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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n SEPTEMBER 2018 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 7 Fresh Taiwan exhibited at NY NOW in New York for its third year in August, showcasing products by 10 emerging Taiwanese designers: HMM, Studio Lim, DAQI Concept, PARSEC Design Studio, eguchi toys, [bi.du.haev], Singular Concept, Beyond Object, Yenchenyawen Design Studio, and Magi-Steel. Fresh Taiwan is a multi-dimensional cluster of creative products, featuring ever ything f rom coffee sets and tableware, to stationery, fashion accessories, decorations and much more. Organized by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture and executed by Taiwan Design Center, the project was launched in 2012 on a mission to elevate the profile of Taiwanese design around the globe. Last year at NY NOW, Fresh Taiwan's Studio Lim was selected f rom among thousands of other entrants for inclusion in the trade show's Sustainability themed exhibition. This is Fresh Taiwan's second international event in 2018, having already exhibited at Ambiente in Frankfurt, while later this year it heads to BIG + BIH in Bangkok. Artisan Tea and Coffee The trend in artisan tea and coffee reflects a spirit of connoisseurship, which is engrained into the lives of all modern day urbanists. Taiwan has a rich culture of tea that goes back centuries, as well as a booming contemporary movement in the third wave of coffee. Artisan tea and coffee lifestyle products, such as utensils for pour- over coffee and cold brew systems, are becoming an essential part of daily life. None echo this trend more so than [bi.du.haev] a niche lifestyle design brand that specializes in elegantly crafted instruments for brewing tea and coffee. Its products excel in both form and function; both ornamental and practical; comprised of haute materials such as art glass, brass, copper, merbau wood, and ceramics. In a completely different style, HMM is hoping to win over the hearts of American retailers with Mugr and Sqoop. Better known for its stationery products, HMM considers coffee an essential ingredient for any creative workspace, complimenting its well established stationery range. Mugr and Sqoop are a mug and coffee serving spoon, designed for creative professionals. Organic Ceramic Homeware Artists and designers tend to cherish the happy accidents that occur during experimentation in craftsmanship. Yenchenyawen Design Studio and Studio Lim have developed organic processes for creating one-off patterned ceramics, crafted to make homeware products. Yenchenyawen Design Studio calls its branded ceramic Landscape of Oxidation, combining processes of copper patination and iron oxidation. Its Jesmonite collection includes a tea light holder, jewelry tray, necklaces, an incense burner, and LED nightlight. The brand's latest Jesmonite product is a custom Bespoke Surface, which can be scaled to meet all needs f rom tabletops to light switches. Studio Lim calls its ceramic collection Fibrewood Objects, produced using traditional Taiwanese lacquerware techniques, mixed with natural plant fiber such as flax. The brand's signature style, Frosted Gold, incorporates golden flecks of wood, hence the name, Fibrewood Objects. The collection includes coasters, dessert plates, and trays for accessories in multiple sizes. Bedroom Bird Pendants Mimicking the appearance of a caged song bird, JinGoo - Wireless Audio Light by DAQI Concept is an ambient light and bluetooth speaker. The name, Jingoo, refers to the melodious singing of the oriole bird in ancient Chinese poetr y. JinGoo is already retailed at the prestigious MoMA Design Store in New York. People of all ages need inspiration, therefore bird pendants make a delightful decoration for the bedroom of a growing child as well. Designed by eguchi toys, Mobile bird - Pelican is a playful, mobile pendant with a wonderful motion. This decorative toy presents the myth of the stork that carries newborn babies into the world in the form of a good, old-fashioned mobile pendant. KN Fresh Taiwan: Taiwanese Design Appeals to American Market Sur La Table has entered into an exclusive cookware collaboration for SCANPAN® CS+, which features the most advanced nonstick surface available on the market today. Launched in July, CS+raises the bar in ever y way, fusing revolutionar y new nonstick Stratanium+®, with brushed stainless exteriors for cookware as beautiful as it is functional. Stratanium+, Scanpan's first-ever commercial-grade nonstick coating, provides an almost indestructible nonstick micro-texture surface that sears food like stainless steel and provides effortless release for easy serving and cleanup. The efficient five-ply construction provides quick and even heat distribution, delivering an experience that is truly nonstick without compromise. "Since 2008 we have collaborated with Sur La Table to bring the industr y's most innovative nonstick cookware to market. CS+ represents another milestone in this mission. The textured surface of STRATANIUM+ is a commercial grade offering. It's the toughest nonstick surface we have ever manufactured, while still providing exceptional release for ease of use. It's durable, safe and sustainable nonstick for healthier cooking." said Jesper Brund, President and CEO, Scanpan. The CS+ collection also is packed with thoughtful, exclusive features that make life in the kitchen even easier. Large, comfortable ergonomic handles feature new stay-cool technology. Snug- fitting glass lids seal in flavor while offering 20 percent more viewing space and make it easy to keep an eye on the food as it's cooking. All pans and lids are completely dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. "We are constantly working with our partners to develop new, innovative products that help customers become more confident in the kitchen" said Billy May, CEO, Sur La Table, "Our collaboration with Scanpan and the new CS+ collection totally delivers on that mission with an unsurpassed cooking experience." Made in Denmark exclusively for Sur La Table, The SCANPAN CS+ is the first of its kind and comes with a lifetime warranty. A 10-piece set retails for a suggested $1,824.00. KN Sur La Table Unveils New Collaboration With SCANPAN Offering an unparalleled range of 15 specialties f rom espresso to flat white, the JURA S8 creates a new segment in automatic coffee machines: Designed as a premium mid-range appliance, it combines the best of its class with coveted premium elements, including touchscreen technology for remarkable ease of use. It has received of two of the most prestigious international design awards: the reddot Design Award 2018 and the iF Design Award 2018. Expanding JURA's beverage focus, the S8 is the first to include caffè latte as a one-touch milk specialty, and the first to offer hot water for green tea, which steeps at a lower temperature than black tea. The S8's intelligent operating concept is the epitome of simplicity, for intuitive navigation. The 4.3-inch high-resolution color touchscreen display makes it easy: one touch brews a specialty coffee or tea. Graphics and animation guide the user, illustrating every step of the process. The display is clear, simple and modern for today's digitally savvy consumers. Individual preferences can be programmed in a few steps, allowing the user to rename, move, copy or duplicate customized beverages. It's enhanced with a quick, new press-and-hold function to access programming. The home screen can be tailored with the user's favorite beverages. JURA technology ensures stunning quality in the cup to satisfy the most demanding coffee connoisseurs. The AromaG3 grinder is precise and twice as fast, preser ving the aroma of f reshly ground coffee beans. JURA's Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®) ensures optimum extraction time for the most flavorful espresso and ristretto. The bean container is protected with a new, heavy-duty insulated lid for quiet operation and f resher beans. This high- quality cover is made of hand-polished, chrome-plated die-cast zinc. A new generation fine foam frother takes the guesswork out of creating latte macchiato and other beverages with the very best fine-textured foam, every time. The design is luxurious, with a chrome finish and professional, industrial style. Maintenance is simple with integrated rinsing and cleaning programs. Water filters also provide optimum water quality, while protecting against limescale. JURA's Intelligent Water System automatically detects the filter. JURA offers the largest assortment of automatic coffee machines, with actual retail pr ices ranging f rom $799 to $5,499. KN JURA Debuts the Award-Winning S8

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