Of course! You can purchase Solo ALTO Glasses by clicking here.

That being said, the VIDA glasses actually work well with light to dark roasts. We heard consistently from the coffee experts who experimented with the cups that the VIDA was the best all around performer for your everyday coffee that you enjoy. That's because of its ability to enhance and amplify the overall flavor profile of your coffee.

We thought long and hard about the best way to get people excited about using the AVENSI glasses for the first time. Since this way of appreciating coffee is so novel, our goal is to make it easy for coffee drinkers to have the full experience of the complete AVENSI set. It really is a tool that allows you to explore the hidden flavors of your coffee.

The recommended flavor pairings are just a starting point, and you can always experiment with new coffees in each cup to explore and discover the flavors of your coffee. We didn't want to be too prescriptive with how the cups can be used, because we don't want to limit how these tools can be used to enhance your coffee experience. For example, even though the ALTO glass is recommended for ‘fruity, bright, lighter roasts’, some experts we worked with like using the ALTO with darker, chocolaty roasts. And even though the SENTI glass is recommended for ‘nutty, earthy, darker roasts’ many experts liked using the SENTI with bright, fruity coffees. This is because they wanted to reveal different subtle flavors that they wouldn’t normally detect in their coffee. Look for the unexpected and don’t be afraid to venture into new realms of flavor to get the most from your coffee experience!

To us, coffee is about exploring new flavors and discovering hidden aspects about the coffees that you enjoy every day. The AVENSI encourages you to experiment and uncover something new! Coffee is an adventure and the potential for new flavors is really limitless.

Of course! You can purchase Solo SENTI Glasses by clicking here.

That being said, the VIDA glasses actually work well with light to dark roasts. We heard consistently from the coffee experts who experimented with the cups that the VIDA was the best all around performer for your everyday coffee that you enjoy. That's because of its ability to enhance and amplify the overall flavor profile of your coffee.

We thought long and hard about the best way to get people excited about using the AVENSI glasses for the first time. Since this way of appreciating coffee is so novel, our goal is to make it easy for coffee drinkers to have the full experience of the complete AVENSI set. It really is a tool that allows you to explore the hidden flavors of your coffee.

The recommended flavor pairings are just a starting point, and you can always experiment with new coffees in each cup to explore and discover the flavors of your coffee. We didn't want to be too prescriptive with how the cups can be used, because we don't want to limit how these tools can be used to enhance your coffee experience. For example, even though the ALTO glass is recommended for ‘fruity, bright, lighter roasts’, some experts we worked with like using the ALTO with darker, chocolaty roasts. And even though the SENTI glass is recommended for ‘nutty, earthy, darker roasts’ many experts liked using the SENTI with bright, fruity coffees. This is because they wanted to reveal different subtle flavors that they wouldn’t normally detect in their coffee. Look for the unexpected and don’t be afraid to venture into new realms of flavor to get the most from your coffee experience!

To us, coffee is about exploring new flavors and discovering hidden aspects about the coffees that you enjoy every day. The AVENSI encourages you to experiment and uncover something new! Coffee is an adventure and the potential for new flavors is really limitless.

For now only the VIDA is being offered as a 2-piece set, while the SENTI and ALTO glasses are only available as SOLO Sets. You can purchase two SOLO glasses of either the SENTI or ALTO by clicking here.

You can purchase any of the glasses in a SOLO Set by clicking here.

The AVENSI is like a loudspeaker for the taste, aroma, and flavor of your coffee. However, with any milk based coffees, the experience tends to be muted because the frothing of the milk creates a blanket of air that shields a lot of the aromatics from being released; this applies to milk based coffees in any cup, not just the AVENSI. So drinking lattes and cappuccino will have a higher perceived sensory experience (taste, aroma, flavor) from the AVENSI compared to drinking from an ordinary mug, but the effect won’t be as noticeable as drinking your coffee without milk.

We've tested the AVENSI glasses with espresso and the glasses worked well to enhance the aroma, taste, and flavor compared to an ordinary mug. Do keep in mind that the AVENSI glasses were optimized to enhance coffee when poured up to the 6oz (180mL) integrated 'Perfect Pour Line', which coincides with the maximum surface area of coffee exposed to air thereby increasing volatilization of aromatics. Single espresso shots typically measure 1oz (30mL) which is below the optimal volume, so the impact that the AVENSI glasses have on your coffee's flavor will be lower. However, the overall enhancement of flavor will be better compared to an ordinary sized ceramic or stainless steel mug.

We’ve tested the AVENSI glasses with cold brew coffee (made from the ARCTIC, of course) and they work very well together! As you probably know, cold brew tends to exhibit sweeter, floral, and fruity notes on the nose and palate, and each of the glasses have interesting ways of enhancing these flavor notes. The difference is really remarkable!

We’ve tested the AVENSI glasses with a variety of different drinks outside of coffee and we were surprised to find that they work very well for other beverages, especially tea! Even though the AVENSI glasses were developed specifically for coffee, the properties of flavor enhancement through the shape of the glass also works very well for tea (cold brewed and hot). Our personal favorites are jasmine and green tea blends because they tend to be very aromatic. Feel free to experiment for yourself to find out which glasses pair well with your favorite teas! Not only that, the double-wall glass design keeps your tea hot for longer and your hands cool. Dare we say it’s a ‘matcha’ made in heaven? ;)

We’ve tested the AVENSI glasses with a variety of different drinks outside of coffee and we were surprised to find that they work very well for other beverages like wine and beer! Even though the AVENSI glasses were developed specifically for coffee, the properties of flavor enhancement through the shape of the glass were inspired by glasses in the wine and spirit world. Have fun experimenting with your favorite wine, spirit, or beer to bring out aromas, tastes, and flavors you may not have experienced before! Experiment lots, and drink responsibly ;)

In terms of dimensions, the inner diameter of the VIDA and SENTI are too small for the Aeropress (60mm and 62mm) but the inner diameter of the ALTO is 85mm. So you'd be able to press directly into the ALTO glass only. 

