Title: Shaking Up Hydration: How CES 2025 Revolutionizes Water, Coffee, and Beer Consumption
The beverage sector at CES 2025 might not have been drowned in AI, but it still showcased an impressive assortment of innovations. Water took center stage, primarily focusing on products that efficiently filter water for both residential and commercial spaces. These included standalone filters and smart gadgets that integrate with existing water sources. The coffee realm showcased fewer offerings, but the ones present introduced novel ways to create craft coffee and espresso more conveniently.
Water
Kara Pure & Kara Pod (Kara Water)
The Kara Water product line, which includes the Kara Pure and the newly introduced Kara Pod, uses unique air distillation technology to generate pure drinking water. Cody Soodeen, the founder and CEO, innovated this air distillation technique, inspired by the Namib beetle's method of extracting water from the air. These appliances do not rely on water, instead hiring air as their only resource to distill water.
The Kara Pure, a free-standing water cooler, produces 2.5 gallons of water daily, while the Kara Pod produces one gallon daily and can fit comfortably on a countertop. The former has been on the market for four years, producing 1.2 million liters of water. The Kara Pod will go into mass production the following month and will also be capable of brewing coffee and tea through espresso pod technology.
Echo Flask
At CES 2025, Echo unveiled the Echo Flask, a smart water bottle infusing hydrogen into the water. Extra hydrogen supplementation may support gut health, brain health, fight inflammation, and aid in nutrient absorption. Hydrogen-infused water has been popular among athletes, such as Tom Brady, Jake Paul, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Echo Flask operates by syncing with Apple Health and incorporating an app that allows users to schedule hydrogen infusion cycles. It has two patents, one covering the bottle design and maintenance, and another addressing the release mechanism for the bottle's lid.
Coffee
AstroBrew
Cold brew coffee typically takes 24 hours to prepare, but the AstroBrew can craft your favorite cold brew coffee within 5 minutes by employs a chilling technology. The machine weighs around 5 pounds and features two patents for its innovative cold brew technology. The device is low-maintenance and requires no pods.
Mihatama Flavor Craft AI
Mihatama Flavor Craft AI is a Japanese startup that utilizes AI to create custom coffee blends suitable to your personal taste preferences, incorporating acidity, bitterness, astringency, richness, and strength. Users can control the ratio of five different blended coffee beans, using nespresso pods or Ovi recyclable pods containing coffee grinds or tea leaves. Mihatama is not yet available for purchase but is expected to be launched on the market this summer.
Zeroth Law
Korean startup Zeroth Law has launched the Zeroth Law espresso machine, targeting commercial use due to its high price point. The machine primarily aims to enhance the espresso-making process for beginners by making quality shots of espresso without needing much expertise. It features a stepper motor for precise pressure control and a cool, sleek design.
No new information on Dreo Reverse Osmosis Water Filter, Viomi Vortex 8, Viomi Falls, Ovi X, Ovi E, or Exobrew was found in the available sources.
The Kara Pure and Kara Pod from Kara Water, using air distillation technology, generate up to 2.5 gallons of pure drinking water daily and will soon be capable of brewing coffee and tea. At CES 2025, Echo introduced the Echo Flask, a smart water bottle infusing hydrogen to support gut and brain health. For coffee lovers, AstroBrew can prepare cold brew coffee within 5 minutes using a chilling technology. Mihatama Flavor Craft AI uses AI to create custom coffee blends based on personal taste preferences, while Zeroth Law's espresso machine aims to enhance the espresso-making process for beginners. Despite the focus on these innovations, no new information was found on Dreo Reverse Osmosis Water Filter, Viomi Vortex 8, Viomi Falls, Ovi X, Ovi E, or Exobrew in the available sources.
