The Capsule Tea Machine stands out for its simplicity, practicality, and aesthetic appeal. It streamlines the tea-making process, reducing time and effort while preserving the handmade characteristics of traditional tea-making. The result is a fine-drinking tea experience available at any time.
The design's unique properties extend beyond its visual appeal. The machine features a noise-canceling structure and noiseless parts for quiet operation. Its high-temperature self-cleaning technology ensures a clean and germ-free inner space. Unlike other heating systems made from stainless steel, this machine prevents scale build-up and keeps the tea from cooling down. It also reduces power dissipation by 15%, making it environmentally friendly.
With dimensions of 370mm*325mm*155mm and a water tank capacity of 2.5L, the Capsule Tea Machine is compact and convenient. It weighs just 6.2kg, making it easy to move and store. The design team, led by Bing Han, has meticulously crafted this machine to deliver a superior tea-drinking experience.
The Capsule Tea Machine is user-friendly. Users simply press a button to start the machine, choose their preferred tea capsule, and press the tea-making button. The machine's invisible recognition component identifies the tea leaves and prepares the tea in just fifty seconds.
Developed in Beijing from 2018 to February 2022, the Capsule Tea Machine is a testament to Xiaoguan Cha's commitment to promoting the traditional tea industry. The company collaborates with tea-making masters and adheres to high-grade tea leaf standards. The design faced the challenge of ensuring high-quality tea, which it overcame by applying double-layer pressurized tea-making technology that simulates the two-stage manual process of Chinese tea-making.
The Capsule Tea Machine's innovative design and superior functionality have earned it the Silver A' Home Appliances Design Award in 2022. This prestigious award recognizes top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that demonstrate outstanding expertise and innovation. The Capsule Tea Machine, with its blend of tradition and technology, is indeed a deserving winner.
Project Designers: Beijing Xiaoguan Cha Company Limited
Image Credits: Beijing Xiaoguan Cha Company Limited
Project Team Members: Project Leader: Bing Han
Head of Marketing: Lei Ma
Industrial Designer: Xing Zhang
Packaging Designer: Na Chen
Head of Development: Zhou Yongzhuo
Product Manager : Chen Xiujuan
Head of tea research and development: Zheng Huicong
Test Engineer : Peng Mao
Project Name: Capsule Tea Machine
Project Client: Beijing Xiaoguan Cha Company Limited