Wacaco Minipresso NS2 Manual/Lever espresso machine
Manual/Lever
~$60

Wacaco

Wacaco Minipresso NS2

The capsule-native Minipresso: drop in any Nespresso Original pod, add hot water, and hand-pump up to 18 bars for a 60ml shot with real crema. Second-generation body is 30% shorter than the original and molded from a wheat-based polymer.

Approx. price
~$60
Boiler
None
Best For
Travel Espresso
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Specifications

Dimensions
5.1 x 2.8 x 2.4 in
Weight
0.64 lbs
Water Tank
2.7 oz
Warranty
18 months (with registration)
Grinder
Not included
Warm-Up Time
N/A
Basket Type
Capsule

Features

Manual Pump18 Bar Max PressureNespresso Original CapsulesBuilt-In Espresso CupUltra-Portable

Pros

  • Capsules eliminate grinding, dosing, and wet-puck cleanup on the road
  • Pulls genuine crema from any Nespresso Original or compatible pod
  • 30% shorter than the first-gen Minipresso with an easier piston action
  • Cheapest way into portable espresso - undercuts the Nanopresso and Picopresso

Cons

  • Locked to capsules - no ground-coffee option without buying a different model
  • Still needs boiling water from a kettle or thermos
  • 80ml tank means single small shots only
  • Per-cup pod cost adds up versus ground-coffee portables

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