Taster's Coffee GX2 siphon dripper gains a flat-bottom mode
The siphon-drain dripper now converts between a cone and a flat bed with a swap-in tool. ¥14,800 in Japan (approximately $93USD) with orders currently waiting 2–3 weeks.
Nucleus Coffee Tools announces Silk at SCAJ 2026, a milk jug designed for taste
While milk jugs may sound like a dime a dozen, Nucleus co-developed the Silk with RMIT University to improve milk texture and foam stability. Due in December 2026, price TBD.
Timemore announces Chestnut C6 hand grinder with heptagonal 44mm burr
Timemore's budget Chestnut C series sees an upgrade to a 44mm heptagonal conical burr and external adjustment to bring it closer to the higher end hand grinders.
Timemore's Delta base adds a four-setting flow valve to cone drippers
Timemore takes on Hario's Switch with a 4-stage adjustable flow control immersion dripper. On sale in China since October 15; no official price yet.
Timemore's Sculptor 064S II rebuilds everything but the burrs
Tool-free burr access, a magnetic hopper and 800–1600 RPM. It's $429 on pre-order, shipping in late February 2027.
Cafec, the pour-over paper filter maker, is starting a coffee roastery
The filter and dripper brand teased Cafec Coffee Roastery at SCAJ 2026 in Tokyo. Details to come.
Weber Workshops redesigns the EG-1 to reclaim the top spot
The endgame of grinders outdoes perfection by adding a slow-feeder, built-in ionizer, and vibration purge.