WACACO Pipamoka Portable Coffee Maker, Mini Travel Coffee Machine, Insulated Travel Mug, All-in-one Vacuum Pressured, Manual Coffee Brewer, Quick Extraction, Stainless Steel Cup, 10 fl oz

I've only had this for a day or so, but having already made a few coffee's with it I am very pleased with the purchase and can imagine now using this daily for my morning brew (to drink in the house or take with me to work or the gym). Rather than using it for travel, I was mainly motivated by a desire to have a low maintenance coffee maker (for one person) that could deliver a consistently great brew - and the unique design and function appealed to my minimalist nature. I've had some cheap filter machines in recent years but the hot plates ended up getting rusted from drips, the coffee taste seemed to change and become bitter and oily (maybe due to my not descaling the machine regularly), and the glass jug and filter trays were a pain to keep clean. So I took the plunge, and in summary... --- 1. "TURNING" IS FINE - The turning of the device to extract the coffee was my biggest concern - watching several videos and reading reviews to get an idea of how it actually felt and how long it takes, didn't give me 100% confidence as to how it would be in reality. Would it feel like an eternity to get the coffee out and would my hands be aching by the end of it? In reality it's fine - I ended up walking around the house for a minute or so while doing the "turning" (like when I'm shaving with an electric razor or brushing my teeth) and it was quite relaxing in a strange way. As to my hands, I just made sure to turn slowly which meant I faced no difficulty in executing each rotation. Those who report it being hard are probably doing it too quick. (Disclaimer: I have good sized hands so I'm not sure if the experience is different for others). 2. CLEANING / MAINTENANCE IS EASY - Cleaning up is so simple - you just pop out the "puck" where the coffee grounds went, and drop the used - and now solid - block of coffee into the bin. There is very little mess, and a quick rinse under the tap gets rid of any final bits on the various components. Occasionally it may benefit from a soapy wash to shift any oils that build up but I'm not sure if it even needs that. You also just need to quickly re-set the orange "dial" once done so it goes back to the bottom or top (?) of the extraction element for next time, but it takes a few seconds. 3. COFFEE TASTE WAS GREAT - Taste wise I have no complaints - the coffee really hit the spot and I'm looking forward to my next one already. For context, I bought a bag of Starbucks Columbian ground coffee to begin with, as I'd noted a previous Amazon reviewer mention that the medium coarseness of a Starbucks ground they had used was ideal for this device (but I'd assume anything labelled as suitable for a French press or filter machine will do). The device is so simple I can't see it becoming contaminated in any way and so would expect it to remain consistent in the coffee it delivers. 4. TRAVEL CUP IS GOOD QUALITY - I have a few insulated mugs with sipping lids and while they work in a similar way to this, I did find that a). they didn't fit in my car cup holders and b). the sipping lid would often leak slightly when I least expected it. So it was a nice surprise to find this cup does fit in my car holder and the screw lid means I can also throw it in my laptop bag without fear of it spilling out (either when full or with some tiny leftover coffee). I understand it also keeps coffee hot for a few hours but I've not tested that out for myself as of yet. 5. DRINK SIZE WAS OKAY - The drink size was not a problem for me although if you need a large mug of black coffee every morning then this may come up a little short. Obviously if you are using a filter machine etc. then you can add more coffee scoops and water and decide how much to pour, but this device has space constraints in terms of how much water you can add. However, the volume it delivers was adequate and would fill most "normal" sized mugs. --- So there we have it - I like it and I hope this helped, but the final decision is yours...

First off I'm not normally bothered write reviews unless something really really really impressess me, and as I'm writing this review I can say this REALLY REALLY IMPRESSED me, I'm exactly a coffee snob but I've got enough respect for Myself not to drink instant coffee, except for when im on the go, as there really isn't many options for brewing fresh coffee on the go, moka pots are super annoying to clean and more importantly they require a hob and about 15 to 20 mins to brew but they do make nice coffee, and cafetieres have a habit of breaking in your bag if you get a glass one and are also a pain in the ass to clean, and leave a ton of grit in the bottom of your cup, to the point thay i don't even finish my coffee a lot of the time, and overall it makes kida week coffee, enter the pipamoka, not only is is fast the brew, makes great tasting coffee, and is super easy to clean, it's also all metal or plastic so no worries about it breaking in your bag, it's supper compact and is really really well designed, the plastic parts feel a little cheep but that doesn't really bother me as they do feel really sturdy, the lid that comes with it is very much spill proof, i was also a little concerned about the metal filter when I was getting it and i thought there was gona be a ton of grit in the bottom due to my previous experience with metal filters in cafetieres, however I can absolutely say that this filter is great, it's a little pricey (60 euro when I got it) but absolutely worth it, especially since the only thing like it is a cafetiere by bird that is upwards of 350 euro. I can absolutely recommend this to anyone tho travels or to collage students who are a fan of coffee (I'm in this category :) ) I'd say if your on the fence about it, pick it up, you won't regret it.

