Bluetooth-Controlled Coffee Machine with Tablet Interface

If you’ve ever wished your home espresso machine could remember exactly how you like your shot—down to the temperature, strength, and milk texture—you’re not alone. Most machines offer limited presets or require manual tweaking each time. But what if you could control every variable from a tablet, save your perfect profile, and make café-quality drinks with just a few taps?

The GranBaristo Avanti, unveiled at IFA 2023, is a Bluetooth-connected, tablet-controlled home coffee machine that lets users customize and save their ideal espresso, Americano, and cappuccino recipes. With over 1,000 GBP estimated pricing and only 500 units in the initial release, it’s a high-end, limited-edition smart coffee system.

What Is the GranBaristo Avanti?

The GranBaristo Avanti is a premium home coffee machine that goes beyond standard capsule or drip systems. Unlike Nespresso or Tassimo machines, it can brew espresso, Americano, and cappuccino. Its standout feature is full tablet-based control via Bluetooth, doing away with physical buttons for a fully digital interface.

How Does Tablet Control Work?

Through a companion app, users select their preferred coffee type—espresso, Americano, or cappuccino—from a list of options. The app then provides adjustable settings such as strength, temperature, and extraction balance. You fine-tune these via sliders and can save your preferred profile for one-touch brewing. This means every household member can have their own customized coffee settings stored on the system.

Performance and Brewing Speed

In a hands-on demo at IFA, the GranBaristo Avanti produced an espresso and cappuccino. The espresso delivered balanced flavor with proper crema, while the integrated milk frother ensured a well-textured cappuccino. A key technical highlight is its “next-generation” rapid heating system, which significantly cuts down brew preparation time compared to conventional home machines.

Availability and Pricing

Production of the GranBaristo Avanti is limited to just 500 units for its initial launch. It is scheduled to go on sale in Russia and the Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) in 2024. While the exact price hasn’t been disclosed, the non-bluetooth, app-free Saeco GranBaristo model already retails for over 1,000 GBP (approximately 9,960 CNY), indicating that the Avanti will be even more expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of coffee can the GranBaristo Avanti make?

The GranBaristo Avanti can brew espresso, Americano, and cappuccino. It does not function as a capsule machine like Nespresso or Tassimo, but rather uses ground coffee and offers full control over brew parameters.

How do you control the GranBaristo Avanti?

The machine connects to a tablet via Bluetooth and is operated through a dedicated app. Users choose coffee styles, adjust variables like strength and temperature, and can save personalized profiles for future use.

Can multiple users save their own settings?

Yes. Each user can customize and store their preferred coffee settings—such as brew strength, temperature, and extraction balance—on the device for one-touch brewing tailored to their taste.

Is the GranBaristo Avanti available now?

Not yet. It is set to launch in 2024 in select markets including Russia and the Benelux countries. Only 500 units were produced for the initial release.

How much does the GranBaristo Avanti cost?

The exact price has not been announced, but since the standard Saeco GranBaristo (without Bluetooth or app control) costs over 1,000 GBP, the Avanti is expected to be significantly more expensive.

Does the GranBaristo Avanti have a milk frother?

Yes. The machine includes a milk frother, which was used during the IFA demo to produce a properly textured cappuccino alongside the espresso.

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