WACACO Picopresso Portable Espresso Maker Bundled with Protective Case, Pro-level Specialty Coffee Machine, Compatible Ultra-fine Grind, Manually Operated Travel Coffee Maker

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Overall, the delicious creamy espresso this compact machine produces compares favorably with machines that, in some cases, cost hundreds of dollars. Cleaning And Maintenance With “Picopresso”, there are no shortcuts. Each user must master the art of manual brewing by dialing in the correct grind size, tamping the ground coffee and perfecting their pulling technique. However, these efforts are ultimately rewarded with an authentic, high-quality espresso that can rival drinks prepared by high-end machines. The Wacaco Picopresso costs more than many other portable espresso machines, including the brand’s older models. However, that extra expense is worth it for the thoughtfully designed, capable machine that pulls authentic espresso. Now, when you unzip the case and remove the brewer, the Picopresso weighs 350g and is only 10.5cm tall, but has a good 7.5cm in diameter, and in true Wacaco fashion, all the additional accessories fit inside the Picopresso quite neatly. Under the water chamber lid sits your steel tamper and the dosing ring, and sitting inside the water chamber is a distribution tool and that cleaning brush. The water chamber itself will hold a maximum of 90ml of water. Picopresso is the most compact and pro-oriented of our portable espresso machines. This specialty coffee espresso machine features a naked portafilter, so users will see delicious creamy espresso flowing directly from a standard 52mm 18 grams stainless steel filter basket during the brewing process.

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The tamper has micro grooves and is made from metal, unlike the minipresso or Nanopresso which unclude plastic tampers. Ever wondered what your favourite coffee would taste like if it was brewed by a professional barista? You won’t have to wonder anymore: now you can brew it yourself at home (or even on the go!) with “Picopresso”, the most compact and professional of the portable espresso machines produced by Wacaco. Most portable espresso machines have a smaller basket, making a bit messy when you add your grounds. Meanwhile, they often don’t have a standalone tamper, leaving you to make do with the bottom of a plastic spoon. When coffee lovers think of manual espresso machines, they often believe they involve too much effort. Thankfully, that doesn’t apply to the Wacaco Picopresso. Add your freshly boiled water to the tank and reseal it. Twist to release the piston. Step Six: Begin Pumping

Wacaco suggests you pump boiling water through the espresso maker and into your cup before brewing your espresso; including this step resulted in it taking 90 seconds to brew a shot of espresso. While this may seem long in comparison to powered espresso makers – the Breville Bambino Plus takes just 21 seconds, for example – it's certainly worth the wait. Also, despite its extra size, the Flair only has the same grind capacity as the Picopresso, so it won’t make larger batches either. I don't 'need' the Picopresso, but I'm intrigued by the build quality, larger basket and naked portafilter. So next, grab that WDT tool and swirl it inside the grounds. WDT is short for Weiss distribution technique, and this works to create an even density of grounds in the portafilter and also breaks up any clumps before you tamp. This as well as other styles of distribution promote the even flow of water through the bed of coffee for a balanced extraction of the grounds.

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The coffee was wonderfully smooth, with an intense flavor. Thanks to the ability to use the portafilter naked, where the spout is removed so the bottom of the basket is exposed, the coffee also had a complete crema on top. When we added sugar and gave the drink a stir, the crema formed again, which is exactly as we’d hoped. We’ve tested many portable espresso machines. However, the Picopresso’s thoughtful design and valuable accessories make operating it easy.The Picopresso really is a portable coffee maker, measuring just 4.17 x 3.07 x 2.8 inches / 10.6 x 7.8 x 7.1cm (h x w x d) and weighing 0.77lb / 350g. As such, it’s no chore to slip this into your bag each day. It’s smaller and more compact than Wacaco’s previous hand-pump espresso maker, the Nanopresso.