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And they say you can’t get good coffee for $1 anymore! But your $1 is getting us that much closer to great at-home espresso - we couldn’t do it without you! A hearty thanks, and we’ll put your name on our website. Every dollar counts!
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Shot glasses are more than just cute miniature versions of regular glasses - they’re great for your espresso, for your liquor, for growing tiny plants in...With a $10 pledge you get shot glasses with our logo! Just use responsibly.
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Coffee is great for warming you up on a chilly day, but sometimes you need to take it to the next level and put on some clothes. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (literally! - you like that?). Enjoy one of our cozy, and stylish, ZPM T-shirts. And the shot glasses are all yours, too.
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Our machines do a lot of the work of making perfect espresso, but you’ve got to help out too. To show our gratitude, we’re making it as easy as possible by giving you the tools you require - namely, a fancy-schmancy tamper for all your tamping needs (probably just espresso, but who knows?). Add that to the t-shirt and shot glasses, and you’ll be sitting pretty.
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There’s no better feeling than unwrapping a box of presents - except maybe the feeling of playing with a bunch of presents. Forgive us for spoiling the surprise, but here’s what you’ll be getting from us: a shot glass, a t-shirt, a tamper, and your very own bag of artisan coffee beans. With our box of gifts, it’ll feel like Christmas in...whatever month you get your box of gifts!
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For a $200 pledge, you’re pre-ordering one of our very first machines, a $400 retail value! It can be hard to be one of the first to brave new frontiers, but don’t worry - there’s no river-crossings or dysentery in store for you, just awesome home-brewed espresso.
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If you want to boldly brew as you’ve never brewed before, this is your level. For $250, you’ll receive everything you need to craft the perfect espresso - one of our first machines, a bag of artisan coffee beans, shot glasses, and a tamper. And you can savor it while wearing one of our t-shirts. A $470 value!
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So you didn't manage to snag one of our $200 reward level machines and now you're sitting around all bummed out. Well, buck up, my friend, because we're not going to abandon you. For $300, you can still pre-order a machine. And our later machines will incorporate any user feedback we get from the early birds - so sometimes it pays to wait.
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We know you were just dying to pledge at our $250 reward level, but, you know, a lot of stuff came up, what with the holidays and TV being so good lately, and you never got around to it...and now it's sold out! Fear not, dear backer. You can still pledge to get our machine and box of goodies that includes shot glasses, t-shirt, espresso tamper, and a bag of artisan roasted coffee beans; a $470 dollar retail value! They'll arrive a little later, but the anticipation is half the fun.
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So you know you want our espresso machine - great! But you also know you'll have a hard time tamping whole beans. We're in the business of solving problems, so let us help you out. For $675, you get our machine AND a Baratza Vario grinder (a $869 value)! Grind away! (This is a 120V/US-shipping only reward level.)
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You're clearly in it to win it at this point, so you may as well spring for the deluxe edition. Our machine, a Baratza Vario grinder, a t-shirt, a tamper, shot glasses, and a bag of Batdorf & Bronson Dancing Goats coffee (a $939 retail value). That's right, we will meet all your fashion and beverage needs. You never need to leave the house again. (This is a 120V/US shipping-only reward level.)
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If you’ve always dreamed of being a self-sufficient one-man (or -lady) coffee shop, this is where you need to be. For $1000, we’ll custom build a machine to your specifications (!), send you all of our ZPM logo products, shot glasses, a tamper, a bag of artisanal coffee, and your very own grinder. Now all you need is a patch of good bean-growin’ land in Colombia, and you’ll be set for life.
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Connected as Gleb Polyakov (484 friends)
Gleb Polyakov studied physics at Georgia Tech and worked as a financial analyst for Emperion Investment. He now runs a deli in Atlanta, and is working on an espresso machine start-up company.
Igor Zamlinsky BSME ‘10 Virginia Tech, is a roboticist and aspiring graduate student and is currently working at RoMeLa and DREAMS Lab at Virginia Tech, and on an espresso machine start-up company.
