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BALMUDA The Brew

True flavor. Methodically extracted.
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The start of something great

A vibrant cup of coffee is the perfect way to start your day.
Its aroma and taste is distinct yet recognizable, and enjoyed by all.

Experience a full sensorial journey to create the perfect cup for every occasion.

Clear Brewing Method
Artisanal taste technology

Perfecting the art of aroma, taste, and aftertaste of coffee through a scientific approach.

Precise temperature control, accurate drip in units of 0.2㎖, and a new concept of “bypass pouring” all come together to deliver a bold and clear taste.

Precise temperature regulation

Temperature technology instantly boils water at the optimum temperature for each process - steaming, extraction, and finishing. This thorough temperature control and management ensures the ideal taste.

Simultaneously, BALMUDA The Brew automatically calculates the steeping time and pouring volume.
It drops the right amount of hot water at precise intervals. Its careful drip in 0.2㎖ increments concentrates rich aromas and flavors.

Chart to describe BTB's temperature controls.

Bypass pouring,
clear aftertaste

As the brewing time progresses, optimal flavors are extracted from the beans. The brewer then stops pouring water into the dripper and adds a separate finishing water through a second spout in order to regulate the condensed components and temperature of the coffee.

This new technique achieves both a strong flavor and a clear aftertaste.

Elegant design.
Fits anywhere.

Stainless steel and matte black design for a beautifully unique presence.

Approximately 5 1/2 inches wide to fit smartly in the kitchen, home office, or anywhere else you like.

Convenient
and easy to use

Select your desired cup size and type, press the button, and start brewing.

Uses standard cone filters, making it easy for everyone to enjoy.

The perfect cup.
Just for you.

Just like a barista, it carefully crafts each brew one drink at a time to deliver the optimal taste.

Bring the cafe experience to your home.

Three brewing modes optimized for superior taste

Regular

Vibrant aroma and taste

Strong

A deep and concentrated elixir

Ice

Refreshing and cool

Pleasantly surprised…

Sean on Jul 22, 2023

... I’ve tested this against my own pourover... the Balmuda takes the cake. Reliable, tasty brews that highlight the intended notes of the coffee. Well done. I’ve also tested this side-by-side vs the venerable Moccamaster, and it’s no-contest for me - the Brew by a MILE.

Great coffee

Steve P on Nov 28, 2023

I have used Kona Pea erry beans from Hualalai Estate and didn't think the coffee could ever taste better. The Brew has upped the game on pour over coffee. Highly recommend The Brew to anyone who appreciates a great cup of coffee.

Pour over dream

KJ on Dec 21, 2023

...I was impressed at the engineering that went into manufacturing this machine. I was more impressed at the consistent and delightful coffee that resulted. It is a splurge but for coffee lovers is a gem...

An excellent cup of coffee

Rick Kontra on May 30, 2023

Let me just state from the outset that the coffee produced by the Balmuda The Brew is one of the 10 best cups of coffee I have ever had... I really love my Balmuda and look forward to making coffee in the morning.

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BALMUDA The Brew: Origin Story

I am very pleased to introduce BALMUDA The Brew.
The development of the BALMUDA coffee machine took six years total. It was a long road, and to be honest, for a while I thought that there would never be a coffee maker from BALMUDA.


After a journey of highs and lows, we successfully created a machine that makes coffee with what we believe to be the best combination of aroma, taste, and aftertaste.
Here is the story of how we reached this quality.

Gen Terao, CEO and Chief Designer, BALMUDA

The road to nowhere

The road to nowhere

Immediately after the launch of the toaster, the coffee machine was put on the roadmap as the second product in the BALMUDA kitchen series.

The initial plan was to electrify the aeropress -- as simply using a motor to push the piston was not enough, a method was devised to extract the coffee by using steam to push the beans. This completely new method of steam pressing produced very tasty coffee, but the technical hurdles (such as controlling the steam pressure and ensuring reproducibility) were very high and development was difficult.

