Xiaomi is known for putting its branding on almost everything, but its latest product launch at the 2026 Values Conference isn’t a smart home gadget or a flagship phone; it’s ice cream.
True to its tech roots, Xiaomi’s cafeteria is offering the new treat in three very familiar tiers: Standard, Pro, and Max. The Standard edition gets you the base ice cream for a highly competitive 5.99 yuan (about $0.88).
Stepping up to the Pro version for 6.99 yuan ($1.02) adds a single cookie to the mix. Finally, for power users with a sweet tooth, the Max version costs 8.99 yuan ($1.32) and maxes out the specs with three cookies.
Chef Bing Jiabao from Xiaomi’s cafeteria developed the ice cream recipe. Xiaomi says Bing drew inspiration from tofu ice cream and created the product by experimenting with millet, a key ingredient in Xiaomi’s branding.
After three iterations, Bing perfected the process. The method starts with steaming millet, transforms it into a paste blended with milk, and finishes with millet grain toppings. Xiaomi says the recipe solves the challenge of giving millet a stronger flavor.
Photos showed the ice cream machine used in the cafeteria with branding from Mengniu, a well-known Chinese dairy company, suggesting a collaborative effort. Xiaomi has operated its cafeteria in-house since 2015, with all chefs and staff serving as direct employees who receive standard company benefits.
The launch of Xiaomi Ice Cream immediately trended on social media. Some online commenters joked about the absence of an Ultra version or suggested adding a Youth Edition. Xiaomi confirmed that the ice cream sold out quickly after its launch.
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