Seattle-based home coffee equipment company Shelbru is launching the June, a manual pourover brewer built for temperature stability, controlled outward flow and compatibility with common accessories and brewing methods.

The June is expected to retail for $99. Shelbru is taking preorders through a fully funded Kickstarter campaign scheduled to end Aug. 14.

The June’s dual-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless-steel body is intended to limit heat loss during brewing. A bulbous silicone funnel beneath the brewer, called the Aroma Flow system, centers the exiting stream, according to the company. Shelbru says the feature supports flash-chilling tools such as the Nucleus Paragon and sensory vessels such as the Icosa Avensi Cyclone carafe.

Inside, 12 concave ribs are designed to support airflow and minimize bypass, while a ceramic coating is intended to prevent any unwanted flavor transfer. The June accepts V60-style conical paper filters and is compatible with the Hario Switch base for steep-and-release brewing.

The June made its public debut at World of Coffee Brussels, naturally enough, in June. It joins a crowded global market for manual pourover systems that has recently expanded to include the Timemore Crystal Eye Vector, Sibarist Brewing System, Aurli Purion 360 Dripper from Lin’s Ceramics Studio and Hario V60 Dripper NEO, among others.

Shelbru was founded by father-daughter team Edward and Somin Bach, who launched the company’s first product, a cold brew system, through Indiegogo in 2021. Edward Bach brought more than 30 years of technology and business experience, while Somin Bach’s background spans marketing and educational administration.

“Though our careers began outside the coffee industry, our shared passion for coffee inspired us to launch Shelbru during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, turning a long-held interest into something bigger,” Somin Bach recently told Daily Coffee News.

Shelbru’s product line includes the second generation of its cold brew system, an automatic vacuum-sealing canister and a sifter for removing microfines from ground coffee. The June is slated to begin shipping to preorder customers in September, coinciding with direct U.S. sales through Shelbru’s website and distribution in South Korea, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. The company said it also plans additional colorways “inspired by the seasons.”

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