Who Is Wendougee? The Story of "温豆季 (Wēn Dòu Jì)"
Wendougee — "温豆季 (Wēn Dòu Jì)" in Chinese, which is translated to Warm Bean Session — is a specialty coffee equipment brand founded in Suzhou, China in 2014. Indeed, born from a belief that pro espresso performance should not be limited to commercial café counters, the brand has grown from a boutique coffee shop into one of the fastest-rising equipment makers in the world, with over 2,000 distributors and customers around the globe.
In particular, Wendougee was founded by a working barista and café owner who spent years behind the bar before picking up a design pen. As a result, that origin sets the brand apart: every machine is built from the view of someone who actually makes coffee for a living, rather than from a boardroom or a factory floor cut off from the craft. Therefore, the gear is as easy to use as it is technically exact.
Eventually, by 2017, Wendougee had launched its first espresso machine from a self-built factory in Suzhou. Then, by 2020, the brand had pioneered global auto milk frothing systems and brought out the RKONE commercial grinder series. Today, the company operates from a 13,500 m² site in Wuxi, supported by a 50-person R&D team with over 20 years of combined industry know-how.
Heritage: A Decade of Coffee Innovation
From a single coffee shop to a globally distributed equipment brand — Wendougee's journey reflects a relentless focus on brewing intelligence.
Year Milestone
2014 Wendougee founded as a boutique specialty coffee shop in Suzhou, China. Becomes the city's first boutique coffee chain with five locations.
2017 First espresso machine produced: the Pioneer 1. Wendougee opens its own factory in Suzhou and enters the equipment manufacturing market.
2018 Wuxi Ruike Automation Technology Co., Ltd. formally established. Pioneers global automated milk frothing systems (MILK BOT).
2020 Factory expanded to 2,500 m². Commercial RKONE grinder series launched. Wendougee enters the professional barista tools segment.
2022–2024 Strategic investment secured. New R&D base established. HIGH-END SPACE and DATA S launched. Factory grows to 13,500 m². 2,000+ global distributors.
Philosophy: Why Baristas and Coffee Enthusiasts Trust Wendougee
In essence, Wendougee's guiding principle is simple: great espresso should be repeatable, smart, and yours. Unlike brands that design for either the commercial market or the home user, the company builds for both. Specifically, Wendougee engineers three core strengths into machines that fit on a kitchen counter and connect to your smartphone:
- Pro dual-boiler performance
- Gear pump precision
- IoT connectivity
Furthermore, this approach is visible in every product. Indeed, Wendougee machines pack parts normally kept for machines costing two to three times more, in a refined, design-conscious form factor built for the serious home barista. These include:
- Commercial-grade gear pumps
- Saturated group heads
- Closed-loop pressure control
Wendougee ECO System
Wendougee's E-Bar App ecosystem takes this further, turning every machine into a linked brewing platform where baristas can build pressure profiles, share them with a global community, and download profiles from other users worldwide. In short, your espresso machine learns with you.
In addition, you can explore the Wendougee collection at Vellutto, including the DATA S espresso machine, the LITA BA espresso machine, and the MILO Play grinder. Finally, to learn more about the wider specialty coffee movement that the brand is part of, visit the Specialty Coffee Association.
Dual-Boiler Precision and Smart Pressure & flow Control
Espresso Machines
From the design-forward LITA for the serious home barista to the flagship DATA S, praised as "the new king of prosumer coffee machines", Wendougee espresso machines feature dual stainless steel boilers, commercial gear pumps, saturated group heads, and full IoT connectivity via the E-Bar App. The DATA S can replicate the pressure profile of a Slayer, La Marzocco, or Decent machine, and be ready to brew in 5 minutes.
Available at Vellutto.eu
Ultimate control & Precision, Zero Waste
Coffee Grinders
The ARES series features 90mm titanium-coated flat burrs, automatic portafilter handle recognition, and grind-by-weight with ±0.2g accuracy. The MILO Play delivers single-dose precision in a compact body. Whether you run a specialty bar or a dedicated home setup, Wendougee grinders are engineered to never waste a gram.
Available at vellutto.eu
Automated and manual milk solutions
Milk Frothing Systems
Wendougee pioneered automated milk frothing systems globally in 2018 with the MILK BOT, enabling consistent, labour-free milk preparation at the touch of a button. Their range also includes professional steam wands integrated into every espresso machine, designed for precise microfoam control at the hands of latte artists and home baristas alike.
Available at Vellutto.eu
Wendougee products collection
Grinder and Scale
Wendougee E-Bar
Brew boiler and Steam boiler
Two Vibratory Pumps
Grinder and Scale
Wendougee E-Bar
Brew boiler and Steam boiler
Two Vibratory Pumps
Grinder and Scale
Wendougee E-Bar
Brew boiler and Steam boiler
Quiet and Precise Pressure
FAQs about Wendougee
What makes Wendougee different from other espresso machine brands?
Wendougee was founded by a working barista and café owner, not just an engineer. This means every design decision is informed by real brewing experience. Their machines combine commercial-grade components (dual boilers, gear pumps, saturated group heads) with smart IoT connectivity via the E-Bar App, at a price point significantly below legacy European brands offering comparable performance.
Can I control my Wendougee machine from my phone?
Yes. The DATA S and LITA connect to the Wendougee E-Bar App via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Through the app you can adjust brew temperature, pre-infusion time, and pressure profiles in real time. You can also save your favourite profiles, download profiles from the global barista community, and share your own.
Does Wendougee come with a warranty in the EU?
Yes. All Wendougee machines and grinders purchased through Vellutto come with a 2-year EU warranty. Vellutto, also offer pre-sale advice, expert consultation, and full after-sales support. Shipping is fast and fully insured across the EU and EEA.
What is Wendougee and where is it from?
Wendougee is a specialty coffee equipment brand founded in 2014 in Suzhou, China. The original Chinese name is 温豆季 (Wēn dòu jì), which translates to "Warm Bean Session." It was started by a working barista and café owner with the goal of putting pressure profiling, flow control, and commercial-grade internals into a price bracket serious home baristas and small café operators could actually afford.
Production is based at a 13,500 m² facility in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, with an in-house R&D team of around 50 engineers. Wendougee machines and grinders are currently sold across Europe, the UK, North America, and parts of Asia.
Is Wendougee a trustworthy brand? Are they reliable?
Yes. On the Wendougee DATA S for example, the key internals (boilers, pumps, valves, and the Gicar flow meter) are sourced from established European component suppliers. The chassis and assembly are handled in-house at the Wuxi factory, and each machine is pressure-tested before it leaves the production line.
The DATA S supports pressure profiling and live flow control during the shot, which are features usually associated with machines costing several times more. EU units ship with 220–240V / 50Hz electrical specifications, and a 2-year warranty with Vellutto. The hardware for the most part is commercial grade, and the component list is published rather than hidden behind marketing copy, so buyers can verify what's inside the machine before ordering.
Who makes Wendougee machines? Are they really made in China?
Yes. Wendougee machines are designed and manufactured in China by Wuxi Ruike Automation Technology Co., Ltd., based in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. R&D, production, assembly, and quality control are consolidated on a single site rather than outsourced to contract factories.
Being manufactured in China is the reason Wendougee can fit commercial boilers, Italian flow meters, and full pressure and flow profiling into a prosumer price point. The approach is straightforward: fabricate the chassis and do final assembly locally, source the wear-critical internals from Europe, and price the machine on its hardware rather than on a European badge.
Is Wendougee available in Europe and the EU/EEA?
Yes. Wendougee machines and grinders are available across the EU and EEA through Vellutto (vellutto.eu), based in the Netherlands.