WACACO Pipamoka Portable Coffee Maker Coffee brewer All-in-one Vacuum Pressured Insulated Travel Mug Hand Powered and Filter Pressure

This makes delicious coffee. It takes a little bit of getting used to to develop the right sense of when it is at the end of the vacuum and it’s ready to come off. There is a squeaking that happens near the end of the coffee canister and then a slight release in pressure when you know you’re on the top and it’s finished extracting. I highly recommend removing the top to release pressure before you try to separate the vacuuming component from the thermos on the bottom. I learned this the hard way, but I have hands that can touch heat directly from many years of cooking so even though coffee went everywhere I was fine. Now I know better to make sure to release the vacuum pressure before I remove the vacuum mechanism. You will have to experiment to find the right sized grind. I found it to be somewhere between a finer version French press yet not an espresso grind that works best. I really love the flavor profile this device brings to coffee. There are more subtle notes that the vacuum process produces than any other way. It’s much more similar to a percolator without the glass explosion danger. It’s really very easy to use once you get the hang of it. I really love the fact of its portability and how long it keeps a brew hot in a very well insulated cup. It’s very lightweight so easily can be packed and taken on the go. The cover top snapped into place very tightly. I am hoping that this actually is a little bit easier overtime with use since I find it so tight that it tends to spill. I struggle with it but it may get easier with use over time. When I do the extraction I just leave the cover on top without pressing it into place since I find it too difficult to take off without a tool once pressurized. Perhaps the little brush that comes with it can act like a little screwdriver to pop the lid. I’ll try that. The screw process doing the vacuum can be a little challenging for someone with small hands. I found for myself. I leave it on the counter and then put it on a small kitchen rag so that I can spin it freely without gripping on the counter. It is actually nice that there is a little grippy material on the bottom of the thermos canister part. These are very well-made products, extremely creative designs, and highly functional for the price point especially. Made for true coffee connoisseurs and does not disappoint. Read more

I love travel gadgets and this is one of them. I've made about 9 cups since I received it and all have been equal. The screw on lid keeps it hot and safe from spills and keeps your coffee hot for quite a while. You can get a hand and forearm work out using this, but it's worth it. I find holding the cup and turning the orange ring started causing a sore spot on the side of my index finger. I find holding the ring steady and turning the cup counterclockwise has resolved that issue. Older people or people with soft hands, like office workers, may find this info handy. I do have to stop maybe twice during the process because it gets a little tough to turn. You will know when your getting close to completing the process when you start to hear a squeaking noise from the from plunger gasket in the cup and then when done, the orange turning ring turns easily. At this point gently pull the threaded tube to the side and the seal breaks. Easy cleanup after that. I use this travel cup at work and it's really handy if you have access to hot water. I'm very happy with my purchase. Read more

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Great flavor, despite the perforated metal filter (which was an initial concern). No residual coffee grounds in the cup (about 800 micrometer grind size on the Kruve Brewler which corresponds to a 2.67 setting on the Fellow Ode 2 Flat Burr Grinder that I use for my Pour Over). All in all, slightly more bitter than the Pour Over method, all other variables being relatively the same. This is to be expected without the paper filter present. Much 'cleaner' taste when compared to a French Press. Excellent addition to my collection, especially for travel (well done WACACO)! Main Gripes: 1. The funnel isn't much of a funnel. It's an extension, and is a waste of space. 2. There's nowhere to rest the extraction assembly after brewing. This makes a mess as residual water and coffee inevitably drips everywhere. Not a big deal if you're at home, but just an inconvenience when you're traveling. 3. To solve Good Point #1 and Good Point #2, I'd like to see the replacement of the "funnel" with a dosing cup that doubles as a perch (drip container) for the extractor assembly (thank the folks at Fellow for implementing this idea already). Better yet, the dosing cup could include a removable cap that would allow for storage of pre-ground coffee for when you're trying to travel light. That way you could pre-fill the perforated filter basket with one load of coffee, and the 'dosing cup' with another charge. All of this would already pack nicely into the mug itself. The flexibility for users to determine how they want to use it would be nice. Those are my main gripes, but otherwise it's a pretty solid travel solution. Now, for a few minor gripes. Minor Gripes: 4. I don't care for the plastic scoop it comes with (coffee grounds statically stick to it), but it's there and it's lightweight. It won't make a bunch of noise like a metal scoop would if you pack it into the mug. I personally pre-measure and pre-grind my coffee when I'm traveling and put each charge in it's own little storage puck. I may try to find some on Amazon that will pack inside this thing. 5. I misunderstood the Amazon description when it said it has a 10oz capacity. If you brew by the rules, it'll actually make an 8oz cup. Much smaller than my standard U.S. 12 oz cup that I'm used to. This will vary based on your country, but I'd be willing to do a few more twist-n-shouts for that extra 4 oz of morning goodness. Maybe there's a little wiggle room here (please have an exploitable safety factor, pleaseeee), to be determined... 6. And finally, yes, they sell a true drinking lid (separately) for when you're on-the-go or in the car. I can understand why it wasn't included (if you're just sitting around the campfire). But, having that additional lid increases it's versatility (at the cost of 10 U.S. doll hairs). Mine will arrive in the next couple of days. If it's a total flop, I'll update this post. If not, assume it's decent lol. Read more

I loved this product. So easy to use and quick to set up. You do need to ensure that you keep turning the press portion to ensure that all the water has filtered through the coffee before you can remove it. If you try and remove it too soon, one it will become difficult and if you force it, you might have an accidental spill. My coffee tasted great with no extra granules inside. The cup is a great added bonus that kept my coffee hot for at least thirty minutes, great value for money and so easy to clean. I just run it under a running tap, very portable too for travel. Read more