BUT HOW DOES THE COFFEE TASTE? - Guys, apologies for not discussing the coffee itself, that was in the footage that had no audio, but I should have reshot it and added it to the outro. The coffee is a long black, full of flavour, clean, well balanced and with good body. The superfine micro filter blocks all sediment but lets a little more through than a paper filter on a V60 or Aeropress might. The most impressive thing to note is the consistency of brews. The prep of the basket is consistent (if you've got good scales and a grinder) The temperature is stable throughout the extraction, so it all comes down to the twist. Once you're familiar with that aspect, you can pretty much guarantee a reliably good result.
GadgetViper Hey good news mine came in the mail today! I’ve used it for two times the first one I kind of screwed up my error second one used about the exact same amount of coffee I’m just using the scoop I didn’t weigh it makes a really good cup of coffee! The hardest thing to get used to was as you kind of mentioned the twist aspect it’s pretty easy after you do it once or twice thanks for doing your video and I like how it comes out better than doing a pour over actually! I still have my nano press and I’ll use that for making a Nespresso pod which I usually turn into an Americano anyway but I like this one I hope they sell many more of them it’s actually really easy to clean. I also bought all the nice extra accessories I got the two towels I got the silicone pad for brewing on as well as the case to keep it in but that’s just me. Cheers and thanks for your videos keep them coming!
@@kinghazzah That's awesome, I'm glad you like the results and I'm a little jealous you have the accessories, I might have to grab those too. I've been using the Pipamoka pretty much exclusively over the last 2 weeks since making the video. I bought a different coffee, an Ethiopian and had a few niggles getting a balanced extraction. For some strange reason, even with my Baratza grinder, it was grinding poorly and the Pipamoka was stiffer on the twist. I switched back to my other coffees and it worked flawlessly again. I then tried adding slightly fewer grinds (just under 15g) and it corrected the issue. So, I think the important aspect to look for is not to overfill the basket, when you have a grind that takes up more volume. Squeezing the lid on the basket when the grinds are near the top seems to restrict the water flow. It's always the same with portable coffee makers, there's a learning curve, it's one of the reasons I love using them so much. By the way, while typing this, the door knocked and my new device arrived - The Aeropress Go :)
GadgetViper I still want to get one into the hands of James Hoffmann for him to review to see what he thinks of the Pipamoka! I know he’s done one of the nanoPreso and I think the original one from Wacaco. I like the Wacaco mat (probably better for the nano when you’re filling it with coffee yourself and start using a pod) as the accessory and the towels, always good for cleanup. The case was just a convenient way of being able to store it somewhere and try to keep everything together. I’ve been pretty much for manual coffee making a French press guy, the best I’ve found for your outdoor adventures so far on that style is an Espro and they do make a portable metal version you might like. By the way their customer service was very understanding and couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t let me use their code but they refunded back 5% of the purchase price! You can’t ask for anything more than that right now the only place I’ve been able to find this product is directly from Wacaco themselves from Hong Kong. If you check your Twitter page you’ll see the photos that I posted. Happy coffee drinking!
@@kinghazzah I'm a huge fan of James Hoffman's videos, I joined in on Jame's live coffee tasting a while back, it was great fun. I watched his Nanopresso video and I was a little disappointed, A product like the Nanopresso needs time to dial in, to really find that sweet spot and get the best out of it. I'm sure if he had more time and the Barista Kit he'd have liked it a lot more than he did.
GadgetViper Quite possibly because I enjoy the barista kit and it does take a while to dial in if you’re trying to brew with your own ground coffee. If you’re using the Nespresso pods it’s actually fairly easy. I however like using the art form of somethings not necessarily the Percision that some people use but by dialing in by finding what works best for my taste through the old trial and error method! I agree I like the barrister kit it offers more options and of course a larger cup 😋! I’m just hoping that maybe Mr. Hoffmann will get one of these to review himself if he gets enough people requesting a review especially since it’s brand new I think you only get it direct from the manufacturer! I left notes on a few of his UA-cam reviews as well as on his Twitter page, maybe in the near future we will see a Pipamoka review! I’ve use the word Pipamoka often enough now and put it in as a spellcheck word that UA-cam now recognizes it as a word on my end at least🤣! Have fun making coffee, it’s about 7:00 AM here! Probably time to get up and use my Pipamoka!😉
This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.
You are a bloody nightmare, oh and welcome back by the way. Took me less than a minute to order it after your video, thanks. Any idea how I explain to the wife that I have ANOTHER coffee maker?
I’m only just getting to know wacaco, just got the Pipamoka - love it where ya been all my life! 😂 you’ve now inspired me to get a Crushgrinder, ordered yesterday Cant wait for it to arrive! By the way I’ve watched your vids many times, you’re a crack up, very entertaining and love Bax
Your videos got me into Nanopresso many years ago... The best decision. And now I'm rewinding, to get the Pipamoka for the Vietnamese coffee. P. S. You have to try it if you didn't.
I'd love to review different beans, the problem is I don't think I've got my tasting skills fully dialled in yet. I've been to a few coffee tasting evenings and I most certainly know when I've dialled the brew in, but my tasting skills definitely need to develop more before I could confidently review a roast. Maybe sometime in the future :) Thanks for watching.
We have missed you, welcome back. :) We have also missed Baxter. Your Dog is hilarious, LOL...! Whenever I think of Wacaco, I think of your dog Baxter. The official, unofficial mascot for Wacaco.
If you've got it dialled in, it can make a VERY good coffee. I use paper filters on the Aeropress, the Pipamoka has an extremely fine mesh filter, it keeps the coffee clean, but does let some more body through compared to a paper filter. If I'm off for a walk to the park, the Aeropress is perfect, I can brew directly into the flask at home and keep it warm until I get to the top field. I do love the Aeropress, but, choose the Pipamoka over it for short trips outdoors. You're not really steeping the coffee like you do with an Aeropress, so it's more like a pour over with extra body. Hope that helps, have a great day :)
I have a whole collection of reusable tumblers, and only two of them are not rated as spill-proof. Those are the only two that leak. The rest will not spill a single drop if the lid is closed. I have tried. I have dropped several of my tumblers on the ground, and aside from a couple surface scratches on them and a small dent in one of them, they are still clean and very much usable. The lids stayed on and closed. I find unscrewing the lid to be an inconvenient hassle, so I like drinking vessels that have a lid that opens quickly and easily. The brewing method looks interesting and possibly fun, but I probably won't consider this product unless they incorporate some sort of opening in the lid without having to take the whole thing off.
They have a new product, the Cuppamoka, I did a video of it recently, it has a spill proof lid that's really great to drink from, it also screws on to the pippamoka too. I really love a pour over coffee, so it's currently my favourite portable coffee maker. I was surprised by how many tumblers James Hoffman managed to get to leak, and you're right, having to unscrew the lid isn't ideal.
@@GadgetViper I saw your review of the Cuppamoka. I already have a travel pour over cone that I love and use a ton when I'm on the move, so I really don't need or want the Cuppa... If they sold the Pippa with the drinking lid, that would be ideal. I would also consider it if Wacaco decided to sell the lid separately, so I could buy the Pippa set and the drinking lid. I know you're only reviewing the products and don't really associate with Wacaco, but I just figured I would share my point of view. It's an awesome idea, but poor execution on Wacaco's part.
Thank you for another interesting video. I enjoyed your original Nanopresso video and ended up buying a Nanopress, barista kit and carrying bag soon thereafter. I have pulled some decent shots with it, but I have to admit I am left with some frustration about the product and it has never replaced my AeroPress as a go-to brewer on a daily basis. Though I received terrific support from Wacaco, Nanopress has never seemed to handle the change in pressure at over 1,000 feet above sea level in the mountains here in Japan and is finicky to get a full bodied shot with home roasted coffee and without a professional espresso grinder when removing the pressure plug. I love the detail in your presentation and watching the adventures of you and your dog. The Pipamoka has some intriguing parallels to the pressure system in Starbuck’s Clover, but I’m not inclined to get yet another gadget which has a lot of complicated plastic surfaces that will be difficult to clean. In the end, the simplicity of the AeroPress is what makes it so great- it’s easy to both maintain and clean. Five years in and other than replacing the rubber stopper, it has required zero maintenance. If I was to buy a new gadget, I’d probably grab the AeroPress Go over the Pipamoka.
It's unfortunate my microphone came out at the end, I discussed the taste in that section -DOH! Anyways, It's very good taste wise, extremely consistent and there's good body (no paper filter like the Aeropress or a V60) absolutely no sediment gets through either. I've continued using it over my Aeropress and V60, it's quicker to brew than my V60 and I'm almost out of filters for the Aeropress so it's handy that the Pipamoka doesn't require them. Thanks for watching :)
GadgetViper I’ve ordered a Pipamoka. My wife will not be happy so I’m blaming you. She wants my coffee cupboard returning to general kitchen duty. At least it is smaller than my last caffeine-chasing purchase, a Flair manual espresso maker. Actually, you should try and blag one of those to review. It’s technically portable (not a hiking solution, mind) and makes THE best coffee out of my many home-based methods.
@@nicmalone I saw James Hoffman's review, it does look good, I could probably just about squeeze one in my kitchen ;) I've got my eye on quite a few new coffee products, I might need to acquire a new cupboard :)
It sounds like either the grind was too fine or there was too much in the basket, or perhaps a bit of both. Try filling the basket so that it stops about 3-4mm from the top, so that the lid goes on without it crushing the grinds. If it still takes ages, then you'll need to go a little coarser with the grind setting. Hope that helps :)
This looks really well made. Great review as always; the nanopresso is great, but a bit fiddly for use at work/out and about because of the need to have 100 degree water to pre-heat (and the mess). I take it this is a bit like a cafetière? What happens with a finer grind?
Hi Ian, I think this is way better than a cafetière, this pulls fresh water through the basket, and the mesh is super fine (250 microns) so there's absolutely no sediment in the cup. A cafetière has the coffee immersed in the water (a variable) and typically has a less clean extraction. Regarding the fine grind, I was extracting into a cup's worth of water with similar timing to the grind I use now. I had an over-extracted coffee. What I've learned since then is that it's all about the tension on the twist rather than the speed of the twist. I think if I went finer, I'd need to use less water and maintain the same tension on the twist (this would slow it down). I look forward to fiddling with it to some more - That's one of the reasons I like manual coffee makers like this one - the fun of tweaking the method :) Thanks for watching, have a great day!
