Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker bundled with Nanopresso Protective Case, Upgrade Version of Minipresso, 18 Bar Pressure, Extra Small Travel Coffee Maker, Manually Operated

I was hesitant to plunk down $60+ for what I thought to be a luxury item, but man was this worth it. My wife and I just welcomed our second child, and this thing arrived in the nick of time. I love espresso and had been making a reasonably decent version in my French press, but this is whole new level of quality and convenience. When I take into account how much time this thing saves me and how much money I'm saving not purchasing espresso one shot at a time in coffee shops, this thing has already paid for itself in a month and a half of use. BUILD: It's very durable; nothing seems flimsy or breakable. It's extremely easy to clean; often the coffee comes cleanly out of the filter like a hockey puck. I start my morning with this and considering you're only boiling a few ounces of water, you go from nothing to a finished shot (with every part cleaned and set back on a drying rack) in less than a minute. No exaggeration. THE PROCESS: You may be turned off by the fact that this is manual, but I think it's nothing but a plus. You only need boiling water. It takes no time to pump out a single shot. However, if you suffer from arthritis or some sort of physical issue involving your hands, this probably would NOT be for you. I think that any annoyance that may come from manual pumping is balanced out by the fact that this thing is so portable. TASTE: Thanks to several years of wine tastings and working in fine dining, I can say that my taste buds are pretty refined. Trust me: with a high quality bean and the right grind, this thing produces some stellar espresso. You'll not want to order from a coffee shop after you dial in what's right for you. I found that just touch above extra fine ground gives you a pour that has a very bold, deep complexity with a slight sweetness. FINALLY: This things is well worth the money. Once you get the hang of the steps you can do this half asleep (trust me, I do each morning). Consider the money you're not spending at coffee shops and it's a great value. Within a week I knew I wanted the Barista kit, which acts as an expansion for this unit (two double shot tanks, an extra single shot tank, double sized water tank and cup, and a very convenient tamper). Buy it.

I hardly ever write reviews but feel that this product needs one. We purchased this in July 2018 and use it EVERY SINGLE DAY to make 2-4 mugs of (Americano) coffee. It makes the best espresso (it even has the crema on top!) for such a simple unit. We've taken it camping, backpacking, to friends' houses (who don't drink coffee), etc. With this we bought the Baristo Kit so we make a double shot of espresso and top it off with hot water. The unit is easy to clean and easy to operate (& builds muscle as it gives you a little bit of a workout!). I held off on reviewing this for some time because about a year ago I contacted the company to get a replacement gasket (the larger orange one) to have as a back-up in case the one that came with it failed. At that time they said that they did not sell this gasket separately. I was not happy as without this gasket, this product would not work (it would not be able to build up the pressure necessary), and this gasket is custom to this product so it would be probably impossible to find it elsewhere. Well, sure enough about 3 months ago, the gasket got a little horizontal split in it. It still worked but coffee grounds would get underneath it and you had to take the gasket off after each shot to clean it. Because we were taking it on/off repeatedly I didn't think the gasket would last too much longer. So I contacted the company again, though their website and lo and behold, they were now selling this gasket for $1 each. I ordered 2 of them (just in case!) and the shipping was $7. But it was coming from China so it took about 6 weeks to get here. However, it was worth the wait because it works just as it did when it was new, no having to clean under the gasket each time we make a shot of espresso. We are very, very happy with this little device and have put away or set aside our regular coffee makers & Keurig. One last comment... occasionally, the device for some reason does not build up pressure when pumping it (the pump handle just goes in & out without resistance). Not sure why this happens as it happens so infrequently and we haven't figured out a pattern. When this has happened (maybe 5 times in 2.5 years) I just unscrew all of the pieces, pump out any excess water from the main unit and repack the ground coffee in the pod. Doing all that has always fixed it in the past. But as I mentioned, this has rarely happened. Also, if the pump is REALLY hard to press, then either the coffee is ground too fine &/or you have packed it too tightly in the pod. If you decide to buy this little bit of heaven...Enjoy! ;-) UPDATE (4/27/21): Alas, it did finally die not long after I wrote the above review. I think a spring-loaded connector came loose and without a way to open the device, there was no way to see the problem, let alone fix it. However, we have loved it so much we bought another one when it was on sale at Costco.com. The first replacement we bought squeaked loudly with each press (totally unacceptable) so we returned that one and purchased another which seems to be working fine. It came with the Nespresso adapter which was a nice added feature as the espresso roast Nespresso pods make very good coffee. However, we still use the Barista double shot kit daily and our own ground coffee so it was still worth it to us to purchase another one of these. I guess when you look at it buying this vs. visiting Starbuck's 16 times for a $5 coffee (which both cost about the same price!), we definitely would choose this!

