CERA+ PCM04A Portable Espresso Maker Pro Version Self-Heating Professional-Level Mini Coffee Machine Compatiable with Ultra-Fine Grind For Travel,Camping,Hiking

I use this CERA+ portable espresso maker multiple times a week at lunch for espresso or Americanos, and I recently relied on it during a trip as my primary espresso machine for making lattes. Overall, it performed extremely well and exceeded what I expected from a portable unit. What stands out most is that it allows for a true espresso-style extraction. The basket is well designed and consistently produces solid shots once dialed in. Most of the external components are metal, which gives the machine a high-quality, durable feel. While I assume there are internal plastic components, nothing about the build feels cheap. The self-heating function works reliably and doesn’t take long to bring water up to temperature. If you start with hot water and skip the heating cycle, you can pull a surprisingly high number of shots on a single charge. There is some learning curve involved. It can take a bit of trial and error to dial in a good shot, which is expected with espresso in general but worth noting for anyone new to the process. After a few months of moderate use, I’ve also noticed a faint clicking sound when extraction begins. At this point, I’m not sure whether that’s normal or something developing over time. It hasn’t affected performance, but it’s something I’m keeping an eye on. Battery drain is noticeably higher when using the heating feature, which is expected given the power required. Despite those points, the overall performance and convenience are impressive enough that I still rate this 5 stars. It delivers real espresso in situations where that normally wouldn’t be possible. This is an excellent option for travel, work, or anywhere you don’t have access to quality coffee equipment. Paired with the CERA+ portable grinder, it makes a very capable on-the-go espresso setup.

excelente la maquina. seguramente la de 58mm debe ser excelente.

Man this unit DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Initially is bought a cheaper brand for on-the-go espresso. I’ve a small place and no room for a big unit. It failed miserably and broke after 2 uses. Lesson learned. You get what you pay for. So I bit the bullet and bought this one. A bit out of my price range but they said it comes with a 1 year warranty. I should have taken a picture of my first shot. So beautiful. I like homemade iced oat milk espresso. This is better than the coffee shop! I’d almost say I think my shot may have come out just as strong or maybe even stronger. Maybe I can update my review later to include the next shot of espresso. Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS ONE! Waste no more precious time. Trust me.

So disappointed. Does anyone else have all these concerns????? I’m sending this machine back, hoping I was sent a lemon!! Might try to have it replaced??? 20 grams of extra fine coffee which Cera recommends , will not fit into the coffee area. I cannot twist the bottom on when I try to use 20 grams. So I try with 15-16 grams. Second- my machine extracts about half of the water, so I double click it 2-3 more times to get all the 70 ml of water out of the water area. Thirdly, the temperature of the extracted espresso- even when I start with hot water, comes out at 97 degrees F to 127. I like hot coffee, this is barely warm. My fourth concern is I never get any crème- not a drop from the extraction. My fifth issue, when I tried 80ml hot water, the steam popped off the top lid when heating up. With this many issues, I better look at another brand.

Awesome espresso maker, works as it should

Amazing coffee. I have a Jura home coffee maker and I would put this coffee up against my Jura any day.

I’ve used a number of portable espresso makers since my student days, and this is the first one I’ve used that actually heats the water. If it does the heating itself, the battery only lasts for a few shots, but with externally heated water, it lasts a very long time. A typical problem I’ve had with other portable espresso makers is that the water cools down a little bit between pouring it in and starting the espresso-making process. The result tends to make espresso slightly sour. In contrast to others, this espresso maker can heat the water inside the tank. It can therefore begin brewing right away, overcoming the water-temperature issue. Since it measures the water temperature, I think pouring heater water into it and then using the internal heating mechanism to ensure it’s at the right temperature would work too. The instructions give a grinding range, and they recommend started with the coarsest level within that range. I did that, and it was clearly too coarse, as the brewing process was quicker than I expected it to be, and the result had a thin crema with a slightly sour taste. That result is clear evidence that the grind was too coarse, but it turned out surprisingly well, given that issue. It will take some trial and error to get the right grind, and I’ll update this review if there’s any new information. On the negative side, making an espresso with this espresso maker is a fairly involved process, especially if you grind the beans yourself, as I do. Whilst it is nice to have the flexibility of using any beans, and of controlling the grind etc., I’d like an attachment that would allow Nespresso capsules to be used. Making espresso from beans or even pre-ground powder really requires a kitchen-like setup. An option of using capsules would be very convenient when in a car, train, plane, etc. The only requirement would be water and a place to discard the used capsules, e.g., a bag. Without capsules, it is possible to use this espresso maker once in that sort of environment, if you prepare it in advance, so everything except water is in the machine. Using it more than once, however, is likely to be difficult or impossible without something like a sink to rinse out the used grounds. The case is nice for carrying the espresso maker, but there’s a lot of empty space in it. It looks like there might be room for something like a small grinder, but a grinder isn’t included with the product. Overall, this is an impressive portable espresso maker. I’m happy with it, and I can recommend it.

