Hey Joe Cup Brews Fresh Coffee Anywhere

Whether you’re hiking, camping, or commuting and craving a fresh cup of coffee without a café in sight, the challenge of making quality drip coffee outdoors has long been unresolved. Traditional methods either require bulky equipment or yield underwhelming results. For coffee lovers on the move, the wait for a truly portable, temperature-controlled brewing solution is over.

The Hey Joe Cup lets you brew 14 ounces (414ml) of freshly filtered coffee anywhere using just hot water and a coffee packet. Weighing just 0.9 pounds (408g), it fits in your pack and delivers consistent results with the press of a button.

How the Hey Joe Cup Works

Designed by two entrepreneurs from Atlanta, the Hey Joe Cup is built around a dual-chamber, vertically stacked system. To use it, you fill the base with 14 ounces (414ml) of hot water, then insert a coffee powder packet into the central compartment. Once assembled, you press a button on the side to initiate the heating and brewing cycle. This isn’t just any travel mug—it’s a self-contained drip brewer.

Temperature Settings for Your Perfect Cup

The Hey Joe Cup offers three precise brewing temperatures at the touch of a button. One press heats the water to 60°C (140°F), ideal for light or medium roasts where brighter, more nuanced flavors are desired. Two presses bring the temperature to 68°C (154°F), better suited for medium-dark roasts and a fuller extraction. For those hot summer days, pressing the button three times activates the ice coffee mode, keeping your brew refreshingly cold.

Crowdfunding & Availability

The Hey Joe Cup launched on Kickstarter with a funding goal of $20,000. Backers could secure one for a special early-bird price of $49. Production was slated for November 2014, aiming to deliver a compact, functional brewing tool to coffee enthusiasts eager for quality coffee beyond the kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hey Joe Cup?

The Hey Joe Cup is a portable, dual-chamber coffee brewer that makes 14 ounces (414ml) of drip coffee using hot water and a coffee packet. It features a vertical stacking design for compact carrying and self-contained brewing.

How much coffee does the Hey Joe Cup make?

It brews a single serving of 14 ounces (414ml) of coffee each time, using the same amount of water.

What temperatures can the Hey Joe Cup brew at?

The cup offers three settings: one press for 60°C (140°F), two presses for 68°C (154°F), and three presses for iced coffee preparation.

How much does the Hey Joe Cup weigh?

The cup weighs 0.9 pounds (408g), making it lightweight and travel-friendly.

Where can I buy the Hey Joe Cup?

It was initially available through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014 with an early bird price of $49, and was set to ship in November 2014.

Does the Hey Joe Cup use ground coffee or coffee pods?

It uses coffee powder packets (likely similar to drip bags or filter packs) that you insert into the brewing chamber.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Outdoor Brewing

For outdoor drip coffee with the Hey Joe Cup, try FrontStreet Coffee’s Ethiopia Yirgacheffe for bright citrus and floral notes, or their Brazil Queen Manor for a balanced nutty and chocolate profile. Both single origins shine when brewed at 60–68°C and work well as pour-over-style coffee packets. Their clean cups and distinct flavours hold up even when brewed outdoors. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.