HUGH V4 Lever Portable Espresso Maker, Double Espresso Shot with Ridgeless Portafilter Basket, Manually Operated, Perfect for Hiking & Camping (Non- pressurized Filter)

bought this from Aramex, and I’m really happy with it! It’s super easy to use, making it perfect for home, office, or even travel. The build quality feels solid, and it brews a delicious cup of coffee every time. Yes, it’s a little bit pricey, but honestly, it’s worth every penny for the convenience and quality you get. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves fresh coffee on the go!

I am mixed on this - first off, Customer Service is great, had a small issue that was resolved quickly and without whining! I use a Cafelat Robot at home, which is (relatively) large and heavy, so I bought this is as my travel version. It makes decent enough brew for that purpose, but it's not a substitute for better lever units. It IS very compact and light weight. Workflow is a bit funky, but as they say: "It works if you work it!" I wish there was less plastic in the hot water path, so I drain the brew directly into a ceramic cup rather than the attached plastic cup. Overall I'm happy enough that I will continue to use this for travel.

I really enjoyed making shots with this device. Really well made and gives good feedback as you press down. My only wish was that the receiver was slightly more secure. And I bought a magnetic aluminum funnel to replace the included one. Bought for an emergency but could imagine using every day. The shots tasted great but I’m really used to and missed my steamer so milk was not the same as would be expected. Used Starbucks dark roast and a Breville Dose Control Pro on espresso grind settings.

I like that it is portable and packable but it takes a while before you can find the right mix and technique to make good coffee.

I'm impressed by the design and how they got it so compact. I have been using a Flair for espresso while traveling, which I also like a lot. But the Leverpresso is much more compact and lighter. So, when size and space is an important, I will be using this instead of the Flair. As noted by others, there is a learning curve if you are new to a lever machine for producing espresso, especially if it doesn't have a brew head pressure gauge. I've been using a LaPavoni and the Flair for years, so my first shot with the Leverpresso was good. There are a lot of YouTube videos on dialing in an espresso shot that can help a lot. I especially like those from James Hoffman.