Wacaco
Hong Kong-founded maker of portable espresso machines and nomad coffee gear, including the Minipresso, Nanopresso, Picopresso and Octaroma tumbler.
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Overview
Wacaco is a Hong Kong-founded company that describes itself as experts in nomad coffee and espresso. Founded in 2013 by long-time co-workers Jessie Wang and Hugo Cailleton, the name WACACO combines WA (Wang), CA (Cailleton) and CO (cooperation). Its product line centers on portable espresso machines and coffee gear, including the Minipresso, Nanopresso, Pipamoka, Picopresso, Minipresso GR2, Minipresso NS2, Prestina and the Octaroma vacuum-insulated mug series.
History
Wacaco was founded in Hong Kong in 2013 by long-time co-workers Jessie Wang and Hugo Cailleton. The company name WACACO is formed from WA (Wang), CA (Cailleton) and CO (cooperation). Its founding product, the Minipresso, is described as the world's first piston-driven handheld espresso machine; it launched in 2014 and became a hit, setting the standard for portable espresso machines. In May 2017 Wacaco launched the Nanopresso, which WIRED magazine named best of its class in both 2020 and 2021. The Pipamoka, a portable pressure brewer, was released in November 2019 and won an IF Design Award in 2021. Wacaco's current lineup also includes the Picopresso, Minipresso GR2, Minipresso NS2, Prestina and the Octaroma vacuum-insulated mug series.
Products and positioning
Portable, easy-to-use, eco-friendly coffee products for coffee lovers on the go.
Minipresso
Fully manual, portable espresso machine described as the world's first piston-driven handheld espresso machine; no electricity needed.
Nanopresso
Portable espresso machine launched in May 2017; named best of its class by WIRED in 2020 and 2021.
Pipamoka
Portable pressure brewer released in November 2019; IF Design Award winner in 2021.
Picopresso
Portable espresso machine marketed for specialty coffee shots and pro-level espresso.
Minipresso GR2
Portable espresso machine with an adjustable 8-12 gram basket.
Minipresso NS2
Capsule-to-cup portable espresso machine for travel and commutes.
Prestina
Portable coffee brewer using a patented cup-driven pressing system with a permanent stainless steel filter and no plunger.
Octaroma
Vacuum-insulated mug series with double-wall stainless steel construction, leak-proof lid and multiple sizes and colors.
Recent events
Wacaco launches Pipamoka portable coffee maker[5]
Reported:
Wacaco launched Pipamoka, its first travel-oriented non-espresso coffee maker, entering the portable filter-coffee maker market.
Sources5 sources
- 1WACACO | Portable Espresso Machines | Travel Coffee Makerswacaco.com
- 2Wacaco | Experts in nomad coffee & espresso | Our storywacaco.com
- 3Wacaco | Octaroma | Isothermal Tumbler | Spill-Proof Mugwacaco.com
- 4Wacaco | Prestina | Portable Coffee Press | No Plungerwacaco.com
- 5Wacaco推出Pipamoka便携式咖啡机prnasia.com
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