WACACO Minipresso NS, Portable Espresso Machine, Compatible with NS CAPSULES (Nespresso Original capsules and compatibles), Small Travel Coffee Maker, Manually Operated Coffee Machine for Camping

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It’s far from a plug-in-and-go job, but the Nanopresso actually had us asking why coffee had become so complicated, when all you really need for a wake-up call is a small and mighty piece of kit like this. If you do use coffee pods that don’t fall under any of those categories, to dispose of them please place them in your recycling bin. Since coffee pods don’t use any plastic, that means they are completely recyclable. You can put them with the rest of your household recycling, including the top lid, just be sure to clean out the coffee grounds before placing them in your recycling bin. In look, price, and experience, the Nanopresso couldn’t be further than the top of the range espresso machines we’ve reviewed. And yet the taste is almost on par. It is more of a faff, it does involve boiling water and finding a flat spot if you’re outside, but the end result is seriously impressive. These sharp blades are necessary, but they can also be a bit of a hazard, especially during cleaning. Just be a bit careful when cleaning the area to avoid injuring yourself. Slightly Challenging Brewing Process I can’t say this for the Minipresso NS. Underneath the pod holder are some sharp blades arranged in a circle inside. These blades are cut into the coffee pod to start the brewing process.

I've been a product tester and reviewer for years, and have tested the original version of the Wacao portable coffee machine when it came out. I also travel, hike, and go on camping trips a lot, which makes me the perfect market for it. If there is one thing to complain about the Minipresso NS, it is the difficulty cleaning it thoroughly. This is because there are quite a number of parts to clean to start with. There’s the main body, caps, and the water tank. A new take on an old classic, the Minipresso NS2 is an update to the original Minipresso, which comes in both a GR (grounds) and NS (coffee pod) version. The original Minipresso espresso hand brewer also happens to be Wacaco’s very first brewer. That’s right, this is the brewer that started it all. Today, Wacaco has become synonymous with portable coffee brewing. With sleek, functional designs that work just as well as they look, Wacaco has taken the coffee world by storm. And for good reason. Now, with their recent expansion into coffee scales and hand grinders, the brand is truly giving coffee lovers everything they need to brew on the go.

Add coffee grounds to the filter basket and place it on top of the machine’s body. Screw on the extraction head, keeping the device vertical. Then fill the bottom cup with hot water, carefully screw the whole thing together, and get your cup ready.

Put on the main body. Place it on top of the water tank and twist it slightly. You should see the gap between the main body and the water tank close in and become tight. With the Minipresso NS2, Wacaco is taking their dedication for sustainable brewing even further. The hand brewer is partially made from a wheat-based polymer.

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One concern about many portable coffee brewers is their usability. Some lower-quality portable brewers end up feeling flimsy to operate and do not inspire much confidence.

Last, but certainly not least, ease of cleanup. With everything self-contained in the pod, you simply put it in your brewer, brew, and then take it out and dispose of it. The Minipresso NS2 comes with a 1 year warranty, so if for any reason it breaks or doesn’t function as it should, Wacaco will replace it. That’s a powerful statement from a brand. As much as the Minipresso GR has more parts and is more difficult to operate than the Minipresso NS, there is one thing good about it – no sharp parts.On top of that, it is quite affordable compared to other Nespresso-compatible coffee machines. If these factors matter to you, the Minipresso NS will be a good buy. Screw in the outlet cap. You may need to push down slightly before twisting the top cap in. You can relax the pushing down once the screw grooves have bitten in. This helps the Minipresso to be able to generate up to 8 bars of pressure inside, just right to help brew a great cup of espresso.

Let’s take a closer look at the Minipresso NS2 and how to use it, as well as the advantages of brewing with coffee pods. To start, it’s important to know that the Minipresso NS2 does not heat up water. You’ll need to do this separately or bring a thermos of hot water with you for brewing. This isn’t uncommon for Wacaco’s line of portable brewers, so if you’re familiar with the brand this doesn’t come as a surprise. If you use the Minipresso NS daily, perhaps you can simply rinse them for most usages. Spare the major cleaning maybe once a week, which I normally do. Sharp BladesNext, since this portable coffee brewer is powered by hand, you don’t need to worry about batteries or charging cables making it one of the most eco-friendly ways to brew coffee – especially in the outdoors. Water Tank: You fill the tank with hot water to brew your espresso. A line on the inner surface indicates the maximum amount of water. Avoid filling over to avoid leakages or difficulty closing up the tank cap. Not with the Minipresso NS. It is manually operated, requiring no batteries. You definitely do not need to plug it into the wall.