At Host Milano, we were surprised by a combination we hadn't expected. Quick Mill and Eureka have teamed up to present the Tio, a concept that combines an espresso machine and a grinder. The Tio is not just a new machine, but a system that understands recipes, uses measured data, and makes automatic adjustments.
The machine itself features a 1.4-liter steam boiler and a thermoblock for the brew group. Crucially, Quick Mill has revised the brew group. Instead of the previous system with a proprietary bayonet, it now uses a classic double-lug bayonet. This allows for the use of standard portafilters and baskets, which opens up many possibilities and makes the machine much more flexible in everyday use.
The machine is also equipped with a flowmeter that stops the extraction automatically. This measurement also sends a signal to the grinder. This is where Eureka comes in. The grinder is based on the well-known Libra, but has been further developed with larger grinding discs and an integrated scale. It communicates with the machine and adjusts itself automatically. If you enter a recipe, for example, 15 grams in the portafilter and a target time of 25 seconds, you receive feedback. If the extraction falls outside the set range three times, the grinder adjusts the grind size itself.
The espresso machine is operated via a display with a rotary knob. We like that the machine measures and displays the conductivity of the water in the tank when turned on. A good reminder to use soft water to protect the machine and brew better coffee.
The price of the machine is around 2500 euros. The grinder is expected to cost approximately 800 euros individually. The market launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. We are curious to see how this interaction performs in practice and whether the temperature stability delivers what the trade fair presentation promised.
Read more about the synchronization between grinder and espresso machine in this article: Grind-by-Sync: Grinder and Machine in Dialogue – Revolution or Expensive Toy?
