# Artisanal Coffee Mills The Kalita Coffee Mill Boasts a Design Handmade by Japanese Artisans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mill References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/kalita-traditional-japanese-craft-handmade-coffee-mills/) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/kalita-coffee-mill-paulownia-hand-grinder-p-3888.html) Pour-over coffee brand [Kalita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalita) recently launched the Kalita Coffee Mill Paulownia Hand Grinder, which boasts a stunning [handmade design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1). The design of the elegant coffee mill crafted by Japanese artisans takes inspiration from traditional Japanese wooden chests that are often adorned with ornamental details. Each handmade mill boasts a design that is intricately carved, grooved, joined and sanded, with drawers that slide out and shut tight to keep stored coffee beans as fresh as possible. Although these wooden coffee mills look deceptively simple, they boast controls to allow a coffee lover to [adjust the coarseness of the grind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropress-manual-grinder). Kalita makes a range of coffee products, including everything from coffee filters and steel kettles to heat-resistant serving vessels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisanal Coffee:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities for artisanal coffee in the market as luxury goods gain more popularity. - **Handmade Design:** The handmade design trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses looking to create unique and visually appealing products. - **Adjustable Controls:** Developing manufacturing technology to create adjustable controls suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to reach a wider market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee:** Companies can capitalize on the rise of artisanal coffee by investing in ethical and quality sourcing, innovative brewing methods and packaging, and highlighting their attention to detail. - **Home Decor:** With the handmade design trend gaining popularity, businesses should look at incorporating artisan craftsmanship into their products to increase their visual appeal and luxury positioning. - **Kitchenware:** Businesses can tap into the adjustable controls trend by creating innovative kitchenware products with user-adjustable settings, making them more accessible and user-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Precision Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-key-coffee-grinder-mk-ii.md) - [Precision Coffee Grinding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neccst-coffee-grinder.md) - [Automated Sifting Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmill-coffee-grinder.md) - [Coffee-Centric Collaborative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalita.md) - [Precision Portafilter Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/af007-coffee-grinder.md) - [Sleek Stylish Coffee Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke.md) - [Portable Barista Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goudveer-f1.md) - [Compact Manual Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/java-g25.md) - [Midcentury Modern Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-cgf01-coffee-grinder.md)