I believe I have read somewhere else saying the grind should be jus slightly finer then filter coffee or similar to filter coffee one. As this device is designed for smooth cup of coffee with similar brewing mechanism like aeropress but with a thermos which ensure the temperature are consistent through out and after the brew. But I can’t find the source where I found that info before I made my preorder.
@@dakdak6460 The grind setting I currently have seems to work really well, and yes, I'd say it's around the filter coffee or like you say, maybe a touch finer. I think there is potential to go finer still, but I think the extracted water volume would need to be less to compensate and prevent an over extraction. Maybe a 3/4 water level with a finer grind,/. Perhaps I'll do a part 2 video in the future, once I've experimented some more :)
Thank you, we’re using other Wacaco products too yet Pipamoka seems the simplest solution for outdoors and least suspicious way to brew in a public place as well
Why not boil water with your BRS, jetboil, etc. Then throw ground coffee in the water and just use the straw with built in filter (reusable). I’m just thinking from a minimalist standpoint. Having less to bring on the trail or in the military makes sense. I’m just still not sold on the nano pressing and this coffee maker. Unless I was car camping. Good video none the less nothing on you mate just the idea behind this device.
Hi, apologies if you've mentioned this previously but I went through many comments but didn't see any that addressed my query. Where do you buy your coffees? I would like to try the Burindi Kyanza one, well maybe all too lol By the way I absolutely love your dog - cheeky, sleek and cute. Thanks.
I think you're probably right, especially after all the bark he'd ingested from playing with sticks. He also likes to chew the lids off empty bottles for fun ;) Thanks for watching and have a great day!
I’m thinking of buying this to use when I go hiking with my dog. Could you fill the device with hot water before you set out so you wouldn’t have to take a flask of hot water or boil water when you’re out?
Partially true, but he also does use plastic bottles as doggy toys whenever he gets a chance. Our local park has football matches on the weekend, and they always discard their plastic water bottles, Baxter enjoys fetching them and bringing them to me while I wait near the bin to dispose of them. But yes, he probably was a little thirsty too :) Thanks for watching
I think I might actually enjoy this more than my Nanopresso. I’m having a really hard time getting consistent shots out of my Nanopresso when I’m not using Nespresso pods, but with the Pipamoka, I just have to twist and let the vacuum suck down the water through the basket. The fact that it brews directly into its own thermal mug makes it perfect for travel coffee. I’m traveling right now for work and I’m using it!
Couldn't agree more, the consistency that I get from the Pipamoka has been awesome, far easy to achieve than with a manual espresso machine. It makes a lovely long black :)
Thank you for another interesting video. I enjoyed your original Nanopresso video and ended up buying a Nanopress, barista kit and carrying bag soon thereafter. I have pulled some decent shots with it, but I have to admit I am left with some frustration about the product and it has never replaced my AeroPress as a go-to brewer on a daily basis. Though I received terrific support from Wacaco, Nanopress has never seemed to handle the change in pressure at over 1,000 feet above sea level in the mountains here in Japan and is finicky to get a full bodied shot with home roasted coffee and without a professional espresso grinder when removing the pressure plug. I love the detail in your presentation and watching the adventures of you and your dog. The Pipamoka has some intriguing parallels to the pressure system in Starbuck’s Clover, but I’m not inclined to get yet another gadget which has a lot of complicated plastic surfaces that will be difficult to clean. In the end, the simplicity of the AeroPress is what makes it so great- it’s easy to both maintain and clean. Five years in and other than replacing the rubber stopper, it has required zero maintenance. If I was to buy a new gadget, I’d probably grab the AeroPress Go over the Pipamoka.
Firstly, thank you for your kind words on the Nanopresso videos, Secondly, I'm super jealous about you being 1000m up in the Japanese mountains, sounds like heaven! I just looked up the Starbuck's Clover and you're right, the vacuum extraction and an even temperature certainly do seem similar. You're totally right about the Aeropress and its simplicity, there's no other portable coffee maker on the planet that can match how easy it is to pop that coffee puck out and rinse it off. I will say that despite the appearance of complicated plastic surfaces, it really is only the basket that needs cleaning, all the other elements remain very clean. All the grinds are fully contained in the basket and the main vacuum element has clean water above the basket throughout the extraction. I'm also buying the Aeropress Go ;)
Just received my device today and made my first cup of coffee out of the well designed brewer. I used a filter coffee grind that is on the coarser side. The filter basket is very fine so the cup of coffee is really as clear as what I can get from aeropress with my grind setting. Surprisingly It brews a very sweet cup of coffee compare to what I can get from aeropress , very balanced and flavourful too! However one thing to notice is the twisting motion is not easy for a petite woman with small hands and it took me over 1.5 minute to complete. But the coffee is very delicious. I guess a lighter roasted coffee will be perfect for this brewer!
So glad you liked the results! I think you're right about it working better with a lighter roast, I tried a dark roast the other day and it was harder to twist than my regular light to medium roast. For some reason a dark roast takes up more volume in the basket and that results in more resistance to draw the water through. I'm really enjoying the Pipamoka, even more than I thought I would, I hope you do too. Thanks for letting me know how you got on :)
I bought pipamoka 2 weeks ago and still proudly using it , it very convenient to brew coffee as day to day at the office. Honestly opinion about the coffee taste it self , it's like having V60 brew method flavour on the go , I neglect my nanopresso for pipamoka for it's more easy to clean up after using it , but when I want to brew expresso then Iam gonna going back to use nanopresso coz it does make a pretty good expresso that I need. Conclusion every wacano products are worth to buy it's really reached their goal to be a mobile coffee devices for traveller or for those who like to brew coffee at the office.
I totally agree, the Pipamoka and the Nanopresso are both great products and can make really good quality coffees outdoors :) Thanks for leaving a comment and have a great evening.
You could definitely preheat the components, perhaps having the water hotter may help the extraction, but I've not found it necessary. The finished result without preheating tastes great and is too hot to drink immediately. Perhaps if you're not intending to drink it for a couple of hours, it would be worth a preheat to keep it warmer for longer.
@@GadgetViper awesome thanks! How do you compare this to the aeropress go? I imagine the big advantage to this one is having it last hours and hours with the thermos
@@feli_in if I'm preparing a coffee at home, I'm mostly using the Aeropress or a V60 these days, if I'm about to take Bax for a walk to the park and fancy a brew outdoors, I'm always using the Pipamoka. It really has replaced the need to grab a coffee from a shop, which has been great considering the current situation. The Pipamoka makes a nice change from the Aeropress and the V60 as both of those use paper filters, the Pipamoka let's a little more body through. Have a great day :)
Good to see you and Baxter back brewing great coffee in the woods:-) Fun tip: If you hold the bottom part of the Pipamoka to your ear during brewing, you will hear the relaxing sound of "the coffee ocean", just like with a conch shell:-)
Haha! I've actually already done that! I was interested to see if the extraction continues in-between twists under the vacuum generated and yes I could here a pleasing trickle ;)
Sorry to hear that you lost your Bax early. Baxter sometimes comes across as a menace on the vids but he's actually a really amazing dog, I wouldn't change him for the world.
absolutely adorable dog, great video too! I will probably end up buying this product. makes more sense to me than the nanopresso. thank you for your review. one thought on the prep - if I'm going to grind in advance and take the kit with me, I would wrap the coffee filter attachment in cling wrap, it might slow down the oxidation and keep the grind fresher a wee bit longer.
I have a nanopresso and only really use it on motorcycle trips, I'm concerned about potential for mold in the pump internals. I have looked and looked and found no detail on how to dry out the internals, do you have any tips?
Sorry for the slow reply. I've been using my Nanopresso for almost 3 years, I have a little drying station in kitchen for it. I've never been concerned with mold issues as it's been used regularly since I got it. I can understand you're concern though. Perhaps send an email to Wacaco and ask their advice, sorry I can't be of more help.
Mine has been on a never ending journey from China. It has been on a trip from what should be a 6 hour drive, and has been traveling for 3 days. I'm nervous that it has been lost.
Well, a french press is a full immersion brewer, the coffee and the water steep together, the Pipamoka pulls clean water through the basket, there's no immersion at all. The closest thing to the brew type would probably be an 'it's American press' - ua-cam.com/video/OeXayRtzXv4/v-deo.html but you're right, there is nothing wrong with a quick and dirty pour-over :P What I like about the Pipamoka is the temperature management, there's nothing else I know of that brews, extracts and it held all inside a thermally insulated container. Thanks for watching, have a cool day.
Yes, the extraction is very consistent, there's good body and the subtle flavours are present, it's also very clean, no sediment passes through. I've currently got a few bags of really high quality beans, one of them is a very limited supply and I have been more than happy to use the Pipamoka rather than the V60 to brew them. Once your grind is right it basically takes care of the rest :)
You can give it a wack and 99% of the grounds will come out. It's not quite as clean as the Nanopresso puck, becomes there's no tamping on the Pipamoka, so they aren't compacted. Also the is a very fine mesh filter at the bottom of the basket on the Pipamoka that does need a little brush to get clean. Have a great day :)
Bought Pipamoka just after watch your video 8 month ago, broke the lids once after accidentally dropped it off the shelf (actually the damage does not affect function). Honestly they have a great after sales services, I just contact them from their website and follow the procedure, and they sent the spare replacement right away. What I can say about the new replacement lids, it's way more better than the original, have larger rubber on the side so it's close more tightly, or maybe the later version have larger rubber ring. After that, I've no doubt about wacaco after sales services, and still use Nanopresso and Pipamoca for daily coffee.
I've had a similar experience, I over tightened the water tank on the Nanopresso (totally my own fault) and it caused the thread to shear off, I contacted Wacaco and they sent me a replacement free of charge. Great company :)
I still use the alcohol stove, sometimes I use an MSR pocket rocket and a gas canister, really depends on the situation. If your mates into espresso or milk based drinks, then definitely go a Nanopresso with the double shot adapter. That said, the Aeropress can be used to make espresso like drinks, but you won't get no crema, it's still tasty though. If your friend likes an amazing tasting long black then you cannot go wrong with an Aeropress. :)
Thanks friend, there is definitely no chance of my Nanopresso gather dust, but there's definitely a spot for the pipamoka too, especially when I'm walking Bax over the park.
Am I right to understand that this is a similar extraction method to an aeropress, except with less contact with water as the coffee sits in a cartridge? Also does the coffee taste better than an aeropress or V60?
