Company:Handpresso
| 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. In 2006, the handpresso SARL was founded in Fontainebleau by Henrik Nielsen. Nielsen established handpresso SARL as a derivative of Nielsen Innovation SARL. Handpresso WILD ESE was [1]the first handheld espresso maker and it is sold in 25 countries. The first Handpresso machines were designed for E.S.E. coffee pods.[2] Handpresso WILD ESE is of Danish design.
In 2008, Handpresso won seven 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 achieved the "National Geographic's Gear of the Year" award.[6]
Technology
The Handpresso Wild works by pumping the Handpresso unit up to 16 bar pressure.[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. When 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
- ↑ "iF - International Forum Design Hannover: Homepage > iF online exhibition > iF Online Exhibition - Entry Details". http://www.ifdesign.de/beitragsdetails_e.html?offset=0&sprache=1&award_id=142&beitrag_id=35722., IF Product Design Award, 2008
- ↑ [3][yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}], Formland Design Award, 2008
- ↑ Aamoth, Doug (2012-03-30). "Finally, an Espresso Machine for the Car". Time (magazine). http://techland.time.com/2012/03/30/finally-an-espresso-machine-for-the-car/. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ "Gear of the Year 2013". http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/gear/gear-of-the-year-spring-summer-2013/#/handpresso-wild-hybrid_65641_600x450.jpg. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ "Handpresso Wild Hybrid". http://www.handpresso.com/machines-expresso/machines-expresso-manuelles/handpresso-wild-hybrid/. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
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