![]() Chris Sacca says he doesn’t know whether Danny is pitching or going to therapy. He’s been developing the product for 6 years and has $2 million sunk into it, with no sales. He hands out samples and Lori comments “Ooh, it’s warm.” Danny explains it would be very hot without his insulated label.ĭanny tells the Sharks the story about Japan and “discovering” the coffee in a can. He explains he’s created the ultimate convenience in hot coffee – people will never have to make coffee again. When Danny enters the Tank, he’s seeking $300K for 10% of the business. He tells the story of finding hot canned coffee on a visit to Japan he wants to make HotShot as big in the USA as it is in Japan and he wants to make his father proud. The pitch begins with an “at home” segment.” Danny explains his dad runs a bankruptcy practice and is supportive of his entrepreneurial endeavors. Will a Shark give canned hot coffee a shot? HotShot Shark Tank Recap ![]() Grossfeld is likely looking for a Shark to help get production going and for help with distribution. As of the air date of this episode’s original air date, the product is not available for sale. Grossfeld, who claims he’s sunk a million bucks into HotShot, tried to get $100K in funding on Kickstarter last spring, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Flavors include French Vanilla, Espresso, Caramel, and Hot Chocolate. The coffee itself is made from Arabica beans roasted to perfection, giving consumers a fresh roasted coffee taste right out of the can. Grossfeld has HotBoxes for home and commercial use. Canned hot beverages are a $14 billion business in Japan, and HotShot seeks to replicate that market share.Ĭans of HotShot coffee keep the beverage at a 140 degree temperature with the aid of a “HotBox,” a “heated refrigerator,” and a special insulated label over the aluminum cans. HotShot, the first ready-to-drink hot beverage company in the USA, is the result of Grossfeld’s visit to Japan in 2009, where he discovered hot coffee in a can. Danny Grossfeld pitches HotShot, hot coffee in an aluminum can, to the Sharks in episode 704.
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