If you have ever wished you could make café quality coffee at home without needing half a dozen brewers on your counter, this is for you. Because this story starts with curiosity. The same kind that made people fall in love with coffee in the first place.
That curiosity lives inside a small company in Slovenia called GOAT STORY. They are the team behind the GINA Coffee Maker, a beautifully engineered brewer that has quietly earned respect among baristas and home brewers. And this month, one of these award winning brewers could be yours.
The story behind GOAT STORY
GOAT STORY began in 2014 with a simple idea. Coffee tools could be functional and beautiful at the same time. Their first creation, the horn shaped GOAT Mug, raised nearly half a million dollars on Kickstarter and reached homes across the world.
Two years later they launched GINA, a design that combined three brewing methods in one elegant device. It used a precision valve to control the flow of water, giving you complete control over extraction. It was the first coffee maker that could do pour over, immersion, and cold drip all in one.
That idea turned heads. GINA went on to win the Red Dot Product Design Award, was praised by HuffPost as “the coffee maker to end all coffee makers,” and helped Emi Fukahori win the World Brewers Cup in 2018.
What makes GINA special
At first glance, GINA looks more like a sculpture than a piece of brewing equipment. But its design is grounded in function. The Smart version includes a Bluetooth connected scale built into the base that pairs with the GINA App. You can follow recipes, monitor your pour, or share your brews with others online.
It brews in three ways:
- Pour over for clarity and clean flavors.
- Immersion for a heavier, fuller cup.
- Cold drip for smooth, refreshing coffee.
Every detail matters. The cone, carafe, and stand are made from durable glass and metal. The precision valve is its signature feature, giving you control over water flow down to the drop.
Once you use it, other brewers start to feel limited.
A company shaped by curiosity
The name GOAT STORY comes from the Ethiopian legend of goats that first discovered coffee after eating its cherries and dancing with energy. That same sense of discovery drives the company’s design philosophy today.
In 2020 they opened their own micro roastery, sourcing specialty coffee from respected producers and roasting it to highlight sweetness, balance, and clarity. It is a full circle brand. Engineers, designers, and roasters all working together to help people enjoy coffee more deeply.
Win your own GINA
From now to Sunday, 23 November at 11:59 PM (UAE time), The Home Barista Show and GOAT STORY are giving you the chance to win a GINA Smart Coffee Maker.
Entering is simple.
- Follow @homebaristashow on Instagram.
- Follow @goat_story on Instagram.
- Subscribe to The Home Barista Show website at homebaristashow.com.
That is all you need to do. Once you have completed those steps, you are in the running.
To keep things fair, each person can enter only once. Participants must keep their Instagram profiles public until we announce the winner. The giveaway is global for any entrants aged 18 or older. No purchase is required to join.
We will contact the winner directly through Instagram DM or email. The winner has 72 hours to confirm and claim the prize. If we don’t hear back within that time, we’ll choose another winner.
This giveaway does not have any partnership with Instagram. The Home Barista Show and GOAT STORY run this competition independently and may change or cancel it if needed.
If you want to help more coffee lovers discover the giveaway, tag a friend in the comments. It’s optional, but it helps our home brewing community grow. We’ll share the winner’s name publicly on The Home Barista Show’s Instagram page and blog after the competition ends.
Why you will love it
A recent Global Coffee Report study (June 2025) found that 62% of specialty coffee drinkers now brew at home at least three times a week.
That number keeps climbing because people have realized how rewarding it can be to brew for themselves. It is a few quiet minutes before the day begins. It is a small act of focus that makes everything else feel more grounded.
But the hardest part is knowing where to start. With so many brewing gadgets out there, it is easy to get overwhelmed. GINA changes that. It gives you options without confusion, precision without complication, and design that belongs on your countertop rather than in a cupboard.
For anyone who enjoys experimenting, learning, or just having a consistent cup each morning, GINA makes the process enjoyable. It turns the technical side of brewing into something natural.
This is your chance to win one of the best designed brewers
Every few years a coffee tool comes along that changes how people brew at home. The AeroPress did that. So did the V60. GINA belongs in that same conversation.
It brings together the art of brewing and the precision of technology without losing the human touch. That is why The Home Barista Show is proud to collaborate with GOAT STORY for this giveaway.
If you have ever wanted to explore pour over, immersion, or cold drip brewing, this is your chance to start with one of the best designed brewers in the world.
Enter before 23 November, and you might soon be brewing your morning coffee on a GINA.
Frequently asked questions
Who can enter the GINA giveaway?
Anyone from anywhere in the world aged 18 or older are eligible to participate.
How do I enter?
Follow @homebaristashow and @goat_story on Instagram, and subscribe to The Home Barista Show website. Once you do all three, you are automatically entered.
When does the competition run?
The giveaway starts now and ends on Sunday, 23 November at 11:59 PM GST.
How will the winner be chosen?
A random draw will be conducted after the competition closes. The winner will be contacted via Instagram DM or email and must respond within 72 hours.
Do I need to make a purchase?
No. Entry is completely free.
Can I enter more than once?
No. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
What if my Instagram account is private?
You will need to keep your account public until the winner is announced so eligibility can be verified.
When and where will the winner be announced?
The winner will be announced publicly on The Home Barista Show’s Instagram page and blog shortly after the competition ends.
Is the giveaway endorsed by Instagram?
No. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
