WACACO Picopresso Portable Coffee Maker Pro-level, Naked Portafilter

I’ll start by saying I didn’t have high expectations in terms of flavour and extraction. I’ve tried other portable coffee machines before, and they produced a runny coffee that looked more like brown water than a proper espresso. Because of that, I was fully expecting a similar result here and was ready to return it if it didn’t deliver. However, from the very first shot, I completely fell in love with this little device. The coffee it produces is rich and creamy, with a beautiful crema, and the flavour is genuinely impressive—far beyond what I expected from something so compact. After doing a bit of research, I found that using a good burr grinder really helps achieve the best possible extraction, which makes a noticeable difference. On top of that, the Picopresso is incredibly portable and well thought out. All the essential accessories like the tamper, dosing funnel, and spoon, fit neatly within the unit itself, making it easy to carry everything you need in one compact package. Overall, it’s a clever, sleek, and beautifully designed piece of kit that delivers excellent coffee wherever you go (as long as you're able to boil some water).

This produces a barista quality shot. The other Wacaco devices were clearly just dress rehearsals paving the way for this. Faffing with the Mini and the Nano is like playing with toys; this is the grown up portable espresso maker. Very solid, high quality construction producing a reassuringly syrupy and well extracted shot. If the price doesn’t put you off, this is the one you should buy if you want espresso on the go. The packaging is absurdly robust and over engineered. Presumably designed for unboxing videos. The case for the Pico itself looks like a piece of bondage gear. Interesting times but the coffee is good.

I haven't had mine long. But I love it so much I bought two! One to keep at work. I'm not a trained barista or massive coffee connoisseur. But I appreciate good coffee. I doubt there is a better way to get a decent espresso shot for cheaper than this. I got my first one on prime day and ended up paying £75. That's really hard to beat. Especially as it's still good value at £119. The Instagram friendly packaging was nice... but completely wasted on me, as it just got ripped open and responsibly sorted into the appropriate bins for disposal ;) I got the IMS basket for it. Maybe it's better... people who know more than me seem to think so, so why not. The original basket definitely fits better, although the IMS works fine despite the awkward fit. I can't speak to how well this will last, there is a lot of plastic, so it could crack I guess, but this doesn't seem to be a thing just yet, looking at other reviews. I think this is a brilliant coffee tool, it allows just the right amount of engagement and experimentation to be intriguing and dare I say, fun to use. I have definitely been able to impress people with the quality of shot this can produce. There is a "but" though... you need a good grinder. It's very sensitive to grind size and quality. You'll be able to squeeze a decent tasting shot either way. But if you're after a decent crema, you need to dial in your grind size. I initially ground too coarse and had no crema, then I ground too fine (Turkish) and it wouldn't push water through, there is a pressure bypass, so it will just cycle water back into the chamber if there is too much pressure in the pump. Then I hit the goldilocks and got some beautiful golden crema. Very happy. I feel like the trick is short, quick pumps to build good, consistent pressure. To sum up, it's pretty affordable (though that's subjective) it's easy to get great results. But if you invest some time and effort, you can really produce some amazing espresso - which can be very rewarding. Making this a great purchase in my opinion.

This is 2nd I've bought (first had a sealing gasket broken). They are mostly great, with some notes - top lid is hard to fit (i'm not using it -- a bit risky, but less risky then fumble with the lid) - bottom rubber mini-funnel is now not staying in place when fit the usual way: the answer is to invert it - 18G filter is a bit too much even for hard-core espresso lover like me; have to buy 12G separately - most ground coffees on marked are too coarse for this machine Overall, a solid little coffee maker, a bit of a hassle to handle and a bit expensive, but worth it.

The Picopresso is absolute genius and the closest I can get to a portable device that delivers barista quality espresso. I own multiple portable espresso devices and this one leaves them all standing. I also have a pretty hefty espresso setup at home (yes I know a bit sad) and I therefore have high expectations when it comes to my daily shot or two. The Picopresso if used correctly can deliver trully exceptional results. When my home machine went in for its service a few weeks ago I used the Picopresso every day and was more than happy. However ,there are a few howevers. You need a good quality espresso grinder for your (fresh - dark/espresso roast) beans and preferably some scales so that you use the same amount of grind every time. I use approx 15g. You can go up to 18g but thats a matter of taste. Properly tamp the beans with the funnel removed from the basket. Ideally replace the supplied basket with a 51mm full size basket (La Pavoni Europiccola baskets fit) - but only if you are as fussy as me. Most importantly pre-heat every element before you make your coffee otherwise the results are going to be lukewarm. Avoid getting water inside the plunger. There's some great youtube videos out there. It's a bit of a faff when you start but well worth it once you get used to it. I regularly take mine to work with my coffee pre-ground.

