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The Paragon is for the cup you’ve been brewing toward, where nothing is lost on the way down.

There is a moment in every pourover, somewhere between the first bloom and the final draw, where the coffee is doing exactly what it should. The aromas rise. The extraction is alive. The Nucleus Paragon Pourover Stand was built to make sure all of it reaches your cup.

Heat releases aroma volatile compounds into the air around your brew rather than into the liquid you’re drinking. It’s a quiet, consistent loss, and one the Paragon was designed to address. Sitting beneath your pour over dripper, it chills the brew as it falls through the Paragon Chilling Rock, intercepting the extraction at the exact moment volatile compounds are most vulnerable. The florals, the brightness, the complexity, held in the cup where they belong.

Brewing With Intention, Down to the Physics

Nucleus Coffee Tools developed the Paragon in collaboration with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), one of Europe’s leading applied science institutions and home to the Coffee Excellence Centre. Their research team studied the direct relationship between brew temperature and volatile aroma compound preservation, measuring real sensory outcomes in the cup under controlled conditions. That research shaped every design decision in the Nucleus Paragon: the geometry of the chilling rock, the thermal properties of its core, the position of the stand.

The result, as confirmed by ZHAW’s research, is up to 40% more aroma volatile compounds preserved compared to an identical pour over brew made without extract chilling. Flavor you taste, not lose to the room.

The Stand

Three adjustable tiers, each with a clear purpose.

The top tier of the Nucleus Paragon Pourover Stand holds your single-server pour over brewer of choice. It is compatible with conical drippers including the Origami Dripper and Suprima Instrument SD-1R, as well as flat bottom brewers like the Solo Dripper and April Brewer. The middle tier cradles the Paragon Chilling Rock, positioned precisely in the brew path where the extract chilling process takes place. The bottom tier holds your server, catching every drop.

All three tiers are fully adjustable to accommodate different pour over brewing equipment and server sizes. The Paragon Pourover Stand is also compatible with most pour over brewing scales, sitting flush on the base without obstruction.

What's in the Box

The Nucleus Paragon arrives in an all-black, minimalist box, quiet and considered, like the brew it supports. Two simple inscriptions on the exterior are all it takes.

–      Nucleus Paragon Pourover Stand  x 1

–      Nucleus Paragon Chilling Rocks  x 2

All parts of the Nucleus Paragon Pourover Stand + Chilling Rocks is produced with food safe materials. Read more here.

The Chilling Rock

The Paragon Chilling Rock is the core of the extract chilling system. Designed by Nucleus Coffee Tools in collaboration with industrial designers, every dimension of the rock serves the brew.

–      Material  Food-grade 304 stainless steel with a titanium coating, built for the repeated freeze-and-use cycles of a daily brewing practice.

–      Form  Spherical, by design. The shape maximises surface area contact with the brew stream for even, consistent chilling across the full extraction.

–      Core  A high-density liquid gel fill that reaches colder temperatures, holds them longer, and freezes faster than hollow or water-filled alternatives.

Specifications

–      Weight  1,043g

–      Dimensions  165mm (W) x 120mm (D) x 260mm (H) Base dimension: 6 inches by 4.75 inches

–      Stand Material  Lightweight aluminium alloy

–      Chilling Rock Material  Food-grade 304 stainless steel with titanium coating

–      Compatible Brewers  Origami Dripper, Suprima Instrument SD-1R, Solo Dripper, April Brewer, Hario V60, and most single-server pour over drippers.

–      Compatible Scales  Compatible with most pour over brewing scales.

–      Care  Hand rinse the chilling rocks with water after each use. Wipe dry. No soap required. Do not clean in the dishwasher. Store rocks in the freezer between uses.

–      Origin  China

–      Warranty  One-year parts warranty from Nucleus Coffee Tools.

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A Perfect Gift for Better Brewing

Elevate every cup with this beautifully packaged APAX AB Minerals Set – featuring all three of our signature mineral concentrates in 100ml bottles. Designed for the discerning coffee brewer, this set makes an ideal addition for anyone looking to unlock the full potential of their brews through water chemistry.

Each mineral formulation is crafted to enhance different flavor profiles and extraction characteristics, giving brewers the tools to fine-tune their water for espresso, filter, or experimental brews.

Whether for a home barista, a competition-level brewer, or the coffee nerd in your life – this set brings science, precision, and better coffee to every kitchen. 

Click the link below to download standard recipes to follow along!

