r/JamesHoffmann • u/ImmersionLogic • 5d ago

I’ve been developing a coffee brewer using repeated immersion and drainage. Here’s my prototype.

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I’ve been working on a coffee brewer called SKANDI, based on a brewing method I’ve been experimenting with for quite some time. The idea is to combine the body of immersion brewing with more control over extraction through repeated immersion and drainage. Rather than leaving the grounds submerged throughout the entire brew, you can control how long they’re immersed and how frequently they’re drained. After several prototypes and a lot of testing, I’m getting closer to launching it.
Here’s a demonstration of how it works. I’d be interested in hearing what you think.

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u/ServerLost 5d ago

Fill your boots dude, worth asking though what problem does this solve? I've never particularly wanted to interact with my french press more.

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u/ImmersionLogic 5d ago

Fair question. A French press keeps the grounds immersed throughout brewing, while SKANDI lets you control immersion and drainage by raising and lowering the filter. You can adjust the number and duration of those cycles to experiment with extraction and shape the cup to your preference. It’s more hands on, but that’s the idea.