# $20,000 Coffee Maker Reinvents An Everyday Task By Chris Skleryk | Published 2008-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20000-coffee-maker-reinvents-an-everyday-task References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/01/23/dining/20080123_COFFEE_SLIDESHOW_index.html) The [siphon bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-eight-series-2-coffee-machine) may be pricey but it makes coffee in an [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra) cool way. Water is heated below with a halogen light, the vapours are forced up into a canister containing coffee grinds. Once removed from the heat it is that stirred to create a “whirlpool” effect, siphoning the coffee back down into the pot. This process take anywhere from 45 to 90 seconds and can only be seen at the [Blue Bottle CafÃ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-2)© in San Francisco, seeing how it's the only halogen-powered model in the US. The Japanese Siphon bar is not just made available to Café's but you to can pick one up for just $20,000 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-end Coffee Making:** Expensive siphon bars could disrupt the coffee making industry by offering a new level of artisanal brewing. - **Advanced Heating Technology:** The use of halogen light for heating water could lead to advancements in various industries that require precise temperature control. - **Exclusive Experience:** Limited availability of the halogen-powered siphon bar could create a demand for exclusive and unique coffee shop experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Making:** The coffee industry could benefit from the development of high-end and innovative brewing methods. - **Home Appliances:** Advanced heating technologies such as the use of halogen light could revolutionize the design of home appliances such as water heaters and stovetops. - **Hospitality:** The limited availability of the halogen-powered siphon bar could create a demand for exclusive and high-end coffee experiences in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Siphon Coffee Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siphonysta.md) - [Precision Power-Over Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroia-hikaru-v60-smart-brewer.md) - [Spiral Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-moka-coffee-pot.md) - [Automated Barista Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-oracle-jet.md) - [Robust Cafe-Grade Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jura-j10.md) - [On-Demand Cold Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumulus-coffee-machine.md) - [Vacuum-Powered Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-coffee-brewer.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Luxury Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-coffee-maker1.md)