@UClujF2_xuIoK5O7KgpHlLvQ Yes it is kind of like the Aeropress and the V60, however, both do have some immersion to some extent with the coffee. A French press is full immersion, while a pour over is fresh water passing though the coffee. To compare the quality against the Aeropress and a V60 is tough, both require a good technique to get top results. If you're a master at them, they really are hard to surpass. Although a bad pour technique can really mess with the results. What I will say is that it's far easy to get good results with the Pipamoka due to the simplicity of the process. If your grind is the same and the volume is the same, the only variable is the twist speed which is actually pretty easy to control. Since I stopped tweaking variables and have stuck to the same technique, every single coffee I've made has tasted great. I will still use my V60 at home especially for lighter roasts or for when I'm making 2 drinks (36g 600ml) but if I'm planning on heading out with a coffee, I'll use the Pipamoka. It takes half the time, tastes great and when I'm done extracting, it's already in a thermus and I'm good to go. Hope that helps, have a great day
But you don't want it piping hot right, coffee notes and flavour actually develop as it cools down so you want to wait about 6-7 minutes before drinking. Not sure I'd want this device if it kept it piping hot all the time.
I have it on order, hopefully it will arrive any day now. I'm looking forward to using it. I'm big into hiking and weight/space saving is a big deal for me. I doubt the plastic cup will ever get used, I prefer drinking out of my titanium mug, but I still MUST have it!
I have pre-ordered and waiting my device to be delivered. I always prefer filter coffee to espresso. To me this coffee maker was a brewing a aeropress in a thermos Tumbler . Finally a user review! Can’t wait to get mine on hand now! Thanks for the video!
Glad you liked the video. I'm sure you going to like the results, it seems really consistent and the coffee has a great body and absolutely no sediment. Just make sure you find the right grind setting. If it's too fine you might get an over-extraction, my guess is that a finer grind will need less water and a slower twist.
You have a serious vanity issue !? Thought this was about the coffee maker, not you showing your mug none stop ? The worst type of selfie going labeled as a review ! Am out of here, utter waste of time.
Hi Adam, thank you for your feedback, not sure it's vanity thing it's probably more to do with poor planning, camera work, editing. Totally agree though, I'll point the camera more at the coffee mug and less at my mug ;) Have a great day
I prefer the results from the Pipamoka to a French press. The grind is not as course as a French press and yet the coffee is cleaner, absolutely no sediment in the cup. The filter is very fine, so the results are closer to a pour over, but with a little more body as there is no paper filter which tends to stop the oils reaching the cup. I've made about a dozen coffees with the Pipamoka since posting the video and everyone of them has been spot on. Thanks for watching.
They resolved it! I don’t think however that your code is going to work because they’re using new codes now! I should get it soon! Thanks for your help!
The Yeti Hotshot lid and the Rambler gives a truly drip/leak proof closure and the Rambler opening fits the Aeropress perfectly. The 12 oz keeps piping hot up to 6 hours. The 18 oz Rambler will go 12 if preped with boiling water for 5 minutes before filling. To me there are a lot of parts involved here. Just a lot of fuss for a cup o joe.
I guess if you are preparing the coffee from home and you have a high-quality flask like the Yeti, then the Pipamoka might seem a little much, The way I see it is it's like having an Aeropress (the inside components) and a thermal flask. The Aeropress has 3 parts and weighs around 200g, the Pipamoka also has 3 parts and weighs almost the same (not including the stainless flask). Thanks for watching :)
@@GadgetViper It seem the older I get the less fussy I want things. And it comes more from fewer parts mean less I have to remember or a better chance forgetting. And to me I really enjoy my outdoor coffee. But in making it I keep going back to my Aeropress. With a Handpresso ESE as backup.
thanks for sharing this! When i try to order the product immediately after watching this video, the discount code didnt work :( Do u have any update on the discount code so that i can have a perfect brew in my uni?
Thanks for watching, sorry there are still problems with the code, I just sent another email, hopefully, they'll get back to me, although, with the time difference, they're probably tucked up in bed for the next few hours or so. By the way, I think the Pipamoka will be perfect for Uni :)
@@GadgetViper thank you for the review! I was thinking of getting nanopresso for camping trip, and saw that they just released pipamoka, so as I prefer my coffee long and black, it would have suit me better.. Even more convinced after watching your video! But kinda sad to see the code doesn't work anymore :( I'll check in a few days, just in case.. They're busy with Chinese New Year these days.
Great review and pleasant to view content. I’m more than happy with my Nanopresso, but Pipamoka looks really interesting. Still thinking if I need it ))) What can you say regarding the taste of coffee it makes comparing to Nanopresso?
Thanks, If you're adding water to the Nanopresso shot to make a black Americano then the two are fairly similar. Both the Nanopresso and the Pipamoka can produce really flavoursome drinks. I'd say the Pipamoka has less variables and perhaps will produce a more consistent result, especially in the early stages of using the two. If you're an espresso guy, stick with the Nano, but if you like Americano, then the long black from the Pipamoka is very smooth with a good body.
The site is already telling me - just minutes after your published this - that the discount code is not valid for the items in my basket (i.e. one of these babies). Anyhow, thanks for this revealing review on a useful product! Also love plastic-lid-free drinking, and the thermos looks perfect for my needs.
Hi Scott, It might take them a little while to activate the code, I probably should have waited for them to confirm it was active before making the video public, but I was just so pleased to finally have a new video ready to share with you guys, I just had to post it ;)
Looks great thing to use. Thx for the video. Btw can you make a v60 video? Just got one and im tweaking grindsize and Times. Best regards from sweden 👍☕🇸🇪
I would love to do a V60 video, I might do one outside in the woods as I've just ordered a titanium goose neck kettle off AliExpress so it will be a chance to show it off. In the meantime, if you want THE perfect V60 demo, watch James Hoffman's : ua-cam.com/video/AI4ynXzkSQo/v-deo.html
@@GadgetViper thx already seen that. Just wanna se from a regular coffenerd :) hope you enjoy goosneck kettle. Just bought my hario buono goosneck. Thx for all the awsome videos ☕☕☕🇸🇪
I have purchased one the code they gave you didn’t work they gave me a different code that didn’t work they gave me a third code that didn’t work either! It’s already paid for and it’s coming I just hope it gets here from Hong Kong easier than it’s taking to get it to have the discount that they said that they would put on it taken care of it’s not your fault but it looks like it will be a very good product! I’ll let you know as I really do love the Wacaco Pump espresso that I purchased after I watched a lot of videos including your own over a year ago! Thanks for your input it looks great and I hope it doesn’t take six months to show up🤣 ☕️
So sorry about the code, I'll contact them again to see if they can resolve it. They do deliver fairly quickly, I think my Barista Kit arrived in the UK about a week after ordering. The Pipamoka is a cool product and I'm sure it will be worth the wait :) Have a great day
I had the original press so I didn’t get the nanopresso from them knowing that I could get that from Amazon. I ordered it on Thursday and got it Friday so I’m already using it! I bought the cartridges I bought the barristers kit the little thermos that you can put on the bottom instead of a barrista kit and even got two of the barista towels because I like the towels for cleaning up so I’m pretty much set for the Preso right now. I love it but like you I enjoy doing coffee (and tea as gong fu style) in many different various ways! Each has its advantages each has its disadvantages and they all will do the job but depending upon how you make it does make a difference in how it tastes! Start with good ingredients and decent water those are the two main important things. I know I have an aero press or use pour overs I have almost the exact same grinder in a box as soon as I find it from moving that you have so at least when it comes to that it seems like we’re kindred spirits! Enjoy I can’t wait till mine shows up so I can see how well that makes it it is certainly a novel approach to doing coffee specially for you when you’re outdoors! I’m hoping that maybe they’ll give me back a little bit of a credit to my account because they’re not in on the weekends like many firms that we all know! Cheers
Bax got my 100% full attention after I was done with the Pipamoka, we also went on a very long walk and he had a swim in the river, he was a very happy pup ;) Thanks for watching!
So sorry I didn't cover that in the outro, I waffled about the results in the footage that had no audio. I'd say, it's similar to a pour-over, but with more body. The mesh filter is very fine (250 microns) and it blocks all sediment, but it does allow a little more body than you'd expect from a Pour-over (with a paper filter). I've brewed side by side with my V60 and the Pipamoka. At the time the grind was the same and there was most definitely more flavour from the Pipamoka. That said, I've since discovered it tastes more balanced with a slightly coarser grind. So now, I'd say it's very close to a pour-over especially if you're using a pour-over with a paperless filter. I think the fact that the Pipamoka is not immersing the coffee in water, it's pulling clean water straight through the basket there's a real consistency (assuming the grind and weight is good).
@UClujF2_xuIoK5O7KgpHlLvQ Yes it is kind of like the Aeropress and the V60, however, both do have some immersion to some extent with the coffee. A French press is full immersion, while a pour over is fresh water passing though the coffee. To compare the quality against the Aeropress and a V60 is tough, both require a good technique to get top results. If you're a master at them, they really are hard to surpass. Although a bad pour technique can really mess with the results. What I will say is that it's far easy to get good results with the Pipamoka due to the simplicity of the process. If your grind is the same and the volume is the same, the only variable is the twist speed which is actually pretty easy to control. Since I stopped tweaking variables and have stuck to the same technique, every single coffee I've made has tasted great. I will still use my V60 at home especially for lighter roasts or for when I'm making 2 drinks (36g 600ml) but if I'm planning on heading out with a coffee, I'll use the Pipamoka. It takes half the time, tastes great and when I'm done extracting, it's already in a thermus and I'm good to go. Hope that helps, have a great day
That was a nice video. It looks very cold! :) I brought an early version of the minipresso and still used it nowadays. I love it! I agree that coffee is better outdoors but here in Brazil, that's not very good because it's always hot! I tried the discount code as well but it didn't work. Do you have an update on that?
Hey Jonas, I've sent a few emails asking them to check the code, I still haven't heard back from them. I'll remove the code for now until I do, so as not to frustrate others, sorry about that.
I think you could use a finer grind and extract less volume for a stronger coffee that you could add milk to for a latte or cappuccino, however, if it was for a standalone espresso, then I'd say no. I don't think there is nearly enough pressure in the vacuum. For a really good espresso on the go, I'd highly recommend the Nanopresso.
