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SMEG elevates luxury coffee rituals with new espresso & cold brew launch

SMEG drops two new luxe coffee appliances

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Luxury Italian appliance brand, SMEG USA, just released two highly additions to its coffee lineup: A retro-style Espresso & Cold Brew Coffee Machine and a Multipurpose Coffee Grinder. The release of these new SMEG coffee appliances mark an elevation of the brand’s portfolio to redefine the morning coffee ritual with signature aesthetics and Italian craftsmanship. In addition to the new products, SMEG is also introducing sleek Matte Black and Matte White finishes to its classic coffee essentials.

The morning coffee ritual sets the tone for the entire day, and we believe it deserves to be a thoughtful, elevated experience,” said Karen Olle, Marketing Director at SMEG USA. “With our new coffee suite and sophisticated matte finishes, we are bringing the authentic Italian café straight to the kitchen counter, merging exceptional performance and flawless design.”  

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The SMEG Espresso & Cold Brew Coffee Machine offers barista-level performance, including an innovative cold brew function to enjoy single or double doses of perfectly extracted cold brew in under three minutes. This machine also will turn heads on your kitchen counter, joining SMEG’s 1950’s retro-style line and is available in classic colors like Black and White or fun, vibrant colors like Pastel Green, Cream, and Pastel Blue. The included 47-ounce water tank means you can spend less time refilling and more time enjoying coffee with a large-capacity, removeable tank. Other standout features include:

  • A clever, internal compartment stores cleaning tools and extra filter baskets to keep your countertops clutter-free.  
  • 8.8 ounce twist-and-lock bean hopper
  • Removable stainless steel conical burrs
Emily Caldwell
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