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.

Great product makes a nice coffe and very portable

... 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. :-)

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.

I'm not sure how long it will last, but for now, I'm very happy with it. It's extremely straightforward to use - no unnecessary steps or extra accessories that make the process time-consuming. And the coffee it produces is excellent. I've tried all the popular home coffee-making alternatives on the market, and this is by far the fastest method with the best results (even though I know it's sold as a portable solution). Very happy overall. If it proves durable, it will definitely be a 5/5 stars product.

The idea of having something that could produce a passable espresso anywhere you have access to hot water sounded excellent. I spend a fortune on coffee in the cafe at work and despite the price this should easily have paid for itself in less than a month. Unfortunately it's turned out to be a waste of money. I'd have been better off buying the coffee anyway. It's fiddly to use, it takes around 5 minutes to make an espresso thats at the very best is mediocre. At worst it produces warm brown water that tastes like dregs from the drip tray. I've tried a couple of different coffee's with it and the results have been the same. About 1 time in 4 it produces something vaguely drinkable that Douglas Adams would have described as being "Almost, but not quite, completely unlike coffee". The rest of the time it spits out dishwater. It doesn't appear to hold enough coffee to make a decent strength brew and very often the join between the outlet filter and coffee holder doesn't seal correctly meaning you get grounds and water everywhere when you open it afterwards. Cleaning it out after use is a faff, the coffee holder in particular is very awkward to empty. I should have stuck with the cafetière mug that this was bought to replace. For the price of this I could have bought 10 new ones.

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

Géniale pour le voyage ou le camping. Facile à utiliser, pression efficace et café délicieux. Compacte, solide et très pratique.

Bit of an espresso snob here. Owned an espresso stand in Seattle, and always looking for something that will give the perfect crema. Wow is this little thing a gold mine!! I am not sure if it’s the way it is pumped and extracted but OMG. First time in my life I can sip 2 shots with no cream! By far the best espresso shots. So perfect for traveling, airports, hotels, camping- you know, all the places you have been before where you just wish you could have an excellent cup of espresso. All these places have access to boiling water, so this is a game changer for taste, budget, & convenience. I loved this so much, I just bought another one. Cause let’s face it, every time we find something we love, it’s hard to replace later when we want another one. Happy cupping!

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!

I want give it more than 5 stars. It an amazing espresso maker, fully manual but perfectly usable. Solved the problem of traveling and not having a good coffee. Now you can just keep your grounded coffee with you and make espresso anytime you want. It's also good for daily usage I am usi g it on daily basis in my office not sure about the durability but the material looks sturdy.