NANOPRESSO BARISTA KIT

However, it takes a lot of effort pumping, and is s bit hard on my thumbs, so i turn it a bit and use my palms and heels of my hands to push the plunger in; Not a deal-breaker, though, becaus it is fantastic espresso! What a treat to know I can take this with me, and as long as I can microwave or stove boil water, that I am guaranteed a great cup of coffee! I have drunk a shot with sugar and heavy cream, which I love! I’ve also used the shot(s) to make mixed espresso drinks, both hot AND cold! Total yumminess! I definitely recommend this portable espresso maker. I purchased the separate Simpresso pod accessory that allows you to not use grounds. It makes the whole process easier to clean! Even though it’s not the best environmental choice, I like the convenience of them. I also purchased the “lungo” accessory, but have not used it yet. It allows you to make a larger shot. You can buy “lungo” pods at most stores… I love the selection at the local Target store!! If uou are even researching hthis item, then you definitely need this espresso maker, so don’t hesitate! This is by far the best one I have used!

If you are considering getting a nanopress get this at the same time along with it. Don’t even bother to hesitate and just get it. If I had just bought the NP on its own I wouldn’t like it nearly as much but this expansion kit is basically what I consider the NP should be. I did this based on other reviewers comments and 100% agree. So glad I got both right out of the gate. So just get this. It has a nice little tamper. The scoop suffices as a tamper but I actually like the next level of the tamper. I don’t see in what situation I would use all the extra baskets especially the one shot ones since I’m a double shot basically always.

"BARISTA KIT": I think it is worth it, although you get a little bit more than you would really need. You get THREE "filter baskets" (2x 16g and 1x 8g) which allows you to "preload" the coffee to make them one after the other. Frankly, that leaves you with FOUR baskets if you include the one that already came with the Nanopress, which at that point, is unnecessary. They could have left out the extra 8oz IMHO, reducing cost a little bit. The included tamper is nice and much easier to use than the coffee scoop included with the Nanopresso. For traveling, you can easily fit both large coffee filters into the unit, as well as the tamper. You can't fit the coffee scoop in, however, with some "fiddling" you can fit the cleaning brush in, which is important. IMHO, the "Barista Kit" is worth buying as it allows you to make more coffee quickly. It also allows more variation in the strength of the coffee, since you have the larger coffee baskets and you can put a little less coffee in the water tank if you prefer a a stronger brew if you like but still have plenty of brew in your cup! (With the smaller water tank, your adjustment options are more limited.) (We found filling up the water tank to capacity produced a slightly weaker brew than we prefer, so the option to use a little less water but still have plenty of coffee was preferred.) There had been some comments in a review or two about "oh, my coffee isn't as hot when I use the larger water tank..." What?? Really?? "Cooled down coffee?" How long does it take you to pump a few extra pumps for a larger cup? Are you using lukewarm tap water and then waiting a half an hour before drinking??? I found no such issue with "cooler coffee." And if you're using just-boiled water, you better be careful that it does sit a bit so you don't burn yourself. No, no issue with "cooler coffee." Finally, including here a review on the "Wacaco Nanopresso Case, Protective Case for Nanopresso"... This I don't rate so highly. It is a very tight fit for the Nanopress, regardless of whether you have the basic unit or the "Barista kit extension tube." Both units will fit length-wise into the case, but the height (diameter) of the unit (which doesn't change) makes it a very tight fit. While there is an outdent to accommodate the unit's pump handle bulge, you can't fit anything else in the container, such as the very small but very necessary filter brush. As long as there already is a bulge in the case, there really should be a small compartment to put that kind of accessory in. In that, I'll ding it 1 star. What are you going to do with the brush, besides loose it? Better yet, instead of a compartment, just making the case as little as an inch longer would accommodate the brush and maybe another accessory or two, and certainly wouldn't increase the size much at all.

If you like espressos and need that fix in the mornings wherever you are, then nanopresso is probably for you. The espresso you get is probably not as great as the one you could make on an industrial grade machine, however in my experience the taste and quality depend a lot on your grind and tamping. So I've been able to produce some really decent tasting espressos with the nanopresso. The clear reason for getting this is portability! I keep it in my bag so wherever I go, if I can find some coffee beans I can make an espresso. (I also have a cheap $15 grinder I found on Amazon that's very portable). All you need is a bit of hot water and you can start making espresso! I bought the barista kit also, it's a great addition because it's super compact and I enjoy the coffee I can make using the double filter basket slightly more than the single basket. Minor thing, but it does make a difference. I take the nanopresso out with me on camping and hiking trips and theres really nothing else like having an espresso in while taking in some beautiful scenery. It's also super easy to clean, I usually just wipe it down outdoors, then rinse it and let it air dry when I'm home. Thumbs up from me!

