HiBREW H4C

Portable espresso gadgets usually ask you to commit to one format. The HiBREW H4C takes a broader approach: according to the maker, it accepts NS (Nespresso) capsules, DG (Dolce Gusto) capsules and ground coffee via a bottomless filter, so the same machine can serve a capsule habit at home and locally bought beans on the road.

Power that comes apart

The core of the design is a removable 7500mAh battery. The maker says it can be taken off the body and charged on its own over USB-C, which allows it to be powered or stored independently of the machine. HiBREW states that a single charge covers several brews, though it does not specify an exact number.

Temperature control and operation

Brewing temperature is adjustable across 11 steps, from 90℃ up to 96℃, according to the maker. The stated intent is to let users match temperature to bean type, roast level or capsule. Operation is described as essentially one-button, without a multi-step routine to learn.

• Compatible with NS (Nespresso) and DG (Dolce Gusto) capsules, plus ground coffee via a bottomless filter
• Removable 7500mAh battery, chargeable separately via USB-C
• 11 temperature settings from 90℃ to 96℃
• One-button operation
• Compact body sized to fit a car cup holder, per the maker
• Heat-resistant, insulating body materials, per the maker

HiBREW pitches the H4C at travel, business trips, car camping, outdoor use and remote-work stays. The Kickstarter campaign is reported to have significantly exceeded its funding goal, and HiBREW has an existing track record in home coffee machines.