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Mad Science Coffee Makers

The Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower Creates Sweet Liquid Gold

— August 3, 2012 — Art & Design
Although it may look more like a laboratory tool than a coffee maker, the Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower prepares a tasty iced beverage. Also known as Toddy coffee, cold brewing refers to the process of steeping coffee grinds in cold water over a prolonged period.

The result of this lengthy procedure is a sweeter, less acidic flavor profile. Iced coffee aficionados will appreciate the lack of bitterness that often comes from traditional steeping methods. The Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower requires users to fill the top of the contraption with ice water, then add the filter and grinds to the lower vessel.

It takes a full five to eight hours for all the liquid drips to get to the bottom beaker, so consider doing this overnight and storing your creation in an air-tight container afterwards.
Trend Themes
1. Cold Brew Coffee - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative cold brew coffee makers that offer faster brewing times while maintaining the smooth and less acidic flavor profile.
2. Alternative Brewing Methods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique coffee makers that utilize unconventional brewing methods, providing coffee enthusiasts with new and distinct flavor profiles.
3. Convenience in Coffee Brewing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design coffee makers that offer convenient and time-saving features, such as automated brewing and storage options.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Appliance Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in coffee appliance manufacturing to create efficient and affordable cold brew coffee makers.
2. Beverage Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer unique cold brew coffee products and experiences in the beverage retail industry, catering to the demand for smoother, less acidic coffee.
3. Home Appliance Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide innovative and convenient coffee makers in the home appliance retail industry, tapping into the growing market of coffee enthusiasts seeking quality brewing options.
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