Ritual in Three Acts
*Aarke’s Filter Coffee System Arrives
written MONICA DE LUNA
Steam coils through the air. The slow bloom of ground coffee begins to rise. A gentle mechanical rhythm takes over. Aarke has entered the world of filter coffee, and the atmosphere around the process starts to feel different.
The Swedish design studio Aarke introduces its new Coffee System™—a three-part assembly of precision: the Aarke Coffee Maker, Coffee Grinder, and Thermal Jug. Each object holds its own purpose, with carefully tuned mechanics and an almost sculptural tactility.
This is a system designed for mornings. The Coffee Maker works with a built-in water sensor that calibrates brewing temperature. Its blooming stage wets the grounds before the full cycle begins, releasing full aroma and oil. The result is complete in under six minutes. The process holds its own pace.
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Grind settings expand across a wide spectrum, with the Coffee Grinder accommodating moka pot to cold brew textures. A flat burr system measures out consistent grounds. Its motor speed holds steady. A dosing function lets the user set number of cups, or simply link it with the Coffee Maker. Once beans meet blade, the flow is uninterrupted, an anti-static ionizing chute guides the grinds directly into the holder.
The Thermal Jug finalizes the system with a quiet hold. It preserves heat for hours without any external heat plate. Stainless steel construction, vacuum-insulated walls, a drip-free spout, and a grip-stable handle. Each part designed to carry hot coffee from machine to table in one clean gesture. The valve at the top closes when the jug is lifted. There is no lid to twist. No buttons to push.
All three pieces connect in function and aesthetic: minimal forms, brushed finishes, a matte calmness. They work alone or in sequence. Together, they offer a rhythm (grind, brew, pour) without creating weight in the room.
Aarke’s approach to design shapes the daily without overstatement. Since 2013, co-founders Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh have given elemental tools a new dimension. From water carbonation to filtration, their portfolio forms a coherent landscape of domestic precision.
“The most powerful design,” Groth notes, “sits quietly but asks to be used.” This idea threads through the Coffee System. Machines remain machines. But here, they speak with clarity. The sound of the grinder, the release of steam, the pause at the pour. These moments gain new character through material, proportion, but also control.
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“A carefully engineered product shouldn’t be complicated to use.”
Carl Ljungh, Co-Founder and Chief Designer at Aarke
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No display screens. No decorative clutter. Aarke's system favors real-time mechanics and intuitive use. There’s care in the spacing, in the push of each part, in how surfaces receive light. It is designed to be used again and again, without needing to be explained. The Coffee Maker, Thermal Jug and Grinder is available through aarke.com and selected partners.
In parallel, Aarke updates its classics. The Carbonator 3 now appears in a deep Burgundy, a tone between metal and fruit, sharp in daylight. And for travel days or studio shifts, the new to-go bottles extend Aarke’s design language beyond the kitchen. The Coffee System arrives as a shaping of a habit. It holds attention without asking for it. A new texture for early hours, repeated in warmth and steel.
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