Unboxing Handpresso - The Coolest Espresso Gadget
Well, we are fortunate enough to have a Handpresso WILD in for review and I thought I would offer a few pictures of the coolest little espresso gadget I have ever seen. The Handpresso is a hand-pump espresso maker that allows you to pump up the handle to 16 bar, add hot water and an ESE Espresso pod to the brewing chamber flip the switch and go. The result is a freshly brewed authentic tasting espresso wherever you can access hot water.
The Handpresso in its box.
Four Easy Steps: 1) Pump the handle to get 16 bar, 2) Add Hot Water, 3) Add an ESE Pod, 4) Press the brew button to get your Espresso.
The unit comes well packed and secure from the maker in France. "Well Packed" in an understatement. I mean Apple could learn a thing or two from Handpresso. The Handpresso comes packed in a box that I would say is more like a presentation quality box that a fine Cognac would come in.
The Handpresso in a nice inner case. Slide the overbox off to find a textured, inner, heavy weight case.
Slide open the inner case that slides open to reveal its contents the foam packing.
Pull away the instruction manuals and the foam packing to see the Handpresso seated safely in its cocoon.
The water chamber unscrews where you insert the ESE pod and pour in the hot water.
On the top side you have 1) The water reservoir that holds 50mls, 2) The pressure gauge 16 bar (over 200PSI), and 3) The release or brew button.
With the pump handle extended; the Handpresso is only a little more than a foot long.
Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be brining the Handpresso along to a few places so that we bring espresso convenience to the masses. The first stop is going to be work, where the office coffee will be replaced with a nice shot of espresso every now and then.
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Posted by Scott Martin at January 20, 2008 10:52 PM
looks like fun!
but honestly i cannot immagine people using the handpresso every morning -
half sleepy - needing to pump up a half an exercise - probably not many people want that...
for those who dont mind its probably a nice toy.
but i personally consider the handpresso only as a gadget - maybe because i am more pragmatic i would
always prefer a classic mokka can. which is even smaller, less expensive, needs less preparation steps and is even faster
From the video it looks like the ESE pod is a coffee pack made specifically for this device. If you can't find a store with pods you can't have espresso. Also, you can't have your favorite coffee brand/flavor if this company doesn't sell it.
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ESE Pods are available all over the place (on the Net), and sometimes in stores. Most Starbucks stores have their own pods available too; just ask.
-Scott
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