$132,759 raised out of $12,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
10
Start date
Nov 18, 2020
Close date
Nov 19, 2020
Concept

Travel mug, french press, & heater in one. Brew coffee anywhere + charge with a solar powerbank.

Story

 

 

Integrated electronics brew an incredible cup of coffee or tea, from start to finish, in an all in one cup you can take anywhere. Featuring a 130W Heater and integrated French Press, this 16oz, doubled-walled mug will not only brew your drink, but it will keep your drink hot for hours.

 

 

Need your French Press coffee, but can’t stay put long enough to enjoy it? Meet GoSun Brew, the ultimate off-grid coffee machine for people on the go.

  • Spacious. Insulated mug holds 16oz (473ml), so you don’t have to be stingy.
  • Easy to clean. Stainless-steel mug is BPA free & dishwasher safe.
  • Convenient. Fits in car cup holder, plus every car has a 12V outlet.

 

 

All-in-one heater, press and travel mug. There are a bunch of appliances that become obsolete when you have the GoSun Brew.  You no longer need:  Grid Power, Fuel or Fire, Stove or Hot Plate or Microwave, Kettle to boil water, French press to brew coffee, Mug or cup to drink.

 

 

 

GoSun Brew makes coffee easy, deploying 100 year old French Press tech with an integrated heater. Brew fresh coffee in as little as 15 minutes: 1) add water 2) plug in Brew to power, heat for 10 minutes (wait til auto shut-off and LED indicator) 3) add coffee grounds and steep 4) add Lid and French Press 5) Leak-Proof Lid lets you go on the move, 6) Enjoy!!

 

Making coffee is critical but Brew can do more, up to 16oz at a time. Thinking only in terms of the world’s highest traded commodity (coffee) is so limiting.  GoSun Brew can also:

  • Reheat beverages and food like baby formula, sauces.
  • Brew tea, hot chocolate, matcha, yerba, milk, cider.
  • Make instant meals like oatmeal, ramen noodles, soups, and more.
  • Maintain your drink’s preferred temperature.
  • Pasteurize water (allows contaminated water to be consumable).

 

There are a million ways to make a cup of coffee, but GoSun Brew is by far the most simple and mobile.  Just add coffee grounds or loose tea and water, Brew will do the rest. Plug into the car, truck, boat, RV or GoSun’s portable Power 266.

 

 

FREEDOM!! GoSun’s mission is to bring you more independence and resilience. If you want an incredible cup of coffee, you are no longer beholden to fire or Starbucks®, and no more bumming off your neighbor, either. 

 

Brewing coffee or tea while traveling, camping, or during a power outage, is nearly impossible without burning something. Unfortunately, fire bans (including stoves and BBQ) are increasing since fire threats are elevated. Fire is dangerous and highly destructive, we need to stop the burn and go solar! GoSun Brew enables you to get a good cup of hot coffee, no matter what.

 

GoSun Delivers.

GoSun is leading the fuel-free frontier, utilizing the best in clean tech to help you USE MORE SUN. We love being outdoors, sharing our experiences and staying connected, but we hate running out of power and we hate missing our morning coffee – that’s why we created both GoSun Brew and GoSun Power.

 

GoSun has your critical needs met. GoSun Power 266 is a compact powerbank with enough energy and outlets to charge almost any electronics you have.

Drink up, there’s energy for eight cups of coffee in the optional GoSun Power 266 powerbank. With the best power to weight of all energy devices out there, GoSun Power 266 is super versatile with the ability to fuel almost every laptop made.  Plus, when it’s time to recharge, you can truly rely on the solar upgrades to remain off-grid.

 

 

The Power 266 was developed to solve the empty battery issue, once and for all.  Small enough to go anywhere and serious solar charging capabilities means you have a Solar Powerplant in your pocket.

 

 

Beyond coffee, the GoSun Power is capable of delivering speedy charges to multiple devices at once:

  1. Qi wireless charger for phones, earpods and wearables
  2. Two USB-C ports with incredible functionality
  3. Adjustable DC port from 12 to 24 volts for laptops and electronics
  4. Flashlight
  5. Standard USB port
  6. Gigh amperage (15A) 12V cigarette port.

