day wrote:If espro couldnt get a simple travel press through the manufacturing line in time -and still have not delivered right?-to meet kick starter predictions, especially when combined with the many other con job and ludicrous coffee related kick starters that have failed, i think its clear that kickstarter for large manufactured products is not reasonable as a general approach. Maybe small limited custom items, but For all we know the various aspects of this design are already patented and the entire thing will flop, not to mention the potentially ver long process of getting this thing of the ground even if it all works out. Looks awesome, but the hb community should probably slow down ks enthusiasm in general:)

Shife wrote:
I don't think I'd take a chance on any electro-mechanical device on KS, but this thing is really pretty simple. Basic metal and woodworking.

I don't see any reason why they couldn't get this to market, but there is definitely a limit on how much I would be willing to spend on a tarted up Aeropress.

I would agree. I wouldn't buy an electro-mechanical device, but I might buy something else like this IF it were reasonable. I bought the bruer via Kickstarter and it is JUST as advertised, though it took longer to get than anticipated (don't ALL KS campaigns?). I also bought the travel tumbler from espro and am excited to get it once they figure out their tooling issues.

My only concern with this would be the thickness of the glass that is used and the availability to replace it. The bruer is quite a bit thinner than I would have expected and feels more fragile that I would have thought. That being said, you can buy replacement parts easily.

This is definitely a neat idea to play with and is basically a pretty and 'complexified' aeropress. Not sure it adds anything truly new to the game.

The pricing is now announced:

The Trinity ONE will have a RRP of $450 AUD ($350 USD).

To reward supporters who back the campaign on Kickstarter, I will be offering earlybird discounts.


EARLYBIRD PRICING WILL START AT $250 AUD ($195 USD)

There will be a limited number of earlybird units, and pricing will incrementally increase throughout the campaign when units start to sell. Be ready to get in quick!

If you ever wished your aero press were more beautiful and could be used as a pour over device, and you don't mind a 1200% increase in price, this is for you.

The thing is gorgeous, I'll give it that. I'm sure it will make some great coffee.

Any chance it encroaches on some Aeropress patents?

Séb wrote:The pricing is now announced:

There will be a limited number of earlybird units, and pricing will incrementally increase throughout the campaign when units start to sell. Be ready to get in quick!

I won't be buying one, but even if I was considering it at $195USD (which is even more expensive in CAD), I can't imagine I'd need to be very quick to decide in order to get the early bird price... I would bet it doesn't get funded.

If the product delivered is of the quality that is shown in the pictures, the pricing is probably pretty spot on. The real question is if there is a market for a manual brewer of this level of elegance.

I like it quite a bit. It appears to be a very lovely piece. I hope the creator of this can make a go of it. I may toss my hat in the ring just because I like to see craftsmen succeed.

The Brew Chamber of the Trinity ONE is double walled for thermal insulation. The outer chamber is glass, the inner chamber is moulded copolyester, a high-grade heat resistant BPA-free material.

I'm definitely less interested now that I know the brew chamber is not all glass.

Shife wrote: The real question is if there is a market for a manual brewer of this level of elegance.

I think there already is. I think a nice vacuum pot makes a fair comparison in materials and elegance better than comparing it to a aeropress (but not function). As far as value to me, if it was a fully reviewed and exiting product about $260 would be the max(Cona + a portafilter). I figure the Cona is an elegant product that has great glass, sturdy metal hardware and the Trinity also has a portafilter looking segment. I don't see full retail for 2X a Cona's price. I think $195 is a little much for the risk involved as an early backer.

I also don't see the point of having any glass if the brew chamber is not glass. I would also want extra "o" rings and a part number of commercial replacements in case it is not supported after the Kickstarter.

I know I sound negative, but overall I do really like the looks and brewing options this would offer. The Aeropress + Cold brew drip seems pretty cool.

$252.00 shipped to the U.S. per Kickstarter. I'm out. At $195.00 I was willing to pony up to see this happen, but the pricing is just too high for me considering function. If the finished product is delivered as shown I have no doubt it is worth that much from a craftsmanship and beauty standpoint, but that money could go towards my next grinder.

Looks like a Rok combined with an Aeropress.. It does look better than an Aeropress.. Then again, I basically only drink espresso and it's based drinks.. so my opinion probably isn't worth all that much.