@Karen Sue Not yet. We'll post when we have (1) good/accurate pictures of the final colors, and (2) when we know the cut-off date for color changes. We're excited about the baskets, too!
Any idea when color choice will need to be decided "for sure"....I'm vacillating between orange & red. I'm stoked about the hi-tech basket--way to go guys!!
Saw the update come in 5 minutes after my comment. I'll just chalk that up to excellent customer service.
@OnceWas No photos, but just posted an update. We're working on some hot media updates - once the machine stops exploding (damn you, RadioShack!).
Looking forward to your next update. How are things coming along? Got any photos of production?
@Elizabeth Nathaniel You can change your address by filling out this form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform…). We'll also be sending emails out a week or so before your machine ships to confirm your order information, and you can let us know at that time if the address has changed. Thanks!
I will be moving at the end of May. If I move before you send the machines, how should I change address? It's a tricky time then, so I don't want it to be shipped to my old address right before I move.
Noooo hurry. I'm glad your emphasis is squarely on doing it right. Thanks!
@Todd Etchieson - update 21, second paragraph of "setting up shop". Looks like you can!...soon. ZPM will take care of you.
Great - thanks, that's what I was hoping. Is it possible to have buy/have the ESE pod shipped when my Kickstarter order is fulfilled or should I just order one after I get my machine?
@Todd Your machine is capable of brewing either loose grounds or ESE pods, but ESE pods require a different, shallower portafilter basket that holds them closer to the dispersion filter to prevent the water from running around - rather than through - them. To switch between using loose grounds and ESE pods with our machine, you need to switch out the basket (getting another basket will run you around $10) and use a different brew setting. You can do it with one machine, you just have to change out the basket.
Hi, based on this from your home page:
Espresso pod compatibility: You’ll be able to use our machine with the Easy Serving Espresso Pods, one of the most widely available pre-packaged coffee systems, in addition to loose grounds. Pods are quick, convenient and make for an easy clean-up. They demand a more powerful pump and a unique portafilter, but we thought it was worth it.
...I assumed that with the one machine I would be able to use either loose grounds or the pods. However, when I completed my survey I noticed that it had me choose either ESE pods or loose grounds. Can you explain this? Is the machine only capable of supporting one or the other? Is it possible to have an interchangeable basket so you can switch between ESE pods and loose grounds?
Woohoo!
@Pilus We're working on getting a few things together for an update - should be out tomorrow. We wanted to be able to consolidate a few different bits of news into a single update to prevent spamming, but expect one tomorrow!
Can we get an update on what parts you're still missing? How things are coming along? Updated timeline on build expectations? Thanks.
@Gord Not yet. We'll let everyone know when we do.
Any idea on when the grinders will be shipping?
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@JulieY We'll be posting all manner of pictures as we get various parts (we've posted pictures of almost every part we've gotten already, including the shell).
@Gleb: When you get to the point of having production models of the shells, and post pictures, could you also post pictures of the matte finish? Even if you post matte finish pics in only 1 color, it would really help in visualizing the difference between glossy and matte ... and making a final decision. I'm probably not the only person who has a strong preference for color (black for me!), but is still wavering on finish, despite having to make a selection in the survey. Thanks!
@Gabriel See the "About color selection" section of Update #19. When we have samples we'll post pictures and you can change if you want. The matte isn't so texturized that it would be more difficult to clean (not gritty, it just doesn't have the glossy smoothness). We'll post pictures when we have them.
If this question has been asked and answered already, please direct me to where I can find it. I am wondering about the matte vs. glossy. I have seen the picture that you have of the glassy finish, but I was wondering if you have an example of the matte finish. I selected the matte finish on my survey, but I am a little concerned that it might be too textured and difficult to clean. Any more details, pictures, examples that you could give of the glass vs matte would be appreciated.
For any corrections to your survey in response to Update #20 (or for any other reason) email info@zpmespresso.com with "Survey Correction" in the subject line.
