Xiaomi has put the Mijia Portable Coffee Machine up for pre-order in China, pitching a battery-powered espresso maker for travelers who want real coffee without hunting for a wall socket. The Xiaomi Mijia Portable Coffee Machine starts at 594.15 yuan ($88), down from 699 yuan ($102), and shipping begins on July 2.
The machine is basically a thermos that moonlights as a coffee bar. It stands 24.5 cm tall and 7.15 cm wide, which is small enough to stash in a backpack, yet Xiaomi still managed to cram in a 20-bar pump, ceramic heating with PID control, and support for both capsules and ground coffee. That dual-format setup is the smart bit: one product for convenience drinkers and the more obsessive crowd who bring their own beans.
Mijia Portable Coffee Machine specs and battery life
- 20-bar water pump
- 2-in-1 brewing for capsules and coffee grounds
- Ceramic heating with PID control, keeping extraction at 92°C
- Brew time of about 45 seconds
- Three built-in 2,500mAh batteries
- 45W USB-C charging
Xiaomi says a full charge takes about 80 minutes, while a 20 to 80% top-up takes roughly half an hour. Battery claims are always a little theatrical, of course, but the headline number is hard to ignore: up to 400 cups in quick extraction mode if you skip heating. Turn on water heating, and that drops to just over three continuous cups. That is the trade-off with portable coffee gear – freedom from sockets usually means you start counting joules like a miser.
Built for campsites, train rides, and messy mornings
The Mijia machine also carries an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, which is exactly the kind of spec a travel coffee maker should have. The brewing chamber detaches and twists apart for rinsing under a tap, and Xiaomi includes an aluminum stand, a storage bag, and a double-walled stainless steel cup in the box.
For now, the catch is geography: it is only slated for the Chinese market, with no international release announced. That fits Xiaomi’s usual pattern of using domestic launches to test demand before deciding whether a niche gadget deserves a wider run. If this one sells, expect rivals in the portable espresso niche to pay attention fast.