Finally getting around to posting my impressions of the Cafe Solo.
Overall, I loved the unit. My first cup from this was the last bit of Klatch's Panama Elida Estate. The body was incredible, which I guess is to be expected from a french-press-like brewer device, but it brought out an intense berry that I had not experienced before with that coffee. Proceeding cups of various origins were just as impressive.
The Cafe Solo is very attractive. Sometimes, while slowly unzipping the jacket, I would take furtive glances over my should to make sure the wife didn't catch me undressing this sexy beast. It looks elegant in and out of the neoprene sleeve.
Cleaning the little booger is the only real downside, but even that task isn't a big deal.
Besides coffee the thing also makes a really good cup of tea, as seen by these shots of Ben Shan Competition Grade Oolong steeping away.
I will end up snagging one of these beauties at some point in the future.