Make 'delicious coffee' with this £34 travel kit that has 10,000 five-star reviews
Many of us love to go camping or travel to different places across the world to take in the sights and emerge ourselves in a new culture. However, for those who need a fresh cup of coffee in the morning to help wake them up, this can be in short supply.
For those who like their coffee a certain way and don't want to suffer from drinking a watered down version, we have just found the travel device that can deliver smooth, delicious coffee while on the go.
The Aeropress Go is a rapid brewing device that is said to make a gorgeously rich cup of coffee without any bitterness or high acidity. As this device is designed for use while on the go, it also features microfilter paper to eliminate any grit, which in turn will make clean up only take a few seconds.
Provided with a handy drinking mug that doubles up as a carry case, this device can smoothly fit into your bag along with the rest of your essential belongings. Able to make between one and three cups of smooth American style coffee per pressing, users should have a warm brew in under a minute.
Aeropress Go Portable Travel Coffee Press Kit
£44.99
£33.97
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However, unlike a French Press, this device uses the Aeropress that uses a rapid immersion brewing process, which means it can also brew espresso style coffee for lattes and cappuccinos. Along with the press and 444ml mug, shoppers will also get a scoop, a stirrer, a lid and paper filters.
Another travel coffee machine on Amazon is the HAILASRE Electric Portable Espresso Machine. Now retailing for £64.59 (RRP £67.99), this device comes with a large battery life and is self-heating so shoppers can make a warm brew after adding cold water.
Alternatively, for those who enjoy a cooler coffee-based beverage, Debenhams is selling the asobu Portable Cold Brew Coffee Maker for £59.99. Said to make 'amazing freshly brewed coffee every time', this device will keep your coffee fresh and cold for up to 24 hours.
Back to the Aeropress Go, the device has been given an impressive 4.8 star rating from over 11,900 shoppers, with over 1,000 people buying it in the last 30 days.
One happy shopper said: "These are the things I love about it: 1) a good coffee ground will be delicious. You have total freedom to control the water temperature and preparation time, as it is entirely manual; 2) I love how easy it is to dispose of the used coffee. You just pop the compressed ground in the garbage bin and clean the rest.
"3) It is great to prepare a coffee while socializing. Everyone loves it and the preparation process, even those who usually say they don't like to drink coffee."
With another five-star reviewer adding: "This little kit is excellent, makes a lovely cup of coffee, easy to use and clean, brilliant product."
However, a few shoppers weren't as pleased, as one person said: "Makes decent coffee and easy to clean but doesn't even make a full mug. Just get the regular one."
With another adding: "The Aeropress Go is significantly smaller than the standard Aeropress."
Despite this, a top reviewer said: "Bought as a Christmas gift for a coffee lover. We use it frequently now. Everything packs and fits away perfectly into the cup which is great. Has everything you need with it. We love to make coffee with this. Cleans up easily (easier than a cafetiere in my opinion). Makes great coffee (provided you buy good quality beans!)."
With a sixth shopper adding: "Having read about this I took the plunge! It makes very good coffee and so easy to clean. It will now come with me everywhere!!"
To buy the Aeropress Go Portable Travel Coffee Press Kit, click HERE.
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