I am finding that this portable espresso machine is a mixed bag. The machine itself appears to be well made with high quality materials. It has some heft to it, and I really like the fact that they take your health into consideration and use stainless steel for the heating chamber, and a ceramic heater. I have no worries about aluminum or dangerous compounds in the plastic getting into my brew. That being said, I think I’ve pulled the worst espresso shots I’ve ever had. I used and did exactly what I do with my DeLonghi machine, which pulls some lovely shots (beautiful crema), whereas the first I pulled with this had non and some kind of slight oil slick on top of it (tasted chemically, so I am wondering if, even though I ran water through a couple of times, it was the newness of the machine), and the second, done exactly like I would do a double shot - 30 lbs of pressure, etc, and only a slight amount of crema with the strongest tasting espresso ever. Way too strong and bitter. I was going to say it doesn’t get hot enough - the first try was just slightly above warm, the second much better (still tasted horrible), but then I read the maximum temperature and the fact that it does better if you add boiling water for a hotter cup. Doing that makes it much less convenient. I have made probably 100 shots or so with my DeLongi - maybe more (I’ve only had it for maybe a year) and have barista’d professionally so I do know what I am doing. And I know each machine has a learning curve, as well as the fact that one can always learn more, but, I am not a beginner. I have experience. I will continue to play with this when I have the time, but so far, it is producing something I do not enjoy. I don’t use pods, but this was so strong that it was beyond bitter. I used the same bottled water, and ground it myself to the same grind I do with my home machine. So for me, while the machine itself is impressive, the espresso it produces is not.

Die Maschine sieht gut aus. Funktionalität kann erst im Januar bewertet werden da sie verschenkt wird zu Weihnachten.

point positif : maniabilité simple d utilisation , beau design belle finition elle est toute en métal ,compacte elle ne prend pas de place grâce à sa housse rigide fournie avec ainsi que tout les accessoires utile .vous avez même un emplacement pour le moulin a café non fourni mais qui est très intéressant et pratique je vous le recommande . l autonomie est correcte vous pouvez faire trois expressos ou deux allongé . vous pouvez mettre de l eau chaude directement vous aurai plus d autonomie et t en donné que la machine n a pas besoin de chauffé . facilité de nettoyage . point négatifs :le récipient pour contenir le café est en plastique .

Very bad product

Perfetto! Ottima qualità della macchinetta, fa benissimo il suo lavoro. Inoltre ho preso anche il macina caffè in modo da avere un bel kit completo per un ottimo caffè in qualsiasi momento e luogo. Super consigliato e prezzo in linea con il mercato Top

Ich bin ein großer Kaffeeliebhaber und besitze zu Hause eine hochwertige Kaffeemaschine. Für unterwegs habe ich mir diese tragbare elektrische Espressomaschine bestellt und bin absolut begeistert. Sie ist kompakt, leicht zu transportieren und liefert Espresso-Shots in einer Qualität, die einer professionellen Maschine in nichts nachsteht – cremig, aromatisch und intensiv im Geschmack. Dank des robusten Designs aus Edelstahl und der eingebauten Selbstheizfunktion ist sie ideal, um auch unterwegs oder bei der Arbeit schnell einen perfekten Espresso zuzubereiten. Die Bedienung ist kinderleicht und praktisch: Ich mahle den Kaffee zu Hause, fülle ihn in das Gerät und schalte es nur noch ein. Innerhalb kurzer Zeit habe ich eine köstliche Tasse Espresso, ohne auf Qualität verzichten zu müssen. Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist erstklassig, und die Möglichkeit, sowohl mit kaltem als auch mit heißem Wasser zu arbeiten, macht das Gerät sehr flexibel. Für alle, die guten Kaffee auch unterwegs genießen möchten, kann ich diese Maschine nur wärmstens empfehlen.