@Donald Yeah, we can't retract it or amend it now. Honestly we just didn't think anyone would have a problem with it (we're kind of children of the "all my information is out there anyway" school), but seeing as people do, those options allow you to refuse to answer whichever questions you find sensitive. We also added a little explanation to the update about why we're asking. Ultimately, it's not a professional/tested survey. We just have *no* idea who our backers are (and thus who our market is), so we're trying to get at least some sense of what we're dealing with. But, we should've said that! We're sending another email with the explanation we added to Update #19, so sorry for the spam.
Ah , just seen the ammended note re "special provisions" , that's probably the best you can do now , only problem is people are only likely to come to comments after the survey......
Not a big deal , just surprised you asked.....
I saw the update , my point was that as the Income question was multiple choice using a period is NOT an option for not answering that question.
Richard raises an interesting point , as I said in my reply , IF someone explains why they want to know something I am more likely to respond (and tell the truth !).
Just curious why you guys are not offering White as a color option. I don't know if I would choose it, but it is a common with kitchen appliances.
I'll repeat what we corrected in the update and posted below: Note that we updated the update. If you don't want to answer a question, either put a period (.) for free response, or put the first answer choice and note that you're abstaining in the special provisions response. Sorry, our expertise is not in survey design!
They should have a "Prefer not to state" option on the income question. I just put the lowest one (<$20,000).
If accurate, that statistic could be handy for guesstimating the discretionary income of their consumer base. It could serve as a guide to ZPM when it comes time to put a price tag on future products. They don't want to price it to where people don't buy, but they don't want to work for free, either. I view it as a "why not?" kind of question; so they know how much I make. So what?
Ok I think your project is great but any reputable survey that includes the income question sould have a "prefer not to say" option, for those surveys that do not give me that option (or dont give a VERY good reason for needing to know my income) , I just lie at one extreme or the other , I expect a lot of others do too so don't expect that statistic to mean anything.
good luck with machine production !
Note that we updated the update (ha!). If you don't want to answer a question, either put a period (.) for free response, or put the first answer choice and note that you're abstaining in the special provisions response. Sorry, our expertise is not in survey design!
@Oliver The Kickstarter survey interface is really limited, so there's no way to make some questions optional. We know it's a pain, but the information helps us out. Do it quick like a bandaid!
Guys, really? We cannot provide shipping address and color preferences without answering _all_ questions? Do my sex, income level and age really have any relevance to this?
If anyone's still here wondering what happened, the activity has moved to http://zpmespresso.com/forum/
Love all the updates, keep'em coming. Also love the humour.
Blueman69,
Yeah a La Pavoni style for future designs would actually be awesome, i use to own one of those and i really miss it. :-)
Just an idea for some more vintage design (of course without that hand-operated lever, but would be nice too):
http://www.kaffeewiki.de/index.php…
Looks a little bit like yours...
Kind regards,
lumoss
@Holly/Jacoby Everyone's account should be active now.
@Jacoby I am having the exact same issue, was just coming here to post about it as well. My user name is 'holly'.
I tried registering for the forum but for some reason I am not getting the confirmation email. and No, it's not going to my junk mail. I have asked it to resend several times. Still nothing. user name is JacobyO.
I'm missing my daily dose of comments/updates.......
Sorry, couldn't resist registering for the forum when I found it. Just another symptom of being really jazzed about this project. I'll try to temper my childish enthusiasm and learn some patience.
We're currently working on the forum. It's going to have to be reset before we go live, so there's no reason to try to register an account now. FYI.
Nice :)
@Tommy Yep! A forum is exactly what we're working on.
Hope they get a forum as well
Lol, Colin. Too funny!
Oops, they noticed the overhaul was publicly visible and now it's just a placeholder until they're done. Damn, it was fun watching things change.
If anyone wants to watch a web site in progress, http://www.zpmespresso.com has undergone a serious style change, and us currently full of blank pages, test posts and lorem ipsum. Presumably it will be filled in shortly.
I had a heart-stopping moment when the web site went blank ("They took the money and ran?"), but now see that it's just being renovated.