These hand-powered portable espresso makers promise a very small footprint without the need for electricity or cartridges, all at a very reasonable price. Just add hot water and some finely ground coffee, and you are good to go.
Get your java on the go with MiniPresso, the handheld espresso maker by Wacaco Company. This handy device makes super fresh and tasty espresso in just seconds, whenever and wherever you need it. The MiniPresso is very easy to use. Just add hot water and coffee grounds and you’re good to go. Requiring no batteries or charging, you simply press the large ergonomic button on the side to push the water through the grounds and delicious espresso instantly comes out the end right into your mug. The modern and compact design is perfect for getting your caffeine
Requiring no batteries or charging, you simply press the large ergonomic button on the side to push the water through the grounds and delicious espresso instantly comes out the end right into your mug. The modern and compact design is perfect for getting your caffeine
Both the Handpresso Wild Hybrid and Wacaco Minipresso GR units work on human power to make enough pressure to produce espresso, but can they produce the same quality as a commercial espresso machine? And how do they compare to each other? Read on to find out.
The Handpresso Wild looks somewhat like a small bicycle pump, which consists of 3 parts: the main body, coffee basket, and a locking cover. It produces a maximum of 232 PSI (16bar). The dimensions are approximately 8.5 x 4 x 2.75 inches (220 x 100 x 70 mm) and weighs about 17 ounces (480g).
There is a .25oz (7g) filter basket that you fill with finely ground coffee, and the end of the pump is used as a tamper.
There is also a water chamber that holds 1.7oz (50ml), that you fill to the line with hot water, placing the basket in between the water chamber and lid, which is locked by twisting it shut.
Handpresso Wild Hybrid has just 3 parts
You add pressure to the chamber by pumping it up several times, until the pressure gauge indicates you are in the correct range. The pressure is maintained until you are ready to release it with a switch, which pushes the water through the coffee and into the cup.
Wacaco Minipresso GR
The Minipresso GR looks a lot like small thermos, which consist of 6 parts: the main body, coffee basket, water chamber, locking cover, coffee scoop, and lid/cup combo. It produces an average of 116 PSI (8bar) and has a 1 year warranty. The dimensions are approximately 7 x 3 x 2.5 inches (175 x 70 x 60 mm) and weighs about 13 ounces (360g). The Minipresso has a street price of about $60.
