Letter from the creators
The escalation of consumer interest and investment in coffee, tea and home bar/cocktail related products is undeniable. The home and housewares industry has been both immediate and inventive in its response to these interests. In creating this latest portfolio, we often found ourselves reaching past the physical and technical aspects of the products we reviewed to deliver a perspective on sustainable growth in these three categories while also addressing the larger and more important question of “Why?”
Why are consumers so interested in these categories?
Beyond the attraction of “new and next” in the products which most impressed our team, the best among them shared an indefinable magnetism. Once we had made our final selections the “X Factor” became obvious. The best of the best created a new, improved or personalized experience.
In 1999, Joseph Pine and James Gilmore introduced the concept of the Experience Economy1, a new way of thinking about customer experiences to attract them and earn their loyalty. As proof, Pine and Gilmore pointed to Apple, Disney, LEGO and Starbucks among others. Initially, the concept focused on the consumers’ experience within that company’s retail environment. Today we must factor in a new reality: the experience economy has become a value factor at the item level. Moreover, it affects choice and opinion beyond the sale and well into the consumer’s ownership and use of products.
The offered experiences vary broadly across the items in this portfolio. Some promise ease of use, expanded functionality, superior durability or personalized results. As you review this portfolio, and your future assortments, consider the experiences promised and the value they add.
Tom Mirabile Principal, Springboard Futures Consumer and Lifestyle Trend Strategist, HomePage News
1. Pine, J. and Gilmore, J. (1999) The Experience Economy, Harvard Business School Press, Boston, 1999.
We asked consumers... What has the greatest influence on your decision to buy?
Expert Perspectives
What are a few directional trends
to watch relating to coffee, tea, beer, wine and cocktails in the home space?
Joe Derochowski VP, Home Industry Advisor, Circana
Consumers are eating more meals at home in part to save money and as such we see beverage consumption has increased. Coffee and tea are hot … pun intended. Innovation in the coffee and tea space means without leaving home we can make more of the specialty drinks we love, like lattes, cappuccinos and other coffee and tea beverages. In addition, consumers are entertaining more so we see beer and cocktail makers up; wine, martini, and margarita glass unit sales are up. Bottom line, in our efforts to save money we are eating and entertaining more at home which is good for the home industry.
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Coffee: Cultural Common Grounds
The act of brewing or buying coffee has become deeply embedded in American culture. For many, it has moved beyond an act of routine to one of ritual. We associate it with comfort and familiarity in stressful times, and a well-deserved reward in others. Coffee has become a social symbol. For many, it plays the role of mood enhancer, fueling energy and creativity for work that needs doing or celebrating a job well done.
As design and technology have evolved around coffee, experience has become an insperience—easily allowing us to create at home those beverages and moments formerly confined to the local coffee shop. More importantly, we can experiment, create and even customize our brews. For the home brewer, today’s coffee experience now offers the comfort of rhythmic regularity and the flexibility to adapt to our changing appetites. Home brewing makes possible both financial and time savings, not to mention reducing our consumption of disposable paper, plastics and even gas.
And so we celebrate in the following pages just a few of the products advancing ease and experience for the home brewer.
46% of consumers surveyed make coffee, espresso and related specialties a part of everyday meals.
Coffee beverages are important when entertaining and celebrating as well, selected by 44% of respondents.
Expert Perspectives
What factors are currently driving consumer excitement and demand for new products and technologies for home-crafted coffee and tea enthusiasts?
Consumer demand for home-crafted coffee and tea, both hot and cold brew, has never been higher. Brands that want to captivate this market need to remember two things—make it doable and make it delicious. Make it doable with sophisticated equipment that is easy and intuitive to use. And make it delicious with uncompromising brewing techniques, a wide variety of beverage choices and multiple options to personalize or flavor your beverage to taste.