Inside the box set:

1. Tonik [1]-100ml
2. Jamm [2] - 100ml
3. Lylac [3] - 100ml

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There is a moment just before the shot pulls when the puck either holds or it doesn't. Distribution is the variable most often overlooked and most quietly consequential. A dose settled unevenly into the basket means water finds the path of least resistance, and the cup that follows tells you exactly where it went.

The NCD Nucleus Coffee Distribution Tool was designed to address that moment. Developed by Sasa Sestic, the 2015 World Barista Champion, and tested at the Switzerland University of Applied Technologies, it brings a patented four-blade distribution system to a format that works consistently across skill levels and service volume.

Designed by a World Barista Champion

Sasa Sestic took the World Barista Championship title in 2015 and has spent the years since working on the tools that make consistently excellent espresso more achievable. The NCD is one of them. Its four-blade geometry came from a practical question: how do you settle coffee grounds evenly into a basket, every time, without introducing new variables?

The patented design has been tested at the Switzerland University of Applied Science, giving the distribution claim a basis beyond feel. The blades disperse grounds laterally and evenly, reducing the channelling that comes from clumping or uneven settling. An anti-static coating on the tool surface prevents grounds from adhering between doses.

Four Blades, One Consistent Puck

The NCD uses four uniquely angled blades to move coffee through the basket rather than pressing it in. The result is a puck with a level, evenly distributed bed that gives water a consistent path from first contact to last. Combined with the adjustable depth collar, the tool adapts to different basket depths and dose sizes without requiring a separate unit for each.

Numbered height markers run down the side of the adjuster, so changes between recipes can be tracked and repeated precisely. The collar locks in place once set.

Built to Use, Not to Handle Carefully

The NCD is an all-metal tool. Its stainless steel centre and anodized aluminium adjuster and locker give it a weighted, settled feel in the hand. Textured sides and finger grooves make it secure to hold during distribution, even in a fast-paced bar environment. At 386 grams, it has the heft of something built to last.

What's in the Box

•       NCD Nucleus Coffee Distribution Tool  x 1

Basket Compatibility

The NCD is sized at 58.5mm, compatible with IMS and VST precision baskets. Confirm basket diameter against your portafilter before ordering.

Product Specifications

Weight  386g

Dimensions  58.5mm diameter  · 

Material  Centre: Stainless steel / Adjuster: Anodized aluminium / Locker: Anodized aluminium

Compatible Baskets  IMS and VST 58.5mm baskets

Patent Number  M550602

Research  Tested at the Switzerland University of Applied Technologies

Designer  Sasa Sestic, 2015 World Barista Champion

Care  Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not submerge in water.

Origin  China               

A water chemistry starter kit for the brewer who wants to see how far three different minerals can take a cup

Every brew starts with water, and water is never just water. It carries minerals that shape how coffee extracts, how sweetness comes forward, and how a cup finishes. Most brewers never touch that variable, not because it doesn't matter, but because the tools to work with it usually feel like they belong in a lab, not a kitchen.

This starter kit is built for finding that out. It pairs the Apax Lab Water Mineral Concentrates, Nano Box Set, three concentrates named Tonik, Jamm, and Lylac, with an Apax Lab TDS Meter Pen, so you can measure your water, then try each mineral against the same beans and see what changes.

Water Customization Made Easy

Water chemistry has quietly become one of the more interesting frontiers in home brewing. Total dissolved solids, the minerals suspended in your water, influence how thoroughly coffee extracts and which flavors come through most clearly. Two brewers using the same beans, the same grinder, and the same recipe can land in different cups if their water differs.

Built for Exploration

The Nano Box Set is not a single fixed recipe. It holds three separate directions, made so you can taste the range rather than commit to one answer. Tonik, Jamm, and Lylac each push a cup somewhere different, and having all three on hand means a side-by-side comparison is only a few drops away. Brew the same coffee three ways, once with each concentrate, and the differences show up in the cup rather than on a spec sheet.

Why Water Chemistry Matters

The Apax Lab TDS Meter Pen measures conductivity, giving you a fast reading of your water's total dissolved solids before you start. That reading is your baseline, the fixed point you compare against as you test each of the three minerals from the Nano Box Set. Used together, the meter and the concentrates turn water into something you can actually investigate, one adjustment and one cup at a time.

Product Details

The Setup

The kit is built around a simple loop: measure, then explore. Start with the Apax Lab TDS Meter Pen to read your water's baseline. From there, add drops from the Nano Box Set, Tonik, Jamm, or Lylac, to shift your water and compare what each one does to the same brew. A use guide walks through starting ratios for each concentrate, and a downloadable recipe guide is included for brewers who want a proven starting point before branching out on their own.

