PICOPRESSO

After a little bit of practice I've been extracting better shots on the Picopresso than I did on prosumer machines I used to own that cost over a thousand dollars. Just like a professional espresso machine, in order to get good results from the Picopresso you must have a high quality grinder, a small scale, and a desire to experiment and learn. If you check all those boxes then you're going to absolutely love this device.

I've used another portable espresso maker in the past but was never that happy with the results and it broke almost immediately. By contrast the picopresso is very rugged (albeit a little heavier) and produces a fantastic espresso, nearly as good as my full-sized machine. It takes a little bit of dialling in but once I sorted it out I've had no issues with getting repeatable results. Others have mentioned the hot-water lid being easy to cross-thread, while this is true I've worked out a trick which makes it much better. After filling place the machine on a flat surface like a bench, place the lid on top and push straight down firmly without trying to turn it. The lid should push down onto the machine a little bit before stopping and should sit flat, at that point you can start turning while pushing down and it should thread on without any issues or chance of spilling hot water.

Touring 200+ days a year I was happy with the Nanopresso but as a coffee lover and gadget freak, of course I needed the Pico. And what a treat!!! When first you get a hold on the grind size, you simply get perfect espresso every time. The design is so compact that I never have an excuse not to bring it. Thank you Wacaco for saving my early mornings, late nights and all the coffee breaks in-between! P.S. my colleagues thank you as well....