@@GadgetViper Got it 👍 yes I was looking at the nano + barista kit... may have to pull the trigger and treat myself to it. Though, how about any non-portable espresso machine: (1) ground coffee, no pods necessary (2) don't need milk frother and I can boil my own water, (3) around the same general price or less then nano+barista?
I am very lucky to have an amazing roaster around the corner from where I live. He roasts inside the Coffee Shop (The Bionic Bull in Hertford Town) The guy is really passionate about his coffee and goes the extra mile putting on free tasting evenings and giving advice. The shop also offers serves V60's and Aeropress coffees - very rare these days. They don't sell online unfortunately, but I think he does have plans to some time in the future. The other source I use is SquareMile Roasters in London (James Hoffman's company) - shop.squaremilecoffee.com/ they make amazing coffee too.
@@GadgetViper I have a roaster local my workplace, but the range is limited. I've been taking random stabs at different beans online, they've all been enjoyable yet very similar (to my palette). I'd just like to find something that is exceptionally good or at the very least a break from the norm. I'll take a look at the site you recommended. thanks!
The Pipamoka just launched, and I think Wacaco is just about able to meet the demand selling directly from their website. It will definitely start to appear on amazon.com and other online marketplaces in the coming months, just like the Nanopresso did, but for now, I think you'd need to order directly from them. Have a great day, and thanks for watching
I know I'm not the first one, but treating pipamoka as an aeropress substitute (by not closing the coffee holder, thus makes it an infusion brewer) gives me very nice results as well! Well, yeah cleaning it is a hassle, but having a percolation and infusion brewer in one is great!
As a bikepacker the Pipamoka is an incredibly versatile product. I use it with loose-leaf tea as well. I don’t drink teas that are tannin rammed so it doesn’t affect the taste of the coffee....well not to my blunt palate anyway! I fill the chamber with hot water and add the vacuum bits when I stop for coffee. It’s very forgiving of coffee grind size as well. The only slight drawback for someone with a touch of arthritis is the circumference of the whole thing. I find it a bit of an issue- I tend to hold the base with one hand when turning. When you are counting grams and space is tight this ticks so many boxes for c.425g. No filters to worry about and a nice dryish puck to easily knock out. Thanks for your honest and informative reviews!
I am still trying to find the sweet spot for the Pipamoka, did you get any water left in the reservoir when you finished twisting or is all pulled through to the bottom?
Just got my pipamoka delivered thanks to this video! After watching your review a couple of times I already knew how to use it. What a awesome thing. Coffee was amazing first go. Love it 👍
Hi Friend, The Pipamoka has only just come out, and I think Wacaco are just about managing to fulfil orders on their website (link in description) eventually it will probably be on Amazon and other online places, but for now you'd probably have to order directly from them. Have a great day, and thanks for watching :)
I pre-ordered my Pipamoka when I first heard of it, just got email today that it has shipped. I am like you, I have the Nanopresso (with the Barista kit) and the Aero Press. I've been use both on a daily basis but since I got the Fellow Prismo both me and my officemate have been using the Aero Press every day. It makes the best cup of coffee ever! I'll be in Bristol this March so I will have to see if I can find "yum yum's".
The Fellow Prismo does look very interesting, I've got the new Aeropress on order (the compact version) perhaps I'll grab a prismo too, Thanks for the tip
Apologies, I did discuss the coffee towards the end when the audio was lost. It does make a well balanced coffee with good body. The extraction through the micro mesh filter is very clean, absolutely no sediment and most importantly it's super consistent. Hope that helps. Have a great day.
Good to see u back reviewing after almost a year (I still hope you post on your Instagram also). Again, bought it after see your video. Not disappointed (bought it while promo for $39.9). It's really good product, and also surprised with the quality of the vacuum thermo cup. Before I bought it, at first I taught "nahh... It's only will keep it warm for 1 or 2 hours", but after the product come "Damn, this vacuum cup can keep my coffee warm for 4-5 hours (indoor)", also, no mess and easy to use. btw, for grinding, I use Hario Mini Mill with 7-8 click(depend on beans), it just perfect.
I’m using a dark roast bean and can only fit 12g in the basket (I even tap the basket to sift as much downwards as possible). I’d say my grind is medium fine (0+6 on a LIDO 3), so I’m not sure how you’re getting 16g or even 15g in the basket for the pipamoka. For the Nanopresso barista I have the same problem. Same bean, I can only fit 13g in the 16g basket using a fine setting (before it’s too fine and clogs the nanopresso). Any insight? Thx
Hi, It's very true that different roasts seem to take up more or less space in the basket, I've also found this with the Nanopresso. I very rarely use a dark roast as I prefer a medium/light. I had some dark roast beans and I just tried putting 16g in the Pipamoka and it really was a tight fit. These beans were not that dark, so I can imagine a very dark roast would be a challenge. I squeezed the lid on and extracted it with the Pipamoka and it had a big effect on the tension during the twisting. I would definitely suggest using a lesser weight that will fit comfortably inside the basket. Perhaps you'll need to fill it slightly below the 1 cup line to get the ratio right. Here is a picture of the dark roast I used this morning - gadgetviper.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pipamoka-grind.jpg - You can see at 15.8g with my grind setting it's right at the top of the basket. With my regular medium roast, it sits about 3mm lower. If you want to stick with your current roast, I'd suggest filling the basket say a couple of mm's short of the top and then adjust the water amount a little. Hope that helps, have a great day
Hi mate. I was thinking for a very long time about purchasing Pipamoka. As an everyday coffee drinker and proud owner of Nanopresso, I was not in that much of a need to do so yet, but after watching your video I have no other choice, but get one for myself ;). I noticed your grinder and that is the last thing I need to make a perfect cup of coffee. I wanted to ask you, what will be your top tip for the grinder (brand and model)? Thanks and thumb up
If you're on a budget and want an amazing grind quality for a low price, I can highly recommend the Crushgrind Columbia, it's miles better than the Hario Slim. (That's assuming you want a portable manual grinder) If you're looking for an electric grinder for the home, I'd suggest nothing less than the Baratza Encore (I use a Virtuoso) Hope that helps :)
Its so great to see you again. Thank you for your nice videos. I had bought a Barsetto according to your review. I'm still somehow satisfied with it. But I think that I could probably have been more satisfied with the Nanopresso. ;-) But anyway, thank you so much for your fantastic videos, I really missed you both.
Thanks friend, The Barsetto does a great job with a single shot, if the Nanopresso didn't have that double shot basket with the Barista Kit, it would be a tough decision to choose between them. The piston is great on the Barsetto and the double walled cup with the lid, that's a really cool feature too.
Got mine and love the taste. Reduced the coffee to 8g and works well. Didn't expect it to squeak soooo much as it gets screwed. Also, the threads don't match up well so you need to pull and turn, quiet a work out!
I tried it, and it didn't brew as well, I think there was trapped air in there, I think you could probably drop in a 1/3rd of water, then top it up to full, but I don't think it will work well without it sinking down through the water. Glad you liked the vid :)
Thanks for the video! Personally, the biggest draw back for me would be the lid. There are french press to-go coffee cups on the market now, which is kind of what this reminds me of but without the convenience of a sipable lid. It does seem like a sturdy, clean, easy to use product though.
Hi Gail, I'll have to try a french press to-go cup, thanks. The Pipamoka is a different type of brewing method to a french press. It passes fresh water through the basket rather than the press, which immerses the coffee in the water. I think the results are a little more consistent and there's absolutely no sediment either. Thanks for watching :)
BUT HOW DOES THE COFFEE TASTE? - Guys, apologies for not discussing the coffee itself, that was in the footage that had no audio, but I should have reshot it and added it to the outro. The coffee is a long black, full of flavour, clean, well balanced and with good body. The superfine micro filter blocks all sediment but lets a little more through than a paper filter on a V60 or Aeropress might. The most impressive thing to note is the consistency of brews. The prep of the basket is consistent (if you've got good scales and a grinder) The temperature is stable throughout the extraction, so it all comes down to the twist. Once you're familiar with that aspect, you can pretty much guarantee a reliably good result.
GadgetViper Hey good news mine came in the mail today! I’ve used it for two times the first one I kind of screwed up my error second one used about the exact same amount of coffee I’m just using the scoop I didn’t weigh it makes a really good cup of coffee! The hardest thing to get used to was as you kind of mentioned the twist aspect it’s pretty easy after you do it once or twice thanks for doing your video and I like how it comes out better than doing a pour over actually! I still have my nano press and I’ll use that for making a Nespresso pod which I usually turn into an Americano anyway but I like this one I hope they sell many more of them it’s actually really easy to clean. I also bought all the nice extra accessories I got the two towels I got the silicone pad for brewing on as well as the case to keep it in but that’s just me. Cheers and thanks for your videos keep them coming!
@@kinghazzah That's awesome, I'm glad you like the results and I'm a little jealous you have the accessories, I might have to grab those too. I've been using the Pipamoka pretty much exclusively over the last 2 weeks since making the video. I bought a different coffee, an Ethiopian and had a few niggles getting a balanced extraction. For some strange reason, even with my Baratza grinder, it was grinding poorly and the Pipamoka was stiffer on the twist. I switched back to my other coffees and it worked flawlessly again. I then tried adding slightly fewer grinds (just under 15g) and it corrected the issue. So, I think the important aspect to look for is not to overfill the basket, when you have a grind that takes up more volume. Squeezing the lid on the basket when the grinds are near the top seems to restrict the water flow. It's always the same with portable coffee makers, there's a learning curve, it's one of the reasons I love using them so much. By the way, while typing this, the door knocked and my new device arrived - The Aeropress Go :)
GadgetViper I still want to get one into the hands of James Hoffmann for him to review to see what he thinks of the Pipamoka! I know he’s done one of the nanoPreso and I think the original one from Wacaco. I like the Wacaco mat (probably better for the nano when you’re filling it with coffee yourself and start using a pod) as the accessory and the towels, always good for cleanup. The case was just a convenient way of being able to store it somewhere and try to keep everything together. I’ve been pretty much for manual coffee making a French press guy, the best I’ve found for your outdoor adventures so far on that style is an Espro and they do make a portable metal version you might like. By the way their customer service was very understanding and couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t let me use their code but they refunded back 5% of the purchase price! You can’t ask for anything more than that right now the only place I’ve been able to find this product is directly from Wacaco themselves from Hong Kong. If you check your Twitter page you’ll see the photos that I posted. Happy coffee drinking!
