Which portable coffee makers are best?
We trialled six coffee makers and found some simple and others a hassle.
We trialled six coffee makers and found some simple and others a hassle.
Want a decent coffee at work, on your travels or at the summit of your hike or bike ride? Need to keep your coffee hot so you can drink it on the go?
We trialled six portable coffee makers from five brands. We assessed how easy and satisfying they are to use, the quality of brew produced, and how easy they are to clean.
The team loved the simplicity of some and considered others too complicated. Here’s what we found.
Price: $16–$20 (plastic) / $37–$40 (ceramic)
We trialled the plastic model. Larger sizes are available in both types.
Best for hiking (tramping) and bike trips where low weight is important, and for anyone who wants the simplest process and clean-up without sacrificing flavour.
Price: $75
The original AeroPress ($60) is very similar to use.
Best for people who want a good brew with super easy clean-up.
Price: $65
Best for people who want a good brew with easy clean-up, but who might find the AeroPress too hard to plunge.
Price: $77–$100
Best for keeping your coffee hot on the go.
Price: $57 (3-cup) / $80 (6-cup)
We trialled the 6-cup version. There are many other brands of stovetop devices that work in the same way (such as Bialetti).
Best for making coffee on a stovetop if you want an espresso style brew and you’re not in a rush.
Price: $85–$100
Wacaco also makes the Minipresso NS ($90), which requires capsules.
Best for those who just want a single shot of the best tasting coffee and don’t mind it requiring a bit more effort to make and clean up.
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