Reviews Wacaco PicoPresso + hard case

If you have the patience and time, the espresso from this crumb tastes incredible. With any coffee, it takes a bit of experimentation (coarseness of grind, grammage...), but once you fine tune it, it tastes even better than some coffee shops. The feeling when, after a few failed attempts, you actually manage to make THAT espresso is priceless.

Given that there is an option to upgrade some of the components for the picopresso (basket, buying a puck screen, kitchen stand,...), it's probably the cheapest option to get a handheld machine for real espresso at home.

Portability is debatable. Don't get me wrong, the design is perfect for portability. Everything can be packed into the coffee maker itself. However, you still have to bring that coffee (ideally in the bean), a grinder, a scale doesn't hurt, and then you have to figure out how to boil your water. Then you need to wash the components well after each use. This stuff then all gets swept up and takes up space in your backpack. In the outdoors it can be a bit of a nuisance, but in the kitchen it's perfect.

Incredible expresso quality result. Not complex to use. It just requires accuracy in the process to keep the shots consistent. Allows to play with different parameters. Top quality, including the packaging which is great. Not suitable for people who want to prepare many expressos in a raw or per day. But for 1 or 2 per day, this equipment is just great by its performance, expresso are just really amazing with it, it's affordable, compact and fun to use. I use it by adding a "Puck screen PremiumLine" on top of the coffee bed, to even improve the water distribution. You can make really great espressos already after a few trials. Smooth, balanced, super crema, and velvet in the mouth. A must is to have a top quality coffee bean grinder with it, to grind coffee last minute, have the espresso full and fresh. I own a Comandante manual grinder for the moment. Requires efforts to grind the coffee fine, but 1 shot a day is manageable, also for 18g. I have not tried this equipment and on the go. I only use it in my kitchen. This avoids having a place-taking expresso machine which would not necessarily give better results, unless investing a lot of money. Picopresso is for me really a great product for those who want to dive into the espresso world, allowing really great espresso shots while not spending a huge amount. I love it.

A great machine that gets you out of a jam when you need quality espresso fast!

I enquired about a spare part for the Picopresso. I received an immediate reply and my spare part without any complications. I am very satisfied and grateful for the friendly, competent and smooth help!

I am satisfied with the purchase of this equipment. The product is of very good quality. The coffee also tastes excellent from it. I recommend this coffee machine with a clear conscience

It can conjure up quality coffee that is better than most coffee shops when used correctly. Supplied with a 51mm la pavoni 14-17g basket for better extraction.

Delivered well packed:
- cartridge covered against scratches, padded against shocks during transport
+ gifts included ... 100%

Picopresso first impressions:
- very nice gift box and travel case
- the plastic parts do not look like cheap mouldings
- the metal parts impressed - nicely machined, durable

Coffee preparation:
- yes, it's a ritual
- the fear of needing too much force to pump was fortunately not misplaced

The coffee itself:
- Strong (from 16gr) The optional 12gr. basket finds its use
- nice crema
- in a word
EXCELLENT

The best portable espresso machine.

Compactness without compromise. I really like this ! This machine can produce quality espresso if you take the time and trouble to properly tune your grinder etc. It's a ritual.

The 18g "kettle" is a bit strong coffee, so I ordered the 12g version and I can alternate them as needed. The coffee maker needs to be pumped empty with hot water first and then do the extraction. Grinding is very important and every coffee has it differently, so it's not only a coffee ritual but an experimental one. I enjoy it, I like it, I recommend it.