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Wacaco is known for its innovations in the field of portable coffee makers. It is ideal for coffee lovers who are often on the go or have limited space. In this article, we will take a closer look at three popular models: Nanopresso, Picopresso and Minipresso, and compare their main features, advantages and disadvantages.
Wacaco Nanopresso
Nanopresso is a universal model at an affordable price that standardly works with ground coffee. With additional accessories, it can also be used w..
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1Zpresso is a renowned manufacturer of hand grinders with many years of experience. Based on customer feedback, new models are introduced and constantly improved.
The aim of this guide is to provide a simple overview of the different models and to help you choose the ideal grinder for a particular coffee preparation method.
The 1Zpresso manual coffee grinders are available with three types of adjustment mechanisms:
internal adjustment - Q2 S and J,
top adjustment - JX-Pro..
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Sometimes you ask us for our opinion on which capsule coffee maker is best for using our refillable eco capsules. Dolce Gusto? Nespresso? Cafissimo? Or something else?
First of all, it is a question of budget. Capsule coffee machines can be bought in supermarkets for as little as €30 (on sale). You can also buy a branded capsule coffee machine (e.g. Miele) for up to €1,500.
We think the Dolce Gusto, Tassimo and Cafissimo systems are very affordable.
The medium and high price range consi..
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Coffee is an essential part of many people's daily lives. But in summer, when the thermometer reaches high temperatures, people often don't feel like drinking hot coffee to warm them up. That's why there's a cold version of coffee - iced coffee. No one knows who came up with the idea, but it was probably a genius ;)
Iced coffee is basically classic coffee, but it does not need to be boiled. The basic ingredients are ice and coffee (espresso). The rest is up to your imagination.
Here are ..
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If you live a sustainable life, you've probably already thought about using 100% of everything that goes through your hands or mouth - like coffee. Nowadays, we know about energy-saving coffee makers (cafissimo easy), different refillable capsules (see the section on refillable capsules), but what to do with the main ingredient - coffee?
How to use coffee grounds?
Check out our top tips and tricks for using (and reusing) coffee 100%.
Garden
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The coffeemakers from this brand are very similar and three models are currently the most sold. We will introduce each of them to give you a better idea of their features, pros and cons, so that you can choose the right coffee maker for you.
Check our offer for a refillable stainless steel capsule for Cafissimo coffeemakers (even for older editions). Buy capsules here.
Cafissimo EASY
The Cafissimo EASY's advantages and disadvantages are clear from its name. A coffee machine at an a..
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In this article , we will help you to choose the best travel coffee maker based on its use.
Most travel coffee machines create pressure mechanically, either by pressing the piston or lever . Travel espresso coffee machines and mechanical lever coffee machines work in this way.
Another group are hybrid coffee machines that create pressure by boiling water or simply filter coffee.
In this article, we divided travel coffee machines into three groups :
Travel espresso coffee ..
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In this article, we will discuss the benefits of the different types of coffee machine accessories and how to combine them.
You can also read the official Wacaco product brochure (updated 5/2022). You can find the brochure here.
Update from 11/2021 - new Wacaco Picopresso:
At the end of 2021, Wacaco launched a new product - the Picopresso coffee machine. Nanopresso and Picopresso may look like similar coffee machines, but they are actually aimed at different users.
The..
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Have you ever been to a café and been served a coffee with a picture of foam on it? This is called latte art. It is a technique for creating different images in the milk foam of coffee or chocolate.
You can make simple pictures or patterns by pouring milk foam at the right angle.
More complex images with details in the milk foam are created by using a barista pen.
What do we need for latte art?
- milk whipper, buy here
- barista pen, buy here
- espresso coff..
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Prepare two ECO capsules, your favourite cappuccino cup and, of course, a Dolce Gusto or Nespresso coffee maker. Fill one ECO capsule to the top with your favourite ground coffee. Close the capsule. Fill the second capsule to the top with milk powder. First, insert a refillable capsule with powdered milk into a Dolce Gusto or Nespresso machine. Use the manual brewing programme.
Switch on the coffee machine and fill the cup a little more than halfway with frothed milk. A good mocha cappuc..
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Tea from the coffeemaker? Yes, with our refillable capsules!
Have you ever thought about how to make loose tea easier to brew? Of course, it's not rocket science... But those little tea particles floating on top aren't the best either. Try making tea with an Eco capsule. It is quick and easy!
How to make tea from a refillable capsule
The Refillable capsules for Dolce Gusto or Nespresso coffee machines really are ready for anything. Not just different types of delicious co..
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Let the kids enjoy the tasty drink from the coffee machine
Your kids probably like to pretend to be "grown-ups" and have a coffee session. Of course, this delicious drink is not for them. But you can put a smile on their faces by making this delicious chocolate drink and organising a "coffee session" for them, just like adults.
All you need is a Dolce Gusto or Nespresso coffee maker and of course a refillable capsule, which you can buy using the link at the end of the article.
Beve..
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Refillable capsules and ground coffee? Make a great espresso at home!
Do you often make regular coffee too? Would you like to try something different? Why not try the top quality coffee we drink in the best Italian cafeterias? With our refillable capsule you can make the best coffee at home.
Do you want to make the preparation and drinking of your coffee a special experience? Add a few extra ingredients to the ECO capsules.
Coffee is no longer just black. Enjoy many exotic and ..
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Are you planning to buy a Dolce Gusto coffee maker? We have summarised the main advantages and disadvantages of each model that is compatible with our refillable Dolce Gusto capsules, which we offer for 16,90 € / set of 3 capsules.
Dolce Gusto Piccolo
Probably the most popular model at the moment, mainly because of the price. Piccolo can be purchased from €36 including VAT. The Piccolo coffeemaker is very easy to use.
It has 2 functions: hot and cold water. Nothing mo..
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Just like the original capsules, our refillable ECO capsules can be used to make a variety of drinks. Our ECO capsules encourage creativity :-), you can easily make your own variations of drinks with unusual ingredients.
What can you do with ECO capsules?
Coffee similar to espresso with regular ground coffee
hot chocolate with froth milk
Nesquik
Instant coffee with frothed milk
Cappuccino with frothed milk
Caffeine-free coffee with frothed milk
Extra cream made from powdered..
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What is the best coffee to use?
Since the machine cannot produce the same pressure as a normal espresso machine, it is better to use coffee with a thicker froth, such as Lavazza.
How do you get a better foam?
First of all, by choosing the right type of coffee. Equally important is the way you fill the capsule. It is necessary to fill the capsule with about 7g of coffee and to press it firmly with a plastic plunger.
What are the benefits of refillable ECO capsules?
Cost savings, en..
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By choosing a refillable capsule, you are also thinking about the environment.
By using refillable capsules, we produce up to 50 times less waste than with original disposable capsules. There is also no need for additional logistics and packaging as the capsules can be refilled in the comfort of your own home.
So if you care about the environment, refillable capsules should be your one and only choice. These are the main reasons why you should use reusable capsules from an ecological point..
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