Aluminum coffee capsules are harmful for the environment in many ways: the mixture of plastic and aluminum makes it difficult to separate for recycling, plus a third of the product is the packaing, thus being very inefficient for transportation. More fuel burned, more carbon dioxide output.

This project is heavily inspired on the Bialetti Moka, truly a classic. A secondary objective is to reduce the number of parts in its design.

An existing solution is the ESE Pods (Easy Serving Expresso), in the market for over three decades. It offers the same level of confort and quality, while being completely biodegradable as it is simple ground coffee and paper filters.

There is no need for filter trays as the ESE Pods provide this trait naturally.

The new system consists of an off-centre lever that applies a downward force. The shaft then compresses the tabs on the funnel against the main body, isolating and creating two chambers.

This remains a concept, and is yet to be tested.

Form-finding techniques from paper, to high-density foam to 3D printing and laser cut.

All metal body and parts, rejecting the use of plastics.

Isometric view of the components.

The name Coffea derives from the scientific name for the coffee plant.