"Acid": An app for the perfect espresso
The «Acid» app is designed to make brewing specialty coffee more precise, easier, and more consistent. The platform allows users to save grind settings, discover new roasts, and connect with a community of coffee lovers.
Behind "Acid" are Philipp Barth and Rafaela Kalbermatten, who have developed a digital solution from their own passion for coffee. Barth explains the motivation behind it: "For me, it was a challenge to note down the grind settings in a structured way and I often wasted coffee because I didn't have the right preset to hand." There was also a high inhibition threshold in his environment to try out new roasts - for fear of losing the painstakingly optimized grinder settings.
Kalbermatten adds: "The challenge with 'Acid' was to find the perfect balance between innovation and simplicity."
Four core functions
The app starts with four main functions that bridge the gap between knowledge, experience and social exchange:
Individual grind settings for different roasts can be saved in 'My Presets'. If you switch between beans, you can always fall back on the optimum setting.
Via "Social", users can network with friends or other coffee lovers. This allows presets to be shared, compared and optimized.
New types of coffee can be discovered under "Discover". The app provides personalized recommendations and introduces roasteries with specialty coffees.
And for the "Ai Powered" function, a scan of the coffee pack is enough to obtain information on the origin, flavors and ratings from other users.
Community as a central factor
The success of "Acid" stands and falls with the users who share their experiences and presets. "The next important step is to strengthen the community," says Barth. The app is already available and can be used via Acid.me.