David Shull Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, JURA
Espress Yourself
Serve tray collection in black wood with stain resistant, non-slip finish
AARKE
Electric Drip Coffee Maker
Stainless steel drip filter with smart hot plate
PINETTI
Diana Thermal Carafes
Double-walled stainless steel with pierced leather cover
XLBOOM
JURA E8
Mobile app enabled automatic coffee machine with 17 pre-programmed, customizable coffee settings and built-in milk system and grinder
Perfect Pours
Froth TS
Multi-function milk frother
8-Cup Pour-Over Coffee Maker
Borosilicate glass with stainless steel filter
CAPRESSO
COSORI
Stimulating Style
Plissé Collection Designed by Michele De Lucchi
Left to right: electric kettle, drip coffee maker, multi-function frother, capsule holder
Helen Glassware Collection
Available in 4 tumbler sizes plus coffee and tea mug (not shown)
Polve Coffee Grinder
Electric, USB chargeable
ALESSI
LAV
GEFU
TECHNIVORM MOCCAMASTER
KBGV Select
Temperature adjustable automatic coffee maker shown in midnight blue
LAV
Graceful Repeats Collection
Stackable glass espresso and coffee cups
Brewed Awakenings
Won for the Road
FELLOW
The Carter Mug Trio Interchangeable lids for multi-use travel options
WACACO
Minipresso NS2
Portable espresso maker
CORKCICLE
Coffee Pour-Over Set
Single-serve, double-walled stainless dripper and 16-oz insulated mug
GEFU
Butio Thermo
Two-cup, pour-over coffee set, double-walled
HARIO
Glass SWITCH Immersion Dripper 02
COSORI
Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle
Variable temperature settings
Hybrid filter for standard pour-over or immersion brewer
FELLOW
Atmos Electric Vacuum Canister
Airtight canister with rechargeable vacuum pump in the lid
JOY RESOLVE
The Manual Brewer
Immersion brewing system for both coffee and loose leaf tea
LEFT & BELOW:
JOY RESOLVE
The Barisieur Coffee and tea alarm clock with built-in mini-fridge to keep milk fresh overnight
Wake Up Calls
All the Perks
Automatic iced and hot coffee machine
CAPRESSO
ARZUM OKKA
Rich Spin Turkish coffee and hot beverage machine with milk frother
Crema of the Crop
GIOBAGNARA Citiz Collection
Leather clad Nespresso coffee machine and integrated milk frother
GRAEF
French press coffee maker with hardwood accents
CUISIVIN
Cosmo Espresso Cups with Saucers
Lead-free crystal with matte black finish and 24ct. gold interior espresso cups
Frozen Collection
Single-serve pods and grounds
specialty coffee maker
Déjà Brew
NINJA
LEOPOLD VIENNA
Otto
French press and double-walled cups
PIETRO
Café Society
Luxe Café Premier Series
Three-in-one espresso, drip coffee and rapid cold brew machine
NINJA
CHEFWAVE
Milkmade
Non-dairy milk maker with six plant-based programs: almond, soy, cashew, oat, macadamia and coconut
Rise + Grind
BREVILLE
Oracle Jet
Highly responsive touch screen, 10 pre-programmed café favorites, auto grind and settings optimized for dairy, soy, almond and oat milks shown in olive tapenade
Coffee & Entertaining Collection
CHRISTOFLE
Brew-tiful Gifts
Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian Cart French press coffee makers
LA CAFETIÈRE
Family Mug Gift Set
PURE OVER
Brew Kit XL + Mug
Includes borosilicate diffuser with built-in glass filter, lid, carafe and mug; coasters included
Includes mugs for cappuccino, flat white and espresso
AEROPRESS
Single cup portable coffee maker, new colors
BIALETTI
CERAPOTTA
Porous ceramic pour-over coffee filter; paperless and reusable
Surien Coffee Dripper
Removes classic spiral rib walls for “all flow” brewing
AEROLATTE
Cappuccino Artist Set
Stencils for powdered ingredients in six interchangeable designs for beverages and baked goods
Palm Press
Portable french press brewing set
HARIO
CORKCICLE
Expert Perspectives
Has social media affected the evolution of the ‘Home Bar’ trend? What about at-home creation of cocktails, mocktails and interests in wine, whiskey and beer?
Adrian Bredeson Co-Owner, E-Power Marketing
Social media has shaken up the home bar scene, inspiring people to explore niche spirits, liqueurs and bar tools. A growing community of at-home bartenders exchanging recipes, tips and trends has turned the home bar into a stylish social hub. Brands can tap into this trend by offering curated barware and glassware that elevate the experience, helping consumers craft stunning cocktails right at home.
Home Bar: Innovation + Insperience
The expansion of the Home Bar stands as one of the pandemic’s silver linings. Our house-bound period gave us the time to explore our bar craftsmanship, and after our confinement a hunger for re-socialization gave us a platform to share our skills when at-home entertaining resurged.
What’s more, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have played an important role as hubs for sharing creativity and inspiration for new recipes, hacks and trends. Home barcraft has expanded to include cocktails, mocktails, beer and ales, wines and whiskeys.
As these trends evolve, demand has increased for products that add ease to creation and style to presentation. Bar carts are back, laden with tools, trays and tumblers that bring a new decorative and functional focus to our living spaces.
What follows are a few of the products that fed our love for innovation and imagination at recent global markets.
