HandPresso Wild Espresso Maker Report

The HandPresso Wild portable espresso machine is the brain-child of Nielsen Innovation of France.

The HandPresso Wild is a hand-held, portable espresso maker using ESE espresso pods. It makes real espresso using 16 bar of pressure to force hot water through the ground coffee in about 30 seconds. This is no gimmick, but a viable device for making espresso almost anywhere.

• Built-in Pressure Gauge
• Built-in Hand Pump
• For E.S.E. Espresso Pods only
• Requires no external energy source or batteries
• Rugged, quality construction
• Includes spare O-ring
• 90 days warranty against defects with PodMerchant (see Return Policy)

The HandPresso has a built-in pump, operated just like a bicycle pump. You stroke it until the gauge's pointer is in the green zone — 16 bars of pressure. The portafilter cap is then removed and hot water poured into the reservoir (please be careful not to burn yourself). You then lay an espresso pod in place (the HandPresso uses only E.S.E.-style espresso pods, as sold by PodMerchant). The portafilter cap is then attached and secured.

Now the fun begins. Simply turn the unit over and gravity places the hot water in contact with the pod. Push the Espresso Start button and the stored air pressure forces the water through the espresso pod, out the spout, and into your cup. It's that simple. For more shots — simply repeat.

The Handpresso Wild is constructed superbly. The high quality of the fit, finish, and heft was a pleasant surprise. Many of the parts are constructed of velvet-finish plastic to give a good grip and be cooler to the touch. The unit arrives in an elegant black box. In all, the HandPresso Wild is a first-rate product, and PodMerchant is proud to offer it to our customers.

Technical characteristics

• Water reservoir: 1.76 oz.
• Pump Operating Pressure: 16 bar (232 psi)
• Maximum electrical power: N/A

Dimensions

• Weight: 17 oz (1.06 lb)
• Length: 8.8 in
• Width: 3.9 in
• Height: 2.8 in

View the HandPresso User Manual (PDF)

The HandPresso Wild comes in this handsome retail display box. It makes an excellent gift — to others — or yourself!

See the Handpresso Wild in action with these
YouTube videos.

Read about the Handpresso Wild in the following issues of the PODcast: Issue #28, Issue # 29, Issue # 30, Issue # 35, and Issue # 48.