Wacaco
Wacaco Nanopresso
The best-selling portable espresso maker: a palm-sized hand pump that generates up to 18 bars from an 8g pressurized basket and 80ml of hot water, with a cup built into the cap. Add water from a kettle or thermos and pump.
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Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Pulls surprisingly rich shots with crema for under $80
- ✓Pressurized basket is forgiving of pre-ground and coarse grinds
- ✓15% easier pumping than older Minipresso models
- ✓NS adapter accepts Nespresso capsules for zero-mess travel
Cons
- ✗8g basket yields small, single shots only
- ✗Needs a separate source of boiling water
- ✗Pressurized basket caps quality below the Picopresso's naked 52mm
- ✗Many small parts to disassemble and dry after each use
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