Xiaomi Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine — Gray | CME003 | 1,350W | 20 Bar Pump (18–22 Bar Stable) | Low-Pressure Pre-Infusion | Full Stainless Steel Body | Touch Screen One-Touch Operation | 40mL / 80mL Customisable Cup Sizes | Rotating Steam Wand | Independent Hot Water | Cup Warming Platform | 0.9L Water Tank | 13.7cm Slim Width | Single + Double Portafilter Basket Included

The low-pressure pre-infusion system is the extraction refinement that separates the Xiaomi Semi-Automatic from simpler machines that begin the full extraction pressure immediately from first contact with the coffee puck. Pre-infusion gently saturates the compacted coffee grounds with a small quantity of low-pressure water before the full extraction pressure is applied — allowing the coffee to absorb moisture evenly across the entire puck surface before the high-pressure water begins to penetrate, preventing the channelling effect where high-pressure water finds and exploits the path of least resistance through the puck rather than percolating evenly through all of the ground coffee. Channelling produces under-extracted, thin and bitter espresso from the easy pathways and over-extracted, harsh espresso from the dense areas simultaneously in the same shot — the pre-infusion cycle prevents this by homogenising the puck's resistance before the extraction pressure arrives, producing a more layered, balanced and complex flavour profile from the same coffee grounds that full-pressure-only machines extract less effectively. The touch screen provides direct one-touch access to Single Cup (40mL), Double Cup (80mL) and Steam modes without any menu navigation or parameter configuration — and the cup volume defaults are fully customisable to any preferred extraction size by pressing and holding the cup button for a manual extraction of the desired volume that the machine then memorises for subsequent one-touch use.

The low-pressure pre-infusion system is the extraction refinement that separates the Xiaomi Semi-Automatic from simpler machines that begin the full extraction pressure immediately from first contact with the coffee puck. Pre-infusion gently saturates the compacted coffee grounds with a small quantity of low-pressure water before the full extraction pressure is applied — allowing the coffee to absorb moisture evenly across the entire puck surface before the high-pressure water begins to penetrate, preventing the channelling effect where high-pressure water finds and exploits the path of least resistance through the puck rather than percolating evenly through all of the ground coffee. Channelling produces under-extracted, thin and bitter espresso from the easy pathways and over-extracted, harsh espresso from the dense areas simultaneously in the same shot — the pre-infusion cycle prevents this by homogenising the puck's resistance before the extraction pressure arrives, producing a more layered, balanced and complex flavour profile from the same coffee grounds that full-pressure-only machines extract less effectively. The touch screen provides direct one-touch access to Single Cup (40mL), Double Cup (80mL) and Steam modes without any menu navigation or parameter configuration — and the cup volume defaults are fully customisable to any preferred extraction size by pressing and holding the cup button for a manual extraction of the desired volume that the machine then memorises for subsequent one-touch use.

The rotating steam wand is designed for the full range of milk-based espresso drinks — cappuccino, latte, macchiato, flat white and any drink that requires either steamed milk with microfoam or frothed milk — with the wand's rotation allowing you to position the steam nozzle at the optimal angle for your pitcher without moving the pitcher itself, and the integrated anti-residue design preventing milk solids from drying and building up inside the wand's steam pathway between sessions. Cleaning the steam wand after each milk session requires only a single wipe of the exterior — a significantly simpler maintenance step than the periodic purging and deep cleaning that conventional steam wands accumulate residue inside require. The independent hot water function delivers on-demand hot water at the appropriate temperature for Americanos, tea, warm water pre-heating of cups and any other hot-water requirement without running water through the portafilter — keeping the hot water clean and the coffee equipment separate from non-espresso uses. The cup warming platform on the top of the machine holds espresso cups pre-warmed directly above the boiler — preventing the thermal contrast between a cold cup and a hot espresso that dilutes the temperature and suppresses the aroma of the finished drink. The full stainless steel body is certified for corrosion resistance and rustproofing with a quality certificate from Yongjin Technology Co. Ltd. — maintaining the machine's appearance across years of daily use in the kitchen environment where steam, humidity and condensation affect lesser materials. The 0.9-litre water tank provides enough capacity for multiple consecutive espresso shots before refilling. Package includes the main unit, single and double portafilter baskets and a coffee scoop.