# Travel Drip Coffee Makers The 'Minimal' Coffee Maker by Eilong Boasts a Durable and Compact Shape By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilong References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/09/12/this-lightweight-drip-coffee-maker-made-from-heat-resistant-glass-comes-in-a-portable-travel-case-for-coffee-to-go/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [eilong](https://www.eilong.com/collections/award-winning-desgin-tea-and-coffee-sets/products/minimal-portable-coffee-kit-pour-over-coffee-maker) The [Minimal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickrelease-edc-carry-system) is a durable [portable coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kavago-k1) designed by Eilong. The company created the travel drip coffee maker with a focus on portability and a user-friendly design. Made to ensure the perfect drip with every brew, the Minimal is highly portable due to its lightweight form. Offering a technical build, this drip coffee maker is ideal for road trips, camping, or at-home use. To further ensure its durability, the coffee maker is encased in a vinyl travel case. Upon each purchase, consumers receive the Minimal glass dripper and cup, a filter stand, and a full stock of reusable cloth filters. The glass dripper and cup are made from borosilicate glass for maximum heat resistance, similar to that found in lab flasks. Image Credit: Eilong ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Coffee Makers:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the design of portable coffee makers that prioritize durability and user-friendliness. - **Reusable Filters:** Developing reusable coffee filters is a trend that could reduce waste and attract environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Heat-resistant Glass:** Using heat-resistant borosilicate glass in consumer products beyond lab equipment may be a disruptive materials innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of coffee equipment should consider investing in the development of portable and durable products with user-friendly designs. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunities exist for outdoor recreational companies to market portable coffee makers for activities such as camping and road trips. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Companies focused on environmental sustainability could develop reusable coffee filters as a viable alternative to disposable filters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Friendly Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokka-to-go.md) - [Angled Immersion Coffee Brewer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblic-dropper.md) - [Flatpack Outdoor Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutek-collapsible-pour-over.md) - [Pressurized Portable Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokamax-portable-coffee-maker.md) - [Travel-Ready Powered Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outin-nano.md) - [Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-espresso-coffee-machine.md) - [Traveler Espresso Shot Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bialetti-brewpin.md) - [Lightweight Compact Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wacaco-minipresso-gr2.md) - [Aerospace-Grade Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-dripper-system.md)