If you’re a passionate lover of cooking, or you’ve recently kickstarted your cooking journey, and want to accelerate it even further then you’ve reached the right place. Having an efficient and streamlined cooking process is the key to preparing dishes that simply taste excellent! And the number one aid you need in having an effortless process is an arsenal of great kitchen appliances. With the right kitchen tools and appliances, cooking can be an increasingly fun and simplified process. The right products can reduce your prep time in half, make the little cooking tasks much easier, and help you with tedious and complicated techniques. From the ‘Tesla of Ovens’ to a multifunctional smart cooker that turns you into a kitchen wiz – these innovative and exceptional appliances are all you need in your kitchen.
1. The COit
Designed for LG, the COit is a robot that can serve as a hub in the kitchen ecosystem. Adequate for use by a novice (who can get cooking guidelines) and professional chefs (who can instantly share their prep), this is more of an autonomous device that brings your focus back from videography to cooking, which is primarily what you set out to do at the first place.
Why is it noteworthy?
Comprising a mountable rail with a circular display surrounded by a camera, projector, light, and a smart grip. All of these modules can move freely and independently on the small rail to cover the entire prep area or away from the fire and vapors.
What we like
- These modules – that clip onto the rail with built-in magnets – can be customized in orientation, depending on user requirements
What we dislike
- Food over the globe has such diversity, trying to standardise the recipe as per one instruction set would impact the diversity of that dish
2. Brava
Meet Brava, an oven that harnesses the power of pure light to cook food to perfection. Unlike radiant heat, which heats the entire oven chamber, light can be precisely delivered to specific zones within the oven chamber, allowing you to cook with precise control and no energy wastage.
Why is it noteworthy?
>With three dedicated zones on the cooking tray and lights above and below it to match, Brava can cook three-part meals at three different temperatures at the same time, on the same tray, and in minutes as opposed to hours on a grill or oven
What we like
- The three light zones help focus the heat into three distinct categories, letting you cook meats and veggies on one tray, but at different temperatures
- A camera built into the smart oven gives you a literal window into the oven’s interiors, letting you see your lasagna bake and your meat sear in real-time
What we dislike
- Some people may prefer ovens with transparent displays
3. Porsche Pepper Grinder
Say no to tedious twisting or manual grinding. Enter, Porsche’s pepper grinder to freshly ground peppercorns and season your dishes in an instant!
Why is it noteworthy?
Are you a foodie who appreciates finer things in life and has a taste for uber luxe? This Porsche Pepper Grinder is a perfect kitchen gadget designed for your special interests. Conceived keeping a discerning auto enthusiast in mind, this gear stick-inspired pepper grinder draws timeless Porsche design elements to deliver an unparalleled grinding experience.
What we like
- The intuitive one-touch operation ensures ease of use, making seasoning your favorite dishes a breeze
- A standout feature of the Porsche Pepper Grinder is its unique rotor-like grind-level adjustment
What we dislike
- There is minimal transparent/see through space to judge the quantity of material in the grinder
4. Pronto
Rather aptly named the Pronto, this relatively compact gadget handles every part of the cooking process, from weighing to sautéing, slow-cooking, simmering, reheating, and even air-frying thanks to its modular companion, the Alto.
Why is it noteworthy?
With its small footprint and multipurpose design, the dynamic duo of Pronto and Alto occupy a fraction of the countertop space and let you prep elaborate meals without all the messy dishes and dread-inducing clean-up. Pronto and Alto were designed to take the effort out of cooking, so you can focus on the most important part… eating!
What we like
- Multipurpose design
- Make meal prep easier, faster, and smarter
What we dislike
- There is a learning curve involved in getting used to the design
5. The Affinitea Brewing System
Designed as an elegant tabletop device, the Affinitea Brewing System expertly makes you a fresh cup of luxury loose-leaf tea in just 90 seconds. The Clearview re-usable chamber takes care of every aspect from agitating, pressurizing, and steeping the tea brew, before straining and dispensing it directly into your cup.
Why is it noteworthy?
The patented chamber uses pressure and agitation to handle the steeping cycle perfectly, creating a brew that has fewer tannins (the chemical that creates that bitter aftertaste) while extracting the maximum flavor.
