# Pump Coffee Pistons The Crema Coffee Robot Offers a Vintage Style Brew System with Modern Design By M | Published 2016-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crema-coffee References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/01/27/a-caffeine-blast-from-the-past/) & [continuumsltd](http://www.continuumsltd.com/) The Crema Coffee Robot is a return to classic coffee brewing methods with a [piston lever and clamp system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokamax-portable-coffee-maker). The vintage method is combined with [sleek modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke) to offer a distinctly well-versed process to brew the ideal cup of java each morning. Unlike an electricity powered brew system, the Crema Coffee Robot offers a man-powered liquid extraction using an incredibly simple process. The device features a metallic piston that connects to a filter chamber that houses the coffee grounds. The pressure applied onto the piston applies water to the grounds and pushes the coffee through a lever to press out the liquid. The [coffee is filtered through underneath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-coffee-press), in one simple and seamless motion. The device is entirely powered by hand, offering a modern yet manual coffee brewing process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Coffee Brewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modern coffee brewing devices that combine vintage methods with sleek, modern design. - **Manual Coffee Brewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative manual coffee brewing systems that offer a well-versed process to brew the ideal cup of coffee. - **Hand-powered Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design hand-powered devices for various industries that offer a modern yet manual approach to streamline processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of vintage-style kitchen appliances that enhance the user experience and food preparation process. - **Coffee Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop coffee equipment that merges classic brewing techniques and modern design to create unique coffee brewing experiences. - **Hand Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate hand tools for different industries by combining modern functionality with manual operation for increased efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Manual Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lever-espresso-maker.md) - [Reverse Brewing Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-workshops-bird.md) - [Cordless Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rok-espresso-maker.md) - [Vacuum-Powered Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-coffee-brewer.md) - [Simplistic Interface Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javapresso-espresso-machine.md) - [Precision Manual Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allmetal-espresso-maker.md) - [Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-coffee-machine.md) - [Spiral Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-moka-coffee-pot.md) - [Portable Espresso Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewpin.md)