Excessive amount of packaging for a travel friendly product. Box in a box in a box, travel case also gets its own space in the box. The Pico itself makes great coffee. (Needs a bit of dialling in, use AI to help). Bit more fiddly than a standard machine. Not having a basic sleeve for a hot chunk of metal is such an afterthought, chance for the to sell something else to you! Not very consumer friendly. Most of it seems rugged, bit worried about the longevity of the pump part though. Metal rod but covered in plastic which could wear down. Overall, worth the ~£120 price for occasional or travel(ish) coffee.

Initially I was unimpressed, it's a machine that has 5 parts (minimum) that require putting together & dismantling every use, I also thought it was overpriced. If my electric espresso maker hadn't stopped working I would have rarely tried it & If my back-up Nespresso, Kamira, Moka or Aeropress could produce real espresso I'd probably never have really used it. But in having to use it regularly to produce proper espresso I came to admire its ingenuity & build quality. One consideration is that it requires a hot cup to receive the brew & I maintain a heated cup while drinking a double espresso. A wonderful design & engineering accomplishment, an espresso machine that fits in your hand. Easily worth every penny.

It took a while to be able to produce a proper espresso mainly because my coffee grinder was unsuitable. Once I got a grinder designed specifically for espresso bingo! Lovely crema and perfect extraction. The good points are 1) small size so you can store it in a drawer and not have it staring at you all day from the worktop 2) small enough to take it with you on trips. But but but you will have to have access to hot water so camping trips and B&B are ok but one day hiking trips will require lugging a stove and a kettle. It may not be an issue for you. Overall, very happy with my Picopresso. Way better espresso than I get from most coffee shops in London. It also compares favourably with Nanopresso. Go and get one if you can.

Ich schreibe normalerweise kaum Produktbewertungen, aber die Picopresso hat mich so überzeugt, dass ich meine Erfahrungen teilen möchte – gerade für alle, die (so wie ich) mit teuren „Profi-Espressomaschinen“ enttäuscht wurden. Zuerst kurz zu meinem Hintergrund: Ich bin neu in der Barista-Welt, habe mich aber intensiv eingelesen, um „die beste Espressomaschine zum kleinsten Preis“ zu finden. Nach viel Recherche habe ich mir die Gaggia Classic E24 (neue Version) gekauft, zusammen mit einer MiiCoffee DF54 Mühle, einem 9bar-OPV-Federkit, einem hochwertigen Tamper, IMS-Duschsieb und dem nötigen Wissen zu Extraktionsraten, Mahlgraden und Temperatursurfen. Mit Spitzenbohnen aus einer lokalen Rösterei (2/3 Arabica, 1/3 Robusta) dachte ich: das perfekte Setup! Die Realität: Nach einer Woche voller Versuche, 1 kg edelster Bohnen und jeder Menge Chaos in der Küche (meine Frau war kurz vorm Ausflippen) hatte ich nicht ein einziges Mal einen „Sweet Spot“. Entweder zu bitter (überextrahiert) oder sauer (unterextrahiert). Selbst Tipps von Profi-Baristas halfen nichts. Frustriert habe ich schließlich alles zurückgeschickt. Eigentlich wollte ich das Thema Espresso abhaken – aber der Wunsch nach gutem Kaffee ließ mich nicht los. Bei meinen weiteren Recherchen stieß ich auf die Picopresso – „die kleinste Espressomaschine der Welt“. Nach vielen Videos und Erfahrungsberichten habe ich es gewagt und folgendes Setup bestellt: • TIMECORE Chestnut C3 ESP Pro Mühle • Wacaco Picopresso mit Sleeves • Maestri House Mini-Waage Mit denselben Bohnen wie zuvor, gemahlen auf 0.9, die Picopresso wie empfohlen mit heißem Wasser vorgewärmt und 17g in/36g out – und siehe da: Schon beim zweiten Versuch ein perfekter Espresso! Viel Crema, tolle Balance, keinerlei Bitterkeit, sondern einfach ein starker, runder Espresso, den man dieser winzigen Maschine niemals zutrauen würde. Fazit: Die Picopresso hat mich begeistert. Sie ist unkomplizierter, zuverlässiger und liefert ein besseres Ergebnis als mein deutlich teureres Gaggia-Setup. Für alle, die zu Hause oder unterwegs wirklich ausgezeichneten und hammer -starken Espresso möchten, ohne in ein und teures System einzusteigen: Unbedingt ausprobieren! Ihr werdet es bestimmt nicht bereuen!

