WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker Bundled with Protective Case, Upgrade Version of Minipresso, Mini Travel Coffee Machine, Perfect for Camping, Travel and Office (Black)

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Do they know what they’re talking about? Why not do a grinder review? I’m sure it would be much appreciated. While the two of them share many similarities, there are some significant differences. The Nanopresso is the more expensive of the two as it can generate more pressure while still being slightly smaller and lighter than the Minipresso. I’m a huge fan of the Nanopresso, I use it every day. I use it with the Barista kit (double shot) as the Handpresso Auto only offers a single shot and that just doesn’t seem to be enough for me. If, however, you’re happy with a single shot espresso the Handpresso and Handpresso auto do a great job. I personally favour the ESE pods over Nespresso pods for flavour but neither of them are a patch on freshly ground beans. The Minipresso can also be cleaned quite easily but it cannot be washed in a dishwasher. It is recommended that the cups and all parts of the coffee adapter compartments be washed under running water, after each use. A dry cloth should only be used to dry the water tank. Overall Value

I’m between Handpresso Auto Portable (for the ease of boiling water together with the mini compressor and the use of ese pods it has) and the nanopresso portable. The good news is that it can brew a tasty cup of coffee; the bad news is that inconsistencies in the brewing process lead to inconsistent flavor.

Water storage – It can store less water than a Nanopresso but can still hold 2.35oz. After pushing a few times, the water is injected into the coffee adaptor and optimal extraction pressure is achieved, giving you rich and bold espresso. With 8g filter basket (single shot), I manage to extract around 30ml of espresso with about 28seconds with 50ml of water. But with 16g filter basket (double shot), I need around 50 seconds to extract 50ml of espresso with 80ml of water. Is this normal? Should double shot basket (16g) take approximately same extraction time compared to single shot (8g)?

After a few attempts, we were achieving gorgeously smooth, rich cremas with every shot, thanks to those 18 bars of pressure forcing hot water through the coffee grinds. However, if you have a small kitchen or want to dip your toes into the espresso world, it could also be worth considering. I’m struggling to get results using the barrista kit to pull double shots. I’ve experimented with it in pressurized and non-pressurized modes; different grinds (from espresso fine to quite coarse) and different tamps. But in all cases the pressure builds up too high and the shot won’t pull (the piston is really, really hard to pump and coffee dribbles out very slowly if at all). Do you have any suggestions? Water storage – The water tank of a Nanopresso can hold up to 2.70oz of water. Because boiling water is added into the device to make the coffee, there is a chance of it burning your hand. To protect against this, the water tank and cup are both covered with a heatsink pattern so that it absorbs the heat rapidly.From what I’ve read, a single espresso is made with 7g of coffee in 20 to 30’seconds making 30g of espresso. I can do this quite easily with 30 pumps. However when doing the double shot, using the same grind size, to get the 60g out of espresso it takes allot more time and pumps. Does this mean that is have to make my grind much more course to get it out in the 20 to30 second time? Do all your shots extract in that same time range? With the Nanopresso you simply set the cup down and your hands are free to do the rest, no pushing or pressing against anything.

Alternative Brewing, and its agents/delivery partners associated with the delivery of your parcel, do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from you providing Authority to Leave for your delivery. You agree to release Alternative Brewing from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including financial and other consequential losses, made, suffered or incurred by you or any other person or entity as a result of your election to choose Authority to Leave for your delivery. Some pre-grounds espresso blends are a little bit too fine for the Nanopresso. I got a bag of Costa grinds and they were a little on the fine side. It’s been a while since I bought pre-ground but if I remember correctly the Lavazza espresso is ground just right. If you really want to persist with the Illy ground coffee you could either try adding 15g instead of 16g that might help. You’ll notice that the portafilter does actually tamp the coffee deeper once it’s screwed on tightly (it sort of self tamps) So by having a gram less, it may just improve the flow. You could also remove the small silicone piece from the spring in the portafilter (non-pressurized mode) this will also help. Power used – The Nanopresso uses 15% less power to push the pumping knob than all other models. The pressure required is 261 psi, which is equivalent to a force equal to 13 kg. For ease of use, it is recommended that the Nanopresso be held with two hands. Thanks Simon! I’m using the Barrista Kit, works the same. Extremely tamped, (presumably) “fine” grind on the 1Presso Mini Grinder, and a steady, lovely stream. While we may be satisfied, it’s never fully satisfied, is it? Good suggestion to tinker with grind until approaching the edge of drip-drip/bitter-slow extraction is reached. Then either configure that special ‘spot’ varying tamping and/or grind. And, I imagine, removing/replacing the pressure piece.The shots from the Picopresso taste (I must say) surprisingly great. They’re remarkably smooth and rich with a good amount of texture. If you are a coffee lover who needs your coffee on the go, the Nanopresso or the Minipresso from Wacaco will be very tempting. You can savor all types of ground coffee using these incredible miniature espresso devices. In fact, we feel like it’s precisely because this machine is so simple and the technology is boiled right down to the essentials, that it’s easy to tweak and see immediate results. Within a few days, you do feel like you’re learning a lot about honing in on that perfect espresso. Over the last few days, I’ve been experimenting with the grind and I’ve taken it from one extreme to the other. Too fine and the Nanopresso will slow drip during the extraction, too coarse and the flow will be excessive. They are small, lightweight, and easy to carry while still having impressive power. Neither of them requires electrical power and look quite similar, so which one is the best?