H6 Coffee Maker

Capsule machines usually trade control for convenience. HiBREW's H6 Coffee Maker, presented as a Kickstarter project, sets out to offer both: according to the maker, it combines a capsule-based system with a set of adjustable brewing parameters.

Capsules, recognized automatically

The maker says the H6 automatically recognizes four types of capsules and applies brewing settings suited to each one, so the user does not have to configure the machine when switching between pod formats. The source does not specify which four capsule formats are supported.

Adjustable brewing

Beyond automatic settings, HiBREW says temperature, pre-infusion (bloom) time and coffee volume can each be adjusted individually, letting the machine produce anything from a dense espresso-style shot to a lighter Americano. It is described as supporting both hot and cold brewing.

• Automatic recognition of four capsule types
• Individually adjustable temperature, bloom time and volume
• Hot and cold brewing
• 24-hour timer for scheduled brewing

A 24-hour timer lets users schedule a brew in advance, and the maker points to a straightforward interface. HiBREW, which describes itself as a specialist in compact home appliances, also claims the H6 is built for durability and designed with energy efficiency in mind, though the source offers no figures to support those points.