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Handpresso Wild (ESE) - 16-Bar Hand-Pump Portable Espresso Machine Review

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Compact, well-made and durable, Handpresso Wild Hand Pump is the espresso machine that comes in handy when traveling, hiking, camping, sailing or if you simply live in small quarters with limited counter space. Handpresso can be carried easily in a bag, packed in a suitcase or stored in a drawer. It is extremely easy to use: simply pump it until the pressure gauge indicates 16 bars of pressure, fill the reservoir with boiling water, load with an E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pod, turn it over and push the button to pull a shot. It delivers a thick espresso topped with crema, wherever you are.

Handpresso Wild (ESE) - 16-Bar Hand-Pump Portable Espresso Machine Review:

The Handpresso Wild Hand Pump provides an easy method for producing consistent shots of espresso on the go.

Pros:

  • easy to store
  • easy clean-up, as there are no coffee grounds to deal with (when use ESE pods)
  • portable
  • quality built and sturdy

Cons:

  • you can not grind and use your own coffee; must use pods (when use ESE pods)
  • leaks at first (near the button valve and the sides of the cap), but this resolves with use
  • temperature is mediocre and the cup must be pre-heated to insure hot espresso
  • espresso produced is not of the same quality as that produced by a home machine or coffee shop

 

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Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

Overall rating 
 
4.8
Quality: 
 
5.0
Usability: 
 
5.0
Price vs. Value: 
 
4.0
Overall: 
 
5.0
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Handpresso Wild (ESE) - 16-Bar Hand-Pump Portable Espresso Machine Review 2011-07-13 01:49:05 Robert Willis
Overall rating 
 
4.8
Quality: 
 
5.0
Usability: 
 
5.0
Price vs. Value: 
 
4.0
Overall: 
 
5.0
Robert Willis Reviewed by Robert Willis    July 13, 2011
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Serves its purpose well

I am glad to see this device listed on Aromacup.com for review. I had the chance to use this earlier this year on a camping trip to Linville Gorge, NC. I love my coffee and the thought of percolator camping coffee made my stomach turn. There were many of us going and I had no extra room on my pack due to all the first aid supplies. I was excited to see the morning after our first camp that my friend had brought this. We used this with Illy ESE pods and although the espresso was no where as good as a real machine, it was quite good. It was amazing compared to that percolator mess. The water could not get much better as it was heavily filtered fresh mountain water from the river. It even survived the trip when the owner fell into the river. Thankfully it was in a dry bag and made it out. I can attest it is one durable piece of equipment and I might be picking up one the next time I have a long hiking trip scheduled.

Pros:
Stores easily in a backpack
Easy to use
Durable
Allows for espresso when a machine would not be possible
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