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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The espresso is creamy and has flavor notes, even on my first and second try. Once I watched the 9Barista Youtube direction video, I had no problem. I have an induction stove, so it has taken longer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the 9Barista for travelling and am delighted. At home I have a Pavoni and a Rancillio and the 9Barista makes at least as good coffee as its two colleagues. Be careful not to overheat the 9Bar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It seems expensive initially but now, after more than 1 year I can tell everybody how robust and solid is this coffee machine that will last forever. Some part can break, like in any machine, but in... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hello I recently(2 weeks) got my Barista 9mk2. I was very excited with this product. but ,after brewing several shoots, I notice that the coffee is lukewarm, not Hot I love Hot coffee, not lukewarm!... See more

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Company details

  1. Coffee Machine Supplier
  2. Coffee Store

About 9Barista

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Based in Cambridge, UK, 9Barista designs and makes precision-engineered stove-top espresso machines, capable of producing café-quality espresso at home or on the go.

Made from premium materials and precision-engineered components, 9Barista machines are built to last. And the results speak for themselves; consistent, delicious shots of espresso time after time.

The 9Barista story

William Playford, 9Barista’s founder, has two great passions in life; jet engines and espresso coffee. He started building jet engines as a teenager and went on to study jet engineering at Cambridge.

His love for good coffee started in Italy, slowly turning from love to something of an obsession. But how are these two things linked?

Well, top-quality espresso machines need three things to make perfect coffee: high pressures, perfectly controlled temperatures and precision-engineered components. The same three things that a jet engine requires.

William decided that if anyone could engineer a small but perfectly formed home espresso machine, it was him.

Finally, five years later, 9Barista, the first ever jet-engineered stove-top coffee machine was born.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

630 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I bought this for my husband for…

I bought this for my husband for Christmas. Unfortunately I had not realised the heat distributor was only for gas hobs. He has had to buy a separate induction plate for £22 which is yet to arrive. My review is based on unclear marketing, and missed opportunity to offer gas friendly or induction hob friendly packages, as both plates cost £22.

December 9, 2024
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Reply from 9Barista

Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your review, and I'm sorry to hear that this information wasn't clear enough on the product page.
We actually have a plan to implement your suggestion exactly, which will be happening in a few weeks time.
Thank you for the feedback!
Kind regards,
The 9Barista team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have not received my order

I have not received my order, it's been held at customs . I have emailed 9barista well over 20 times and no response..it was a christmas gift ,an now customs will send back my order

December 20, 2024
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Reply from 9Barista

Hi Daniel,

I'm sorry that our shipping service wasn't good this time, and that we have had slower reply times over the Christmas period. I can see from our customer service records that we are resolving the issue with you over email.

Thank you for your patience while we resolve this for you.

Kind regards,
The 9Barista team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery and great price

I ordered some replacement seals for my 9Barista - I've had my machine for 3 years now and use it everyday and despite what the guidelines say I find it useful to replace them after a while, I do notice a difference in the way the different parts tighten and how the machine itself behaves and delivers better, consistent quality shots.
I was surprised at how fast the delivery was this time (last time it took about a week, this time it was delivered within two days!)
I considered buying the seal somewhere else but I couldn't find that many shops that offered the same seals and they were considerably more pricey.
This is the place to buy all your 9Barista gear and parts and I know it now!

December 16, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response

Quick response, well packed products that arrived in good condition! A special joy is the fact that all customs and taxes are payed with the one payment! This is a great help!

December 13, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Uncommon O-Ring Sizing Issues

I needed a group head o-ring, but unfortunately, 9Barista uses a non-standard and uncommon size silicone o-ring that I haven’t been able to find online or at local hardware stores. Instead of spending just a couple of dollars locally, I now have to pay for postage from England. This o-ring should be included with new units.

December 18, 2024
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Reply from 9Barista

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for sharing your review, albeit not a positive one.

The o-rings we use are all standard metric size silicone o-rings, and we quote their sizes on relevant product pages. However I appreciate that it may still be difficult to find third party suppliers of these o-rings, and that shipping o-rings from England is inefficient/expensive.

We're looking to making spare parts available to US customers from within the US to make this cheaper.

Kind regards,
The 9Barista team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The coffee machine is great and makes a…

The coffee machine is great and makes a great creamy espresso. I really like simplicity and size of the machine. Now I can take it with me when I am travelling and have a perfect espresso at any time any where. If you are a coffee snob like I am then 9Barista just for you.

December 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing machine and team

The machine is absolutely amazing and you can see and feel the love that went into the manufacturing and design.

Additionally, the team at 9Barista were really helpful in answering my questions and assisting with my shipping request.

November 26, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cool little coffee maker

Great story about the engineering behind this funky little coffee maker. What’s even better is that it produces amazing espresso. A definite recommendation for people looking for a coffee maker that has a small footprint and is mobile.

November 29, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The espresso is creamy and has flavor…

The espresso is creamy and has flavor notes, even on my first and second try. Once I watched the 9Barista Youtube direction video, I had no problem. I have an induction stove, so it has taken longer to get to froth because I am concerned with using a higher heat setting, even with the required induction plate. I assembled everything much faster my second use, it is really quite easy because this wonder of engineering and form-follows-function espresso maker is, well, intuitive.
It is built to precision and solid. My only dislike is the plastic chimney.

November 28, 2024

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