you can save and repeat your perfect cup every time.

What Is the GranBaristo Avanti?

The GranBaristo Avanti is a new Bluetooth-enabled home coffee machine unveiled at IFA. Unlike capsule-based systems like Nespresso or Tassimo, it’s a traditional pump-driven machine capable of making espresso, Americano, and cappuccino. Instead of physical buttons, it connects via Bluetooth to a tablet, where users control every aspect of the brew through an app.

How Does the Tablet Control Work?

The companion app presents a range of coffee types to choose from, each with adjustable settings. You can use sliders to set your preferred strength, temperature, and flavor profile. Once you find your ideal combination, you can save the profile for one-touch brewing later. The system supports multiple user profiles, meaning everyone in the household can have their own saved preferences.

Performance and Features

We tested the GranBaristo Avanti at the show, using it to make both an espresso and a cappuccino. The espresso had a balanced flavor, hitting the mark for taste, while the cappuccino benefited from the machine’s built-in milk frother, delivering a well-textured drink. A key highlight is the machine’s “next-generation” rapid heating technology, which significantly reduces wait times between brews.

Availability and Pricing

The GranBaristo Avanti is scheduled to launch in select markets including Russia and the Benelux countries next year. Saeco has produced only 500 units for the initial release. While the official price hasn’t been announced, the non-bluetooth Saeco GranBaristo model already retails for over £1,000 (approximately 9,960 RMB), suggesting the Bluetooth-enabled Avanti will be priced even higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of coffee can the GranBaristo Avanti make?

The GranBaristo Avanti can brew espresso, Americano, and cappuccino. It uses traditional pump-driven espresso extraction rather than pods, giving users more flexibility in coffee type and preparation.

How does the tablet app control the coffee machine?

The machine connects to a tablet via Bluetooth. The app provides a user interface where you can select coffee styles, adjust strength, temperature, and flavor settings using sliders, and save personalized profiles for future use.

Does the GranBaristo Avanti have a milk frother?

Yes, the machine includes a built-in milk frother, which we observed producing well-textured milk for cappuccinos during testing at the IFA show.

How fast is the GranBaristo Avanti compared to other coffee machines?

The machine features next-generation rapid heating technology, which allows for faster heat-up and brewing times compared to conventional home espresso machines.

When and where will the GranBaristo Avanti be available?

The machine is set to launch next year in markets such as Russia and the Benelux countries. Only 500 units were produced for the initial release.

What is the expected price of the GranBaristo Avanti?

The exact price has not been announced, but since the standard Saeco GranBaristo model costs over £1,000, the Bluetooth-enabled Avanti is expected to be even more expensive.

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