Your opinion on hand operated coffee presses/potential improvements

[Freipress]

:coffeemug: Hello there fellow coffee enthusiasts! :coffeemug:

I have a few questions regarding hand operated coffee presses along the lines of the Aeropress and travel french presses, because I believe that there is room to improve on some of these designs.



Obviously the Aeropress makes a good cup of coffee, and it has achieved a cult following, but with that in mind I'd like to know:

What is your #1 concern when it comes to purchasing a compact coffee maker besides the taste of the coffee? (this is a given, good tasting coffee should always be the priority)


What would you look for in a portable coffee making device? (price, size, portability, materials etc.)

I'm asking because I am currently in the middle of designing one such coffee press, and would value the opinions of coffee lovers around the world.

Thank you, your input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ensoluna]

:coffeemug: Hello there fellow coffee enthusiasts! :coffeemug:

What is your #1 concern when it comes to purchasing a compact coffee maker besides the taste of the coffee? (this is a given, good tasting coffee should always be the priority)

What would you look for in a portable coffee making device? (price, size, portability, materials etc.)
!

how fast & easy to get it set up to start brewing #1
easy cleaning #2
how durable it is (related to material and built quality) #3
pricing #4
what kind of filter it uses and how easily accessible it is #5]

 

[Freipress]

Thanks ensoluna! Exactly the kind of response I wanted.

 

[gnappi]

So far I have yet to own or try a French press type maker that made coffee I liked. At friends homes I'll not drink coffee if they make it from a press, and have tea instead. I wouldn't have one if they were giving them away at Wal Mart.