Description
Meet Prestina, a portable coffee brewer designed around a simple idea: the cup becomes the press. By rethinking the traditional plunger brewer, Prestina delivers a cleaner, more intuitive brewing experience in a compact, easy-to-use format that's ideal for home, work, or wherever the day takes you. Designed and engineered by Wacaco, Prestina combines immersion brewing and gentle pressure-assisted extraction to produce rich, full-bodied coffee with remarkable ease.
At the heart of Prestina is a patented cup-driven pressing system. Simply add coffee, pour hot water, stir, wait briefly, and press. During immersion, an integrated duck valve helps retain water inside the brewing chamber, promoting flavor development before extraction begins. As pressure is applied, the valve opens progressively, allowing the coffee to flow into the cup below. No plunger, no complicated technique—just a straightforward brewing ritual that consistently delivers satisfying results.
Prestina features a permanent stainless steel filter, eliminating the need for paper filters while allowing the coffee's natural oils and flavors to pass through. The result is a rich, smooth cup with satisfying body and texture. Wide openings and a minimal number of components make filling, cleaning, and reassembly quick and convenient, encouraging everyday use.
For optimal results, we recommend using medium-ground coffee. Prestina accommodates a wide range of recipes and brewing styles, from concentrated cups to larger servings when paired with compatible mugs such as the ceramic-lined Octaroma Lungo.
Features
- Patented cup-press brewing system
- All-in-one brewer and drinking cup
- Press directly into your cup
- Full-cup extraction in a single press
- Immersion and pressure extraction for enhanced body
- Full flavor with natural coffee oils retained
- Permanent stainless-steel micro-filter
- No paper filters required
- Drip-control duck valve
- Compact and lightweight travel format
- Fast brewing and easy cleanup
NOTICE: Prestina does not heat water.
Less Mechanism, More Pleasure.
| BREWER | PRESS LOGIC | BODY | CLARITY | CLEANUP | EASE OF USE |
| Wacaco Prestina | Cup-driven press + anti-drip valve | High | Medium-high | Easy | Very easy |
| Classic press brewer | Plunger-based press | Medium-high | High | Very easy | Easy |
| French press | Steep & plunge | Very high | Low-medium | Messier | Easy |
| Pour-over | Manual pour | Low-medium | Very high | Moderate | More technique |
FAQ
Specs
| Dimensions | 03.34 x 5.27 in / 085 x 134 mm |
| Weight | 9 oz / 254 g |
| Water Capacity | 8 fl oz / 240 ml |
| Colors | Sage Green / Clay Pink / Coal Black |
| Filter | Integrated ultra-fine stainless steel filter. |
| Materials | Food grade polypropylene, stainless steel, silicone... |
| Package includes | Prestina brewer, cup, permanent stainless steel filter, scoop/stirrer, carrying pouch, instruction manual, warranty card, and Wacaco sticker. |
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
Business and residential addresses
- Post Haste courier charge structures mean that it's cheapest to ship to non rural business addresses. Post Haste apply a surcharge for residential addresses - however, Gearshop currently absorb this cost.
- Free standard shipping on all non rural business and residential address orders over $149
- $8.99 standard shipping on non rural business and residential address orders under $149
Rural addresses
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A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- $7 shipping for orders over $149
- $15.99 shipping for orders under $149
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A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- $10 shipping for orders over $149
- $18.99 shipping for orders under $149
Oversized and heavy items
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
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We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $34.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
- Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions
- Not sure if we ship to your country? Request a shipping quote and we'll confirm cost and availability before you order
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
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Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
Payment & Security
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