Joy Resolve, the firm behind the gadget, said: “Our product vision encourages interaction, sentimentality and accessibility. Good design is at the core of every offering, each product adhering to our own strict guidelines on sustainability and functionality.”

Brews at 94C, smart mini-fridge, stainless-steel 5-gram scoop, drawer, holds a week's worth of grounds, auto shut-off feature It’s essentially a pour-over coffee maker with a delay timer. This means that the coffee you’ll get will be filter, which is lighter and more delicate than espresso. The re-usable strainer features a double mesh design for filtering out fine particles in tea leaf or coffee, for a cleaner brew; similar to a french press. The laboratory-like glass portion looks rather complicated, but the Barisieur was very simple to set up and use. Includes: Glass Mug 150ml, Milk Vessel 30ml, Boiling Vessel 200ml, Glass and Reusable Filter Dripper, Set Up Guide and Warranty, power cable with UK & EU plug adapter 1.2mExpertise Apple, iPhone, iOS, Android, Samsung, Sony, Google, Motorola, interviews, coffee equipment, cats Credentials My only gripe, and it's a small one, is that it makes just one cup. If you live with someone, there's bound to be an awkward moment fighting over whose cup it is. I mean, I guess you could share. Overall I’m a huge fan, and think the Barisieur could make the perfect - albeit slightly pricey - gift for any coffee lovers in your life. Most Read Now, a new device has been unveiled that makes it possible for you to get that first caffeine hit, without even leaving the bed.

Hardware is called hardware for a reason. It's HARD. Getting a product to market has it challenges and is very expensive (especially the Barisieur which has over 75 parts). It's not as simple as just upgrading the current version for existing customer. We've gone through a lot of iterations and put parts through tests to understand what we need to do to take the next steps into improving the Barisieur. If you’re thinking that cleaning it looks like a faff, the wooden tray lifts off the base so you can take everything out to the kitchen. The vessels are dishwasher safe as well. If you’re interested in a slightly more conventional coffee maker, have a look at our round-up of theThe front of the base has a discreet drawer, in which users can store up to a week’s worth of ground coffee, while the device also has a cooling system, allowing you to store milk. Emma is Group Home Tech Editor at Tech Advisor. She covers everything from kitchen appliances to smart home devices, from floor care to personal care to air care technology. She’s particularly interested in environmentally conscious brands and products that save people time and money. For many people, the day doesn’t really begin until that first sip of coffee has hit your lips in the morning.

I really like the fact that the device gives you options for the brew delay. Many other people prefer to get out of bed and straight in the shower, so it’s great to have the option to have your coffee ready exactly when suits you best. The brewing process isn’t exactly quiet, but was quite satisfying to listen to while I snoozed, and watching the hot water shoot through the glass piping system was surprisingly exciting (given that it was at 6am). In fact, you can even set it to brew 5 minutes before your alarm is due to go off, or up to 10 minutes afterwards.