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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.

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