Almost every traveler looks out for a good cup of coffee either on the road or when you’ve reached your destination. Caffeine is the sure-shot fix for most travelers but it’s not always easy to find a good cup of coffee when you’re on the road. If you love your coffee and are constantly on the go, investing in some of the coolest coffee gadgets is the smart way to go.
Coffee lovers are spoilt for choice with the number of handy coffee gadgets and accessories for travelers. From USB powered travel mugs to portable espresso makers, and manual grinders, these coffee gadgets should definitely make it to your list of must-have accessories for the ultimate road trip.
Freehand Luggage Coffee Cup Holder
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If you love your coffee on the go you can imagine just how irritating it is to juggle your luggage and coffee at the same time when traveling. One of the coolest coffee gadgets to have with you is this Freehand Luggage Travel Cup Holder. All you need to do is place the caddy between the poles of your rolling luggage handle and wrap the rubber straps around each handle. The great thing about this simple gadget is that it’s spill and leak proof. It holds 8-24 oz coffee cups and tumblers but does not hold mugs that are fluted and top-heavy.
What Stands Out
- Handy and easy to install
- The self-leveling device is spill and leak proof
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USB Heated Travel Mug
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Another annoying thing for travelers is to find the coffee that you’ve poured into your mug has turned cold just when you’re free to sip it. However, this problem is eliminated with this USB-powered travel mug from Wagan. It’s another great coffee gadget to have when you’re on the go. The mug comes with a detachable 12V power cord which you can plug into your vehicle’s 12V outlet. Once unplugged it maintains the temperature of your coffee for up to two hours.
What Stands Out
- Has a detachable 12V power cord to plug into the vehicle’s power outlet for heating
- Maintains the temperature of the coffee for up to two hours
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French Press Brewing Bag
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The French Press Brewing Bag saves you the bother of cleaning up as it doesn’t create a mess. It’s a great option to have when you’re on the road as you can dispose off the filters after use without having to deep clean your French press. Pre-measured coffee grounds are filled in a waterproof bag with a built-in filter to prevent grounds from getting into your cup.
What Stands Out
- Easy clean up as the filters are disposable
- Great coffee filter for camping
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Iced Coffee Maker Travel Mug
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For those who enjoy chilled iced coffee, the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker is a cool coffee gadget to have on a trip. Without the requirement of ice, you can have your chilled coffee within five minutes. The great thing is that it works with any brewing method. A sipping straw makes it ideal for drinking on the go.
What Stands Out
- Chills coffee within five minutes
- Works with any brewing method
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Coffee Measuring Spoon and Sealing Clip
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Very often we tend to overlook the small handy accessories when we travel and then we’re left scrambling for something as simple as a spoon. This Coffee Measuring Spoon and Sealing Clip is a great coffee accessory as it will not only measure out the perfect amount of coffee but will also seal your bag of coffee beans with the attached clip. A small yet handy accessory to have with you.
What Stands Out
- Has a dual function of measuring coffee and securing your bag of coffee beans
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Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker
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One of the most versatile coffee gadgets for travel is the Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker. This manually operated device is great as you don’t require electricity or batteries to operate it. It works best with finely ground coffee that is tampered hard. All you need is some hot water and some pressure on the piston for a foaming cup of espresso. The only downside to this gadget is the cleaning part when you’re on the road as it has many small parts.
What Stands Out
- Versatile and easy to use
- No electricity or battery required to operate it
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Collapsible Coffee Dripper
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A handy device to take on a camping trip is the Collapsible Coffee Dripper. The strong lightweight dripper is easy to set up and use. It takes the shape of any filter and packs away to the size of a plate when not in use. Just place the dripper over a mug with a filter and coffee grounds and pour your hot water over it. You’ll have the best drip coffee in no time.
What Stands Out
- Compact and easy to use and store
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Cafflano All-In-One Pour Over Coffee Maker
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The Cafflano All-In-One Pour Over Coffee Maker may look like another travel coffee mug but don’t let that deceive you. This mug is one of the coolest coffee gadgets, that includes a hand grinder, built-in easy-to-clean filter, drip kettle with spout, and an insulated cup. It incorporates all the tools that you require for brewing a good cup of coffee and is perfect for travel.
What Stands Out
- Incorporates all the tools that you require for brewing a good cup of coffee
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Java Press Manual Coffee Grinder
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Most coffee drinkers would agree that the best coffee is made from freshly ground beans so if you are a coffee drinker, a manual grinder should definitely be a part of your travel accessories. The Java Presse Manual Coffee Grinder is small and handy with over 18 settings. You can enjoy everything from Espresso to French Press Coffee with the same grinder that comes with a patent-pending locking mechanism for enhanced consistency. It’s also fairly easy to clean.
What Stands Out
- Has over 18 settings so you can enjoy an espresso or French Press Coffee on the go
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UniTerra Nomad Espresso Machine (CU)
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Another top quality cafe espresso maker is The Nomad from UniTerra. Inspired by classic hand operated lever machines, the Micro-lever build on this machine eliminates the need for electricity, batteries or gas propellants. It’s extremely easy to use and the compact size is ideal for travel. Within no time you’ll have 8 to 10 bars of brewing pressure at your fingertips. The pressure builds up as you pump the lever. You can control the brewing pressure by watching the pressure gauge.
What Stands Out
- Inspired by classic hand operated lever machines, there is no need for electricity or a battery
Ember Temperature Control Travel Mug
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There are plenty of travel mugs available in the market but one of the best mugs is the Ember Temperature Control Travel Mug. What makes this mug so great is that it’s a smart mug that can be controlled with your smartphone. Once you pair it with the Ember App you can set the temperature of the mug to how hot you enjoy your coffee. You can also customize presets. The mug comes with seven temperature sensors, a rapid cooling system, and a microprocessor-controlled heating system. No wonder it’s touted as the world’s most advanced temperature control mug!
What Stands Out
- Has seven temperature sensors, a rapid cooling system, and a microprocessor-controlled heating system
- Temperature can be controlled with a smartphone
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Handpressor Outdoor Complete French Press
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The complete coffee package is how we’d describe the Handpressor Outdoor Set. A handy carrying case contains a manual espresso maker, 4 plastic cups and a single hand thermos insulated flask. All you need to do is to pump up the Handpresso pump to the desired pressure, displayed on the pressure gauge, pour in hot water from the insulated flask and fill the espresso compartment with loose grounds or a pre-loaded E.S.E pod. Within no time you’ll enjoy a great cup of espresso on the go.
What Stands Out
- The complete coffee package with a manual espresso maker, thermos insulated flask and unbreakable cups
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Bodum Travel Press
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To enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee on the go, the Bodum 11057 Insulated Travel Press is a great coffee gadget. The vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel will keep your coffee hot for several hours. A spill-resistant lid allows you to drink straight from the mug which is fairly simple to use. Add coarsely ground coffee, pour in the hot water and shut the lid. Press down slowly on the plunger after 4 minutes and you’re ready to enjoy your coffee. One thing to note is that the temperature in the flask is quite high so you may end up scalding your tongue if you drink it immediately.
What Stands Out
- Vacuum sealed double-wall stainless steel keeps coffee hot for hours
- You can comfortably brew coffee on the go with the attached travel press
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