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US coffee technology brand, Terra Kaffe, has announced the launch of a "super-automatic" coffee machine, TK-02.

According to Terra Kaffe, TK-02 uses "whole-bean coffee, new proprietary precision brewing technology and smart connectivity to craft ultra-customised drinks". The coffee machine is able to brew both drip coffee and espresso. TK-02 features a barista-grade smart scale; hybrid brew unit to seamlessly switch between espresso-based drinks and drip coffee; automatic grind adjustment for intelligent automatic adjustment to different espresso and drip coffee profiles, as well as bean types; and a larger group head, which allows for brewing of up to 16g of ground coffee per drink. The TK-02 is available for $1,400 on the brand's website.