Julian Lechner | Kaffeeform | Berlin (GER) | By Lee Fleming

Our obsession with ceramics continues with these Kaffeeform Coffee Cups but it's what there made of that's caught our attention the most. Designed by German designer Julian Lechner who started Kaffeeform Coffee Cups in 2009 while working in Italy, where he studied design at the Free University of Bozen. Lechner experimented with used coffee grounds by recycling them using an injection-moulding process to fabricate to combine them with other renewable materials like wood grains and natural glues.

After five years of experimentation Lechner discovered a unique formula which transforms the leftover coffee, collected from local cafes in Berlin into his Kaffeeform products. The surface of Kaffeeform has the appearance of dark marblewood and still retains the smell of coffee in its final form.

Designed specifically for drinking espresso coffee, you can now pre-order the Kaffeeform Coffee Cups from their website.

Den Plettede Gris Cafe | Copenhagen (DK)

Papirøen, a former paper mill harbourside plot in the Christianshavn neighbourhood, has a new coffee shop by Danish designer Henrik Vibskov. The creative talent who is largely known for his eponymous fashion label opened Den Plettede Gris (The Spotted Pig) after a condition on his nearby office lease stated that the land must include a public coffee bar. The social hangout occupies a nineteenth century farmhouse style building and is painted black with the exterior design said to be inspired by the interior of a piano.

Vibskov, who regularly hosts his Copenhagen Fashion Week shows in Papirøen's industrial surround, ensured that the cafe is filled with natural light and features homemade furniture and improvised sitting solutions in order to create a comfortable environment not overpowered by the dark facade. If you get the chance to visit, take a moment to enjoy the view of the tranquil harbour.

Teaball by Freud | London (UK)

We champion working hard however we also appreciate taking a break are often undervalued, it’s important to balance work and rest. Taking a break doesn’t always mean to stop working, it’s often an opportunity to think aloud, gather thoughts and to nurture ideas. We find regular and spontaneous caffeine fixes maintain our daily motivation, which is why taking the time to brew a nice cup of tea makes complete sense. It makes us ponder, where would a builder be without his tea breaks?

Ask any tea aficionados they’ll join in unity to praise there aren’t many things in life that are more pleasurable than a good brew. Which allows us to highlight the Teaball (V: 1Litre, H: 14.7cm) by Freud, a smart and contemporary interpretation of the traditional teapot. Designed in England and crafted from stainless steel, this beautiful teapot’s construction includes a comfortable wooden handle and drip-proof spout. Available from Makers and Brothers (Dublin, UK).

C40 Manual Coffee Grinder by Comandante | Munich (GER)

Being in the know often ends in purposeful outcomes which is exactly the case for the Comandante Hand Grinder. Anything but average, this extremely well considered coffee grinder was designed to stand out in the crowd of typical grinding tools. Crafted in Germany, compliments go to SUPREMO Kaffeerösterei, the maker’s behind the Comandante C40 hand grinder, more so for its precise grinding technology and steer strength; it has been developed by professional coffee connoisseurs.

With a strong mind-set that speciality coffee deserves to be prepared with only the best equipment. Commandante’s manual hand grinder is both functional and practical; fast, strong, precise, easy to use, beautiful to look at and hold, the C40 can grind up to 40g of coffee.

A highly recommended tool for any coffee enthusiast, visit Comandante's website for more information and where to find the C40 hand grinder.