Meraki: Crafting coffee with soul
Meraki (the name itself a Greek word meaning to do something with love, creativity and soul) brings together a team of engineers and coffee aficionados on a mission: to simplify the art of espresso while delivering café-level results at home. Their conviction is that exceptional coffee is not just about technology, but about heart and passion.
With that spirit they’ve designed and launched the Meraki Espresso Machine, a machine that sets out to combine grinding, extraction and steaming in one elegant, high-end system.
Why the Meraki stands out
From bean to brew, the Meraki Espresso Machine is engineered to take you through every key step with precision, speed and style. Built-in grinder, dual boilers, precision scales, rotary pump and touchscreen controls all combine to offer a premium experience.
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All-in-one workflow: Grind, extract and steam are covered in one machine — “one machine, every step covered” is how the brand describes it.
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Professional components: Dual stainless-steel boilers, a 9-bar rotary pump, temperature stability via PID control, and a large 58mm group head (typical of café machines) provide serious performance.
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Precision and automation: The Meraki includes built-in scales (grind scale and brew scale, both up to 1 kg with ±0.2 g accuracy) and “CoffeeSense™” NFC bean-bag scanning to auto-set grinder and extraction parameters.
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Speed and reliability: Heat-up times around 3 minutes for the 220-240 V version, meaning you’re ready to brew quickly.
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Design & finish: The chassis and interface exude a minimalist, premium aesthetic. Reviewers highlight both its looks and functionality.
Features at a glance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 370 × 370 × 415 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 14.5 kg |
| Water tank capacity | 2 000 ml (2 L) |
| Drip tray capacity | 650 ml |
| Boilers | Brew boiler: ~350 ml; Steam boiler: ~550 ml |
| Grinder / scales | Built-in conical burr grinder (co-engineered with Timemore), dual scales, grind-by-weight function up to 1 kg |
| Pump & Pressure | Rotary pump, consistent 9-bar extraction pressure |
| Temperature control | PID-controlled brewing and steaming, adjustable temperature range (85-96 °C) |
| Warranty | 2 years standard warranty |
What this means for your daily brew
If you’re serious about espresso at home and not just “push-button” super-automatic ease, the Meraki gives you a workflow where much of the heavy lifting is handled intelligently — yet still gives you manual control where it matters.
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You can dial in your grind, weigh your dose, and let the machine handle extraction and steaming with minimal fuss.
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For milk-based drinks, the separate steam boiler means you can brew espresso and texture milk concurrently, with full power — as opposed to machines that compromise one to serve the other.
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The built-in grinder and scales reduce guesswork and waste: you’re set up to replicate consistent shots once dialed in.
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The design and build quality mean you’ll have a machine that works as a statement piece in the kitchen, not just a functional appliance.
Final thoughts
For those who want more than basic espresso at home, and are willing to step up to a machine that blends automation with serious barista-grade components, the Meraki Espresso Machine represents a compelling package. It’s engineered to deliver café-quality shots, streamline your workflow, and look great while doing it. If you’re ready to invest in your coffee ritual, this machine offers both substance and style.
Rent from R45 per day
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