# Compact Cup-Made Coffees The Piamo Espresso Maker Brews Your Perfect Drink in the Microwave By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piamo-espresso-maker References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/02/01/piamo-espresso-maker-by-lunar-europe/) & [piamo-espresso.de](http://www.piamo-espresso.de/) Coffee connoisseurs could be shuddering at the thought of the Piamo Espresso Maker preparing the strong black brew in the microwave; however, the concept promises a high quality caffeinated beverage. Developed by the experienced inventors at Gemodo Coffee, the [palm-sized appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-portable-espresso-machine) is sure to save you both time and money. Lunar Europe had a hand in the [compact and attractive design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demi) of this product, ensuring that all [four pieces fit together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-espresso-maker) perfectly to do their jobs as one. A filter cap and a filter inlay sit atop a water chamber; once they're fastened, you flip the stack over and secure it to the rim of the demitasse. After just 30 seconds of heating, the Piamo Espresso Maker has produced a delicious shot right in your coffee cup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Coffee Makers:** The trend towards compact coffee makers, such as the Piamo Espresso Maker, offers opportunities for creating convenient and space-saving coffee solutions for consumers with limited kitchen space. - **Microwaveable Coffee Making:** The trend towards microwaveable coffee makers, like the Piamo Espresso Maker, presents opportunities for developing innovative, on-the-go coffee solutions that can be made quickly and easily. - **Miniaturized Appliance Innovation:** The trend towards miniaturized appliances, exemplified by the Piamo Espresso Maker, offers opportunities for creating innovative, portable appliances that offer the same functionality as larger, more cumbersome appliances. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Appliance Manufacturing:** The coffee appliance manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend towards compact coffee makers and miniaturized appliance innovation to create innovative products that appeal to consumers with limited kitchen space and an interest in portable appliances. - **Consumer Goods Manufacturing:** The consumer goods manufacturing industry can leverage the trend towards microwaveable coffee making to develop new, innovative solutions that can be quickly and easily consumed on the go. - **Home Appliance Retail Industry:** The home appliance retail industry can benefit from the trend towards compact and miniaturized appliances, such as the Piamo Espresso Maker, by offering consumers space-saving and innovative appliances that fit their needs and lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-espresso-coffee-machine.md) - [Pressurized Portable Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokamax-portable-coffee-maker.md) - [Traveler Espresso Shot Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bialetti-brewpin.md) - [Pocket-Sized Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueco-portable-espresso-machine.md) - [Mini Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyetus-mini-espresso.md) - [Modular Electric Espressos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixapresso.md) - [Travel-Ready Powered Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outin-nano.md) - [Portable Espresso Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewpin.md) - [Space-Saving Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-kaffe-demi.md)