Ninja AutoBarista™ Fully Automatic Espresso Machine in Stainless Steel
Model: AE1001Product Details
- YOUR CAFÉ, YOUR KITCHEN: Get barista-quality drinks made exactly as you wish.
- 10 DRINKS YOU'LL LOVE: Every café favorite from espresso to cold brew, one touch away.
- GRIND iQ™ TECHNOLOGY: Automatically adjusted for smooth and balanced flavor.
- FRESH-GROUND, EACH CUP: Whole beans ground to order so every drink tastes made for you.
- REAL ESPRESSO & CREMA: Smooth, rich shots like your favorite café, effortlessly at home.
- FROTH AS IT SHOULD BE: Silky microfoam, hot or cold, dairy or plant-based, every time.
- EASY CLEAN-UP: Auto-rinse and removable parts keep your machine fresh and ready.
In the Box
- 70oz water reservoir
- 250g bean hopper
- Removable drip tray
- Adjustable cup tray
- Milk jug
- Descale solution
- 2-pack cleaning tablets
- Cleaning brush
- Brew unit lubricant
- Water filter & filter housing
- Water hardness testing kit
Shipping & Returns
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Free shipping on all CO2 canisters and refill boxes. Free shipping on Ninja Thirsti™ Flavored Water Drops $30 or more.
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Support & FAQs
How is Ninja AutoBarista different compared to other automatic espresso machines?
The problem with most automatic espresso machines is that they use pressurized baskets and air-based frothing to imitate espresso quality. They're convenient, but the coffee knows it.
AutoBarista doesn't cut corners:
- Real espresso with true 9-bar pressure, real crema, non-pressurized baskets, and full puck saturation.
- Smarter grinding with Grind iQ, which automatically adapts grind size from 50 settings based on bean type, drink selection, and bean age. Competitors typically offer limited grind settings and require manual adjustments.
- Real microfoam with FrothPerfect, which uses actual steam—not pressurized air—for true café-style microfoam. Froth hot or cold using dairy or plant-based milk.
- Real drip coffee by brewing authentic drip coffee and cold brew up to 40 oz—not diluted espresso.
- Maintenance that makes sense with a removable brew unit, automatic rinse cycles, and an interior fan. No technician required and no guesswork.
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What does "dialing in your espresso" mean?
"Dialing in" means calibrating the grind size for your beans to achieve the ideal espresso extraction. Barista Assist Technology™ automatically does this for you. Simply press the Grind iQ button and allow the machine to complete the full dialing-in cycle.
Learn more on Getting Started
What is Grind iQ?
Grind iQ automatically learns and dials in the ideal grind size for espresso-based drinks. The first time you brew with whole beans—or whenever the Grind iQ button is illuminated orange—you'll need to calibrate the grinder.
Fill the bean hopper and water reservoir, empty the drip tray, place a cup under the spout, and press the Grind iQ button. The machine will automatically calibrate and determine the optimal grind size.
Learn more on How to Make a Cappuccino with Grind iQ
How do I get perfect crema on my espresso?
Crema is the rich, foamy layer on top of freshly brewed espresso. It's a sign that your espresso is extracting properly.
For the best crema:
- Use fresh coffee beans.
- Run Grind iQ whenever you switch to a new bag of beans so the machine can automatically dial in the grind.
- Brew into a small espresso cup (demitasse) to help preserve the crema.
If your crema looks thin or pale, your beans may be stale or it may be time to run Grind iQ again. Crema dissipates quickly, so enjoy your espresso immediately for the best flavor and aroma.
Learn more on Customizing Your Brew
The power behind the perfect pour.
Meet AutoBarista Technology.
Café craftsmanship, one touch away.
With a preset menu of 10 drink options, from cold brew to lattes & cappuccinos, enjoy café favorites at home—all with one touch.
Hands off. Café-quality on.
Customize and save your favorites.
Select your favorite strength, temperature, size, and froth type. Then save it for the perfect cup on demand.
One machine. Everyone’s favorite.
From morning cappuccinos to afternoon teas to late-night indulgences, AutoBarista handles it all.
Built to easily clean.
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Easy to Use
I found this machine to be really convenient since it’s fully automatic. I didn’t need to learn too much to be able to use it. The material is quite hefty and feels durable. It is easy to clean and has instructions and tablets to clean and descale. The coffee consistency isn’t the best but I think it’s cause my beans aren’t that freshly roasted and this machine requires fresher beans.
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Love my Luxe café replacement.
My daughter was in love with my Luxe café so I decided to order the Barista pro and give her my old luxe café as she is moving out soon. Initial setup went well and been ok since. Only issue is that I had to do another bean calibration 2 days after even if I was using beans from the same bag. I love cappuccinos and they taste pretty good on that machine and a lot less work too. With the pro version my wife can easily make herself a decaf coffee in the evening without having to clean the grinder... My only issue is that my profile setting will not save the coffee strength and water temperature. I wish it would unless the issue is my machine not working correctly.
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Perfect Iced Lattes & Espresso Martinis!
We absolutely love this espresso machine! It’s incredibly easy to use and makes consistently delicious drinks. Our iced lattes come out perfect every time, and the kids love making white chocolate iced lattes. We’ve also been using the espresso for espresso martinis, and they’re amazing. Everything has been quick, easy, and delicious. So far, we couldn’t be happier with it!
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Best in the game to create cafe-quality drinks with the touch of a button!
As someone who has always found the art of coffee making a bit intimidating, the Ninja AutoBarista pro is surprisingly easy to use. It takes the guesswork out of making coffee drinks and the whole process is complete at the touch of a button! It’s very easy to set up and it really is all automatic. All you need to do is add water, beans, and milk (if you like!). Cleaning is a breeze, especially with the added touch of automatically rinsing itself when the machine is turned on and off. It will let you know when a cleaning or descaling cycle is needed. The machine itself is aesthetically pleasing, it feels solid and well- built. The quality is evident from the moment you set it up. For a busy, working mom who needs good, strong coffee to keep me going through the day- this Ninja AutoBarista is heaven sent.
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