@@kinghazzah I'm a huge fan of James Hoffman's videos, I joined in on Jame's live coffee tasting a while back, it was great fun. I watched his Nanopresso video and I was a little disappointed, A product like the Nanopresso needs time to dial in, to really find that sweet spot and get the best out of it. I'm sure if he had more time and the Barista Kit he'd have liked it a lot more than he did.
GadgetViper Quite possibly because I enjoy the barista kit and it does take a while to dial in if you’re trying to brew with your own ground coffee. If you’re using the Nespresso pods it’s actually fairly easy. I however like using the art form of somethings not necessarily the Percision that some people use but by dialing in by finding what works best for my taste through the old trial and error method! I agree I like the barrister kit it offers more options and of course a larger cup 😋! I’m just hoping that maybe Mr. Hoffmann will get one of these to review himself if he gets enough people requesting a review especially since it’s brand new I think you only get it direct from the manufacturer! I left notes on a few of his UA-cam reviews as well as on his Twitter page, maybe in the near future we will see a Pipamoka review! I’ve use the word Pipamoka often enough now and put it in as a spellcheck word that UA-cam now recognizes it as a word on my end at least🤣! Have fun making coffee, it’s about 7:00 AM here! Probably time to get up and use my Pipamoka!😉
This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.
Very nice
Cheers mate :)
You are a bloody nightmare, oh and welcome back by the way. Took me less than a minute to order it after your video, thanks. Any idea how I explain to the wife that I have ANOTHER coffee maker?
They have handbags and shoes we have coffee makers ;) The next video I make, I'll show you my coffee maker cupboard, it's rammed solid 😂
Stuart Summerfield I feel your pain.
me too mate. Haha
I just have to say that your reviews bring me so much joy! 😄 Thanks for these helpful and uplifting reviews, they are so great!
Very kind of you, it feels good to know I'm brightening up someone's day :) Thank you!
I’m only just getting to know wacaco, just got the Pipamoka - love it where ya been all my life! 😂 you’ve now inspired me to get a Crushgrinder, ordered yesterday Cant wait for it to arrive! By the way I’ve watched your vids many times, you’re a crack up, very entertaining and love Bax
Thanks Louie, glad you like the vids :) have a great day!
Your videos got me into Nanopresso many years ago... The best decision. And now I'm rewinding, to get the Pipamoka for the Vietnamese coffee.
P. S. You have to try it if you didn't.
I'll give it a try :) Put the Picopresso on your shopping list, it's even better than the Nano.
Liked the video as always, can u do a review on the different coffee beans u have? Or the top UK sellers ie pact/square mile
I'd love to review different beans, the problem is I don't think I've got my tasting skills fully dialled in yet. I've been to a few coffee tasting evenings and I most certainly know when I've dialled the brew in, but my tasting skills definitely need to develop more before I could confidently review a roast. Maybe sometime in the future :) Thanks for watching.
We have missed you, welcome back. :) We have also missed Baxter. Your Dog is hilarious, LOL...! Whenever I think of Wacaco, I think of your dog Baxter. The official, unofficial mascot for Wacaco.
How would you compare it to the aeropress go.flavourwise?
If you've got it dialled in, it can make a VERY good coffee. I use paper filters on the Aeropress, the Pipamoka has an extremely fine mesh filter, it keeps the coffee clean, but does let some more body through compared to a paper filter. If I'm off for a walk to the park, the Aeropress is perfect, I can brew directly into the flask at home and keep it warm until I get to the top field. I do love the Aeropress, but, choose the Pipamoka over it for short trips outdoors. You're not really steeping the coffee like you do with an Aeropress, so it's more like a pour over with extra body. Hope that helps, have a great day :)
I have a whole collection of reusable tumblers, and only two of them are not rated as spill-proof. Those are the only two that leak. The rest will not spill a single drop if the lid is closed. I have tried. I have dropped several of my tumblers on the ground, and aside from a couple surface scratches on them and a small dent in one of them, they are still clean and very much usable. The lids stayed on and closed. I find unscrewing the lid to be an inconvenient hassle, so I like drinking vessels that have a lid that opens quickly and easily. The brewing method looks interesting and possibly fun, but I probably won't consider this product unless they incorporate some sort of opening in the lid without having to take the whole thing off.
They have a new product, the Cuppamoka, I did a video of it recently, it has a spill proof lid that's really great to drink from, it also screws on to the pippamoka too. I really love a pour over coffee, so it's currently my favourite portable coffee maker. I was surprised by how many tumblers James Hoffman managed to get to leak, and you're right, having to unscrew the lid isn't ideal.
@@GadgetViper I saw your review of the Cuppamoka. I already have a travel pour over cone that I love and use a ton when I'm on the move, so I really don't need or want the Cuppa... If they sold the Pippa with the drinking lid, that would be ideal. I would also consider it if Wacaco decided to sell the lid separately, so I could buy the Pippa set and the drinking lid. I know you're only reviewing the products and don't really associate with Wacaco, but I just figured I would share my point of view. It's an awesome idea, but poor execution on Wacaco's part.
IM just following the dog in the background
Thank you for another interesting video. I enjoyed your original Nanopresso video and ended up buying a Nanopress, barista kit and carrying bag soon thereafter. I have pulled some decent shots with it, but I have to admit I am left with some frustration about the product and it has never replaced my AeroPress as a go-to brewer on a daily basis.
Though I received terrific support from Wacaco, Nanopress has never seemed to handle the change in pressure at over 1,000 feet above sea level in the mountains here in Japan and is finicky to get a full bodied shot with home roasted coffee and without a professional espresso grinder when removing the pressure plug.
I love the detail in your presentation and watching the adventures of you and your dog. The Pipamoka has some intriguing parallels to the pressure system in Starbuck’s Clover, but I’m not inclined to get yet another gadget which has a lot of complicated plastic surfaces that will be difficult to clean.
In the end, the simplicity of the AeroPress is what makes it so great- it’s easy to both maintain and clean. Five years in and other than replacing the rubber stopper, it has required zero maintenance. If I was to buy a new gadget, I’d probably grab the AeroPress Go over the Pipamoka.
But how does it taste? How does it compare to, say, the Aeropress? Glad to see you and Bax and the yum-yum are back.
It's unfortunate my microphone came out at the end, I discussed the taste in that section -DOH! Anyways, It's very good taste wise, extremely consistent and there's good body (no paper filter like the Aeropress or a V60) absolutely no sediment gets through either. I've continued using it over my Aeropress and V60, it's quicker to brew than my V60 and I'm almost out of filters for the Aeropress so it's handy that the Pipamoka doesn't require them. Thanks for watching :)
GadgetViper I’ve ordered a Pipamoka. My wife will not be happy so I’m blaming you. She wants my coffee cupboard returning to general kitchen duty. At least it is smaller than my last caffeine-chasing purchase, a Flair manual espresso maker. Actually, you should try and blag one of those to review. It’s technically portable (not a hiking solution, mind) and makes THE best coffee out of my many home-based methods.
@@nicmalone I saw James Hoffman's review, it does look good, I could probably just about squeeze one in my kitchen ;) I've got my eye on quite a few new coffee products, I might need to acquire a new cupboard :)
Hi how did you manage to finish twisting in a min? I did mine and i took more than 5 min????
It sounds like either the grind was too fine or there was too much in the basket, or perhaps a bit of both. Try filling the basket so that it stops about 3-4mm from the top, so that the lid goes on without it crushing the grinds. If it still takes ages, then you'll need to go a little coarser with the grind setting. Hope that helps :)
Doesn’t work the product is a
Total fail I’ll put my money on something more reliable like the Aeropress or a Mokapot
This looks really well made. Great review as always; the nanopresso is great, but a bit fiddly for use at work/out and about because of the need to have 100 degree water to pre-heat (and the mess). I take it this is a bit like a cafetière? What happens with a finer grind?
Hi Ian, I think this is way better than a cafetière, this pulls fresh water through the basket, and the mesh is super fine (250 microns) so there's absolutely no sediment in the cup. A cafetière has the coffee immersed in the water (a variable) and typically has a less clean extraction. Regarding the fine grind, I was extracting into a cup's worth of water with similar timing to the grind I use now. I had an over-extracted coffee. What I've learned since then is that it's all about the tension on the twist rather than the speed of the twist. I think if I went finer, I'd need to use less water and maintain the same tension on the twist (this would slow it down). I look forward to fiddling with it to some more - That's one of the reasons I like manual coffee makers like this one - the fun of tweaking the method :) Thanks for watching, have a great day!
Hi, great response, thanks! I’ll have to add one of these to my wish list!
I believe I have read somewhere else saying the grind should be jus slightly finer then filter coffee or similar to filter coffee one. As this device is designed for smooth cup of coffee with similar brewing mechanism like aeropress but with a thermos which ensure the temperature are consistent through out and after the brew.
But I can’t find the source where I found that info before I made my preorder.
@@dakdak6460 The grind setting I currently have seems to work really well, and yes, I'd say it's around the filter coffee or like you say, maybe a touch finer. I think there is potential to go finer still, but I think the extracted water volume would need to be less to compensate and prevent an over extraction. Maybe a 3/4 water level with a finer grind,/. Perhaps I'll do a part 2 video in the future, once I've experimented some more :)
Thank you, we’re using other Wacaco products too yet Pipamoka seems the simplest solution for outdoors and least suspicious way to brew in a public place as well
Why not boil water with your BRS, jetboil, etc. Then throw ground coffee in the water and just use the straw with built in filter (reusable). I’m just thinking from a minimalist standpoint. Having less to bring on the trail or in the military makes sense. I’m just still not sold on the nano pressing and this coffee maker. Unless I was car camping. Good video none the less nothing on you mate just the idea behind this device.
Hi. How many Clicks CrushGrinder Columbia for the pipamokka? Best Regards Mike
Hi, apologies if you've mentioned this previously but I went through many comments but didn't see any that addressed my query. Where do you buy your coffees? I would like to try the Burindi Kyanza one, well maybe all too lol By the way I absolutely love your dog - cheeky, sleek and cute. Thanks.
Looks awesome man. Have an amazing week, Andreas 🇸🇪
Thanks friend, you too :)
Your dog wanted some water. Mine does that when he is thirsty!
I think you're probably right, especially after all the bark he'd ingested from playing with sticks. He also likes to chew the lids off empty bottles for fun ;) Thanks for watching and have a great day!
