Handpresso Brings Espresso Making to Your Cupholder

By Joe Bruzek

March 5, 2015

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Like the Fiat’s optional espresso machine developed by Lavazza, Handpresso’s Auto is a self-contained espresso machine designed for cupholders. The Handpresso Auto sources power from a car’s DC outlet and pressurizes a mix of water and an individual espresso packet. When the pressurization and heating is done, the Auto container is flipped over to dispense the heated espresso.

If the little voice inside your head isn’t saying, “This sounds like a bad idea,” then you may want to see if the little guy or girl has passed out after a four-day caffeine bender. Handpresso warns folks not to use the Auto while driving; it recommends drivers put the car in park or pull off the road to operate. Considering it’s a pressurized container dispensing hot liquids, we couldn’t agree more.

The Handpresso Auto retails for $199 with initial availability at www.wholelattelove.com.

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Joe Bruzek

Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bruzek-2699b41b/

Handpresso Brings Espresso Making to Your Cupholder

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