What's in the Box

• Apax Lab Water Mineral Concentrates, Nano Box Set: Tonik, Jamm, and Lylac, 20ml each
• Apax Lab TDS Meter Pen: One meter for measuring total dissolved solids
• Use guide: Starting ratios and instructions for all three concentrates, plus access to a downloadable recipe guide

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Designed in collaboration with two legendary latte artists: Umpaul, the 2016 World Latte Art Champion with seven world champion titles, and RORA, the Korea National Champion and the first female latte artist from Korea to compete in the World Latte Art Championship, this special edition pitcher embodies their shared motto: “No Problem.”

The result of years of research combined with WPM’s renowned spout flow dynamics, this pitcher is engineered to elevate your pouring in every style; from your first practice swirl to competition-level designs.

Features:

• #41 Tongued Spout Design – Delivers unmatched control over milk flow for even the most intricate latte art.

• Versatile Craftsmanship – Performs flawlessly with any cup size or latte art style.

• Elegant Ro&Um Logo – A refined stamped emblem uniting the artistry of both champions.

• Dual Line Indicators – Clear, easy-to-read markers for consistent milk measurements to reduce milk waste.

A Perfect Gift for Better Brewing

Elevate your brewing experience with this beautifully packaged APAX AB Minerals Set – featuring all three of our signature mineral concentrates in 20ml bottles. Designed for the discerning coffee brewer, this set makes an ideal addition for anyone looking to unlock the full potential of their brews through water chemistry.

Each mineral formulation is crafted to enhance different flavor profiles and extraction characteristics, giving brewers the tools to fine-tune their water for espresso, filter, or experimental brews.

Whether for a home barista, a competition-level brewer, or the coffee nerd in your life – this set brings science, precision, and better coffee to every kitchen. 

Click the link below to download standard recipes to follow along!

Inside the box set:

1. Tonik [1]-20ml
2. Jamm [2] - 20ml
3. Lylac [3] - 20ml

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Smooth foam roll competition pitcher perfect for any drawing style

This WPM #30 600cc flat top pitcher is a collaborative creation with Bangkok-based barista Thames. This limited edition pitcher is designed for competition, blending WPM's expertise with Thames's artistic touch.

This pitcher focuses on optimizing the commonly available pitcher design - incorporating new elements to functionally improve the common flat top pitcher.

The spout of this flat top pitcher has been redesigned to provide a flow that benefits mix foam use. Excellent for drawing style, its round-bottom design enables a smooth rollover of foam - and latte artists are able to fully utilize every drop of milk for their pours.

At 600cc / 20oz size - this pitcher is perfect for pouring 10oz combination pour style patterns. The lengthened spout at a carefully designed angle works in tandem with a specially designed spout for a controlled flow.

• The curved base promotes a larger vortex during frothing, ensuring smoother foam transition and consistent microfoam.
• 90 degree handle
• An elongated spout facilitates precise drawing and controlled pouring.
• A slanted top design incorporates a volume gauge for exacting volume control.
• The ergonomic handle accommodates diverse gripping styles, ensuring supreme comfort and command during pouring.
• Crafted from premium 304 18/8 stainless steel, this pitcher guarantees enduring durability and performance.
• Unique "Thames" laser etched design on body and handle

Volume: 600cc/ 20oz

Color: Brushed Steel / Brushed Gold

Are you interested in showcasing your drawing style latte art with this pitcher?

Contact and provide us with your drawing style (combo pour / etched pour) latte art portfolio to work with us on product review and testing. Email to support@slowpoursupply.co for more details!

Introducing the New Line of SLOW POUR SUPPLY® x WPM Monochrome Handleless Milk Pitchers:

A Blend of Contemporary and Functionality

*please note that the Matte White version comes in past version black packaging 

09 Wide Spout ( previously known as round spout) for a dramatic flow

Please note that this product name has changed to reflect the spout: pitcher size relationship. The product remains the same.

22oz wide spout pitcher in Cinder - an ash color with a red hue

A versatile pitcher that is perfect for both to-go and service pours. Great for large to-go cups, as well as milk sharing.

Product Details

• Wide Spout Wide Spout (previously categorized as Round spout in large size), perfect for bold dramatic pours

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 9.5 oz milk volume indicator

• Perfect size for milk sharing. Consider pairing with "Small Cinder" in 10oz.