First off - this creates a good cup of coffee and is incredibly easy to clean. There's hardly any mess. It's also really well made and the insulated cup seems fairly leak proof and does keep in the heat. The coffee is stronger than filter - probably closer to a stove top moka pot than any other coffee maker. There are two things to be aware of Coffee - it's important to use a medium to coarse grind of coffee and not overfill or tamp down the coffee in it's little chamber. You will need water to flow through this and it can be hard to use if you make that harder by compacting the coffee or using a fine grind that risks clogging up the filter. Twisting - some wrist strength is needed, and that can be worse depending on the coffee you use. I've a touch of arthritis starting in one wrist and it's not painful using this but I do have to take a little care. Making a cup a day with this isn't an issue - if I was drinking coffee more often it might get annoying. I'm hoping it'll help build my strength if anything! Overall, I'm really pleased with this, it's a nice bit of kit and really robustly made. It's not perfect though - and that's not an issue of design, it's about the brewing method. There aren't many ways to create a vacuum and so the stiffness whilst twisting isn't something that can really be changed - it's part of the package.

After reading lots of reviews and watching YouTube reviews about the product I finally bought the Pipamoka even though I have a Nanopresso. I can safe the device made nice coffee and I am not a coffee enthusiast, the coffee was really smooth and you get to taste the characteristics of the beans. I used the same grind level as I have used for the Nanopresso which produced a different overall coffee from the later whereas the Nanopresso would be more intense the Pipamoka is more smooth regular (filter drip style) coffee. Preparing the brew was easy as I have watched a number of YouTube videos and hence no need for instructions, what I did find was if you have small hands or injuries to your hand it will be a problem. As I have injured both my hands (trigger finger injuries) I did find it very very difficult to preform the task, however I persisted and convinced myself it's physiotherapy but with a reward of a coffee at the end. It was a tough work out as I could not maintain a steady rhythm, in the end once completed the coffee like I mentioned is smooth and nice. The best thing is unit was made with good quality control as before in my other review of the Nanopresso's Barista kit it had a slight defect resulting me cutting my knuckle when cleaning, not this time everything is smooth to the finish and well made (Wacaco reached out to me in regards to my sliced knuckle) and promised better QC and they have delivered 👍 Cleaning is simple and easy compared to my French Press (which getting the grinds out is a nightmare) with the Pipamoka it's all contained in a little casket just like the Nanopresso hence easy to clean and tidy even the water chamber is clean with no residue almost like the Aeropress. The vessel containing the coffee and doubles as a travel mug is great as its leak proof, I done a simple test where I put boiling water into it and closed the lid after 4hrs the temperature dropped from 96 degrees C to 54 degrees I guess it could stay longer if I warmed the vessel first (not sure) but it is sufficient in its task. One thing to note is if the lid is not on the vessel is a little unsafe, what I mean is, its easily toppled over this spilling the drink due to the length and slimness this has to be noted (if the base has a little counter weight) toppling maybe prevented but that is just nit picking. So is it worth it, I would say yes as its just good compact easy to clean (provides a real workout of your forearms especially if you have hand injuries 😂)

Firstly the quality of this product is phenomenal! Really really well made and designed. I'm a long time Aeropress user, about 10 years. It got used 2 to 3 times a day at work, but it was starting to fail, worn plunger seal/ body. A few times it has came apart with roasting hot water in it and made quite the mess, so I knew it was time to replace it, but with what? I was contemplating getting another, I knew Aeropress had changed hands and looking at the price of an Aeropress about £35, I thought I'd pay the extra £50 to get what I thought looked a well designed more substantial portable/ home coffee maker. I'd previously watched videos for all sorts of coffee makers over the years as I'm a bit of a coffee nut so knew about this company/product already. I have to say I'm blown away by the quality, design and user experience. Everything is so well made with a great weight and quality feel to it. The coffee puck makes cleaning etc even less of a mess and such is the quality of the vacuum flask and other pieces of this kit, not to mention the quality taste of the coffee it's money well spent, and I'm so glad I payed the extra and don't regret it at all. I also like that it's modular and can buy extra pucks to take with you etc. £50 is a lot of money, but it's money well spent IMO. Very very happy with this product!

