Large Press - All Purchase Orders Issued!

Hello all - We wanted to provide a quick status update, to let you know how production is going!

All week we ran countless tests to optimize filtration, and drank phenomenal coffee using the pre-production prototypes. We have also gone back and forth with our vendors to ensure the pre-production units are up to our exacting quality standards. The coffee we have been having on the press tastes incredible! Bruce's favorite so far is a Ugandan Peaberry (http://bit.ly/x8CE3f). Chris' favorite (this week) is the Anjilanaka Organic Bolivia (http://bit.ly/v1xvqJ), with flavours of apple, honey and caramel.

On February 3, we issued the last purchase order, which is an important milestone. Our role will now change to ensuring that production runs go smoothly, that every item meets our exacting quality standards, and that scheduling and shipping of components between vendors go smoothly. This is still a very active role in any project, so we will stay very busy!

As production ramps up and the products come together, we'll tell you about each element of the product, so you will be well acquainted with your press when it arrives!

We're also pushing hard in the background to get the word out in publications and magazines. We hope to make some announcements on exciting developments soon.

Here's a nice image of the last pre-production plated handle.

Kickstarter Update #7: Almost Home!

5 DAYS LEFT!

Thanks to each of you for your support! Together we are turning an idea into reality - a truly creative act - and hopefully inspiring others in the community to do the same!

THE FILTER PERFORMANCE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

We have been testing the latest prototypes with the production filters: 61% less fines than traditional French Presses on the market! Testers in our lab this week confirm that the brew retains the aromatic oils and the body we love from a French press, with a fraction of the fines. We have also worked hard to minimize the amount of liquid beneath the filter to ensure as much as possible can be enjoyed in your cup!

Spotlight on the Espro Press Handle

We would like to invite you into the product development process, by focusing on one part of the design: the Espro handle!

We wanted this to be more than your average plastic button. So, we are casting and plating it! The first shot here is both presses together, showing the relative size.

The large handle hasn't been plated, so it doesn't shine yet. This prototype is to make sure that we are happy with the detail in the mold.

The second photo shows a top view of the two handles again. The large one is 45 mm (1.77") in diameter and weighs 66.5 g (2.34 oz) unplated. It is hefty!

The third photo is a front view. The large one is 21.5 mm (0.85") tall.

We think you are going to be proud to put this out on the table for guests! Please support our Kickstarter project by pre-ordering a large Espro Press here!

Large Espro Press Funded!

Thanks to all our supporters, last night our Kickstarter project for the large Espro Press was fully funded! You can check out our full report here.

Thanks again for all your support. And a HAPPY NEW YEAR from the team at Espro. You all have certainly made our New Year's Eve special.

Chris, Bruce and the team at Espro

Give the Gift of Great Coffee - Kickstarter Update #4

Know someone who loves coffee? Let them be the first to receive the gift of great coffee from an Espro Press!

By giving the Espro Press, you and the person receiving the gift become a critical part of this innovation.

You can order the large Espro Press here, and download a gift printout here.

Have a great Holiday!

Chris and the entire Espro Team.