Awesome product! The only reason I give this only 4 stars is because I feel like it would have been nice if this wasn’t an additional item and it came with the kit. For an additional $30 it feels a bit much for something as simple as a double shot vs a single shot. Other than that, it’s extremely easy to use and clean and the instructions explain very well how to use it with the original product! This speeds up the process of making espresso based drinks with the nanopresso a TON and I am extremely grateful for it!

If you love good espresso and travel or are outdoorsy, then you will love this portable powerless espresso maker. I mostly use this on a sailboat, where I was unable to have a regular espresso maker due to space and power constraints. I have, however, also packed it when visiting family, and used it as a backup when my home espresso maker broke. To use, simply add ground coffee to the included portafilter cup, or use a K-Cup with the optional accessory, then fill the cup with hot water. Using slow steady strokes, pump. (You want to avoid pumping too quickly or building up too much pressure). I suggest using this unit at home for a week or so to get the hang of it. The result is espresso that, with a little extra time and manual labor, is as good as any home machine will make. Clean up is pretty easy. Take everything apart, dump the coffee grounds and rinse.

Love the coffee it makes (more on that towards the end of the review), so why 1 star review? It is dangerous to use: I was excited about the product, read youtube reviews, advice on use and even the manual once I got my nanopresso. When it arrived, it looked great, felt well made, and I loved how portable it was. I used it 2-3 times a day for 9 days. During that time the water tank opened/popped off twice (both times the lager water tank from the barista set). First time it was during a party with a bunch of small kids running around. Luckily neither I not anybody else got hurt. I blamed the incident on my not paying attention, and I have been much more careful since then. Just yesterday evening the tank popped off again. This time boiling hot water poured all over my fingers resulting in a whole lot of pain and bad blisters. Luckily people around me only got splashed with warm water, so it did not hurt them. I still felt very guilty. When I got my Nanopresso, I noticed that there was no locking mechanism to keep the tank in place, but I assumed that the design was safe. They would not sell it otherwise, right? yeah... apparently not so much. With regards to coffee quality: The coffee this little machine makes it very good, way better than starbucks and most other coffee shops I have been to (yeah, I am a bit of a coffee snob). Espresso is rich, full-bodied, and strong. I really enjoyed it every single time and I was looking forward to adjusting different parameters and experimenting with pulling the perfect espresso shot. None of this means anything because of the water tank design flaw. Unfortunately, I do NOT recommend the product, and I do not want to try it again. My hand got seriously burned and it there is no way I will try this again. I will be returning mine ASAP and while I still like the idea, I will be much more sceptical when considering alternatives.

As I’m actually updating my initial purchase of this product from past usage. It’s always been a great time with the Wacaco products. They are really good for the price and the versatility. In addition to the Nanopresso, it increases the quality to having a double shot of espresso as well as a bigger water tank. Much appreciated for the additional experience.

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De ring (het zilveren deel) wordt overgezet naar de nanopresso en de watertank wissel je om. Wat je dan overhoudt is een kleine unit waarin je een van de twee dubbele espresso koffiemaling doosjes in kunt bewaren, de andere stop ik vast in de nanopresso. Het bovendeel van de kleine unit wordt vervolgens gebruikt om een koffiestamper in te bewaren, als je het mij vraagt is het echter een gemiste kans dat je daar niet ook een voorraaddoosje in kunt stoppen maar dat had de unit misschien wat lomper doen uitkomen. Je kunt er natuurlijk wel losse koffie in stoppen maar dat wordt wel een rommeltje. Er zit ook nog een single shot doosje in, persoonlijk vind ik dat een beetje zinloos, als je kiest voor de barista kit dan is dat waarschijnlijk omdat je graag een dubbele shot drinkt en niet omdat je daarmee twee mensen koffie wilt geven (dan kun je net zo goed twee keer schenken). Houdt er rekening mee dat de watertank niet bepaald warmte vasthoudt, als je hem voor onderweg hebt dan neem je dus apart een kleine thermosfles mee.

Great kit for when you want to make a double espresso, and the extra baskets are handy and the tamper is perfect

Aldığım nanopresso’nun kahve miktarını artırmak için bu ürünü de almıştım. İçinde yedek kahve hazneleri de var. Gayet kullanışlı bir ürün. Teşekkürler.

We always take our Nanopresso with us on trips and holidays. It makes a great espresso for such a tiny package. The downside was that it could only deliver a single shot of espresso at a time. You then had to clean the basket, dry the whole thing, refill and tamp the basket, reboil the water, etc. By the time the second shot was done, the first one had gone totally cold. The Barista Kit solves the "coffee for one" limitation by providing two double-shot baskets, 1 additional single-shot basket, an extension ring to make room for the double-shot basket, and a larger water container. The result is that I can now fill and tamp two baskets. I fill the water container with enough water for two coffees, press the first, replace the basket and press the second. We now have two freshly made espressos (single or double shots depending on the time of day) both nice and hot. Perfect for a globe-trotting couple like us.