Morgan Eckroth|21. Aug.
This Tool Makes The Best Espresso In The World
Introduction
This video explores the Better Vessel, a tool that helped a Filipino barista achieve the highest espresso scores at the 2025 World Barista Championship.
Design & Mechanism- Three parts: A top chilling sphere (added by the creator, not official), a double-walled main vessel, and a movable base with a stand.
- How it works: Espresso is pulled into the vessel, left to rest for 15-20 seconds, then placed on the final cup – the sphere lifts, trapping the crema while the clear espresso flows through.
- Crema is bitter – it's an emulsion of oils, fines, and CO2.
- Removing it yields a sweeter, more acidic, and silkier shot.
- The creator pulls a double shot: half normally (with crema), half with the Better Vessel (without crema).
- The Better Vessel shot: smoother mouthfeel, more prominent fruit flavors, less bitterness – almost like fruit juice.
- In barista competitions, judges award points for undisturbed crema on the surface.
- The Better Vessel allows competitors to show perfect crema, then quickly remove it – a major time-saver (12 drinks in 15 minutes).
- Pros: Fast cooling, effective crema separation, easy to use.
- Cons: Expensive, limited production, single-shot capacity, fragile 3D-printed base (can crack).
- Not a necessity, but a fun way to experience espresso differently. Traditionalists may still prefer the classic shot with crema.
No imperial units to convert; all measurements remain as in the original.
