{"product_id":"wacaco-prestina","title":"Wacaco Prestina","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWacaco is a Hong Kong-based coffee tech company founded in 2013 by Jessie Wang and Hugo Cailleton, built on the idea that proper coffee shouldn't stop where a kitchen counter does. The brand made its name with the Minipresso — the world's first piston-driven handheld espresso maker — and has since built out a full range of portable brewing gear, picking up a WIRED \"best in class\" call-out for the Nanopresso and a Red Dot Design Award for the Picopresso along the way. Wacaco engineers for people who take their coffee ritual with them, wherever \"away from home\" happens to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Wacaco Prestina is a portable, full-immersion coffee press with no plunger, no loose parts, and nothing to lose in a bag. Instead of pushing a plunger through a carafe, you press the entire cup downward against a fixed base, and a patented duck valve inside the unit controls the flow — sealing the chamber while the coffee steeps, then opening progressively as you apply pressure to release the brew through a permanent stainless steel mesh filter. The whole cycle — grounds in, hot water, stir, press — takes about two minutes and runs on nothing but hot water. It's portable coffee stripped back to its essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCup-Press Mechanism (No Plunger, No Loose Parts)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cup itself does the work. Instead of a separate plunger you have to align and push, the Prestina's entire cup presses down onto the base, driving extraction through the filter. Fewer moving parts means less to misplace, less to clean, and less that can go wrong on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDuck Valve Flow System (Controlled Extraction)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn integrated valve keeps the brewing chamber sealed during immersion, holding the water and grounds together so flavour develops properly before extraction starts. As you apply pressure, the valve opens progressively and releases the brew evenly through the filter — consistent extraction without having to manage timing or technique yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePermanent Stainless Steel Filter (No Paper, No Waste)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn ultra-fine stainless steel mesh filter is built directly into the unit, so there's nothing to buy, pack, or run out of. It lets natural coffee oils pass through with the brew for a fuller-bodied cup than a paper-filtered method, and rinses clean in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll-In-One Nesting Design (Genuinely Pocket-Sized)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cup, lid, filter, drip tray, and coffee scoop all nest inside a single cylinder about the size of a large travel mug. At 254g and 134mm tall, it fits in hand luggage, a backpack side pocket, or a glovebox without needing its own bag — though a carrying pouch is included regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWide-Mouth Fill Opening (Easy to Load and Clean)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 74mm inner diameter gives you real room to spoon in grounds, pour water, and stir — no narrow-necked fumbling. The same opening makes rinsing the unit out afterward a five-second job rather than a chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSub-1-Bar Pressure Brewing (Full-Bodied, Not Bitter)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Prestina isn't chasing espresso-style pressure — it works below 1 bar, closer to a refined French press than a pump machine. That keeps extraction gentle and forgiving of grind size, so you get a rich, full-bodied cup without the bitterness over-extraction under high pressure can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose This Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you've ever packed a full coffee setup for a trip and given up halfway through assembling it at a campsite, the Prestina is the fix. It's built for people who want real coffee — not instant, not a hotel filter machine — without carrying a kit of separate parts that can crack, warp, or go missing in a bag. Pair the no-plunger design with a filter that never needs replacing, and you get a brewer that survives being thrown in a backpack and still makes a proper cup two minutes later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're camping, on a road trip, or just want proper coffee at your desk without setting up a machine, the Prestina delivers a genuine, full-bodied cup — anywhere there's hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-immersion cup-press (patented, no plunger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent stainless steel mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated duck valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±15 g ground coffee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±2 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 1 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-grade polypropylene, stainless steel, silicone (BPA-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Ø × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 × 134 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSage Green \/ Coal Black \/ Clay Pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTravel, camping, desk, home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Prestina brewer (cup, lid, base, and drip tray, nested as one unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Permanent stainless steel filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Scoop \/ stirrer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Carrying pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wacaco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53192196096281,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0773\/1481\/files\/WacacoPrestinaFront.webp?v=1789497349","url":"https:\/\/www.bunacoffee.co.za\/products\/wacaco-prestina","provider":"Buna Coffee (Pty) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}