I was skeptical at first as I have the Nanopresso which is ok but not a big wow. So when I saw the Pipamoka and watched the video, I could see this might be a worthy product to try. It arrived the next day and I even used my very nice portable hand grinder (I use for camping) for fresh coffee to use. It was an easy and simple process to prepare and use. I also pre-warmed the coffee "mug/cup/container". (And if you didn't want a whole cup, there are markings inside for 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 cups.) The coffee I made was really tasty and actually it was such a good cup, I didn't even use milk! (I was drinking a locally roasted Brazilian coffee bean.) I thought it tasted better than drip coffee I normally have. I love how everything goes inside the container - the brush, funnel, filter with a nice cap - and all into a bag that it comes with. I can throw the little bag and my grinder in my backpack and have a nice cup of coffee anywhere I can get ahold of or make hot water. I like the thought that if I wanted to share my cup of coffee, I would have enough (or just quickly make another one if feeling moreish.) And the container keeps the coffee hot for quite a while unlike the some coffee mug press (which goes cold quickly, maybe they were older models.) Definitely for the campsite or even a bike ride somewhere. Or breaktime at work. Oh, and it's easy to rinse out and clean. Plus no expensive fiddly paper filters to deal with. It says to use medium coarse grounds as opposed to the fine ground I use in my moka espresso pot. I highly recommend this new product from Wacaco.

So, bought this as my work has moved to hotdesking, and needed a more svelte solution to a mug & cafetiere that I can stick in a rucksack & lug around all day without worrying about smashed glass & ceramics rattling around. For this alone it's 100% fit for purpose. As with anything these days, you expect the hype to be a lot greater than the product, but this one lives up to its promises (apart from the tap on the counter bit, which takes a fair few taps to properly get the air out). Makes a good cup of coffee using the Costa pre ground stuff, although 2 scoops of that is a bit too much for the pod capacity (1.5 scoops is enough though) and gives a decent enough flavour. Note: I'm not much of a coffee snob... unless it's instant, that is. There is a small learning curve to getting the twist speed right, but it's easy to work out when the screw bit has released from the inner chamber - you feel the plunger 'pop' when there's no more suction. If there's water left, just wind the nut back a bit, push the plunger down and go again. With that in mind, I can't see a reason why you can't get the sippy lid and permanently replace the existing lid - it'll work without the lid, but it is required to stop you scalding yourself during the tap on the counter bit (and a vacuum above the coffee pod will only negate its effectiveness, as it's drawing water away from that chamber). Cleaning: dead simple. Most of it just rinses under the tap, apart from the pod, which bangs out into the bin before running it under the tap. I'm guessing that over time coffee grounds will pull through the pods mesh, but there's a Phillips head screw to disassemble it for a deep clean - just make sure to gently realign it with the thread when reassembling as it cuts into the plastic - Spare pods are currently available (albeit maybe a little pricey). Note to manufacturer: spare silicone o-rings for the plunger would be nice, as I can see that eventually wearing out/tearing. Stability: there's a non slip rubber foot on the bottom, but I wouldn't put it next to my laptop without a lid as it's a bit easy to knock over. Sippy lid for the win here! Comfort: the lip of the mug feels identical to a standard builders mug, and the outside is double skinned, so very comfortable to drink from and hold. Storage: genius! It's all self contained, so will fit in a rucksack side pocket alongside a small Tupperware tub of coffee. It'll also fit in an MTB bottle cage, but you'll need to put one of those silicone bracelets around the lip of the mug to take advantage of the cage's retention clip - otherwise it's not quite a snug fit, maybe 0.25 - 0.5mm too narrow. Might fly out on rough terrain if you're bikepacking. As for capacity, it'll make a standard UK builders mug worth to the 1 cup line (with enough room for a splash of milk), or half fill one of those giant sports direct mugs. Does it make tea? Yes. I've just tried a cup of twinings earl grey right now (loose leaf, 2 scoops worth), and it's made a pretty strong brew (strong enough to add ice & lemon to for iced tea). But, if you're buying this just for tea, it's overkill - a diffuser ball is far simpler.

Disappointed they didn't have top you can drink through so you have to take lid off and drink from cup witch is very hot you burn your lips