PICOPRESSO

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.

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.

It’s surprisingly good. I have a flair 58 with heating capabilities. It makes as good as coffee as the flair. Specially if you’re only looking for making milk based drinks then it’s the best budget option under 1000£ its sounds surprising but true. It may struggle with light roasts but for darker roasts it’s perfectly fine. Also after heating the chamber for few times it’s get really hot and uncomfortable to hold while making coffee. Sadly I had to return it due to some personal issues but I will for sure get one when it goes on sale.

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.

Ive had the minipresso GR gifted a long while ago. It was good, and I did enjoy it. But having to manage overpressure (once I had to dismantle the whole unit as a tiny gasket move off its place).. plus the low 8gr beans espresso capacity, ultimately sent it to the back of the cupboard.The Picopresso is a different beast. Its wow. Regular 17gr capacity. Really easy to build pressure, the only time you have to think of it its in order to match espresso times. Great real crema. Overall a little shorter but girthier than the minipresso.Pair it with scales, a 1zpresso X-Pro grinder, some beans, some sort of portable stove and you have espresso or latte (with a frother) in the mountain tops or on holiday same as at home. Add an ultra lightweight Tetra Drip and some filter papers and you have yourself lots of options.The picopresso really is espresso on the go.

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.

Just pulled my first shot and it was rich and textured. I can already see/feel/taste how to improve it further. Very easy to use and simple to clean. I bought this to replace my previous set up . The base model of the other manual kit is much much more expensive. No downgrade in shots so the value proposition is brilliant. This makes good coffee from good beans ground properly and thats all you can ask for.

The first experience about the extraction of coffee is that it realy tasted strong and rich...But i got negligible crema and after checking many websites they insist that the grind size of coffe should be superfine for picopresso and the beans should be freshly grind..waiting to do more experiments.The machine ia itself highly portable and all accessories can fit inside the machine.The material is premium.The casing or protective cover is superb.

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.Un an plus tard - je suis toujours aussi enthousiaste par rapport au Picopresso. Utilisé tous les matins, pour l'instant pas de soucis. J'ai testé entre temps une machine 'de voyage', le e-presso+ de Handpresso, avec pompe integrée éléctrique, mais son panier est bien plus petit et l'utilisation plus compliquée avec du café moulu. L'éléctrique sert quand-même en deplacement car elle a aussi un adaptateur pour capsules. Je n'ai pas encore testé un Minipresso car ça ferait double usage.

After my coffee/espresso machine broke, I was wondering what to use that could be portable but not compromise on quality. This thing is absolutely incredible. Well engineered, fun to use, and makes better shots than any machine I’ve ever used.Very thoughtful design, enjoyable to use, easy to clean, and makes delicious espresso.100% recommend it.

Hace muy buenos espresso, el truco es tener un buen molinillo de calidad para que genere resistencia, pero la Picopresso es excelente haciendo su trabajo y lo mejor es que te la puedes llevar contigo a donde sea.