Praise from the US: Tom’s Guide Tests nunc.

US outlet Tom’s Guide tried nunc. at IFA 2026. Erin Bashford, Director of The Coffee Lab, describes herself as a coffee snob and is skeptical of AI. The result was surprisingly good anyway. What the former barista likes most is that nunc. takes the hassle of dialing in beans off her plate, which she considers the worst part of making espresso. Of the taste, she says: “It honestly tastes like a human barista was there every step of the way.” Her verdict on the espresso: clean, polished, with a soft bitterness reminiscent of dark chocolate.

The article was published on September 4, 2026.