Hello, I'm a coffeeholic - and no, I'm not ready to go to Caffiene Anonymous yet. I've been a barista for more than 5 years now, and giving up my delicious coffee during travel for an overpriced cup at a major chain finally gave me the push to get this machine. This works wonderfully and produces a quality shot of espresso with lots of crema and comparable flavor to my at-home Breville espresso bar! It's even smaller than a coffee mug, so very travel-friendly, and worth the investment! Here is some user advice on how to make the most of your Nanopresso: 1) before taking it on the road with you, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the machinery and tweaking the temperature of the water so you know what you'll be getting on the road. I'll admit to holding it upside down the first time I tried to extract an espresso - I blame not having my coffee in my bloodstream yet, lol XD. Ideal temperature for extraction is between 197-205* F, but I found that some heat gets lost in the transfer to the water filter, so I almost let my water get to a rolling boil before brewing. Also, if you are used to a 2-shot latte, you can try making it on here (capacity is 80 ml, which is over the 2 oz needed), but know the 8-gram capacity of the filter basket is what you'd need to be bigger in order to get your fix - if you don't mind the fuss of re-using the machine to get your second shot, great! If this is a problem for you, get the Barista accessory kit. 2) Make sure you pack everything you need! If going backpacking, take espresso grounds and a way to boil and filter water (camp stove or stand for campfire, pot/kettle, water filter, etc.). If traveling in hotels/motels, see if you will have a microwave or if the lobby has a hot water dispenser for tea. If you worry about this investment being worth it, keep in mind that a $5 coffee on the road will take ~18 days to pay off your investment, so if you travel frequently or have multiple cups a day, this is definitely worth it! Hope you enjoy your caffeine fix as much as I do! I'm also a coffee-educator, so as a disclaimer, PLEASE drink responsibly! That's 400 mg a day, which is 2 double-shot lattes or 4 cups of regular coffee. Infomercial over, enjoy your new best coffee friend, the Nanopresso!

I can't live without coffee, especially when I camp a lot with my 3 little boys. I needed an easy way to make camp coffee that had was cleanup. Prior to this I was using a French press...it was not the easiest to get the grounds out of when your in the middle of nowhere. I was hoping this would be easier to clean being that the shot was so compressed, and it looked like I could easily take it out. First thing I loved was that the coffee came out strong and tasted great. Second, it was not that hard to pump and put together. and 3rd, the clean up... The grounds did come out easier than my French press, the only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 was all the pieces that go into it and need to be cleaned. That is the only downside to it. If you have the time and are not worried about clean up this is a great way to get an amazing shot of espresso! When I am not having to chase after 3 little kids, or when our power has been out at home this is my go to for sure. Would totally purchase again.

We received this on June 14th and throughout the day on June 14th my boyfriend was so enthralled with this item he managed to drink 5 espresso shots! This is an amazing product! It is easy to use. It comes with a small cleaning brush for dusting away any stray grounds. It actually produces what I would almost classify as a double shot. I worked in a coffee shop for 4 years and the amount of espresso it puts out is definitely more than a single shot. The shot it produced was perfect! The amount of froth was minimal but enough to produce a beautiful color on top. The unit came in a nice sturdy protective case. It was just longer than the length of my hand so it will be perfect for using on the go, camping, backpacking, etc. Honestly, my boyfriend and I work 24 hour shifts in EMS and don't always have time to stop at a coffee shop between calls, or the coffee shop isn't open at 02:00am when we really need it. I think if we have this prepped and ready and can get to some hot water this will be a great help in staying alert and not feeling bloated from drinking 4 regular cups of coffee from our base stations coffee pot. The one tip we both discussed: We buy whole bean espresso beans and have a small electric grinder at home. This unit seems to work best when the grounds are extremely fine. The first two shots were our experimental ones. We found that if we double ground the beans to create an extra fine product the shot came out so much cleaner. I would recommend getting as fine of a grind as possible before creating a shot. All in all with getting the beans out of the cupboard, double grinding, boiling water, and producing the shot it took less than 5 minutes. This is such a frugal/economical way to have espresso throughout the day. We are seriously considering buying everyone in our families who enjoy espresso one of these for Christmas, as well as possibly buying one more to keep in one of our bags for work.

I have had the Nanopresso for a little over a week and found it to be everything I asked for. The main use is at my office where we already have an electric kettle, but also bring it home on the weekends. My review will mostly be up against a pricey Breville espresso machine and a Bialetti Moka Express. The setup and execution is fairly easy to understand. Fill the grinds into the basket and twist that area to the main body. Take boiling hot water and fill the reservoir, then twist into the main body. Unscrew and lever and push push push quickly into a cup of your choice. Done. Unscrew everything (watch for excess hot water) and rinse. Go enjoy your espresso. The quality of the shot is impressive even using Kirkland espresso beans. Its better than I've been able to achieve on a Breville with fancy local hipster beans. I've always had issues getting the creama with the Bialetti, so won't compare in detail. The utility of having a portable espresso machine is great too for travel or being outdoors. I haven't used it in this capacity yet, but foresee using it on business trips while bringing my own coffee. Almost all hotel rooms have an electric kettle, so I'll be a happy camper and not relying on Nespressos creating landfill or a poor substitute for an espresso. Tips: -When packed tightly, I found a quick succession of pumps gave the best shot. Your mileage may vary. -If you don't do a psuedo-press only using boiling hot water first, the espresso will only be mildly warm by the time you drinking it. -A good, fine, grind is a necessity. Using a cheap burr grinder, the taste is thin and watery. Using a slightly nicer burr grinder, you get equivalent quality to one of those expensive espressos from the local cafe.

Was looking to buy an expresso device for day hiking and business travel, looked at the standard wacaco mini but decided on this model based on the improved pump and the easy ability to clean. Works well and delivers a tasty expresso with very little effort. In the past I have used an expresso device that required boiling on a flame. Good expresso but not anywhere near the quality of drink this device delivers. Very happy with the results obtained and looking forward to using this device in my hotel on business trips. The hard case is a nice bonus and the smaller size will be handy to throw into my Osprey farpoint 40 travel backpack. Also ordered a couple stainless steel expresso cups to finish up my travel expresso experience.

Great espresso in the woods!! Helps to have amazing fresh water from lakes in the BWCA and fresh ground coffee too!