MokaMax is a conceptual coffee maker that takes design inspiration from Wacaco’s outdoor-ready, compact brewers. Designer Somya Chowdhary sees it as an extension of Wacaco’s product line. But she equipped it with a rugged and bold aesthetic and ensured ease of carry and storage.
The unit is conceptualized as a successor to the Pipamoka that offers rich espresso-style coffee anywhere. But it comes with minimal components or lesser accessories to make it easy to bring around. The brewer is designed as a single, rugged flask made with food-grade stainless steel with a smooth ridged surface.
The ridges offer a secure and comfortable grip when MokaMax is used in wet or slippery conditons. They also add a rugged aesthetic appeal that blends easily with other rugged gear. Moreover, the unit comes in an hourglass shape to enhance grip comfort.
The flask comes with a flexible multi-purpose rope at the top so you can attach it to any gear or bag for easy access. It comes in three main compartments: plunger head (top), pressure chamber, and coffee mug. It separates into two parts for compact and organized storage, with the mug detached. The pressure chamber and the top can be stored together upside down.
MokaMax utilizes a straightforward brewing system to deliver rich and aromatic coffee. It has a filter pod to hold the ground coffee, in which hot water goes in. Then stir to immerse the grounds, close the top, rotate to activate the pressure mechanism, and then remove the mug to drink. You can throw the decomposable coffee filter pods after each use to cut down on cleaning. Then for added durability, the flask comes with black powder-coated accents.
Images courtesy of Somya Chowdhary