 

 

Compare to traditional portable power, GoSun Power is lighter, quieter, simpler, and maintenance-free. It’s everything you need and nothing more – no moving parts, no inefficient inverter, no liquid fuels, no complications.

 

Starting with the Sun, our primary source of energy on planet Earth, opt for one of three solar options: 

  1. SolarPanel 30
  2. SolarPanel 30 (2x) 
  3.  Solar Table 120 (120 watts multi-crystaline)

Every Power 266 comes with the ability to charge with an AC Adapter (included) and with USB-C.

 

Each battery comes with two DC powercords and eight common DC adapters for appliances such as: laptops, air compressors, fans, lights, routers, speakers, vacuums, electronics, cameras, etc.

 

 

  • Just 3 pounds. Enough energy to recharge the average laptop four times or the average cell phone up to 20 times, GoSun Power is built to pack as much energy into the smallest form possible.
  • Power 5 devices at once. Power 266 is equipped to run your laptop, several phones, and your portable fridge all at the same time and all day long.
  • Recharge with the Sun. GoSun knows solar and we make sure you can rely on the Sun to get the job done.  No other powerbank integrates solar with such ease and efficiency.
  • 5X your laptop battery. Your laptop, tablet and phone work hard these days and with Power 266 you have the ability to recharge over and over.  
  • Adjustable DC outlet. Lets you put power into your electronics at the voltage they require. This expands beyond laptops to include devices such as: modems, routers, speakers, lights, pumps, motors, other powerbanks, etc. 

Not sure if your laptop can be run off Power? GoSun will help you find the right powercord or adapter for your device.  

GoSun is here to bring Portable Power for the People, so we’ve made Power 266 to travel with you. Toss it in a backpack, the included Carry Case or the Power Pouch (included with Solar Table and Chill) that fit GoSun Brew and tons of other accessories.

 

 

It’s the age of innovation, yet we are still burning fuels to make electricity and brew coffee.  Now, we have the ability to harness the Sun’s power better than ever, taking generators, extension cords and gas stoves out of the equation.  GoSun engineered an energy package that runs all your devices, minimizes complexity and can always be recharged with solar.

  • Carry the sun. portable and compact.
  • Harness in seconds. unfold and absorb power.
  • Solar brew, solar cool and solar cook. No ice, no fuel, no flames, no mess.

Capable of brewing eight cups of coffee in one charge, GoSun Power holds 266 Watt Hours or 72,000mAH of lithium ion stored energy. For its size, it stores a huge amount of energy, and it’s very easy to recharge again and again. 

 

 

The 15 Amp, 12 volt power outlet is powerful enough to run an air compressor, CPAP machine, appliances and our very own GoSun Chill, Portable Fridge, and GoSun Fusion, Hybrid Solar Oven that can cook at night.

 

You never know when you’ll need a flashlight. Instead of relying on your phone’s light, the Power 266’s light is eight times brighter and it lasts for days. Since Power 266 fits in your hand, it functions as a flashlight better than most flashlights.

 

Recharge with either the AC Adapter (included), an USB-C or one of three solar options. Refill in as little as 4 hours. The above estimated charge times consider a fully depleted battery.

 

 

 We all want to live more independent, healthy and resilient lives. GoSun has developed breakthrough solar technologies that can cook, cool, clean, light, power electronics, and purify. These affordable products are all portable, highly efficient and free of harmful emissions.

 

 

Kickstarter pricing is the lowest possible at over 40% off retail, because backers are pre-ordering months in advance. We’ve structured the rewards so they build off of one another, with each package including the items in the lower tier rewards.

 

 

How the GoSun Brews: Use Case Video

This 5min video takes you through the entire process of making a 12oz cup of coffee with GoSun Brew.  

 

When To Expect Your Brew & Power

This is GoSun’s 9th crowdfunded product, and we’ve always delivered.  The GoSun Brew has been in development for years, so we are ready for production. Your pledge and this campaign will caffeinate the Brew’s manufacturing.

