Measure 8 grams of coffee and add it to the filter basket. If you’re using the scoop, it’s pretty much level with the top. The pump mechanism is easy enough to depress. But, since the force is straight down you need a flat surface to place the machine on as you pump the pressure valve. Singles And Doubles - Can fit 8-16 grams of coffee and 80 ml of water to pull single and double shots.

We’ve already told you that the Nanopresso takes more to clean than the Minipresso, and reviewers agree. Some reviewers report that they had difficulty keeping the Nanopresso clean during vacations and camping trips. You need ground coffee, hot water and the Nanopresso. A decent view is optional but highly recommended. Please note that the Nanopresso does NOT heat the water. The Nanopresso: Small but mighty I’ve been using the Nanopresso for over 5 months now, I’d say I’ve made close to 500 espressos in that time and never experienced any issue with loss of pressure. That was until last week (over the Christmas period) I was making family members drinks and during that time I noticed that the initial pumps required to begin the extraction were increasing. Whatever your level of espresso fanaticism, if you are an outdoor enthusiast or constant adventurer you can now have your espresso and drink it too. Smaller, Lighter - Takes less space and weighs less than previous models, making espresso more portable than ever.Pressurized head – The Nanopresso has a pressured head which helps to improve the extraction process and helps with consistency, so you have the same tasting coffee on each try. Even if a less finely ground coffee is used, the head helps to brew it without needing to learn the subtleties of espresso brewing. It can also be used as an authentic espresso machine, even if the auto pressure is turned off. I’m impressed that the Wacaco Picopresso can produce such high-quality espresso even though it’s so tiny and innocent looking. By providing Authority to Leave you agree that the parcel is deemed to have been received when left at your premises. Some ‘espresso grinds’ are a little on the fine side. Costa for example to a pre-ground espresso that’s a little too fine for the Nanopresso. They also do a filter grind that works really well. The Lavazza espresso grind is fine to use I believe. If you have a pre-ground that’s a little on the fine side and it causes the Nanopresso to choke up, you could try putting a little less grinds in and tamp a little less, then it might work just right. Alternatively, if the pre-ground is too course, just tamp it a little harder than you usually would and it should slow the extraction down.

Pre-heating your Nanopresso helps warm the body of the brewer up so that your extraction is clean and smooth. When it’s time for the extraction, the ideal water temperature should be close to boiling, or about 195°F. Personally, I prefere ground coffee or Nespresso pods instead of E.S.E coffee. You opinion could be help me a lot in my choice.

Innovative design – The Minipresso uses a semi-automatic piston. With each push of the piston, small quantities of water are injected into the coffee adapter. After you have pushed a few times, the extraction pressure will reach an optimal point and you will no longer need to push, your rich and bold espresso will be extracted. Despite the Nanopresso’s body and components being made from plastic, it somehow feels very robust and solid. That being said, it still comes in at just 333 grams (11.7oz) on my scales. It may be that you’re extracting too much water (A Lungo) If you’re making a single shot, try to make your drink about 30g, if it’s a double shot (with the Barista Kit) Try for around 50g. Then add additional water if you’d like it less strong.

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. The Nanopresso can brew only one type of coffee, while the Minipresso can be used to brew multiple coffee blends. Patricia is a major coffee lover and expert freelance writer. She enjoys drinking coffee while spending time with her pets, a dog named Mystery and two cats named Link and Binx. She loves sharing her knowledge and helping others learn about the wonderful world of coffee. When it comes to espresso, higher pressure generally (not always) means higher quality shots. The Nanopresso is capable of producing 18 bars of pressure per pull of espresso. I have tried various genuine nespresso pods in various strengths and flavours and every single one leaks out coffee grinds.

These two models have very similar features, with only a few accessories and sizes being the difference. Here we will look at their features in a little more detail. Nanopresso In fact, we've been so impressed with the Wacaco Nanopresso that we have put together our very own brew guide. Not only does it take you through the step by step process of brewing with your Nanopresso, but we've also included recipes for some of our favourite alternative espresso-based drinks. Read the blog post here. Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker features Often referred to by their trademark name, the Moka Pot was invented in the 1930s by Alfonso Bialetti. 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. I am looking for something to make me good cup of coffee or espresso to have at work as our machines produces awful coffee. :). I was about to invest in an aeropress when i also saw the Nanopresso. Wich do you recon i should get. I almost always drink coffee with milk and my espressos are rather cappuccinos. 🙂