Terrra Kaffe broadens product line, debuts compact automatic espresso maker, named Demi
Terra Kaffe, a pioneering coffee tech company, has unveiled its latest innovation - Demi, a compact, fully automatic espresso machine designed for home use 1. This sleek and stylish machine promises to deliver barista-level quality with precision brewing, all in a space-saving form.
At its heart, Demi uses whole bean coffee with a built-in grinder, eliminating the need for pods and ensuring fresh, consistent coffee or espresso with just a button press 1. It's as small as a pod coffee maker, making it extremely countertop-friendly for kitchens with limited space 2.
Key features and specifications of Demi include:
- Brewing Options: Demi can make espresso, lungo, Americano, and drip coffee, catering to a variety of coffee preferences 1.
- Built-in Grinder: Precise grind control ensures quality and freshness 1.
- Self-Cleaning System: A built-in self-cleaning feature reduces maintenance effort 1.
- Design: The machine boasts a modern, friendly posture with softened proportions and larger corner radii, designed in collaboration with Ammunition Group 3. It's available in four vibrant colors — Cloud, Slate, Forest, and Sand — to suit different kitchen décors 1.
- Price: Retailing at $795, Demi is available for pre-order online from Terra Kaffe 1.
- User Interface: The interface is intuitive and minimalist, emphasizing ease of use and sleek appearance 2.
Terra Kaffe's Vice President of Industrial Design, Christopher Kuh, led the design approach, aiming to challenge existing design vocabularies in the industry 2. The design philosophy emphasizes creating products that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional, fitting seamlessly into any space 5.
Sahand Dilmaghani, the founder of Terra Kaffe, brings a deep appreciation for coffee and German manufacturing processes, having worked at an electric vehicle startup in Berlin 6. Dilmaghani returned to the United States to start Terra Kaffe, a company that aims to bridge the gap between Europe and the US in the coffee industry 7.
Demi is about half the size of Terra Kaffe's TK-02 signature model and is named after the Latin word for half 8. While Demi does not have smart capabilities like its older sibling, it sticks to Terra Kaffe's signature sleek appeal 9. Terra Kaffe is addressing consumers who may want the milk frothing feature by releasing a standalone steamed milk frother later this year 10.
In summary, Demi is Terra Kaffe's most compact, accessible, and design-refined espresso machine, combining advanced automatic brewing technology with environmental consciousness and stylish design for home coffee enthusiasts 13. The machine is a step towards Terra Kaffe's goal of creating an era-defining coffee tech company 3.
This new espresso machine, Demi, from Terra Kaffe, not only enhances a modern home lifestyle with its compact, fully automatic design but also contributes to the home-and-garden sector with its sleek and aesthetically pleasing form, embodying gadgets and technology perfect for any kitchen. The tech innovations incorporated, such as various brewing options, built-in grinder, self-cleaning system, and minimalist user interface, make Demi not just a coffee machine, but a lifestyle statement for coffee enthusiasts.
