
"I've reviewed a lot of gadgets over the years, but few, if any have been as astoundingly ingenious as the 9Barista." Read more

"9Barista makes an excellent espresso ... A thick layer of almond crema appears almost immediately as coffee bubbles to the top of the pitcher, and it has a fullness that just blankets your mouth." Read more

"The best type of technology is seamless – where you don’t even think about how something works because it’s so immersive and fine-tuned. The 9Barista is such a product." Read more
A Technical Revolution in Espresso
Designed by Cambridge University jet engineer and coffee fanatic William Playford, the 9Barista is truly unique. It has a patented twin boiler system with no electronics and only one moving part, making it outstandingly reliable and beautifully simple.
Innovation so good, it's award winning...


Built to Last
Our patented twin-boiler technology delivers consistent 9-bar pressure without electronics, minimising maintenance and maximising longevity. It is built from robust, high-grade materials and covered by a 5-year warranty for peace of mind.
It's Rocket Science
Born from a love of building small jet engines, an obsession with specialty coffee, and thermodynamics research at the University of Cambridge Whittle Laboratory, the 9Barista story is an unusual one.
End-to-End Control for Uncompromising Quality
Engineered and manufactured in Britain, our technicians inspect every machine individually over 150 times and comprehensively test it at our Cambridge HQ to ensure flawless quality and performance
Exceptional Performance, Incredible Value
The 9Barista Mk.1 offers the same high-performance brewing and quality construction as its newer counterpart, all at a price you’ll appreciate. This is the final batch, so don’t miss your chance to own a world-class espresso maker.