I’m thinking of buying this to use when I go hiking with my dog. Could you fill the device with hot water before you set out so you wouldn’t have to take a flask of hot water or boil water when you’re out?
Your dog wanted water and you didn't realise. The world deceives us from what is truly important.
Partially true, but he also does use plastic bottles as doggy toys whenever he gets a chance. Our local park has football matches on the weekend, and they always discard their plastic water bottles, Baxter enjoys fetching them and bringing them to me while I wait near the bin to dispose of them. But yes, he probably was a little thirsty too :) Thanks for watching
I think I might actually enjoy this more than my Nanopresso. I’m having a really hard time getting consistent shots out of my Nanopresso when I’m not using Nespresso pods, but with the Pipamoka, I just have to twist and let the vacuum suck down the water through the basket. The fact that it brews directly into its own thermal mug makes it perfect for travel coffee. I’m traveling right now for work and I’m using it!
Couldn't agree more, the consistency that I get from the Pipamoka has been awesome, far easy to achieve than with a manual espresso machine. It makes a lovely long black :)
@@GadgetViper can you make a espresso like concentrated coffee with pipamoka?
Thank you for another interesting video. I enjoyed your original Nanopresso video and ended up buying a Nanopress, barista kit and carrying bag soon thereafter. I have pulled some decent shots with it, but I have to admit I am left with some frustration about the product and it has never replaced my AeroPress as a go-to brewer on a daily basis.
Though I received terrific support from Wacaco, Nanopress has never seemed to handle the change in pressure at over 1,000 feet above sea level in the mountains here in Japan and is finicky to get a full bodied shot with home roasted coffee and without a professional espresso grinder when removing the pressure plug.
I love the detail in your presentation and watching the adventures of you and your dog. The Pipamoka has some intriguing parallels to the pressure system in Starbuck’s Clover, but I’m not inclined to get yet another gadget which has a lot of complicated plastic surfaces that will be difficult to clean.
In the end, the simplicity of the AeroPress is what makes it so great- it’s easy to both maintain and clean. Five years in and other than replacing the rubber stopper, it has required zero maintenance. If I was to buy a new gadget, I’d probably grab the AeroPress Go over the Pipamoka.
Firstly, thank you for your kind words on the Nanopresso videos, Secondly, I'm super jealous about you being 1000m up in the Japanese mountains, sounds like heaven! I just looked up the Starbuck's Clover and you're right, the vacuum extraction and an even temperature certainly do seem similar. You're totally right about the Aeropress and its simplicity, there's no other portable coffee maker on the planet that can match how easy it is to pop that coffee puck out and rinse it off. I will say that despite the appearance of complicated plastic surfaces, it really is only the basket that needs cleaning, all the other elements remain very clean. All the grinds are fully contained in the basket and the main vacuum element has clean water above the basket throughout the extraction. I'm also buying the Aeropress Go ;)
Just received my device today and made my first cup of coffee out of the well designed brewer. I used a filter coffee grind that is on the coarser side. The filter basket is very fine so the cup of coffee is really as clear as what I can get from aeropress with my grind setting. Surprisingly It brews a very sweet cup of coffee compare to what I can get from aeropress , very balanced and flavourful too!
However one thing to notice is the twisting motion is not easy for a petite woman with small hands and it took me over 1.5 minute to complete. But the coffee is very delicious. I guess a lighter roasted coffee will be perfect for this brewer!
So glad you liked the results! I think you're right about it working better with a lighter roast, I tried a dark roast the other day and it was harder to twist than my regular light to medium roast. For some reason a dark roast takes up more volume in the basket and that results in more resistance to draw the water through. I'm really enjoying the Pipamoka, even more than I thought I would, I hope you do too. Thanks for letting me know how you got on :)
Your dog 🐕is amazing furrfect soul.
What's the taste in that comparison to nanopresso psl?
Perfect u are back 😉👍
Hi Magnus, thanks for the welcome back, sorry it took so long!
I bought pipamoka 2 weeks ago and still proudly using it , it very convenient to brew coffee as day to day at the office. Honestly opinion about the coffee taste it self , it's like having V60 brew method flavour on the go , I neglect my nanopresso for pipamoka for it's more easy to clean up after using it , but when I want to brew expresso then Iam gonna going back to use nanopresso coz it does make a pretty good expresso that I need. Conclusion every wacano products are worth to buy it's really reached their goal to be a mobile coffee devices for traveller or for those who like to brew coffee at the office.
I totally agree, the Pipamoka and the Nanopresso are both great products and can make really good quality coffees outdoors :) Thanks for leaving a comment and have a great evening.
I imagine the coffee is hot and good but have you tried warming up the components before brewing?
You could definitely preheat the components, perhaps having the water hotter may help the extraction, but I've not found it necessary. The finished result without preheating tastes great and is too hot to drink immediately. Perhaps if you're not intending to drink it for a couple of hours, it would be worth a preheat to keep it warmer for longer.
@@GadgetViper awesome thanks! How do you compare this to the aeropress go? I imagine the big advantage to this one is having it last hours and hours with the thermos
@@feli_in if I'm preparing a coffee at home, I'm mostly using the Aeropress or a V60 these days, if I'm about to take Bax for a walk to the park and fancy a brew outdoors, I'm always using the Pipamoka. It really has replaced the need to grab a coffee from a shop, which has been great considering the current situation. The Pipamoka makes a nice change from the Aeropress and the V60 as both of those use paper filters, the Pipamoka let's a little more body through. Have a great day :)
@@GadgetViper good! Thanks a lot for the reply, have a good one!
Good to see you and Baxter back brewing great coffee in the woods:-) Fun tip: If you hold the bottom part of the Pipamoka to your ear during brewing, you will hear the relaxing sound of "the coffee ocean", just like with a conch shell:-)
Haha! I've actually already done that! I was interested to see if the extraction continues in-between twists under the vacuum generated and yes I could here a pleasing trickle ;)
Just received the pipamoka today and made my first cup. Will try to listen for this sound.
Came for the review, stayed for Baxter
Sorry to hear that you lost your Bax early. Baxter sometimes comes across as a menace on the vids but he's actually a really amazing dog, I wouldn't change him for the world.
What has become of the coffee must only be brewed at 90 degrees? Is that no longer true?
absolutely adorable dog, great video too! I will probably end up buying this product. makes more sense to me than the nanopresso. thank you for your review. one thought on the prep - if I'm going to grind in advance and take the kit with me, I would wrap the coffee filter attachment in cling wrap, it might slow down the oxidation and keep the grind fresher a wee bit longer.
Good video................But never tell that dog what to do again.
I have a nanopresso and only really use it on motorcycle trips, I'm concerned about potential for mold in the pump internals. I have looked and looked and found no detail on how to dry out the internals, do you have any tips?
Sorry for the slow reply. I've been using my Nanopresso for almost 3 years, I have a little drying station in kitchen for it. I've never been concerned with mold issues as it's been used regularly since I got it. I can understand you're concern though. Perhaps send an email to Wacaco and ask their advice, sorry I can't be of more help.
Mine has been on a never ending journey from China. It has been on a trip from what should be a 6 hour drive, and has been traveling for 3 days. I'm nervous that it has been lost.
Any sign of it yet?
@@GadgetViper no, it just keeps saying it's on its way to the next facility every morning. Wacaco seems to be too busy to respond as well.
Basically it's a portable glorified steeper or French press that twists for coffee. No offense I rather just have a quick and dirty pour over.
Well, a french press is a full immersion brewer, the coffee and the water steep together, the Pipamoka pulls clean water through the basket, there's no immersion at all. The closest thing to the brew type would probably be an 'it's American press' - ua-cam.com/video/OeXayRtzXv4/v-deo.html but you're right, there is nothing wrong with a quick and dirty pour-over :P What I like about the Pipamoka is the temperature management, there's nothing else I know of that brews, extracts and it held all inside a thermally insulated container. Thanks for watching, have a cool day.
Looks cool but does it taste good?
Yes, the extraction is very consistent, there's good body and the subtle flavours are present, it's also very clean, no sediment passes through. I've currently got a few bags of really high quality beans, one of them is a very limited supply and I have been more than happy to use the Pipamoka rather than the V60 to brew them. Once your grind is right it basically takes care of the rest :)
Great to see you back. Love your reviews. Keep it up!
Thanks Friend!
thanks a loot ..i already planing to get Pipamoka...now after you come up with it..it is must after Nanopresso..from Wacaco..
I think you'll be pleased, especially if you like the Nano. Let me know what you think:)
how is the clean up? are the grounds easy to remove like the nanopresso, wherein you just give it a good whack to remove the grounds as a puck? thanks
You can give it a wack and 99% of the grounds will come out. It's not quite as clean as the Nanopresso puck, becomes there's no tamping on the Pipamoka, so they aren't compacted. Also the is a very fine mesh filter at the bottom of the basket on the Pipamoka that does need a little brush to get clean. Have a great day :)
Mine arrived today! I ordered it back in April. I love the quality.
Hey, GadgetViper I want to say thanks!! I enjoyed your video! and your dog too!! Thanks for making reviews!
You're welcome, have a great day :)
Welcome back, nice vid! Baxter is looking handsome 🐕
Bought Pipamoka just after watch your video 8 month ago, broke the lids once after accidentally dropped it off the shelf (actually the damage does not affect function). Honestly they have a great after sales services, I just contact them from their website and follow the procedure, and they sent the spare replacement right away. What I can say about the new replacement lids, it's way more better than the original, have larger rubber on the side so it's close more tightly, or maybe the later version have larger rubber ring. After that, I've no doubt about wacaco after sales services, and still use Nanopresso and Pipamoca for daily coffee.
I've had a similar experience, I over tightened the water tank on the Nanopresso (totally my own fault) and it caused the thread to shear off, I contacted Wacaco and they sent me a replacement free of charge. Great company :)
Did you stop using the alcohol stove?
I've got a mate who is a coffee lover. Would you recommend this product, nanopresso or the aeropress?
I still use the alcohol stove, sometimes I use an MSR pocket rocket and a gas canister, really depends on the situation. If your mates into espresso or milk based drinks, then definitely go a Nanopresso with the double shot adapter. That said, the Aeropress can be used to make espresso like drinks, but you won't get no crema, it's still tasty though. If your friend likes an amazing tasting long black then you cannot go wrong with an Aeropress. :)
So glad to see you and Baxter again!👋🏻 Missed your videos. The review is great. As always. But, I'm an espresso lover and I happily use my Nanopresso.