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material:  304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. 

• Matte Gray Powder Coated Exterior

• Wide diameter Vessel

Revolutionary-smooth foam roll - perfect for any drawing style

The WPM #39 500cc flat top-long spout pitcher

This pitcher focuses on optimizing the commonly available pitcher design - incorporating new elements to functionally improve the common flat top pitcher.

The spout of this flat top pitcher has been redesigned to provide a flow that benefits mix foam use. Excellent for drawing style, its round-bottom design enables a smooth rollover of foam - and latte artists are able to fully utilize every drop of milk for their pours.

At 500cc / 17oz size - this pitcher is perfect for pouring 8oz combination pour style patterns. The lengthened spout at a carefully designed angle works in tandem with a specially designed spout for a controlled flow.

Volume: 500cc/ 17oz

Color: Matte Black

Angled handle for a natural, pencil-like grip

Are you interested in showcasing your drawing style latte art with this pitcher?

Contact and provide us with your drawing style (combo pour / etched pour) latte art portfolio to work with us on product review and testing. Email to support@slowpoursupply.co for more details!

Hold Fast right side up, Pour Slow turned over: a sailor's steadiness, brought to the espresso bar.

There's a moment right before a pour starts, when the espresso has settled and the milk is ready, where everything about the art still comes down to the angle of the wrist. Get too close too soon and the crema breaks apart. Hold back too long and the lines blur before they ever form. The SLOW POUR SUPPLY® x WPM 15oz Round Spout Latte Art Pitcher was built for that exact window: a milk pitcher for pouring lattes, cappuccinos, and other espresso-based drinks, shaped with a slanted rim and round spout, in the "Hold Fast Pour Slow" design, so you can work close to the surface without losing control of the pour.

A Phrase Born at Sea

Hold Fast is old sailor language, once inked across the knuckles of dockhands as a reminder to grip steady when the water turned rough. It carries that same idea here: stay grounded, stay resilient, hold onto what matters even as everything else moves.

Pour Slow is the other half, and it doubles as a quiet nod to Slow Pour Supply. In coffee, it means precision and patience. In everything else, it means the same thing: move with care, savor the process, and let the small, deliberate moments count.

Matthew Tabor, Art Director of the Houston design studio Letterset, translated that balance of strength and softness into a single piece of turnabout lettering. Read right side up, it says Hold Fast. Turn the pitcher over, and the same lines resolve into Pour Slow. It's drawn in a seafarer style that borrows from the hand-painted plaques and ropework you'd find on an old ship's wheel, the same tradition Letterset works in through its sign painting. Read one way, it's a grip. Read the other, it's a reminder.

That same care carries into how the pitcher pours. WPM, the pitcher's manufacturer, built the slanted rim to set a defined exit angle for the milk, letting it tilt more horizontally and bring the spout within about a centimeter of the espresso before anything starts to flow. Poured this way, the contact between milk and espresso is less abrupt, and the resulting art holds brighter whites against deeper crema.

Product Details

The Pitcher and Spout

The body holds 15 oz (450 mL), sized for the 6 to 8 oz pours common to lattes and cappuccinos. An internal marking at the 6 oz line gives a consistent fill point every time, so the milk-to-espresso ratio stays steady from one drink to the next. The handle wraps fully around the base, shaped to sit comfortably across grip styles and hold steady through a long pour.

What's in the Box

SLOW POUR SUPPLY® x WPM 15oz Round Spout Latte Art Pitcher, "Hold Fast Pour Slow"  x 1

The Round Spout

Slanted Top: Sets a defined exit angle for the milk, letting the pitcher tilt further before the pour begins.

Round #06 Profile: Shaped for a medium line width, tuned for crisp rosettas, tulips, and hearts.

The Lettering

Turnabout Type: One design, two readings: right side up it reads "Hold Fast," turn the pitcher over and it reads "Pour Slow."

Seafarer Style: Hand-drawn lettering that nods to ship plaques and dockside signage, the same tradition the phrase itself comes from.

Hand-Painted Heritage: Drawn by Matthew Tabor of Letterset, a Houston studio that still practices traditional sign painting.

Weight: 235g

Material: Food-grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel

Revolutionary-smooth foam roll - perfect for any drawing style

The WPM #30 600cc flat top

This pitcher focuses on optimizing the commonly available pitcher design - incorporating new elements to functionally improve the common flat top pitcher.

