{"title":"Better Vessel™","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by two-time Philippine National Barista Champion and World Barista Championship\nSemi-Finalist (2019 \u0026amp; 2025) Michael Harris Conlin, and co-designed with his son Liam\nConlin, who was just 14 years old at the time, the Better Vessel™ represents a collaboration\nacross generations of curiosity, craftsmanship, and passion for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"better-vessel-post-extraction-tool","title":"BETTER VESSEL Post-Extraction Tool","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NEW WAY TO TASTE ESPRESSO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Better Vessel™ is a post-extraction tool designed to remove the crema on espresso shots, revealing the natural sweetness, clarity, and subtle flavour often hidden underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by two-time Philippine National Barista Champion and World Barista Championship Semi-Finalist Michael Harris Conlin, and co-designed by his then 14-year-old son Liam Conlin, the Better Vessel™ represents generations of curiosity, craftsmanship, and passion for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy remove the crema?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrema is the universal symbol of espresso. While this frothy, caramel-coloured layer looks appealing – and is a sign of a proper extraction – it actually contains a concentration of emulsified oils and bitter compounds that contribute to harsh, astringent flavours.\u003cbr\u003eThe Better Vessel™ allows you to enjoy the benefits of a well-extracted espresso shot without the layer of crema \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e the bitterness. Perfect for adventurous home baristas, educators, and coffee professionals seeking to refine their sensory skills, this new tool helps reveal the natural sweetness and clarity of espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Better Vessel™ works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Better Vessel™ allows you to pull the espresso shot directly into the chamber. After crema naturally settles to the surface, place the vessel overtop your cup. 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