There are gadgets that seem designed for a soccer World Cup or at least for one that is played at ungodly hours and in the middle of summer. And if we add to that that It is the one that will have the most games in history (104 against the usual 64 in the last editions), the need for a stimulus is obvious.
These are not devices that have a giant screen, a better internet connection or a spectacular sound system, but because they solve this year’s most common problem: staying awake during games, especially when they are played at unusual hours or coincide with days of stifling heat. And in that category falls the Ninja AutoBarista Pro, an automatic coffee machine that is committed to something that is increasingly gaining more followers: cold coffee.
Summer and coffee have a curious relationship. When temperatures rise, many aficionados temporarily abandon their morning steaming espresso and look for more refreshing alternatives. Cold brew, iced lattes, frappés or iced coffees have become protagonists of cafes and terraces around the world. The problem is that preparing them at home usually requires time, experience or several different devices.
Ninja’s proposal consists precisely of simplifying this process. The AutoBarista Pro integrates automatic programs capable of preparing everything from a classic espresso to cold and foamed drinks with just the touch of a button and without capsules. Just real coffee. Its system allows you to work with whole bean or ground coffee and uses an integrated frother to create drinks that are more reminiscent of those from a specialized coffee shop than those from a home machine.
One of the aspects that stands out the most (and is appreciated when the game is broadcast at three in the morning) is the ease of use. The other is its noise: if we have the foresight to have ground coffee, The noise produced by the coffee maker is sustained, but not “volumetric”: except for those who sleep very lightly, there will be no need to worry about sudden scares.. And waking up in a bad mood.
While some automatic coffee makers require you to navigate through complex menus, The Ninja is committed to a fairly direct experience. We can select the type of drink, size and intensity, and the machine takes care of the rest. For those who just want to enjoy the game without becoming professional baristas, it is a plus point.
Its summer focus is also interesting. While many coffee makers are designed exclusively for hot drinks, here cold brew coffee has been part of the concept from the beginning. It is not simply a matter of adding ice to an espresso, but rather using specific programs designed to better preserve the flavor and prevent the drink from ending up watered down. AND In total it has 13 different options. Once the drink is selected, we can customize it. For example, choose the amount of coffee beans and the number of doses depending on whether we like it strong or mild. That it has an internal scale that controls the perfect measurement between weight and pressure (the essence of espresso), gives it the Pro point.
For fans to coffee that alternate hot and cold drinks throughout the year, offers a versatility that is difficult to find in simpler equipment. Thus, in a World Cup where many matches are followed from terraces, gardens or living rooms converted into improvised fan zones, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro has something of a strategic feature: it helps us arrive awake at the final whistle. And when the thermometer rises above thirty degrees, a well-made iced latte can be almost as celebrated as a goal in injury time. Or almost.