Thanks friend, there is definitely no chance of my Nanopresso gather dust, but there's definitely a spot for the pipamoka too, especially when I'm walking Bax over the park.
Am I right to understand that this is a similar extraction method to an aeropress, except with less contact with water as the coffee sits in a cartridge?
Also does the coffee taste better than an aeropress or V60?
@UClujF2_xuIoK5O7KgpHlLvQ Yes it is kind of like the Aeropress and the V60, however, both do have some immersion to some extent with the coffee. A French press is full immersion, while a pour over is fresh water passing though the coffee. To compare the quality against the Aeropress and a V60 is tough, both require a good technique to get top results. If you're a master at them, they really are hard to surpass. Although a bad pour technique can really mess with the results. What I will say is that it's far easy to get good results with the Pipamoka due to the simplicity of the process. If your grind is the same and the volume is the same, the only variable is the twist speed which is actually pretty easy to control. Since I stopped tweaking variables and have stuck to the same technique, every single coffee I've made has tasted great. I will still use my V60 at home especially for lighter roasts or for when I'm making 2 drinks (36g 600ml) but if I'm planning on heading out with a coffee, I'll use the Pipamoka. It takes half the time, tastes great and when I'm done extracting, it's already in a thermus and I'm good to go. Hope that helps, have a great day
@@GadgetViper Thank you for the reply! I'm very tempted now.
But you don't want it piping hot right, coffee notes and flavour actually develop as it cools down so you want to wait about 6-7 minutes before drinking. Not sure I'd want this device if it kept it piping hot all the time.
Yes, very true, but I usually take the lid off and let it cool for 10mins when I'm ready to drink it.
What do you think of the new aeropress?
I have it on order, hopefully it will arrive any day now. I'm looking forward to using it. I'm big into hiking and weight/space saving is a big deal for me. I doubt the plastic cup will ever get used, I prefer drinking out of my titanium mug, but I still MUST have it!
GadgetViper look forward to your review mate.
no yum yums for the sweet dog???
I have pre-ordered and waiting my device to be delivered. I always prefer filter coffee to espresso. To me this coffee maker was a brewing a aeropress in a thermos Tumbler .
Finally a user review! Can’t wait to get mine on hand now! Thanks for the video!
Glad you liked the video. I'm sure you going to like the results, it seems really consistent and the coffee has a great body and absolutely no sediment. Just make sure you find the right grind setting. If it's too fine you might get an over-extraction, my guess is that a finer grind will need less water and a slower twist.
You have a serious vanity issue !? Thought this was about the coffee maker, not you showing your mug none stop ? The worst type of selfie going labeled as a review ! Am out of here, utter waste of time.
Hi Adam, thank you for your feedback, not sure it's vanity thing it's probably more to do with poor planning, camera work, editing. Totally agree though, I'll point the camera more at the coffee mug and less at my mug ;) Have a great day
how will you describe its coffee taste compared to a french press done right?
I prefer the results from the Pipamoka to a French press. The grind is not as course as a French press and yet the coffee is cleaner, absolutely no sediment in the cup. The filter is very fine, so the results are closer to a pour over, but with a little more body as there is no paper filter which tends to stop the oils reaching the cup. I've made about a dozen coffees with the Pipamoka since posting the video and everyone of them has been spot on. Thanks for watching.
Great video
They resolved it! I don’t think however that your code is going to work because they’re using new codes now! I should get it soon! Thanks for your help!
That's good news, hopefully they can update me on the new code so I can correct it in the description.
GadgetViper I think they’re shipping it on Monday! We’ll see how it compares to the nano!
The Yeti Hotshot lid and the Rambler gives a truly drip/leak proof closure and the Rambler opening fits the Aeropress perfectly. The 12 oz keeps piping hot up to 6 hours. The 18 oz Rambler will go 12 if preped with boiling water for 5 minutes before filling. To me there are a lot of parts involved here. Just a lot of fuss for a cup o joe.
I guess if you are preparing the coffee from home and you have a high-quality flask like the Yeti, then the Pipamoka might seem a little much, The way I see it is it's like having an Aeropress (the inside components) and a thermal flask. The Aeropress has 3 parts and weighs around 200g, the Pipamoka also has 3 parts and weighs almost the same (not including the stainless flask). Thanks for watching :)
@@GadgetViper It seem the older I get the less fussy I want things. And it comes more from fewer parts mean less I have to remember or a better chance forgetting. And to me I really enjoy my outdoor coffee. But in making it I keep going back to my Aeropress. With a Handpresso ESE as backup.
thanks for sharing this! When i try to order the product immediately after watching this video, the discount code didnt work :( Do u have any update on the discount code so that i can have a perfect brew in my uni?
Thanks for watching, sorry there are still problems with the code, I just sent another email, hopefully, they'll get back to me, although, with the time difference, they're probably tucked up in bed for the next few hours or so. By the way, I think the Pipamoka will be perfect for Uni :)
thanks a lot!! 😍😍😍😍
@@GadgetViper thank you for the review! I was thinking of getting nanopresso for camping trip, and saw that they just released pipamoka, so as I prefer my coffee long and black, it would have suit me better.. Even more convinced after watching your video! But kinda sad to see the code doesn't work anymore :( I'll check in a few days, just in case.. They're busy with Chinese New Year these days.
Great review and pleasant to view content. I’m more than happy with my Nanopresso, but Pipamoka looks really interesting. Still thinking if I need it ))) What can you say regarding the taste of coffee it makes comparing to Nanopresso?
Thanks, If you're adding water to the Nanopresso shot to make a black Americano then the two are fairly similar. Both the Nanopresso and the Pipamoka can produce really flavoursome drinks. I'd say the Pipamoka has less variables and perhaps will produce a more consistent result, especially in the early stages of using the two. If you're an espresso guy, stick with the Nano, but if you like Americano, then the long black from the Pipamoka is very smooth with a good body.
GadgetViper got you, thanks 👍
hi, whats the name of the gas stove you are using ? thanks
It's called the MSR Pocket Rocket :)
The site is already telling me - just minutes after your published this - that the discount code is not valid for the items in my basket (i.e. one of these babies). Anyhow, thanks for this revealing review on a useful product! Also love plastic-lid-free drinking, and the thermos looks perfect for my needs.
Hi Scott, It might take them a little while to activate the code, I probably should have waited for them to confirm it was active before making the video public, but I was just so pleased to finally have a new video ready to share with you guys, I just had to post it ;)
GadgetViper No sweat; will just wait patiently. Interesting piece of gear you turned us onto - thanks! :-)
Looks great thing to use. Thx for the video. Btw can you make a v60 video? Just got one and im tweaking grindsize and Times. Best regards from sweden 👍☕🇸🇪
I would love to do a V60 video, I might do one outside in the woods as I've just ordered a titanium goose neck kettle off AliExpress so it will be a chance to show it off. In the meantime, if you want THE perfect V60 demo, watch James Hoffman's : ua-cam.com/video/AI4ynXzkSQo/v-deo.html
@@GadgetViper thx already seen that. Just wanna se from a regular coffenerd :) hope you enjoy goosneck kettle. Just bought my hario buono goosneck. Thx for all the awsome videos ☕☕☕🇸🇪
I have purchased one the code they gave you didn’t work they gave me a different code that didn’t work they gave me a third code that didn’t work either! It’s already paid for and it’s coming I just hope it gets here from Hong Kong easier than it’s taking to get it to have the discount that they said that they would put on it taken care of it’s not your fault but it looks like it will be a very good product! I’ll let you know as I really do love the Wacaco Pump espresso that I purchased after I watched a lot of videos including your own over a year ago! Thanks for your input it looks great and I hope it doesn’t take six months to show up🤣 ☕️
So sorry about the code, I'll contact them again to see if they can resolve it. They do deliver fairly quickly, I think my Barista Kit arrived in the UK about a week after ordering. The Pipamoka is a cool product and I'm sure it will be worth the wait :) Have a great day
I had the original press so I didn’t get the nanopresso from them knowing that I could get that from Amazon. I ordered it on Thursday and got it Friday so I’m already using it! I bought the cartridges I bought the barristers kit the little thermos that you can put on the bottom instead of a barrista kit and even got two of the barista towels because I like the towels for cleaning up so I’m pretty much set for the Preso right now. I love it but like you I enjoy doing coffee (and tea as gong fu style) in many different various ways! Each has its advantages each has its disadvantages and they all will do the job but depending upon how you make it does make a difference in how it tastes! Start with good ingredients and decent water those are the two main important things. I know I have an aero press or use pour overs I have almost the exact same grinder in a box as soon as I find it from moving that you have so at least when it comes to that it seems like we’re kindred spirits! Enjoy I can’t wait till mine shows up so I can see how well that makes it it is certainly a novel approach to doing coffee specially for you when you’re outdoors! I’m hoping that maybe they’ll give me back a little bit of a credit to my account because they’re not in on the weekends like many firms that we all know! Cheers
this dog wants to play with you man forget pipamoka
Bax got my 100% full attention after I was done with the Pipamoka, we also went on a very long walk and he had a swim in the river, he was a very happy pup ;) Thanks for watching!
I love your style! I completely agree coffee tastes best in the woods!
Thanks friend :) Glad you enjoyed it :)
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maybe I missed in the video, what is the consistency of the coffee? is it like a pour over or more like an Aeropress? glad to see you're back
So sorry I didn't cover that in the outro, I waffled about the results in the footage that had no audio. I'd say, it's similar to a pour-over, but with more body. The mesh filter is very fine (250 microns) and it blocks all sediment, but it does allow a little more body than you'd expect from a Pour-over (with a paper filter). I've brewed side by side with my V60 and the Pipamoka. At the time the grind was the same and there was most definitely more flavour from the Pipamoka. That said, I've since discovered it tastes more balanced with a slightly coarser grind. So now, I'd say it's very close to a pour-over especially if you're using a pour-over with a paperless filter. I think the fact that the Pipamoka is not immersing the coffee in water, it's pulling clean water straight through the basket there's a real consistency (assuming the grind and weight is good).