The spout of this flat top pitcher has been redesigned to provide a flow that benefits mix foam use. Excellent for drawing style, its round-bottom design enables a smooth rollover of foam - and latte artists are able to fully utilize every drop of milk for their pours.

At 600cc / 20oz size - this pitcher is perfect for pouring 10oz combination pour style patterns. The lengthened spout at a carefully designed angle works in tandem with a specially designed spout for a controlled flow.

Product Specifications

Volume: 600cc/ 20oz

Color: Matte White / Matte Black

Angled handle for a natural, pencil-like grip

Model #22 15oz Slow Pour Supply Signature Spout

A wider spout makes this a versatile pitcher for dramatic bold lines and service pours.

The Rowan features a moss green resembling the ever-green mountains and hiking trails. Named after Rowan, the wayfarer’s tree, protecting and leading you to wherever you are going.

Product Details

• Our widest spout for dramatic bold lines - same spout shape as our popular Periwinkle Pitcher

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 6 oz milk volume indicator

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material: 304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. Matte moss green powder coated exterior.

• Laser etched "SLOW POUR X WPM" logo

• Wide diameter

Thank you Fernando Hernandez for naming this pitcher.

Model #22 15oz Slow Pour Supply Signature Spout

A wider spout makes this a versatile pitcher for dramatic bold lines and service pours.

Product Details

• Our widest spout for dramatic bold lines - swipe to the last photo to see comparison between Periwinkle and our regular round spout.

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 6 oz milk volume indicator

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material: 304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. Matte blue powder coated exterior.

• Wide diameter

Model #22 15oz Slow Pour Supply Signature Spout

A wider spout makes this a versatile pitcher for dramatic bold lines and service pours.

Product Details

• Our widest spout for dramatic bold lines - swipe to the last photo to see comparison between Periwinkle and our regular round spout.

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 6 oz milk volume indicator

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material: 304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. Matte gray powder coated exterior.

• Wide diameter

Thank you Morgan Eckroth for naming this #22 pitcher!

09 Wide Spout ( previously known as round spout) for a dramatic flow

Please note that this product name has changed to reflect the spout: pitcher size relationship. The product remains the same.

A versatile pitcher that is perfect for both to-go and service pours. Great for large to-go cups, as well as milk sharing.

Product Details

• Wide spout, perfect for bold dramatic pours

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 9.5 oz milk volume indicator

• Perfect size for milk sharing. Consider pairing with "Small Blankenburg" in 10oz.

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material:  304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. 

• Matte White Powder Coated Exterior

• Wide diameter Vessel

Click the tabs to read the story about "Blankenburg" ! Thank you to Kay Cheon for naming this pitcher!

Aroma volatile compounds play a key role in our perception of flavour. Typically, they evaporate, filling the air with the scent of coffee we know and love.

To keep more flavor in the cup, we’ve partnered with Zurich University to create the Paragon, a tool which dramatically increases retention rates and maximizes the potential of the brewing process.

The Paragon’s patented design utilises innovative extract chilling technology to elevate your brewing experience.

Resulting from years of extensive research, the tool has been scientfically proven to capture and express up to 40% more key aroma volatile molecules than an identical brew without chilling – flavor that would otherwise be lost to the environment.

–      Material  Food-grade 304 stainless steel with a titanium coating, built for the repeated freeze-and-use cycles of a daily brewing practice.

–      Form  Spherical, by design. The shape maximizes surface area contact with the brew stream for even, consistent chilling across the full extraction.

–      Core  A high-density liquid gel fill that reaches colder temperatures, holds them longer, and freezes faster than hollow or water-filled alternatives.

Specifications

A versatile pitcher that is perfect for both competition and service pours. Great for large to-go cups, as well as milk sharing.

Product Details

• Round spout, perfect for flowing, thicker lines pours

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 9.5 oz milk volume indicator

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material:  304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. 

• Brushed Silver

• Wide diameter

09 Wide Spout ( previously known as round spout) for a dramatic flow

Please note that this product name has changed to reflect the spout: pitcher size relationship. The product remains the same.

A versatile pitcher that is perfect for both competition and service pours. Great for large to-go cups, as well as milk sharing.

Product Details

• Wide Spout (previously categorized as Round spout in large size), perfect for flowing, thicker lines pours

• Signature WPM slanted top design with 9.5 oz milk volume indicator

• Full Handle for any gripping style

• Material:  304 18/8 Stainless Steel. Uncoated, food safe interior. 

• Brushed Silver

• Wide diameter