# Portable Compact Coffee Drippers Make Coffee On-The-Go with This Portable Coffee Dripper By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-coffee-dripper References: [kinto.co.jp](http://www.kinto.co.jp/en/products/drinkware/column/) If you are constantly on the go, this [portable coffee dripper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-dripper-system) would be ideal. Compact enough to fit as a lid for a coffee mug, the COLUMN by Japanese design studio Kinto lets you brew your own coffee easily. With the COLUMN, [no electrical outlet is required](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-espresso-maker); all you need is hot water and ground coffee beans of your choice. The COLUMN comes with a matching mug that fits perfectly with it. The set is compactly portable and spill-proof, since the dripper works like a cap for the mug. The coffee dripper uses layering technology to filter the coffee—it consists of four pieces that are easily detachable and washable. This coffee dripper set is eco-friendly, since it has a [reusable stainless steel filter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kmini-mate-brewer) instead of disposable paper ones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Coffee Drippers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and portable coffee drippers that are easy to use on-the-go. - **Compact Coffee Brewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact coffee brewing solutions that require minimal space and can be easily carried around. - **Eco-friendly Coffee Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly coffee accessories, such as reusable filters, to reduce waste in the coffee industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market innovative coffee accessories, like portable coffee drippers, to enhance the coffee brewing experience. - **Travel and Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate compact coffee brewing solutions into travel and outdoor gear products to cater to coffee lovers on-the-go. - **Sustainable Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable coffee accessories, such as reusable filters, to align with the growing demand for eco-friendly products in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angled Immersion Coffee Brewer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblic-dropper.md) - [Outdoor-Friendly Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokka-to-go.md) - [Flatpack Outdoor Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutek-collapsible-pour-over.md) - [4-in-1 Smart Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smart-coffee-maker.md) - [Stacking Mobile Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-coffee-grinder.md) - [All-in-One Portable Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kavago-k1.md) - [Portable Coffee Brewer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropress-gogo.md) - [All-in-One Travel Coffee Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropress-go-plus.md) - [Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-coffee-machine.md)