Technical Specs

GoSun is committed to making the highest quality and most accessible solar powered products.  We build products to be relied on day in and day out, so you can get the most from them.  Take a look at the Specs or FAQ’s and then send us a message if you don’t find your answer. We are happy to help.

 

 

 

How to use GoSun Brew:

  1.  Remove Lid and Fill GoSun Brew with up to 16oz (473ml) of fresh water
  2.  Plug Brew’s 130 watt heater into Power 266 or any 15A, 12V source (car, boat, truck, RV, etc) 
  3.  Wait until the red heating light changes to a green light at about 200°F, 93°C (takes about 10-15 minutes depending on volume and temperatures)
  4.  Pour in two tablespoons of coffee grounds and stir lightly.  Add French Press lid.
  5.  After four minutes of steeping,  push French Press plunger down, sending grounds to bottom
  6.  Cool as needed, and Enjoy a cup of energizing dark juice

 

GoSun Power 266 Average Number of Recharges 

  • Phone (12 Wh): 22
  • Tablet (30 Wh): 9
  • Laptop (50 Wh): 5
  • POV Camera (5 Wh): 53
  • DSLR Camera (18 Wh): 15

 

GoSun Power 266 Hours of Runtime

  • Light Bulb (11 W): 24H
  • CPAP (65 W intermittent): 33H
  • TV (42″ LED) (100 W): 8.5H
  • GoSun Chill: Portable Fridge (35 W intermittent): 26H
  • GoSun Fusion: Hybrid Solar Oven (110 W): 2.4H
  • GoSun Coffee: Mug, Press & Heater (130 W):2.1H

 

 

GoSun has become known as one of the world’s top manufacturers of innovative solar products that can cook, cool, charge, clean, light and purify– and now with the GoSun Brew and Power 266, you can brew fresh coffee and charge your electronics.

This is our ninth crowdfunding project, and we always deliver. GoSun has become a leader in  breakthrough solar technologies that make outdoor, healthy and clean living a reality through innovation and thoughtful design…and lots of coffee.’

This project is promoted by Jellop, the ad tech power behind the best Kickstarter launches with 1,400+ successful Kickstarter projects and over $500M raised in total. 

 

 

Risks and challenges

GoSun has been working for months to get this product ready for production. Here are a few risks and challenges:

Manufacturing: We have our own final assembly plant, but the sub-manufacturing suppliers are going to need our quality assurance people on site during production. There are a lot of parts that come together for GoSun Brew and Power, so this will require a lot of coordination.

Delays: Given the global COVID situation, disruptions could occur with various suppliers or deliveries, but we have been working with all our relationships since the middle of 2020 and we are confident that delays will be minimal, if at all.

Fulfillment: Power 266 is considered a dangerous good for air travel so we have to ship via sea and road. Sometimes things happen that can’t be planned for – a supplier misses a deadline or a shipment gets lost. These unknowns could cause a delay. We are using an experienced logistics team to get our products to you and we’ll maintain open communication with you throughout our process.

 

Environmental commitments

Visit our Environmental Resources Center (BAILEY -Add link) to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.

Long-lasting design

High grade materials like stainless steel and 100% silicone. Carry Case for safe storage and organization. Simple, durable electronics to minimize failures.

Reusability and recyclability

Rechargeable batteries paired with solar panels for maximum cycling and longevity. The vast majority of lithium ion batteries are recycled. Also, this campaign eliminates waste from coffee cups, filters, K-cups and fuel canisters.

Sustainable materials

Avoiding the use of fossil fuels is critical. Solar energy is far more valuable than energy made from coal, natural gas, nuclear, oil or fire, because it is cleaner, more direct and has very little externalized cost.

Environmentally friendly factories

GoSun is very careful in choosing suppliers with high environmental standards. Additionally, our manufacturing partners maintain a strong worker’s rights program to ensure people are safe and comfortable.

Sustainable Distribution

No air travel will be used in the fulfillment of this project.

 

Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ

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