The creation of coffee engineers Alpha Dominche, The Steampunk ensures repeatable perfect flavour extraction in every cup. Using advanced controls powered by an Android application on a Google Nexus 7, Steampunk technology allows baristas to set brew parameters for each cup, controlling water temperature, volume, extraction time and agitation via the attached tablet.

The coffee contraption also allows the barista to draw particular flavour profiles similar to other brewing processes your palate is probably familiar with – from French press to pour overs – while also discovering new profiles. The operating system gives the barista the ability to create, save and share recipes, allowing increased control over quality and precise repetition of a brewing method.

Short of flying to various cafes in the US or Japan to try out a Steampunk coffee for yourself, head to Brewtown Newtown in Sydney – Australia’s first cafe with Steampunk technology.