Regarding pressure and durability, the glass is quite sturdy, but for double wall glass we always recommend brewing into a separate vessel first and then pouring your coffee into the glass. I know a handful of people press really hard when they brew with the Aeropress so in these cases it may be worrisome. But if you press softer and don't mind waiting a bit longer, then brewing directly into the glass should be no problem! The glass is also 2.0mm thick whereas normal double wall glasses are only 1mm thick, making it much more durable than comparable double walled cups.

Avoid use with hard objects like brewing tools, metal spoons, ice and whiskey stones, as they may damage or scratch the glass. Breakage due to contact with hard objects will void the warranty.

AVENSI glasses should be hand washed Only. Similar with fine glassware, it’s best to wash glasses by hand using a mild detergent and non-abrasive cleaning cloth. If using a dish drying rack, avoid placing glasses next to large heavy kitchenware that may bump and damage the glasses.

We've tested the glasses with fresh off the stove boiling water with no problem many times over the past few months. We also did a test by putting one glass into a microwave with hot water for 2 minutes and the glass emerged completely unharmed. Not only that, we used a thermometer to measure the temperature and despite having 87deg Celsius water inside, the handle was safe to hold =)

The total volumes for each glass are as follows:

- VIDA: 415mL / 14oz

- ALTO: 430mL / 14.5oz

- SENTI: 475mL /16oz

The integrated pour line measures 6oz of coffee (180mL) which is optimized for maximum surface area and swirling. The swirling and increased surface area maximizes the aromatics which contributes to enhancing the taste and flavor of your coffee.

The dimensions for each cup are as follows:

VIDA:

Height 130mm / 5.1in

Rim Diameter: 60mm / 2.3in

Bowl Diameter: 86mm / 3.4in

Base Diameter: 77mm / 3.0in

Max Volume: 415mL / 15oz

Pour Line Volume: 180mL / 6oz

Rim Thickness 2.0mm

SENTI:

Height 130mm / 5.1in

Rim Diameter: 62mm / 2.4in

Bowl Diameter: 97mm / 3.8in

Base Diameter: 74mm / 2.9in

Max Volume: 475mL / 16oz

Pour Line Volume: 180mL / 6oz

Rim Thickness 2.0mm

ALTO:

Height 130mm / 5.1in

Rim Diameter: 85mm / 3.4in

Bowl Diameter: 86mm / 3.4in

Base Diameter: 77mm / 3.0in

Max Volume: 450mL / 15.2oz

Pour Line Volume: 180mL / 6oz

Rim Thickness 2.0mm

AVENSI means 'an adventure of the senses'. For us, coffee is an everyday adventure; being able to slow down and appreciate the moment by exploring the diverse flavor notes of our coffee is what inspired the name for our coffee enhancing glassware line.

The AVENSI Glasses are made from 100% borosilicate glass, which is a special type of glass that is used for kitchen products that are exposed to higher temperatures. As Wikipedia explains:

"Borosilicate glass is a type of glass with silica and boron trioxide as the main glass-forming constituents. Borosilicate glasses are known for having very low coefficients of thermal expansion (≈3 × 10−6 K−1 at 20 °C), making them resistant to thermal shock, more so than any other common glass."

In other words, borosilicate glass can withstand higher temperatures, which is important for the AVENSI since it's designed for hot coffee. Not only that, it can also be used with cold coffee as well (iced coffee, cold brew coffee) thanks to the same thermal shock resistant properties of borosilicate glass.

We’ve been testing our glass prototypes for months, with regular washing, usage, cheers-ing and the occasional bang against the side of the sink. We’re happy to say that we've had no breaks so far! The glass wall thickness is 2.0mm making it thicker than regular double walled mugs which are normally only 1mm thick. Crystal wine and tasting glasses usually measure around 0.7mm or less. In our experience, the AVENSI glasses have proven to be durable than comparable options and will become your new go-to glass for your everyday coffee!

The Discovery felt coasters are made from 100% polyester. This makes the coasters extra durable, flexible, and super absorbent. We considered many other materials for the coasters, including wood, wool, cork, paper, and silicon, but they just weren’t what we were looking for.

The felt coasters make perfect companions to the AVENSI glasses. Thanks to the double-walled base, our AVENSI glasses prevent condensation from forming when drinking cold coffee, but if the occasional “sip-drip” starts sliding down the glasses, or you just want something soft to put your AVENSI glasses on, the Discovery Felt Coasters are there for you!

We also don’t want to limit your imagination. Feel free to use the coasters for other glasses that ‘sweat’, you can have full confidence that the Discovery felt coasters will work wonderfully to absorb any condensation that manages to escape from your glass.

Duties and VAT are not included. We've been working very hard over the past few months to negotiate the best shipping rates, and this is the best solution we were able to come up with to offset any VAT or duties that may be charged. Logistics and shipping are always a challenge and we’ve invested a ton of time to do our best to take care of all our backers and ensure you have the best delivery experience.

Sure thing! You can download a digital copy of the AVENSI Instruction Guide here