Medipresso
Herbal and medicinal tea capsules for Nespresso machines.
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Medipresso is a South Korean food-tech company specializing in producing herbal, medicinal, and traditional tea capsules compatible with Nespresso coffee machines. Founded in July 2016 by CEO Kim Ha-seop, the company is headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea. The company's mission is to make the health benefits of traditional Korean tea, which can be cumbersome to prepare, more accessible and convenient for modern consumers.
Medipresso was established in July 2016 and received its first venture capital funding in 2018 from Kyowon Invest. The company has achieved several milestones, including being selected for the Start-up NEST and First Penguin programs by the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT) in 2019 and winning the D.DAY startup competition. In December 2021, Medipresso was selected as one of the "Innovative Companies National Representative 1000" by the Korean government, recognizing its technology and potential. The company also offers its own Nespresso-compatible coffee and tea machine.
The core of Medipresso's product line is its wide variety of tea capsules, developed by a team including a tea sommelier and a Korean herbal medicine practitioner. The blends are based on the principles of traditional Korean medicine, often referencing the ancient medical text 'Donguibogam'. The company uses a high-pressure extraction method to ensure the flavor, aroma, and functional properties of the natural ingredients are captured in each capsule. In addition to traditional teas, Medipresso offers blended teas, black teas, coffees, and grain-based beverages. The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model through its website and other online retailers, as well as a B2B model, providing solutions for hotels, restaurants, and offices. The company also engages in OEM manufacturing.
Keywords: tea capsules, Nespresso compatible, herbal tea, Korean tea, food-tech, medicinal tea, beverage, wellness, single-serve, coffee capsules, traditional medicine, capsule machine, direct-to-consumer, B2B beverage, health and wellness, natural ingredients, tea sommelier, high-pressure extraction, convenience, healthy lifestyle