Handpresso
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| Company type | Espresso machine manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Domestic and professional espresso machines |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Fontainebleau |
| Products | Espresso machines |
| Website | www |
Handpresso SARL is a French manufacturer of portable espresso machines. Founded in Fontainebleau in 2006 by Henrik Nielsen as a spin-off from Nielsen Innovation SARL. Handpresso is Danish Design and has created and patented[1] the world's first handheld espresso maker, Handpresso WILD ESE, which is sold in 25 countries. The first Handpresso machines were designed for E.S.E. coffee pods.[2]
In the year 2008, Handpresso won 7 international design prizes including IF[3] and Formland.[4]
In 2012, the company launched the Handpresso Auto, an espresso machine for the car.[5]
In 2013, the Handpresso Wild Hybrid was awarded the National Geographic's Gear of the Year.[6]
Technology
The Handpresso Wild works by pumping the Handpresso unit up to 16 bar pressure, like a bicycle pump.[7] Hot water is then added from a kettle or a thermo flask to the 50 ml reservoir, and an E.S.E. pod or Domepod (ground coffee) inserted before serving the coffee at the push of a button. The infusion is stopped by pushing the button back. During the infusion the pressure drops in from 11 to 8 bar pressure.
The temperature of the water is very important for the final result. If freshly boiled water from a kettle is used, the water temperature is about 203 °F (95 °C) when it gets in contact with the coffee. The water from a thermo flask is usually cooler, but temperatures down to 176 °F (80 °C) still gives an acceptable result with most coffees.
Handpresso has filed several international patents.
See also
References
- ^ [1], Handpresso's first patent
- ^ [2], E.S.E. Consortium
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
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- ^ Aamoth, Doug (2012-03-30). "Finally, an Espresso Machine for the Car". time.com. Time. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "Gear of the Year 2013". National Geographic. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "Handpresso Wild Hybrid". Retrieved 2014-07-15.
