# Sludge-Free Coffee Steepers The Fellow Duo Coffee Steeper Brews Coffee Without Leaving Grounds By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-coffee References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/fellow-duo-coffee-steeper/37416/) & [fellowproducts](http://fellowproducts.com/duo/) The Fellow Duo coffee steeper was designed by Jake Mille, founder of Fellow, and his team of designers in order to tackle one of the age-old challenges of making a [great cup of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker) -- how to do so without accumulating grounds at the bottom of the cup. This steeper features a dual-chamber, dual-filter design that is very easy to use. Users simply have to scoop coarse ground coffee into the [stainless steel chamber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-coffee-press), pour in their hot water, stir and leave to rest for 3-4 minutes. Once brewing is complete, a simple twist mechanism lets users release the mixture through a basket filter followed by a second finer filter. The end result is a delicious cup of coffee completely free of any grounds, making for a more enjoyable beverage and an easier cleaning job after. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sludge-free Coffee Making:** Innovations in dual-chamber, dual-filter design offer a new and easy way to make coffee without grounds, saving time and enhancing flavor. - **Steeper Design Innovation:** New steeper designs with twist mechanism add greater control to coffee making, allowing users to taste the full profile of their preferred coffee grounds. - **Simple Coffee Brewing Methods:** More efficient coffee brewing methods with unique brewing devices reduce coffee waste and sediment, upholding convenience and sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Industry:** New coffee brewing technology like dual-chamber and dual-filter system enhances the coffee brewing process, providing a more distinct taste experience. - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** Innovation in brewing devices and other kitchen appliances can help reduce coffee waste and sediment at home, sustaining simplicity and convenience. - **Sustainability Industry:** Efficient coffee brewing with less waste and sediment is a win for sustainability, introducing new opportunities for sustainability-focused coffee products and innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Drip Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-aiden.md) - [Minimalist French Press Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir-standard-french-press.md) - [Single-Cup Coffee Brewing Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finalpress-v2.md) - [Sleek Pour-Over Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pourover-coffee-maker1.md) - [Advanced Pod-Free Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podfree-coffee-maker.md) - [Stealthy Drip Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden-coffee-brewer.md) - [Full-Immersion Vacuum Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noair-coffee-brewing-system.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Precision Coffee Bean Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-ode-brew-coffee-grinder-2.md)