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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He's a hands-on expert, loves testing coffee equipment, and has written most of the in-depth reviews featured on the site. If I grind too fine, I get this strange hissing noise from the top, and I imagine that's from some pressure leaking from too fine a grind. With this groundbreaking espresso maker, you can take charge of your cup of coffee, at home and beyond.

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Using the Picopresso isn’t a quick process, especially when you factor in cleaning, drying, and reassembling the various components. But can a portable espresso maker that fits in your hand, costing a fraction of a premium espresso machine, really be that good? It has all the hallmarks of a good-looking espresso: great crema, a good viscosity in the shot, has a rich dark color and a strong aroma. The picopresso comes with a sturdy rubberised travel case that takes up very little space in a backpack or suitcase. It’s a great tool once you get your head around the slightly unusual workflow of a manual lever espresso machine.

Leaving that water chamber to heat up, next, we're going to weigh out 20g of coffee and grind it to an espresso grind. The extraction from the poorly ground coffee with the True Crema valve was better than the extraction without it. Since then, coffee has taken me on countless adventures: From ancient coffee ceremonies in Ethiopia to the volcanos of Sumatra. I found that, with a bit of cool water to speed things along, I could brew shots with only a couple of minutes in between. However, if you have a small kitchen or want to dip your toes into the espresso world, it could also be worth considering.

Picopresso Brewing Espresso with the Wacaco Picopresso

If you enjoy hikes, the Picopresso, at 10cm high and weighing only 350g, won’t take up much space in your backpack. Earning a spot in our best espresso machines list, the Wacaco Picopresso is aimed at coffee enthusiasts, and is one of the best coffee makers we’ve tested. Ultimately, the choice between the two likely comes down to your barista skills, whether you also want to make Nespresso, and whether you have a decent espresso grinder and require the best possible espresso on the go. We opted for a longer pre-infusion phase of 15-seconds considering the whole extraction proved to be quick.An effective little distribution tool is included in the kit so you can break up any lumps of compacted coffee prior to tamping. The instructions on the box guide you in stopping pumping when the output ratio gets to 1:2 (18g of grind to 36g of espresso).

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When all four parts are securely put together, it creates a sturdy platform that ensures optimal stability for precise and consistent espresso extraction. The Picopresso also has a portafilter that can be used naked (without the spout), which helps to ensure a crema – the hazelnut-colored froth that sits on top of your coffee once it’s been brewed – that completely covers the top of the coffee. If you are looking for a way to handcraft your own espresso while at home or during travel, the Flair Signature Espresso Maker is one of the best options. The Picopresso is the firm’s latest release, and is its smallest and most compact portable espresso maker to date.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.