However, while itll make a tasty cup of coffee, the Pipamoka isnt without its flaws.
Is it worth the spend?
Find out more in my full Wacaco Pipamoka review.
Its more expensive than theWacaco Cuppamoka($34) pour-over travel coffee maker.
Theres also the AeroPress Go, also intended for the adventurous, available for around$49 at Amazon.
When it comes to sheer functionality, the Pipamoka comes out on top.
Theres a brush, too, which helps clean out the filter basket after each use.
Inside the Pipamoka is the water chamber where the magic happens.
This chamber is plastic and basically looks like a giant screw.
The leakproof lid makes the Pipamoka ideal for chucking in your bag and getting on with your day.
I didnt have any issues during testing and found it to be suitably watertight.
This was a 15-step process, so a lot to get my head around on the first try.
But as I mentioned above, I quickly got the hang of it.
Extraction process
Now for the actual extraction process.
Youd better have some muscle on your arms because this is quite the workout!
Since the Pipamoka is a hand-powered pressure brewer, those forearms will be burning.
Here comes my next qualm, yet again to do with the potential to burn yourself.
As the water chamber rises and pops out of the travel mug, youll need to grab it.
Its super hot and covered in boiling water.
Mileage will of course vary based on the beans and grind used.
The shot was smooth, and naturally paired well with my frothed milk.
Cold brew
The Pipamoka can also be used with cold water to create a cold brew.
Otherwise, there is no waste.
This makes it easy to just throw everything required in your bag and get going with your day.
Wacaco Pipamoka review: How does it compare?
In contrast, the Pipamokas twist mechanism means there is little room for human error.
The Pipamoka bundles it all into one.
However, its a tricky process to get your head around, and can be very fiddly.
So verify you keep the instructions at hand.
Most worrying, though, is the number of opportunities for scalding when using the Pipamoka.
As a coffee lover and keen hiker, my weekend walks just got a whole lot more interesting.
