At Host Milano, we were surprised by a combination we hadn't expected. Quick Mill and Eureka have joined forces and present with the Tio a concept that combines espresso machine and grinder. The Tio is not just another new machine, but a system that understands recipes, uses measurements and automatically adjusts.
The machine itself comes with a 1.4 liter steam boiler and a thermoblock for the brew group. Importantly, Quick Mill has redesigned the brew group. Instead of the previous system with its own bayonet, there is now a classic two-way bayonet. This allows you to use commercially available portafilters and baskets. This opens up many possibilities and makes the machine much more flexible for everyday use.
The machine also has a built-in flowmeter that automatically stops the extraction. This measurement also sends a signal to the grinder. That's where Eureka comes in. The grinder is based on the well-known Libra, but has been further developed with larger burrs and an integrated scale. It communicates with the machine and adjusts automatically. If you enter a recipe, for example 15 grams in the portafilter and a target time of 25 seconds, you get feedback. If the extraction stays outside the set range three times, the grinder adjusts the grind size by itself.
The espresso machine is operated via a display with a dial. We like that the machine measures and displays the water conductivity in the tank when switched on. A good reminder to use soft water, protect the machine and brew better coffee.
Price-wise, the machine is around 2500 euros. The grinder is expected to cost around 800 euros individually. Market launch is announced for the first quarter of 2026. We're curious to see how the interplay works in practice and whether the temperature stability lives up to what the trade show presentation promises.
More on the topic of synchronization between grinder and espresso machine in this article: Grind-by-Sync: Grinder and Machine in Dialog – Revolution or Expensive Gimmick?
