MUVNA PORTABLE ESPRESSO MAKER

The latest contender to land on my desk is from MUVNA. At first glance, it looks like a high-tech thermos, but under the hood, it’s aiming to solve the biggest headache in travel coffee: the 58mm compromise.

I’ve lived with this thing for a month, taking it from the office to the weekend cabin, to see if it actually delivers on that "Gold Standard" promise.

Who are Muvna?

Founded in 2020, MUVNA is one of the "new wave" Chinese coffee brands that shifted the narrative from cheap clones to genuine innovation. They started with high-end accessories—precision baskets, wooden-handled tampers, and industrial-looking scales, but quickly gained a cult following for their "industrial-mechanical" aesthetic.

They are obsessed with the tactile side of coffee. Everything they make feels like it was designed by a precision engineer who spends too much time in specialty cafes. Their flagship "Mach" lever machine is a $1,700 work of art, but this portable unit is their attempt to bring that same high-extraction DNA to the traveler’s suitcase.

What is the Muvna Portable Espresso Machine?

This is a self-heating, battery-powered espresso machine designed around a true 58mm stainless steel basket. That is the headline. Most "pro" portables are heavy, but MUVNA has managed to keep this at just 705g.



It’s a 9-bar pressure system that heats its own water, meaning you can pull a shot in the middle of a forest without a kettle. It uses a 7,500 mAh battery and a USB-C fast-charging port, putting it squarely in competition with the Outin Nano, but with the added "oomph" of a professional-sized basket.

What I Like

From cold tap water, you’re looking at about 3 minutes to hit that 92°C sweet spot. It’s faster than I expected. If you’re used to waiting 15 minutes for a home machine to warm up, this feels like magic.

Because it uses a 58mm bottomless basket, the "visual shock" (as MUVNA calls it) is real. Watching a syrupy, tiger-striped extraction drop from a portable device is genuinely satisfying. I used it with a 20g dose of a light-roast Ethiopian, and the clarity was impressive, better than many entry-level home machines.

There is definitely a learning curve, with grind-size being the predominant hurdle, but once you get the hang of it you will be pulling some really, really sweet shots.

The Positives

• The 58mm Standard: This is the killer feature. You can use your favorite precision baskets (IMS, VST) or even your own 58.5mm tamper. No proprietary nonsense here.

• Weight-to-Power Ratio: At 705g, it is significantly lighter than many others on the market. It’s actually portable enough for a day bag.



• Build Quality: It feels like a premium product. The stainless steel basket is thick, and the threading on the parts is buttery smooth.

• The Bottomless View: Most portables hide the extraction. MUVNA lets you see the mess (or the glory), which helps you dial in your grind properly.
  

The Negatives

Battery Endurance: The 7,500 mAh battery is decent, but if you’re heating from cold, you’re only getting 2 to 4 shots per charge. If you use pre-heated water, you can pull dozens, but "cold-to-hot" is a battery killer.

Learning Curve: This isn't a "push button for coffee" machine for beginners. Because it's a 58mm basket, you must have a high-quality espresso grinder. If your grind is off, it will spray everywhere.

The Stand: Like most portables, the clearance is tight. If you have a favorite bulky mug, it’s not going to fit under there with a scale. I also think the stand is very poorly designed, the legs don't screw in, so you have to stick them in and hope the machine sits on top without falling. They could definitely engineer this a lot better.

Overall Thoughts

The MUVNA Portable is for the coffee purist who travels light.

If you want good quality hots without needing a bulky machine, this is for you. If your travel kit already includes a decent handgrinder for espresso, then you can skip the accompanying grinder, if not, you get a package-deal that fits in a nice travel case.

It bridges the gap between the "too small" Outin Nano, and the Ikape and MHW3 Bomber offerings, which are either more expensive or heavier. It’s the middle ground that gets the balance right.

If you want to buy one, you can follow the link here.

https://muvnacoffee.com/collections/muvna-coffee-maker/products/muvna-espresso-portable-coffee-machine