In the meantime, the electric kettle (which was planned for a later release) was actually launched first. Next, it was overtaken by our rice cooker launch and then by our oven. The coffee maker eventually failed to meet the technical challenges and development was canceled. All the members involved in the project were left devastated, as a year's worth of research done by a team of ten engineers were thrown down the drain.

A few years later, the concept of a coffee maker was brought up again. It was a joint project with a coffee-related company, and in addition to home appliances, coffee beans would also be sold (a subscription-type business model).

Unfortunately the result was another defeat. Under various restrictions, we could not create the right flavor this time.

I thought, "If this doesn't work, then there must be no connection. I have walked down a road that leads nowhere."

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The savior, Mr. Ota

The savior, Mr. Ota

A few years later, BALMUDA increased in size. New staff joined one by one. A man named Ota joined the company as a software developer in the technical department. After meeting him at the company entrance, he told me he was a coffee fanatic and a master hand drip brewer. He wanted to make a coffee maker for BALMUDA. I briefly explained my background and told him I had no intention of doing it. However, I also said that I had some unfinished business and that if he could make very good coffee using an extraordinary method, I would consider it. From there, the search for this extraordinary method began.

The search involved heating ground coffee beans and water in a tray in a toaster -- similar to heating it up in a microwave oven. As you can imagine, those were ridiculously bad coffees.

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Tasty! But...

Tasty! But...

In terms of modern trade volume, coffee is second in the world after oil. Wheat is next. Coffee has such a strong hold on people's hearts. I felt that this cup was full of the charm coffee possesses.

A few months later, Ota-san offered me a cup of coffee. Knowing he was still testing, I had no choice but to drink it. It had an enticing aroma, a strong bitterness, and a very refreshing aftertaste -- just how the Japanese like it. Strong and clear. It was a delicious cup of coffee.

What impressed me most was his persistence to achieve "the impossible". Despite all obstacles, Ota-san stayed dedicated to his mission. This dedication to taste can be enjoyed in every cup brewed.

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Original method

Original method

When we asked Ota about his testing, we learned that the first method he came up with was to extract the coffee at an early stage and at a high concentration by means of a unique temperature control. This was due to his discovery that the bitter, harsh taste of coffee comes out in the second half of the extraction. The coffee is too thick to drink as is at this stage, so it is later mixed with boiling water.

The technical team began their experiments at 9:00am, which involved a lot of coffee tasting. Needless to say, by noon there was an abundance of conversation and by 3:00pm laughter rang throughout the halls. We all fell victim to a "coffee high" daily. And while sometimes we would annoy others by getting too loud, it certainly was a lot of fun.

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A leap in design

A leap in design

BALMUDA's normal development process is that a design is drafted very early in the process, and then all the work following is carried out to achieve it. This time, however, the opposite was true; the technology was there first. We found ourselves stuck on the question: what should a machine that creates this taste and aroma look like?

It wasn't until a designer suddenly brought a finished design mock-up. It was classic and elegant. The footprint was small, and featured an impressive open water drip.

Hot water is gradually poured in front of your eyes, the beans swell, and the aroma fills the room. Even the sound of the steam on the controls is live, providing a vibrant experience.

I think the day that design draft was presented was actually the day that BALMUDA The Brew was created.

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For various mornings

For various mornings

It is a dazzling feeling when you sleep well and wake up feeling good. Unfortunately, not all mornings in life are like this. Some mornings are quiet, and some can be hectic. But no matter what kind of morning I wake up to, the first thing I do is go to BALMUDA The Brew. This has been my habit every morning since the first prototype arrived at our house.

Sometimes I wait while it brews, sometimes I perform tasks. I then open my work notebook next to my steaming cup of freshly brewed coffee. "Work again", I think.

And yet, I feel slightly different. It is a nice feeling to be greeted every morning by a wonderful aroma and a distinctive taste.

BALMUDA The Brew, for all kinds of mornings. We hope you enjoy the best coffee experience at home.

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