Seven & Me: Xiaomi offers an original coffee concept, but not really olé-olé

If Xiaomi produces phonesof the activity sensorsof the TV and others robot vacuum cleanersthe Chinese manufacturer has much more than these strings to its bow and is expanding its catalog almost every day. Recently, it was a concept of a coffee machine that created a buzz, something that hasn't been said for at least five years.

However, it is quite difficult to talk about a real coffee machine, such as capsule models or full auto. In fact, the Seven & Me looks more like a small hob equipped with two burners. The first is used to heat the milk up to 60°C which, during the operation, is also emulsified thanks to a mixer which reaches a speed of 5000 rpm. On the other side, we discover a Moka coffee maker in which water brought to a boil passes through the coffee powder which is infused with it: the liquid is redirected towards the jug thanks to the pressure.

According to the manufacturer, the advantage of the Seven & Me is to combine the preparation of coffee and milk to achieve the perfect drink. You just have to choose your recipe (espresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiatto, etc.) so that the device manages the heat of the coffee, that of the milk, without forgetting the texture of the foam.

But what is Xiaomi playing?

This concept may seem innovative, but a little research on the internet reveals that the Seven & Me machine has already existed for more than three years and thatit is sold on Amazon. Obviously, we wonder a little what Xiaomi's goal is in launching this campaign. crowdfunding. Arouse desire? Talk about the brand? From the coffee maker? In which case, it's a success since you now know of its existence.