Horizon - May Delivery
An innovative post-extraction pressure modulation device that opens new horizons in specialty coffee. Designed for refined sensory experiences.
- Description
- Specifications
The Acaia Horizon represents a new frontier in coffee science, bringing innovation to the post-extraction maturation phase – the critical minutes between extraction and the first sip. Freshly brewed coffee exists in an unsettled state where environmental variables, slow degassing, and oxidation interact with its sensory profile before it reaches drinking temperature.
The Horizon instantly transforms the atmospheric environment inside the cup. It creates a controlled low-pressure environment, removing gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide while preserving delicate aromatic compounds. This results in smoother mouthfeel, rounded acidity, and enhanced natural sweetness, revealing the coffee’s intrinsic flavor.
By eliminating the atmospheric variables that occur after brewing, the Horizon ensures that the post-extraction maturation phase is precisely controlled. This provides a stable foundation for deepening understanding of a bean's intrinsic flavor and refining recipes with unprecedented precision.
| Model | AHN101 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Product Weight | 257 g ± 5 g |
| Product Dimensions | Ø 87 mm, H 39 mm |
| Material | Aluminum, Acrylic, Silicone |
| Battery | Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 350 mA |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 uses (varies with duration per use) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Inside the Package | Acaia Horizon x 1 |
Introducing
Horizon
Meet the Acaia Horizon: an innovative post-extraction
pressure modulation device created to preserve coffee
aroma and allow it to be served at its peak potential with
greater sweetness, clarity and balance.
The World’s First Post-Extraction Pressure Modulator
Redefining the critical minutes after extraction. Redefining the critical minutes after extraction, the Horizon introduces pressure as a controllable variable in the final stage of coffee preparation.
Redefining the critical minutes after extraction. Redefining the critical minutes after extraction, the Horizon introduces pressure as a controllable variable in the final stage of coffee preparation.
The Modulation Process
The Horizon precisely depressurizes the chamber to create a stable low-pressure environment. This shifts gas-liquid equilibrium within the cup, influencing how dissolved gases and volatile compounds express during tasting.
The Horizon precisely depressurizes the chamber to create a stable low-pressure environment. This shifts gas-liquid equilibrium within the cup, influencing how dissolved gases and volatile compounds express during tasting.
The Result: Sensory Refinement
After resting under reduced pressure, most cups are perceived as smoother, less sharp, and more integrated. Acidity becomes rounder and sweetness more apparent, revealing a more cohesive flavor structure.
After resting under reduced pressure, most cups are perceived as smoother, less sharp, and more integrated. Acidity becomes rounder and sweetness more apparent, revealing a more cohesive flavor structure.
Seamless Integration
The Horizon operates post-extraction without altering the input brew ratio or agitation. It fits naturally into existing workflows, across a range of cup sizes and preparation styles.
The Horizon operates post-extraction without altering the input brew ratio or agitation. It fits naturally into existing workflows, across a range of cup sizes and preparation styles.
INSIDE THE PACKAGE
Below are the items you will receive when you order the Horizon.
Acaia Horizon
Silicone Drip Mat
USB-C
Charging Cable
Replacement
Silicone Ring
Care and Cleaning
Use a soft cloth with warm water only to clean the product.
Do not use detergent or other chemicals for cleaning and soaking as it can damage the anodized coating on the product.