以前似たようなポンプ式のものを使っていましたが、入れる粉の量やタンピングの圧等探りながら作る必要があり上手くいきませんでした。 この商品では、粉の量(16~18g)さえ測って入れれば、タンピング(付属されています）もちょうど良い圧にできるようになっていて、すでに10回以上使いましたが失敗したことがありません。 良い買い物をしました。

I have been using picopresso for some months, it works great! It is important to have the ground coffee fine enough and using a scale to measure the espresso weight. I also use the picopresso gauge to measure the pressure. It helped me significantly to correct myself.

Petite machine étonnante, surtout pour un débutant dans le domaine du café 'manuel'. Après une AeroPress qui tient toutes ses promesses, le Picopresso me faisait peur au départ. Mais il s'avère que c'est assez facile d'obtenir un café avec beaucoup d'arome, même avec de la Lavazza Barista pré-moulue. Avec un moulin à café Timemore C3, on peut varier le résultat en fonction du réglage (5 à 7 clics pour plus ou moins de mousse). Enfin - on peut obtenir un maximum de 45 ml de café, ça reste assez serré. J'utilise le protocole simple du manuel avec 8-10 pressions au départ, 10-15 secondes d'attente et ensuite des préssions régulieres pour environ 30-40 secondes. 16g de café est optimal pour mon gout. Je pré-chauffe le corps en laissant baigner dans de l'eau bouillante pour 2 minutes. Pour conclure, on n'est pas obligé d'être des experts pour obtenir du bon café, mais le petit volume obtenu peut être surprenant. Mise à jour après quelques semaines d'utilisation: le pré-chauffage du corps de Picopresso est essentiel pour éviter d'avoir un café mal extrait et acide. J'ai aussi remplacé le panier d'origine avec un à double paroi, pressurisé, qui est très efficace avec un café qu'on achète déjà moulu. Le seul problème c'est que le panier pressurisé de 51 mm demande aussi un petit entonnoir spécifique car celui d'origine n'est pas compatible. Enfin, j'ai aussi acheté un outil pour mélanger le café avec des aiguilles plus fine que le simple dispositif du Picopresso, mais ça ne vaut pas le coup. Mise à jour 2: Attention - seulement un panier pressurisé sur trois a été compatible avec le picopresso - par exemple le modèle qui a une base en plastique à trois vis ne rentre pas correctement dans le porte-filtre. Un autre panier était trop large en haut... Mise à jour 3: après plusieurs mois d'utilisation, une fois par jour tous les jours, quelques constats. Finalement, j'utilise la machine avec le panier d'origine et j'en suis très content. La forme du panier permet d'enlever très facilement le marc du café. La seule petite difficulté que je trouve est de savoir quel réglage utiliser pour la finesse de la poudre moulue quand on change de café. On arrive avec le temps à sentir si c'est trop fin (difficile ou impossible à pomper) ou trop grossier (pompage sans opposition, trop rapide). Si on ne change pas de marque de café, cette difficulté n'existe pas. Je chauffe aussi la piece intermediaire (douchette) en la plongeant dans l'eau bouillante. Je n'utilise plus le couvercle supérieur du réservoir d'eau - son filetage n'est pas bien fait, mais ce couvercle ne sert que pour éviter une projection d'eau brulante si la pression est excessive. Avec l'expérience, j'obtiens à chaque fois un excellent café, qui dépend essentiellement de la qualité de la matière première.

Macchina per espresso bellissima e ben fatta, difficile da usare, non adatta per fare un caffè “al volo” perchè serve tempo, a differenza della sorella minore Nanopresso. Quì bisogna essere minuziosi in ogni passaggio, azzeccare il tipo di caffè, la quantità, la giusta macinatura, la temperatura dell’acqua adatta e la pressione per effettuare la giusta estrazione. Per fare un espresso come si deve, cioè con tanto di crema, ho impiegato 2 settimane di prove e 200 grammi di caffè. È vero si che per un caffè perfetto e cremoso bisogna usare caffè di qualità alta e macinati ovviamente da espresso. Non è vero invece che è bisogna per forza usare un grinder. Ovviamente se lo si usa è meglio, ma dalle mie prove effettuate basta farsi macinare del caffè (preferibilmente a tostatura media) dalla torrefazione per poi usarlo al al bisogno. Inutile dire che il caffè deve essere fresco. P.s. Il portafiltro da 18 gr. in dotazione fa un caffè ristretto doppio, ho dovuto optare per il portafiltro da 12 gr. Che è più semplice da gestire, si puó fare sia un caffè singolo che un caffè lungo, e la quantità di caffeina è meglio tollerata da me.