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New and notable gear

Launches, pre-orders and crowdfunding campaigns worth knowing about, added by the weekly scan. Links go to the maker; nothing here is sponsored unless labelled.

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Espresso machines

Rowanavailable

Nova Reverie

$799 · Sep 10, 2026

Rowan's first espresso machine and its debut into the premium home category: an all-in-one grind-to-tamp system in 304 stainless steel, launched to general availability September 10, 2026 after a KBIS 2026 debut and August preorder. Estimated MSRP $799 (some retail listings show $849.99).

•1500W instant-heat system, ready in ~20 seconds
•Integrated conical burr grinder, 30 grind settings
•Automatic tamper doses and tamps into 58mm portafilter
•Italian ULKA pump, 9-bar extraction
•One-touch descale cycle (~20 minutes)

rowanappliance.com ↗

Mahlkönigavailable

Xenia Brew-by-Sync

Price TBA · Sep 1, 2026

Mahlkönig's first home espresso machine, developed and built in Germany after Hemro's acquisition of Xenia Espresso. Single-group dual boiler with four heaters (two embedded in the group head), triple PID, an integrated scale that stops the shot at a set in-cup weight, and Sync connectivity to the E64 WS Grind-by-Sync grinder. On sale in Germany and Denmark from 1 September 2026, further European markets through year end; reported price 2,999 EUR, no US price yet.

•Dual boiler with four heating elements, two inside the group
•Triple PID temperature control
•Integrated scale stops extraction at target weight
•Grind-by-Sync link to Mahlkönig E64 WS grinder
•Claimed ~50% higher steam pressure than typical home machines

mahlkoenig.com ↗

Boschannounced

HomeCafé Series 4 (PFE401C3)

Price TBA

Bosch's first semi-automatic (portafilter) espresso machine, unveiled around IFA Berlin 2026. Integrated removable grinder with anti-static function, 30 grind settings and five dose presets; 58 mm stainless portafilter; thermoblock with PID adjustable 90-96 C in 2-degree steps; 15-bar pump. German listings show 1,149 EUR and availability from September 2026, with Europe, UK and US rollout to follow; US price not announced.

•Integrated removable anti-static grinder, 30 settings, 5 dose presets
•58 mm stainless-steel portafilter
•Thermoblock with PID, 90-96 C in 2-degree steps
•15-bar pump (no OPV/brew-pressure figure published)
•1,149 EUR in Germany, on sale from September 2026

press.bosch-home.com ↗