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A new model from Russell Hobbs aims to shrink the gap between home and café. The Café Genie Auto Espresso Machine promises automatic milk steaming and one-touch controls to deliver common coffee-shop drinks without leaving the kitchen.
A café routine, at home
The machine is built to simplify the morning coffee ritual. With its automatic steaming and frothing system and intuitive touch controls, it is designed to produce drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites at the push of a button.
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Users can choose between ground coffee or proprietary capsules, offering a quick route to espresso when time is tight and a more traditional grind-based option when they want to dial in flavour.
Design and finish
Russell Hobbs positions the Café Genie Auto within its Stone collection. The unit features a matte Stone exterior paired with satin gold details, a finish intended to read as refined rather than purely utilitarian.
That aesthetic approach aims to make the machine feel like part of the kitchen’s décor rather than just another countertop appliance.
Key specifications
Under the casing, the machine uses a 20-bar pressure pump to extract espresso. It includes a 1.5L water tank and a removable 500ml milk reservoir that can be stored in the fridge between uses.
These features are intended to reduce refill frequency and simplify preparation, whether someone wants a carefully brewed shot or a fast capsule-based drink.
Everyday convenience
Russell Hobbs highlights ease of cleaning as part of the offering. The drip tray is removable, and the machine’s automatic milk system is designed to limit the manual washing typically associated with frothy beverages.
Price and availability reflect a mainstream, consumer-facing product: the Café Genie Auto has an RRP of €199.99 and is sold through independent electrical retailers nationwide.
