Coffee machine that fits into your POCKET
For people
who need a caffeinated kick in the morning or crave a cup of strong
coffee when they are far from a kitchen or coffee shop, there is now a
unique handheld espresso machine.
Unlike
other portable coffee systems, the Minipresso doesn’t use batteries or a
plug and instead relies on users pumping the device to brew the coffee
to their liking.
It uses coffee grounds or capsules along with precisely 2.4 ounces (68ml) of hot water, which is poured into its main chamber.
The Minispresso machine creates coffee at 116 psi, which is the same pressure produced by traditional espresso machines.
It doesn’t use compressed air or coffee cartridges because experts say they blow cold air into hot water.
Instead, the device uses a semi-automatic piston to inject small quantities of water into the coffee adapter.
After
a few pushes, the optimal pressure for extracting the coffee is
achieved and ‘a rich and bold espresso is extracted,’ the company says.
Users
can pump the machine 13 times for a tiny shot of coffee, 18 times for
espresso and earn a double espresso by pushing the pump 28 times.
There is minimal distance between the water tank and coffee chamber, to avoid losing hear during water displacement.
‘As
a result of our cares to build the perfect device, Minipresso produces
at ambient condition 24°C (75°F), an espresso at perfect temperature
67°C (152°F in cup) with a nice compact and persistent crema on top,’
the company says.
The
pump can be easily locked in place and pushed to release and the whole
device has been designed to be as compact as possible, measuring 9.7
inches (25cm) tall and weighing 0.8lbs (363g).
‘Minipresso
has been designed to be the smallest, lightest and most versatile
handheld espresso machine. It’s also the first of its kind to integrate
an espresso cup,’ the company says.
The
makers of the machine recommend that users clean the cup and coffee
adapter after each use, but stressed that the device will not be
dishwasher proof.
The device is available to pre-order for $39 (£24) plus shipping and taxes, as it will be sent from Hong Kong in early 2015.
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