What we like
- An LCD screen right above the control panel lets you view and confirm your choices
- Has a subscription service allowing you to try different teas
What we dislike
- Space-consuming and bulky design, especially in kitchens that are already crowded with appliances
6. Breeze
Breeze, designed for the South Korean coffee brand Dongsuh, drastically changes the appearance of a capsule coffee machine. This comparatively newer breed of coffee makers often have more stylish and less industrial designs, but they still can’t get rid of that shiny metallic luster common to kitchen appliances and tools. In contrast, Breeze applies a refreshing and softer color palette, favoring pastel variants of white, charcoal, and pink to convey a gentler personality.
Why is it noteworthy?
A ridged surface wraps around the base, contrasting with the smoother texture of the head. Another point of contrast is the tall water tank at the back, a transparent container that projects an image of clarity that, when taken together with the more subdued hues of the machine, seems to send a message of calm.
What we like
- The design includes a more tactile interface to operate the machine, using clearly marked LED-backlit buttons at the top of the head
What we dislike
- It’s a capsule-based coffee machine but there is no knowledge shared on how to make the process reduce wastage or make it more sustainable
7. Makit’s Portable Microwave
This cordless microwave uses the cordless XTGT system to help you heat your meals and snacks when you’re on the go. It has 40-volt rechargeable batteries and can use up to 500 watts for eight minutes and then 350 watts after that to save energy.
Why is it noteworthy?
When the batteries are fully charged, it will be able to warm up 11 meals or 20 drinks. It also has a USB port so you can also juice up your smartphone or a gadget, but of course, you’ll probably have to choose between your meal or your device. The microwave also comes with a handle and a strap so you can carry it around with you.
What we like
- If you’re worried about safety, the design has safety measures in place for the user’s convenience
- It also deactivates when it’s tilted or when the door is opened
What we dislike
- If you’re warming up frozen meals, it might take up more energy so you’ll be able to reheat fewer meals
8. The SüpKüp
The SüpKüp is a travel mug that is not really a mug in itself but serves more as an alternative to the disposable paper coffee sleeves. It is able to hold the paper cups (medium and large at least) that most coffee shops provide, including the still pretty popular Starbucks.
Why is it noteworthy?
It is made from durable polycarbonate and has a pretty elegant and minimalist design that can still display whatever cup is snugly placed inside. This holder doesn’t need any liquid transfer or constant cleaning that’s why it’s more convenient.
What we like
- Your hot drink can remain hot for longer, 50% longer, than when you just hold your paper cup
- Has a double helix screw ejector that lets you eject the cup when you’ve finished just by twisting the rotating base
What we dislike
- It helps retain your coffee drinkability rather than an alternative to disposable cups, leaving more scope for future sustainable improvements which we hope to see soon
9. Roll
Roll is an attempt to preserve not only the flavors of food but also their presentation. It eschews the traditional square or rectangular shape of food containers in favor of something round.
Why is it noteworthy?
What makes Roll different from bowl food containers (which do exist, of course) is that it wholeheartedly embraces the culture of using the lid or dish cap as a plate. That’s why the cap itself was made to look presentable, using soft and clean tones like ivory, sky blue, and terracotta. The idea is that you set the freshly cooked food on the lid itself and then later just cover it with the glass bowl when it’s time to put it away.
What we like
- The next time you want to eat the food, you don’t have to rearrange the food again to make it presentable
- Roll takes the food container concept upside-down, literally, by making it usable, whether as a bowl with a round lid or a plate with a bowl cover
What we dislike
- Not the most shape-efficient design/shape for storage in a refrigerator
10. The Monolith
Designed by Italian kitchen brand Falmec and designers Studio Ferriani, the Monolith is an extractor hood that can be integrated into the benchtop, and also used as a nifty storage space for utensils.
Why is it noteworthy?
The extractor hood is a part of the Elements Collection and features a 90-centimeter-long suction element. It has also been equipped with differently sized storage units that can be placed and arranged in different custom configurations.
What we like
- Integrates storage units
- Sleek clean aesthetics
What we dislike
- Occupies space in a premium location, the cooking hub. Would be great if there was a stand/alternate method of placing the hood