U Steam
- Pre-ordered by 460+ home bakers
- Raised $140K+ on Kickstarter
U Steam adds controlled steam to any standard home oven. It comes as three parts that fit together: a water reservoir, a steel baking surface and a labyrinth heat sink.
- Continuous controlled steam through the critical first phase of the bake
- Automatically stops steaming after ~15 minutes
- Open, multi-loaf baking for up to three 700g loaves per rack
- Innovative multi-rack baking to double your oven capacity
- Doubles as a bread steel when the reservoir is empty
Why order now?
After our successful Kickstarter we're opening up 100 more spots for pre-orders. This is your last chance to secure your April ship date before we go into production. We know that the lead time is unconventional. Here's what you get in return for your early support.
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Get U Steam before anyone else
You'll be among the earliest customers to get your hands on U Steam with units from the very first production run reserved for you.
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100% risk free pre-order
If you change your mind at any time before we go into production, email us at hello@u-steam.co and we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.
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You're backing a small business
We're a small team bringing our first product to market. Your order funds the first production run directly. We couldn't do this without the support of our community.
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Monthly behind-the-scenes updates
Once a month you get an email detailing the progress we've made on producing U Steam. The pre-order system only works by providing radical transparency and we are committed to sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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A direct line to the people building it
We want to hear any feedback, questions, or concerns you may have. You'll have direct access to our founder's email to get updates on demand.
Production timeline
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Kickstarter funded
Funded in 13 minutes, and closed with more than $140K raised. That support is what made the first production run possible.
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Pre-orders open
We've added only 100 extra units to the first production run. Ordering now reserves one of them for you. Otherwise, you'll have to order when we're in stock next year.
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Final reveal
We're refining the design using what we learned from prototype testing and backer feedback. We'll unveil the production version before it goes into manufacturing, and everyone who has ordered sees it first.
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Mass production
Production, quality control, and freight to our distribution centers. We'll email progress updates along the way, including any change to the ship date as soon as we know about it.
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Your U Steam ships
Your unit is delivered to your door. Happy baking!
FAQ
When am I charged?
Today. You pay $359 plus shipping at checkout, the same as a normal order. Your order holds a unit in this production run.
When will it actually arrive?
Our current estimate is April 2027. U Steam is hardware made by a small team, and hardware timelines can move. If ours moves, we'll email you as soon as we know, and explain why.
Will my unit look like the photos?
Not exactly. The photos show our current prototype. We're making improvements before manufacturing, and your unit ships with the improved design. We'll show everyone who has ordered the final version before it goes into production.
What if I change my mind?
Email hello@u-steam.co any time before your order ships and we'll cancel it and refund you in full.
How is this different from the Kickstarter?
It's the same product from the same production run. Kickstarter backers got campaign pricing; this is the regular price, available while the extra units last.
Do you ship outside the US?
Not yet. This production run ships to US addresses only.