Portable coffee maker

[Ekka]

Coffee came to Australia in 1788 with the 1st fleet.

We do not all drink tea.

I find it tastes and looks like dishwater

Are you unable to take a joke, Major?

 

[Ausbt]

Wacaco Nanopresso

Sure have, I use and (cautiously) recommend. I purchased one about 15 months ago. First trip was to China and it saw extensive use, even on an overnight train from Xi'an to Beijing. Important to note I drink my coffee black, so my formula is two pods and then a little top up with hot water. Milky coffee lovers might find mixed results if you don't have a frother. Took it with me to many other places, the US for a month, the UK and just over Christmas Bali, where along with a bottle of Vodka I could turn out a decent Expresso Martini.

So onto usage. Every so often a pod will fail (generally fail to pierce). You'll get dirty brown water rather then coffee. Alleviate this by pre-pricking the foil seal yourself. After pumping all water through you may find some still inside the unit, hold it over your cup when opening the pod compartment to allow the remainder to flow in. I initially had some concerns about being burnt by leakage from the water container, but that hasn't occurred.

All together I'm happy with the performance and quality of coffee.

 

[Ekka]

Are you unable to take a joke, Major?

I've never drunk dishwater, Major, as you apparently have, but my Scottish, English and Irish ancestors have been in Australia since 1838, They all drank tea, as do I. They also probably occasionally drank coffee too, as a special treat, as I did, in the 1950s and 1960s, sport, made on milk.

The fact that coffee was available to some privileged members of the first fleet, does not diminish my statement. Tea was what most Australians drank commonly until recently.
Your desire to argue with a jocular reminder that Australians drink tea is at extreme odds with reasonable behaviour.

 

[maia200]

Sounds interesting, do you have a picture and/or link?

sounds like the nanopresso with the double shot adaptor (which I already have), a small grinder, plus something like this might make a complete travel kit.

It will assist in making a complete travel kit.....this is similar to my one. Food grade silicon and stainless steel - no plastic or silicon taste and it boils fairly quickly plus switches itself off. Foldable Silicone Electric Travel Kettle Water Pot Jug Dual Voltage Portable A | eBay

 

[Stealthflyer]

I love my nanopresso. I bought it for multi-day hiking initially (the looks of jealousy from fellow hikers when you’re making an espresso on a Tasmanian alpine mountain are unparalleled!). However, I’ve been using it at home temporarily at the moment while my coffee machine is out of action. It’s easy to use. It makes a massive difference when you have tap water for rinsing (as opposed to using your sometimes limited reserves when in the bush). I would like to get the double shot attachment, but for now, they make a nice little espresso using very little coffee.

I grind the beans at home beforehand. I don’t use pods for environmental reasons.

My tip is to make sure the water is as close to boiling as possible when you use it.

I will definitely take it and a portable kettle with me next time I travel to the USA.

 

[LadyC]

Thanks all for your responses. I'm looking at buying it to take it to the United States and Canada where I should generally have access to a kettle but where any coffee making equipment is usually a drip filter (not my style). All the tips and instructions have been very helpful.

 

[JessicaTam]

I'm looking at buying a portable coffee maker - more specifically a Wacaco Nanopresso portable espresso maker. Anyone have any experience with this espresso maker or other portable coffee makers? I'm looking for something that makes an espresso style coffee (rather than an American style filtered coffee).

Thanks all for your responses. I'm looking at buying it to take it to the United States and Canada where I should generally have access to a kettle but where any coffee making equipment is usually a drip filter (not my style). All the tips and instructions have been very helpful.

I appreciate you have made a decision and I am late to the party, but I have one of these: Handpresso Auto

Great for camping.

 

[Rate]

I'm late to the party as well but have a Flair Espresso maker teamed with a Lido ET.

I've taken it all around the world with me and once the initial scepticism passes, I have the coffee drinkers lined up each morning...

If you like a milk-based drink you could team it with a Bellman stovetop milk steamer or alternatively heat some milk in a saucepan and then froth it using a french press.

 

[bresky]

Zero Border Cabin

Love my crumpler

$349 is quite expensive. A regular backpack wouldn't fit?

 

[AisleSeat]

I have a Nanopresso, but after a bit, I found it's quite a bit of effort for a small shot, and when more than one person wants one it's an ordeal. I prefer using my Espro travel french press. Keeps coffee hot for a long time, spill proof and has a double filter (where you can place a paper filter between them for even more filtration).

P1 Travel Coffee Press

ESPRO Travel Coffee French Press P1, 12oz, Brushed Stainless Steel

www.espro.com

 

[lovetravellingoz]

I have a Nanopresso, but after a bit, I found it's quite a bit of effort for a small shot, and when more than one person wants one it's an ordeal. I prefer using my Espro travel french press. Keeps coffee hot for a long time, spill proof and has a double filter (where you can place a paper filter between them for even more filtration).

P1 Travel Coffee Press

ESPRO Travel Coffee French Press P1, 12oz, Brushed Stainless Steel

www.espro.com

I prefer my Nanopresso when camping as I like espresso coffee and want my crema. Though yes it takes a bit of effort.

Note that if you over-tamp that the pumping action will become too difficult.