WACACO Minipresso GR, Portable Espresso Machine, Compatible Ground Coffee, Small Travel Coffee Maker, Manually Operated from Piston Action

I bought this about a month ago and wanted to wait to write a review until I'd used it for a while. I was slightly nervous of buying it because of the price, but I have to say that I'm really impressed. I work in an office in central London where all the surrounding chain cafes turn out so-so espresso for between £1.50-2.00/shot, and was fed up of that. This really has solved that issue and pretty soon I'll break even on the investment of buying it vs the cost of buying coffees out all the time. It's a really, really small and nifty device, extremely quick and easy to use and clean, and crucially - makes very good espresso, easily as good if not better than the espresso sold in many cafes. Yes, it takes a few days to get used to, and without question it won't suit everyone; it is a (bit) messy and requires careful cleaning to get the best from it, and if you're looking for espresso right up there like that from a proper machine, sure you'll be disappointed - but this is basically a 20cm long bike pump that makes coffee, so give it a break! All I can say is that it works well for me and really is quick and easy to use, allows you to select your own coffee type of choice, and so to my mind is well worth it. I now use it at least daily, if not twice a day, during the working week, and envisage my taking it on holiday too: I could imagine anyone who regularly goes camping, etc. finding it especially useful.

Makes really good single shot espresso with crema

Firstly. I love my Minipresso GR but it does have one flaws with liquid buildup in the nozzle. This results in it being a bit messy. To fix this issue I made some minor changes to the device. The main change was to add a rubber O-ring to seal the inner tube which separate the outer nozzle housing with the filter to prevent the liquid buildup. While the result from the second change might be personal preference, I find that i get a better result by removing the rubber knob responsible for building pressure in the unit and instead firmly compress the coffee in the pod to generate the pressure resistance. This was done by simply disassembling the nozzle. All things considered. I use this to brew coffee at work on a daily basis and would not wish to be without it.

Actually makes a very smooth espresso! I use mine for the office as our coffee is really bad i.e. instant kenko etc. very impressed with it, very compact and the coffee flavour is excellent. Only downsides are that it can be a little bit messy, and if you're using 'instant boiling water' i.e. like they have in office taps, the espresso doesn't come out as hot as you'd like.

... after trying the Staresso and the Handpresso. This is the one for me. Easy to use and clean, it makes a solid espresso shot and is the perfect partner for my Aeropress. What impressed me from the beginning is the build quality and how tactile the Minipresso is. Don't be mislead by the plastic material. This plastic is a sturdy one and it surely can take a hit (if it happens). When the device is cold, you could even think that parts of it are metal just by the way it feels. Even though it is marketed with a priority on outdoor use, for me, living in a small bedsit, it is my go to espresso maker. And I couldn't ask for more! It simply is ingenious! I like my little espresso making ceremony. I am always rewarded with a lovely espresso shot, or two. I had it for a while now and I am still experimenting with the grind (if I use coffee beans and my Hario grinder) and the water temperature. So far, however, the best espresso with A LOT of crema was produced using the Lavazza Crema Gusto ground coffee. Initially I only wanted to stick to coffee beans and grind my own, but I have to say the Lavazza changed my mind. So it will be the coffee beans and grinding for the Aeropress and ground coffee for the Minipresso. I can't wait to see how the company extends their product portfolio and of they will be able to improve an already great little machine. I like to call it the bullet, btw., because of it's shape. :-)

The taste is ok, but for me not suitable for daily use. For a mug of coffee you have to make two seperate servings. It's not easy, with this model to add the coffee and make the coffee without spilling something. It takes a lot of effort and care. The coffee holder and spoon are small and it is difficult not to spill the ground coffee filling this up. Then putting it all together, filling with hot water is tricky. Inside the shelter of your house is difficult, almost impossible out and about. The taste is ok, but cannot be compared to a decent bean to cup machine or coffee shop standard. I would say the taste is a 3 out of 5 compared to a coffee shop standard. The main issue is the time it takes to make two shots

i absolutely love this. they recommend running hot water through it before making your drink so you get the hottest possible brew, which definitely helps. The only downside i've found, is when trying to do that you can't get all the water to pass through because of the pressure build up in the cavity with no coffee grounds fitted. You also have to hold the unit pretty steady while pumping to make sure you make it into the cup, as you have to pump while its pouring to get any out of it. (other makes get you to pump it a number of times to build up the pressure, then release it with a single button while holding it over a cup, so its not moving around while you're trying to aim) The quality of the espresso is amazing though. I never expected to get such a smooth coffee with such great crema while 2000m up on a mountain side, so its definitely a plus from me, getting all 5 of its truly deserving stars. the price is a bit steep, but if you're out and about regularly and love a good espresso, this is definitely worth the cost.

前から気になってまして、やっと買いました！ いつも旅行の時に朝真面なコーヒー飲めないのを悩んでました。 今回1週間のキャンプはコーヒーは無かったら耐えられないと思って、買う決心しました。 初めてテストした時コーヒーは出なくて、交換大騒ぎになりましたけど。もう一度やってみたら、家のデロンギのエスプレッソメイカーより濃くて、泡立ちいい、凄く美味しいエスプレッソがでました！ これでキャンプを気持ちよく過ごせました！キャンプに来てました友達にも飲ませたら皆美味しさに感動しました。 おススメです！

This device has a quite narrow and specific target market. People who are serious enough coffee snobs that they want to be able to pull an espresso shot in the middle of nowhere. People for whom plungers, or even mocha pots aren't good enough, they are such insufferable coffee snobs that they have to have espresso. Obviously, I fall squarely in this target market. Using the device isn't terribly easy or quick, but I suspect that can't be avoided. Espresso needs hot water, finely ground coffee and high pressure. To get those to combine in a quite reasonably priced, 300g device isn't terribly easy. However, it isn't overly difficult and with a small amount of practice you will be pumping out shots of high quality coffee. The only real niggle I have is the size of the coffee basket. At a mere 8g, to get a decently strong coffee, you need to do 2 shots, which is quite a faff around. As such, you are not going to volunteer to make a coffee for anyone else and yourself. Again however, I suspect that's almost certainly a limitation imposed the requirements to make an espresso. In summation, it's quite small; reasonably priced and makes excellent espresso. After about 1 month, I'm particularly happy with it. If anything pops up to change my mind, I'll update this review. Update: It's been over 12 months and it's still excellent. I travel a lot, and being able to get real coffee anywhere really makes my life better. Thanks for the product guys.

Muito boa. O café com a moagem correta fica delicioso!

Buen producto aunque pequeño

Top quality espresso!