MIXED DRINKS
When it comes to everyday meals nearly 1/3 of consumers serve wine with Millennials leading the pack by almost 10%.
Expert Perspectives
How have at-home dining and entertaining experiences evolved since the end of the pandemic? What effect are those changes having on the products we are attracted to?
Gary Inman President and Principal, Gary Inman Interior Design
Isolation engenders a longing for togetherness. Our need to hug friends, share smiles and simply occupy the same space is powerful. Many of us came out of the pandemic with dreams of chic cocktail parties and elegantly curated dinners. A chance to celebrate our humanity. It also stimulated a desire to collect the accoutrements of entertaining from fine china to artisan-made glasses, bar carts and cabinets, fancy kitchenware and comfortable furniture indoors and outdoors. Cheers to fine living!
LA ROCHÈRE
Calanques Collection
Cocktail glasses, set of 4 (2 styles)
Pour Decisions
LEOPOLD-VIENNA
Arinto Barware Collection
Gold-plated stainless steel and borosilicate glass
A BAR ABOVE
Online mixology certification program to learn the skills, tricks and techniques for designing original cocktails from scratch
Raised Spirits
ZONE DENMARK
Cocktail bar cart/trolley in black, enameled steel
VILLEROY & BOCH
Manufacture Rock
Bar and stemware with matte black accents
FORTESSA
Crafthouse Signature Spirit infuser
FORTESSA
Crafthouse Signature
Handled stainless large cocktail shaker
Mix Masters
A BAR ABOVE
SEMPLI
Monti Aqua Terra
Colored highball glass set
Stainless steel mixologist bar set (14-piece)
KLARIS Clear ice maker
Expert Perspectives
It’s clear that consumers are demanding new technologies in creating and presenting coffee, tea and home bar creations. How have product aesthetics and design attributes such as form and color evolved to suit consumer needs and desires?
Adrian Bredeson Co-Owner, E-Power Marketing
Michelle Lamb Founder and Editorial Director The Trend Curve™
Aesthetics play a key role, beginning with color. Not since the 1950s have there been so many hues and palettes. This is as true for the increasing number of small appliances meant to be stored on countertops as it is for glassware that becomes décor when displayed on a home bar. Texture is enhancing serving items like carafes, with ribbing a standout. Color blocking, metallic enhancements and unique shapes are emerging trends for stemware. Going forward, this will make decorative value even more important in the category.
Expert Perspectives
Maximilian Riedel CEO and President, Riedel
What qualities set a brand apart when it comes to creating a memorable product experience for the consumer?
At Riedel, we constantly innovate to meet evolving consumer and trade demands, creating functional, high-quality glassware for all levels of wine drinkers–from novices to sommeliers. With my “O” collection, we introduced the first stemless wine glass in response to a demand for more casual, space-saving options. Later, we expanded our Drink Specific Glassware collection with larger versions of the Sour and Nick & Nora glasses to accommodate growing preferences. Listening to customers and embracing new ideas is key to creating memorable products.
KOALA Ice Rock Fast wine chiller
RIEDEL
Left: Nick & Nora New Optic Large cocktail glass
Right: Riedel New Sour Optic Cocktail glass
Grape Expectations
BE HOME
RIEDEL
The Key to Wine Educational Tasting Set Includes glasses for Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet/Merlot wines
Corkscrew with integrated foil cutter
Natural rainbow sandstone wine rack
GEFU Vinoso
Warm + Toast-y
GRAPE@RIEDEL
Left to Right: Cabernet Merlot Cocktail Stem
Pinot Noir Nebbiolo Aperitivo Stem
White Wine Champagne
Spritz Drinks Stem
GODINGER
Luggage cart rolling wine rack
LUCARIS
Orient Lotus
Cocktail stemware
à la Cart
GLOBAL VIEWS
Gallery expandable bar cart in nickel
BLIND TASTING SLEEVE
Flexible fabric also available in beer bottle and magnum sizes
Wine pourer and aerator
AVEINE
Raising the Bar
Swirling carafe for wine with cork stand
UTTERMOST
Accent & Cocktail Table Collection
TOZAI HOME Hand-carved marble tray and bowl accessories
VACU VIN
NUDE GLASS Hepburn Bar Collection
ASA SELECTION
Willow wood tiered serving etagere HOLMEGAARD
Specialty Beer Glass Collection
Beer Pressure
Beer Glass
Pint
Beer Glass IPA
Beer Glass
PRODYNE
Iceberg
Acrylic party tub
SEMPLI
Ventri
Chrome bottle opener
Measuring bottom pour jigger with stand and catch tray
Shake Cocktail Glass Set Set of 3
Behind Bars
TREBONN
Artù
Cutting board with integrated Japanese steel chef knife
AGED & CHARRED
All-inclusive cocktail smoker kit
SWISH
KROSNO
Neat with a Twist
COCKTAIL CONNOISSEURS
For water, juice, tea, cocktails, wine, etc. OUR FAVORITE ZERO PROOF MOCKTAIL RECIPE BOOKS
Fusion
Paloma Mocktail
Creator Gift Set
InFizz
Carbonator
Stirring Gifts
THE MINI BAR BOOK
Cocktail recipes from the James Beard Award-winning online magazine, PUNCH
LAV Gaia
6-piece multi-colored stemless wine glasses set
JAMIDA
Trays by Asta Barrington FSC Certified Scandinavian birch
PRACTICAL MAGIC APOTHECARY
Craft cocktail and mocktail mixes
GENTLEMEN’S HARDWARE
Cocktail Toolkit
Stainless steel zester, strainer and knife with clasp
FINAL TOUCH
Mixed metal jigger set of 3
FINAL TOUCH
Revolve Globe
Cocktail glasses set of 2
HALF of consumers 18 and old er make caffeinated (and/or) herbal teas part of their everyday meals
( second only to water + soda )
When entertaining + celebrating , over 40% of consumers serve tea.
