# Perfect Portable Coffee Makers Quikstix Lets Anybody Make Perfect Coffee On-the-Go By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-coffee-makers References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/02/cardboard-coffee-stir-stick-packet.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quikstix/quikstix-quality-coffee-or-tea-anywhere-real-quick?ref=discovery) [Portable coffee makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kmini-mate-brewer) seem out of the question because of the sheer amount of things that go into a good cup of Joe. While that mentality holds true for conventional coffee machines, the Quikstix portable coffee makers are far from conventional. When making coffee, balance is important. Timing and care must be taken so sweetness and bitterness levels are balanced harmoniously. Because of this, high-powered, [high-tech coffee makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker) are the norm, but what if all you needed was a stir stick? Quiksticks is a [paper stir stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-coffee-bag) that holds the sugar and coffee in the tip. One rips the bottom off and pours the sugar into the boiling water and then dips the stick into the water and stir the coffee in until satisfied. Quikstix will let users make coffees quickly and easily on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Coffee Makers:** Opportunity to develop innovative portable coffee makers that simplify the coffee-making process. - **High-tech Coffee Makers:** Opportunity to create high-powered, high-tech coffee makers that prioritize timing and balance for a perfect cup of coffee. - **Innovative Stir Sticks:** Opportunity to design stir sticks that hold all the necessary ingredients for making coffee in a convenient and portable way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Appliances:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market portable coffee makers that cater to the needs of on-the-go coffee enthusiasts. - **Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity for kitchen gadget manufacturers to create high-tech coffee makers that offer precise control over the brewing process. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to explore innovative designs for stir sticks that can hold and release ingredients during the coffee-making process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-coffee-machine.md) - [Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-coffee-maker-1.md) - [Portable Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-espresso-makers.md) - [Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-espresso-coffee-machine.md) - [4-in-1 Smart Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smart-coffee-maker.md) - [3-in-1 Portable Espresso Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevoy-portable-espresso-maker.md) - [All-in-One Portable Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kavago-k1.md)