# Ninja’s coffee maker offers 13 drinks but needs frequent cleaning

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ninjas-autobarista-is-impressively-versatile-but-one-feature-was-a-dealbreaker-for-me/
- Published: 2026-11-08T15:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T15:18:06+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/08/ninjas-autobarista-is-impressively-versatile-but-one-feature-was-a-dealbreaker-for-me/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- AutoBarista makes 13 drinks with automated settings.
- Frequent tray emptying and cleaning frustrated the reviewer.
- At $999.99, it suits people who will use its versatility.

## Summary

Ninja’s $999.99 AutoBarista combines a grinder, espresso machine, drip coffee maker, milk frother and scale, making 13 drinks at the press of a button. Its automatic Grind iQ system adjusts the grind and dose to the beans and chosen drink, so it suits people who want convenient coffee without mastering espresso techniques.

The reviewer found the drinks good and the machine versatile, including options for cold brew and plant-based milk. However, its drip tray fills after a few drinks and needs frequent emptying, while the knock box can develop mould if left unemptied for several days. For the reviewer, that upkeep outweighed the convenience; they suggest the machine is poor value if its range of functions would go unused.

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