BKON's Vacuum Coffee Brewer Delivers Perfect Extraction in 90 Seconds

If you've ever wondered how to pull every last nuanced flavor out of coffee or tea without overcomplicating your setup, the answer might not be more gadgets—but better physics. Professional brewers and enthusiasts alike have long chased the perfect extraction: balancing time, temperature, turbulence, and pressure to unlock aroma and taste without harshness or waste. But what if you could achieve that balance faster, cleaner, and with surgical precision?

The answer is BKON: a high-tech vacuum brewer that extracts coffee or tea in just 60–90 seconds using patented reverse air pressure and precise programmable parameters. It’s already earned praise at SCAA and caught the attention of Starbucks.

BKON is the brainchild of Dean & Lou Vastardis, founders of a company that normally builds professional beverage equipment for premium tea brands like Franke and Rishi. Their latest product, however, breaks the boundaries of traditional tea infusion. The BKON brewer employs a cutting-edge vacuum-based beverage injection system that works on any organic material—not just tea. Yes, that includes coffee, and yes, experimental users have even tried it with oils and other liquids.

At the heart of the BKON system is something called “reverse air pressure injection”. This method pulls the liquid through the organic material—say, ground coffee—without using excessive heat or force. Instead of relying on steam or high agitation, the machine lowers the air pressure inside the chamber, creating what’s essentially a gentle, natural “cold boil”. This keeps the cellular structures of the grounds or leaves intact, allowing for a smoother, more controlled extraction. According to BKON, where conventional methods can take up to seven minutes, their system captures the full spectrum of aroma and flavor in just ninety seconds.

How BKON Controls the Brew

Everything about the extraction process is programmable and managed through a connected smart device. Using the companion app, users can control:

• Brew duration (60–90 seconds)
• Water volume
• Number of cycles
• Container type
• Water temperature
• Pressure levels
• Flow depth and timing

This level of control means you’re not stuck with a one-size-fits-all setting. Whether you’re brewing a delicate Yirgacheffe or a punchy Ethiopian Sidra, you can tailor each variable to the bean. And it's not just coffee—tea brewers are using it to draw out subtle notes without bitterness, all while keeping the process visibly calm and controlled. The company’s website even features animations that visually explain the flow and pressure dynamics inside the chamber.

So how does the machine manage to do all this without turning into a high-pressure science experiment? Precision engineering. BKON’s internal architecture is packed with:

• Temperature probes throughout the machine to ensure exact water temperature control.
• Independent vacuum pump systems that adjust atmospheric pressure within the chamber.
• Ball valve spouts that maintain a complete vacuum seal throughout the cycle.

All of this ensures that every variable—temperature, pressure, flow—is accounted for in real time, resulting in a clean, repeatable brew every time.

Customization & Sharing

BKON doesn’t just stop at automation. It also offers deep customization. Onboard controls let users define specific profiles for different coffees or teas, including preferred temperatures, cycle counts, and vacuum timing. These profiles aren’t locked to the machine—they can be uploaded to the cloud and shared across the BKON user network. That means baristas, roasters, and coffee scientists can exchange their favorite settings, collaborate on profiles, and refine their craft collectively.

The machine also comes with custom-designed rotating filters tailored for both coffee and tea, and multiple cleaning modes to maintain hygiene and performance. Whether you're a café, a lab, or a serious home enthusiast, you can program, save, and share your ideal brew formula.

Who’s Using BKON?

Though it’s a relatively new entrant, BKON is already turning heads in the specialty world. The first 100 units rolled off the production line in June and are now on sale with a price tag of $13,000 USD (approximately 81,350 RMB). Despite the cost, early adopters include major players like the New York Coffee Center and two Starbucks concept stores. During the SCAA trade show in Seattle, none other than Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz gave the device a hands-on demo in the exhibition hall.

The brewer was also honored as the best new product at the SCAA show, a significant nod from an organization known for spotlighting innovation in specialty coffee and tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BKON brewer and how does it work?

The BKON brewer is an automated vacuum extraction machine that uses reverse air pressure and low-temperature vacuum boiling to brew coffee or tea in 60–90 seconds. It controls variables like water volume, temperature, pressure, cycle count, and flow timing via a smart app, ensuring precise and repeatable extractions without harsh agitation or high heat.

How is BKON different from traditional coffee brewers?

Unlike traditional brewers that rely on gravity, pressure, or steam, BKON uses a vacuum environment and reverse air pressure to gently extract flavor. This method preserves cellular structure, minimizes extraction time to under 90 seconds, and avoids over-extraction or bitterness while extracting the full range of aroma compounds.

What kinds of beverages can you make with BKON?

BKON is designed for any organic material, not just coffee. It’s used for tea, coffee, and experimental applications with oils and other liquids. Both tea specialists and coffee roasters have successfully adapted it for various brew styles and flavor profiles.

Where is BKON being used?

BKON is currently in use by the New York Coffee Center, two Starbucks concept stores, and was featured at the SCAA trade show in Seattle, where Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz tried it out. It’s also gaining interest among specialty coffee labs and high-end cafes.

How much does a BKON brewer cost and is it worth it?

Each BKON brewer retails for $13,000 USD (about 81,350 RMB). While expensive, it’s aimed at commercial users, specialty labs, and high-end cafes that value precision, speed, and flavor consistency. It’s been recognized as a top innovation by SCAA.

Can you customize brew settings on BKON?

Yes. Users can fully customize brew parameters including temperature, pressure, cycle count, water volume, and flow timing. These settings can be saved, uploaded to the cloud, and shared with other BKON users for collaboration and refinement.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Vacuum Brewing

For use with the BKON vacuum brewer, try FrontStreet Coffee’s Ethiopia Humbera—bright with citrus and floral notes—or their Yirgacheffe, offering juicy berry and stone fruit qualities that shine under precise, low-pressure extraction. For a deeper profile, their PWN Golden Mandheling brings sweet caramel and mild spice, balancing well in controlled environments. All three beans respond exceptionally well to clean, precise brew methods like BKON’s. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.