@UClujF2_xuIoK5O7KgpHlLvQ Yes it is kind of like the Aeropress and the V60, however, both do have some immersion to some extent with the coffee. A French press is full immersion, while a pour over is fresh water passing though the coffee. To compare the quality against the Aeropress and a V60 is tough, both require a good technique to get top results. If you're a master at them, they really are hard to surpass. Although a bad pour technique can really mess with the results. What I will say is that it's far easy to get good results with the Pipamoka due to the simplicity of the process. If your grind is the same and the volume is the same, the only variable is the twist speed which is actually pretty easy to control. Since I stopped tweaking variables and have stuck to the same technique, every single coffee I've made has tasted great. I will still use my V60 at home especially for lighter roasts or for when I'm making 2 drinks (36g 600ml) but if I'm planning on heading out with a coffee, I'll use the Pipamoka. It takes half the time, tastes great and when I'm done extracting, it's already in a thermus and I'm good to go. Hope that helps, have a great day
That was a nice video. It looks very cold! :) I brought an early version of the minipresso and still used it nowadays. I love it! I agree that coffee is better outdoors but here in Brazil, that's not very good because it's always hot! I tried the discount code as well but it didn't work. Do you have an update on that?
Hey Jonas, I've sent a few emails asking them to check the code, I still haven't heard back from them. I'll remove the code for now until I do, so as not to frustrate others, sorry about that.
GadgetViper thanks mate. And if by any chance there is a new code could you please let us know?
@@jonassonjp of course, have a great day friend :)
Thanks for the review. Can this make espresso or just regular coffee?
I think you could use a finer grind and extract less volume for a stronger coffee that you could add milk to for a latte or cappuccino, however, if it was for a standalone espresso, then I'd say no. I don't think there is nearly enough pressure in the vacuum. For a really good espresso on the go, I'd highly recommend the Nanopresso.
@@GadgetViper Got it 👍 yes I was looking at the nano + barista kit... may have to pull the trigger and treat myself to it. Though, how about any non-portable espresso machine: (1) ground coffee, no pods necessary (2) don't need milk frother and I can boil my own water, (3) around the same general price or less then nano+barista?
Hi, where do you source the coffee's shown in your videos?
I am very lucky to have an amazing roaster around the corner from where I live. He roasts inside the Coffee Shop (The Bionic Bull in Hertford Town) The guy is really passionate about his coffee and goes the extra mile putting on free tasting evenings and giving advice. The shop also offers serves V60's and Aeropress coffees - very rare these days. They don't sell online unfortunately, but I think he does have plans to some time in the future. The other source I use is SquareMile Roasters in London (James Hoffman's company) - shop.squaremilecoffee.com/ they make amazing coffee too.
@@GadgetViper I have a roaster local my workplace, but the range is limited. I've been taking random stabs at different beans online, they've all been enjoyable yet very similar (to my palette). I'd just like to find something that is exceptionally good or at the very least a break from the norm.
I'll take a look at the site you recommended. thanks!
Where do I buy one at? From the US
The Pipamoka just launched, and I think Wacaco is just about able to meet the demand selling directly from their website. It will definitely start to appear on amazon.com and other online marketplaces in the coming months, just like the Nanopresso did, but for now, I think you'd need to order directly from them. Have a great day, and thanks for watching
I know I'm not the first one, but treating pipamoka as an aeropress substitute (by not closing the coffee holder, thus makes it an infusion brewer) gives me very nice results as well!
Well, yeah cleaning it is a hassle, but having a percolation and infusion brewer in one is great!
As a bikepacker the Pipamoka is an incredibly versatile product. I use it with loose-leaf tea as well. I don’t drink teas that are tannin rammed so it doesn’t affect the taste of the coffee....well not to my blunt palate anyway! I fill the chamber with hot water and add the vacuum bits when I stop for coffee. It’s very forgiving of coffee grind size as well. The only slight drawback for someone with a touch of arthritis is the circumference of the whole thing. I find it a bit of an issue- I tend to hold the base with one hand when turning. When you are counting grams and space is tight this ticks so many boxes for c.425g. No filters to worry about and a nice dryish puck to easily knock out. Thanks for your honest and informative reviews!
Hi there :)
Hi Friend :) Finally got around to making a new video :) hopefully the next one won't take so long, thanks for sticking around.
I am still trying to find the sweet spot for the Pipamoka, did you get any water left in the reservoir when you finished twisting or is all pulled through to the bottom?
Hmm? "GADGETVIPER5 discount code isn’t valid for the items in your cart"
Just got my pipamoka delivered thanks to this video! After watching your review a couple of times I already knew how to use it. What a awesome thing. Coffee was amazing first go. Love it 👍
nah not me any Tupperware linings. i never heard pro-barista uses plastic coffeemaker.
How to do order this product?
Hi Friend, The Pipamoka has only just come out, and I think Wacaco are just about managing to fulfil orders on their website (link in description) eventually it will probably be on Amazon and other online places, but for now you'd probably have to order directly from them. Have a great day, and thanks for watching :)
I pre-ordered my Pipamoka when I first heard of it, just got email today that it has shipped. I am like you, I have the Nanopresso (with the Barista kit) and the Aero Press. I've been use both on a daily basis but since I got the Fellow Prismo both me and my officemate have been using the Aero Press every day. It makes the best cup of coffee ever! I'll be in Bristol this March so I will have to see if I can find "yum yum's".
The Fellow Prismo does look very interesting, I've got the new Aeropress on order (the compact version) perhaps I'll grab a prismo too, Thanks for the tip
Does the pipamoka taste better than aeropress?
Why don't you show the coffee?
Apologies, I did discuss the coffee towards the end when the audio was lost. It does make a well balanced coffee with good body. The extraction through the micro mesh filter is very clean, absolutely no sediment and most importantly it's super consistent. Hope that helps. Have a great day.
Is this thing unnecessarily complicated?
Good to see u back reviewing after almost a year (I still hope you post on your Instagram also).
Again, bought it after see your video. Not disappointed (bought it while promo for $39.9). It's really good product, and also surprised with the quality of the vacuum thermo cup. Before I bought it, at first I taught "nahh... It's only will keep it warm for 1 or 2 hours", but after the product come "Damn, this vacuum cup can keep my coffee warm for 4-5 hours (indoor)", also, no mess and easy to use. btw, for grinding, I use Hario Mini Mill with 7-8 click(depend on beans), it just perfect.
I’m using a dark roast bean and can only fit 12g in the basket (I even tap the basket to sift as much downwards as possible). I’d say my grind is medium fine (0+6 on a LIDO 3), so I’m not sure how you’re getting 16g or even 15g in the basket for the pipamoka.
For the Nanopresso barista I have the same problem. Same bean, I can only fit 13g in the 16g basket using a fine setting (before it’s too fine and clogs the nanopresso).
Any insight? Thx
Hi, It's very true that different roasts seem to take up more or less space in the basket, I've also found this with the Nanopresso. I very rarely use a dark roast as I prefer a medium/light. I had some dark roast beans and I just tried putting 16g in the Pipamoka and it really was a tight fit. These beans were not that dark, so I can imagine a very dark roast would be a challenge. I squeezed the lid on and extracted it with the Pipamoka and it had a big effect on the tension during the twisting. I would definitely suggest using a lesser weight that will fit comfortably inside the basket. Perhaps you'll need to fill it slightly below the 1 cup line to get the ratio right. Here is a picture of the dark roast I used this morning - gadgetviper.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pipamoka-grind.jpg - You can see at 15.8g with my grind setting it's right at the top of the basket. With my regular medium roast, it sits about 3mm lower. If you want to stick with your current roast, I'd suggest filling the basket say a couple of mm's short of the top and then adjust the water amount a little. Hope that helps, have a great day
Hi mate. I was thinking for a very long time about purchasing Pipamoka. As an everyday coffee drinker and proud owner of Nanopresso, I was not in that much of a need to do so yet, but after watching your video I have no other choice, but get one for myself ;). I noticed your grinder and that is the last thing I need to make a perfect cup of coffee. I wanted to ask you, what will be your top tip for the grinder (brand and model)? Thanks and thumb up
If you're on a budget and want an amazing grind quality for a low price, I can highly recommend the Crushgrind Columbia, it's miles better than the Hario Slim. (That's assuming you want a portable manual grinder) If you're looking for an electric grinder for the home, I'd suggest nothing less than the Baratza Encore (I use a Virtuoso) Hope that helps :)
Its so great to see you again. Thank you for your nice videos. I had bought a Barsetto according to your review. I'm still somehow satisfied with it. But I think that I could probably have been more satisfied with the Nanopresso. ;-) But anyway, thank you so much for your fantastic videos, I really missed you both.
Thanks friend, The Barsetto does a great job with a single shot, if the Nanopresso didn't have that double shot basket with the Barista Kit, it would be a tough decision to choose between them. The piston is great on the Barsetto and the double walled cup with the lid, that's a really cool feature too.
Got mine and love the taste. Reduced the coffee to 8g and works well. Didn't expect it to squeak soooo much as it gets screwed. Also, the threads don't match up well so you need to pull and turn, quiet a work out!
I've just watched again!!!! The orange bit stays at the bottom lol. Such an idiot. You've made my mornings so much better, thank you
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Good review. With the lid as is. It allows more nose to get involved in the smell/taste.
Very good point! - Thanks for watching :)
Wow it's nice to see you again 😃😃😃. Hope your doing well.
Not too bad thanks, a little older and a little heavier but in good spirits ;) Thanks for watching and have a great day
Welcome back. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this new product. Thank you for sharing footage of the woods and your puppy.
Glad you liked it :)
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Awesome video! Especially your pup.
What happens if you put the filter basket in before you pour in the water?
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I tried it, and it didn't brew as well, I think there was trapped air in there, I think you could probably drop in a 1/3rd of water, then top it up to full, but I don't think it will work well without it sinking down through the water. Glad you liked the vid :)
@@GadgetViper have you tried doing an espresso style brew? How did it turn out?
So basically it’s a AeroPress in reverse (vacuum instead of pressure), heavier and more difficult to use.
Thanks for the video! Personally, the biggest draw back for me would be the lid. There are french press to-go coffee cups on the market now, which is kind of what this reminds me of but without the convenience of a sipable lid. It does seem like a sturdy, clean, easy to use product though.
Hi Gail, I'll have to try a french press to-go cup, thanks. The Pipamoka is a different type of brewing method to a french press. It passes fresh water through the basket rather than the press, which immerses the coffee in the water. I think the results are a little more consistent and there's absolutely no sediment either. Thanks for watching :)
I laugh that all these companies make such low capacity brewers. 8oz? Really? It’s a hassle to have to brew 2 times for each person.