# Simplified Cold Brewers The BeanPlus System Steeps Cold Brew Coffee With Slow Drip Technology By M | Published 2016-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-technology References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/beanplus-coffee-brewed-right-one-drip-at-a-time/) & [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/beanplus-coffee-brewed-right-one-drip-at-a-time/?track) The BeanPlus is a simplified take on the [cold brew system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-cold-brew-coffee) with an innovative drip technology that renders the coffee a robust and rich flavor without the need for overpriced gadgets or tools. Instead, the BeanPlus offers a much more affordable appliance that is ideal for individual use and brewing café-quality beverages. The system is designed to be much more streamlined than fancier brewer systems, without the need for a powered motor. The BeanPlus is a compartmentalized cylinder that features a filter in the centre and an ice bath overtop. As the cold water moves through the filter, it pulls out the flavor from the beans using cold water and [slow drip technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-luxe-brewer). This ensures the beans retain their flavor without turning bitter. The system is ideal for making [one or two cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker) of cold brew at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplified Cold Brew:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a simplified and affordable cold brew system that appeals to individual consumers and eliminates the need for overpriced gadgets. - **Slow Drip Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of slow drip technology to extract flavor from coffee beans, providing a rich and robust taste without bitterness. - **Individual Cold Brew:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a compact and easy-to-use cold brew system that caters to the growing trend of individuals seeking café-quality beverages at home. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with coffee experts to design and produce simplified cold brew appliances that are more affordable and user-friendly. - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cold brew products using slow drip technology to enhance flavor profiles, offering a unique and premium experience for consumers. - **Home Brewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative home brewing solutions that allow individuals to easily make small quantities of cold brew coffee with maximum flavor and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Drip Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-truebrew-drip-coffee-maker.md) - [Hyper-Fast Cold Brew Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-cold-brew-machine.md) - [Two-in-One Cold Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulhand-x-brewer.md) - [On-Demand Cold Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumulus-coffee-machine.md) - [Full-Immersion Vacuum Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noair-coffee-brewing-system.md) - [Hot-to-Cold Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbrew-chill.md) - [Cordless Cold-Brew-Specific Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-cold-brew-coffee.md) - [Versatile Cold Brew Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-rapid-cold-brew-machine-1.md) - [Centrifugal Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinn-2.md)