The shots from the Picopresso taste (I must say) surprisingly great. They’re remarkably smooth and rich with a good amount of texture. My first impressions upon receiving the Picopresso was that it is incredibly well-made. Call me strange, but I was really digging the smell of the box upon opening it. I would compare it to “new car smell.” It comes with a tightly fitted carrying case, similar to those that hold musical instruments. The product itself is incredibly sturdy with well-made accessories. The Picopresso exclusively uses finely ground coffee to make barista-quality espresso shots– with a little work. It has a wide filter basket with an 18g double shot capacity and a bottomless portafilter for getting the absolutely best flavor from your ground coffee. All the steps are relatively straightforward. The difficulty is getting them consistently perfect but these are our tried and tested tips:

The Wacaco Picopresso is the most travel-friendly compact espresso machine ever, pro-oriented to brew exceptional quality coffee without compromise, it rivals that of high-end expensive machines. Features such as the naked double filter basket, dosing ring, WDT Tool and metal tamp assure you’ll always enjoy delicious creamy espressos, practically anywhere.

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Weigh out 16 to 18 grams of espresso beans. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, you’re already behind, Francis. The good news is you can get one, and here’s the one I use. The Nanopresso, with no attachments, only pulls a single shot of espresso. If you want to make double shots, you need to buy the Barista kit as an add-on. Even with this, it’s still cheaper than the Picopresso though.

The Picopresso’s build quality is exceptional. Everything from the way it all fits together, to the comforting weight of the stainless steel parts, to the smooth operation of the pump. You don’t have a good grinder: If you don’t have access to a good espresso grinder, an espresso machine with a small pressurized basket will be more forgiving even when your espresso grind size is off. The Nanopresso coupled with the Barista Kit for higher capacity will fit the bill, as will the entry-level Flair Neo. Both of these have a price point similar to the Picopresso. To assess your claim, you will be required to provide photo and/or video evidence of the damaged product. Slowly begin pumping the plunger at a steady pace, around once a second. You should feel a good amount of resistance, but it shouldn’t require more than one hand to pump. Stop when you have 40 grams of espresso in your cup. It should take about 30 seconds to pull your double shot.Before trying this espresso maker, I had yet to try outstanding shots from devices using this type of pump. But somehow, Wacaco can pull it off this time around. The Wacaco Picopresso is capable of pulling barista-quality espresso shots. But only if you use fresh, finely ground coffee. Nevertheless, that pressurized portafilter is also the reason that the espresso the Nanopresso produces won’t be as good as the Picopresso. Finally, the Nanopresso is less expensive than the Picopresso. However, if you want to brew double shots, the cost of the Barista Kit to do this will significantly reduce those savings. Ideal for both novices and seasoned baristas, the gauge is a very valuable teaching tool, helping you understand and refine your pumping technique. Explore the world of micro-pumping and achieve better stability in pressure, allowing for a more traditional brewing process.

The Flair Neo is a beginner-friendly lever espresso machine in a similar price range as the Picopresso. It uses a pressurized basket that ensures that you’ll get decent espresso regardless of your grind size. Remove the scoop from the inside of the basket and toss it aside because you will be freshly grinding your beans every time and weighing your coffee beans to the gram like good boys and girls (and not scooping willy nilly like some chimpanzee). Recycle the scoop. You won’t need it. I used the Wacaco Picopresso exclusively for a week to make my morning brew and tinkered with various coffee grind settings, coffee and water ratios, water temperatures, and brew times. I always follow the manufacturer’s instructions to a T on the first test, and then experiment to dial things in to get the best brew. We love the Nanopresso, and Wacaco has done a ground-breaking espresso maker again with the Picopresso. The coffee this little device produces is simply beautiful, while the well-thought-out design and excellent accessories make using the machine a pleasure.Ever wondered what your favourite coffee would taste like if it was brewed by a professional barista? You won’t have to wonder anymore: now you can brew it yourself at home (or even on the go!) with “Picopresso”, the most compact and professional of the portable espresso machines produced by Wacaco. I’m impressed that the Wacaco Picopresso can produce such high-quality espresso even though it’s so tiny and innocent looking.

Overall, the Flair Classic is still the better choice as a daily driver due to its more stationary design. Still, if you want some added travel flexibility, you should consider the Picopresso. Pros & Cons Even if you never take it out of your kitchen, you can easily spend 10 times as much on a machine for home use that occasionally requires costly repair and takes up significantly more counter space than the tiny Picopresso. As a pint-sized espresso maker, it’s unrivaled in its weight-to-quality ratio. In fact, I’d say it’s in a class of its own. If espresso is your caffeinated drink of choice and making coffee outside is your speed, I can wholeheartedly recommend giving the Picopresso a try. Related Content Measuring around 4 x 3 x 3″ (106 x 78 x 71 mm) and weighing in at 0.77 pounds (350 grams), the Wacaco Picopresso is an impressively compact and portable espresso maker that features the same naked portafilter and 18-gram, 52mm stainless steel basket found on most commercial machines. With its largely metal construction, it feels stout in hand, and even its plastic parts feel substantial. It has a 2.70-ounce (80-milliliter) capacity and brews a double shot of espresso in under a minute. I love the fact that it’s portable and compact. It’s ideal for traveling and pretty easy to use anywhere with a manual grinder.

To get the best results, you need a full setup including a kettle, quality hand grinder, and coffee scale. Overall, no corners have been cut with all these accessories. It feels like quality all the way through. It looks a bit messy when all the accessories are spread out like that, but they everything fits neatly inside the case. Espresso quality With the Picopresso there are no shortcuts. Each home brewer must master the art of manual espresso making by dialing in the correct grind size, tamping, and perfecting pulling technique – their reward; an authentic cafe-quality espresso that will rival any expensive high-end machine. Product Specification: