GoKawiilMiir’s Pourigami sets a new standard for portable, pour-over coffee. Nikita Ephanov/CNET
Brewing coffee while camping presents a unique set of challenges. On more occasions than I care to admit, I’ve spilled a freshly made coffee thanks to an unsteady camping table or stone underfoot. But a rigorous day of outdoor adventuring calls for caffeine — full stop. As a professional coffee writer, I demand something more elevated than packets of instant crystals.
Having used several portable brewers, I finally landed on one that ticks the most boxes: The MiiR Pourigami. Once assembled, the pyramid-shaped drip brewer fits atop any travel mug. Taken apart, it’s slim enough to fit into my pants pocket. It functions like standard pour-overs, meaning I can dial in tasting notes to my liking. The laughably simple yet nifty setup lets you play barista in any environment.
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The Miir Pourigami brewer in a nutshell
Yup, that’s a coffee maker in my hand. Nikita Ephanov/CNET
Right out of the box, the Pourigami looks sleek. Disassembled, the brewer consists of three thin stainless-steel trapezoids. I can’t imagine the pieces bending or chipping — that’s crucial, as I’m prone to breaking camping equipment. It folds up flat for storage, smaller than 10 by 16 centimeters. Weighing just shy of 8 ounces, the brewer isn’t featherweight, but it offers great portability nevertheless. Contained in an unassuming synthetic case, the Pourigami seamlessly fits into any bag.
I’m terrible at paper origami, but assembling this brewer into the pyramidal shape is a breeze. It only takes me about 20 seconds to slip the three indents into their slots. The completed dripper holds steady without a wobble and comes apart just as easily.
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Put together, the interior forms a pyramid shape that can accommodate any No. 2 cone-shaped filters. I find that Miir’s own filters, available for purchase online function most reliably, creating steady streams without slipping. The brand’s paper-based filters are compostable, which is a small but satisfying environmental win, but compatible filters are easy to find. Either way, the Miir Pourigami is simple to set up and get to brewing.
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