The Better Vessel: Post-Extraction Tool

Unlock the Hidden Sweetness of Espresso with the Better Vessel

Discover a new way to experience espresso.

The Better Vessel is a post-extraction innovation designed to elevate every shot — revealing the natural sweetness and clarity often masked by bitterness.

Developed by two-time Philippine National Barista Champion and two-time World Barista Championship Semi-Finalist (2019 & 2025), Michael Harris, together with his world-renowned coach Federico Bolaños, and Michael's son Liam Conlin, who was just 14 years old at the time, this vessel was co-created across generations. It allows both coffee professionals and enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of crema while enjoying a cleaner, smoother, and sweeter cup — free from the bitterness and harshness that crema can sometimes impart.

The Better Vessel makes crema removal effortless, revealing coffee’s purest flavors with enhanced clarity, sweetness, and balance. Whether you’re running a café or perfecting your home bar, the Better Vessel helps you achieve competition-grade espresso experiences every time.

 Features

• Crema Removal Technology – Instantly reduces bitterness and harshness from crema for a sweeter, clearer, smoother cup.

• More Flexibility in Brewing – Pull longer, higher-extraction shots without the bitter edge from crema.

• Enhanced Flavor Profile – Brings out hidden sweetness, clarity, and improved mouthfeel.

• Precision, Patent-Filed Design – Secure ball-lock + gasket system for reliable, repeatable performance.

• Durable, Food-Safe Materials – Built for daily café use.

• Barista-Inspired Workflow – Developed from World Barista Championship routines.

• Expanded Capacity – The new version can handle approximately ±50 grams of coffee, giving baristas greater flexibility to use naked portafilters and higher-dose extractions.

🧼 Cleaning & Care

To keep performance consistent and flavors pristine:

1. Rinse immediately after each use with warm water.

2. Disassemble the ball lock and gasket (optional) ; rinse all parts thoroughly.

3. Hand-wash only with mild, unscented dish soap. Avoid abrasives and scouring pads.

4. For deeper cleaning, soak components in a diluted espresso-equipment cleaner per the manufacturer’s instructions, then rinse well.

5. Air-dry completely before reassembly.

6. Do not place in the dishwasher, microwave, or expose to boiling water or high heat.

7. Inspect gaskets regularly and replace when worn to maintain a proper seal.

🧪 Prototype Status (Early Access)

The Better Vessel you’re purchasing is a 3D-printed prototype. It’s fully functional and tested in professional settings, but still part of our development phase.

• 3D printing may result in minor surface variations (layer lines/texture) that do not affect performance.

• Materials are food-safe; however, this is not yet the final injection-molded version.

• By purchasing now, you are supporting innovation and getting early access to a tool actively used in barista competitions.

• Future versions will be refined in finish and materials.

• This tool has been filed for patent protection.

Why Choose the Better Vessel?

• Designed by Michael Harris for professionals and enthusiasts alike

• Affordable for cafés, premium for home use

• Elevates the sensory experience of espresso

• The simplest way to achieve the mythical “God Shot”

🤝 Business Inquiries

We’re open to licensing agreements with companies interested in bringing the Better Vessel to a wider market.

For licensing or partnership opportunities, please contact info@michaelharris.ph.