TUNI launches E2 Gen3 espresso machine for home baristas

TUNI unveiled the E2 Gen3 on July 2 from Rancho Cucamonga, California, pitching the compact semi-automatic espresso machine at home users who want more control over espresso, milk drinks and iced coffee without jumping into full prosumer bulk or complexity. The upgrade centers on a 58mm brew system, dual-boiler-style heating and a smaller footprint that is meant to suit modern kitchens and coffee corners.

The control story is where the E2 Gen3 tries to separate itself from entry-level machines. TUNI paired a stainless steel 58mm brew head and matching portafilter with a 20-bar Italian ULKA pump and a visual pressure gauge, giving users a clearer read on extraction while they dial in beans, grind size and shot volume. The machine also includes an automatic pressure release system, which TUNI describes on its site as a 3-way solenoid valve, a detail that should make the post-shot workflow feel less fussy. For milk drinks, the E2 Gen3 offers Standard steam and Super+ steam, with the stronger mode aimed at denser texture and latte-style foam. TUNI also lists a cold brew mode.

The size and package underline the kitchen-friendly pitch. TuniCafe lists the E2 Gen3 at $329 in pre-sale, down from a regular price of $399. The machine measures 7.1 by 12.9 by 13.1 inches and weighs 4.75 pounds. It ships with a 58mm portafilter, single and double pressurized baskets, single and double non-pressurized baskets, a 58mm tamper, spoon, cleaning kit and a 350ml frothing pitcher.

The 58mm format matters for buyers deciding whether this is a real step up or just another compact appliance. That size lines up with the commercial and prosumer accessory ecosystem many serious espresso drinkers already know, while the dual-boiler-style setup points toward faster brewing and steaming with less waiting. TUNI appears to be using that middle ground on purpose: enough control to learn on, enough convenience to live with daily, and not so much machine that it takes over the counter.

The launch also fits TUNI’s broader push beyond a single appliance. The brand’s materials place it on the market in 2026 with a lineup that includes the E2 Gen3, the G2 grinder and a G3 grinder, and a March 17 G2 launch described TUNI as a growing brand founded in 2001. That strategy tracks with the National Coffee Association’s 2025 numbers showing 66% of American adults drank coffee daily, 82% of past-day coffee drinkers had coffee at home and 71% prepared it at home only. For a lot of kitchens, the E2 Gen3 lands right in the gap between starter gear and a true prosumer setup.