Tea: Technology Steeped in Tradition
The role of tea as a staple in modern life stems from a perfect blend of benefits and advantages. At the forefront is its alignment with evergreen trends focused on wellness and self-care. Various blends offer benefits ranging from antioxidation and digestive support to both energizing and calming effects.
In addition, the preparation and drinking of tea offers a moment of mindfulness and ritual in our busy lives. Finally, varieties from myriad true leaf teas to floral and herbal varieties form a palette which allows both creative and healthful customization.
Here, we celebrate some of the new technologies and techniques bringing ease and enjoyment to the tea enthusiast’s experience.
SEVERIN Professional tea maker with automatic lift function
ADHOC
Yuna teapot with diffuser and warming stand, heat-resistant, taste-neutral and mouth-blown glass; milk and sugar set; tea cups
Expert Perspectives
What impact/influence is social media having on how consumers perceive trends and products relating to coffee and tea consumption at home?
Ellie Gunville Co-Owner, E-Power Marketing
Social media is inspiring a new wave of creativity in home coffee and tea culture. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok showcase stunning visuals and easy-to-follow tutorials, encouraging people to experiment with new flavors, brewing techniques and wellness-focused drinks. This rise in at-home coffee and tea culture is driving demand for high-quality ingredients, unique brewing tools and customizable options. Brands are tapping into this trend by offering products that cater to the growing desire for a creative and budget-friendly at-home experience.
Bold + Brew-tea-ful
BREDEMEIJER
Pucheng
Tea bowl set of 4 in porcelain
ALESSI
Alessi & Tea Gift Set
Set composed of “To” mug in bone china and “Big Love” spoon in stainless steel
Pouring Reign
Purifier Starter Kit
Water filter pitcher and filter refill granules
ASA SELECTION Coppa Tofu Teapot with wooden handle
AARKE
AARKE
The Aarke Kettle
Electric kettle in stainless steel
Watched Pots
GEFU T-Prep
Teapot with warmer stand
BREDEMEIJER
Duet Classic
Tea timer in stainless steel with 2, 3, & 5 minute timers
BREDEMEIJER
Umea Stacking Tea for One
Stoneware teapot and cup set
Large tea infuser basket for full pot or single serve
Mul-tea Functional
GABRIELA SERES
Glass teaware collection
BREDEMEIJER
Tea box in universal bamboo with 4 canisters and spoon natural
CAPRESSO Iced tea select iced tea maker
A Steep Ahead
AVOURY
Avoury One Tea Machine
Temperature adjustable, one button, single serve, automatic tea brewing machine with pod system
BREDEMEIJER
Duet Eva
Enamel on stainless steel, double-wall insulated
Gifts Steeped in Style
SMEG X DOLCE & GABBANA
Sicily Is My Love Electric kettle
HARIO
Jumping Leaf Tea Pot
RICHARD BRENDON X PRINT CLUB LONDON
Mug collection in bone china
POLSPOTTEN
OGO LIVING
Viktor
Double-wall insulated glass infuser carafe with stainless steel infuser lid
Grandpa Tea
Tiered serving stand in porcelain
Hawaiian Strawberry Pineapple Tart
Banana Nut Muffin
Sweet Cherry Pie Hibiscus
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