WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker Bundled with Protective Case, Upgrade Version of Minipresso, Mini Travel Coffee Machine, Perfect for Camping, Travel and Office (Black)

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Add Hot Water: Pour 50-80ml hot water into the top water chamber (it is also possible to use cold water if you prefer cold brew style). Even though Aeropress doesn’t technically qualify as a portable espresso maker, we still decided to include it on the list. Weighing only 184g, its compact design, and versatility, it is one of the most popular options for making coffee on-the-go.

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One critical thing to remember: preheat all the parts of this machine with hot water before using it. Although this is true of every espresso maker, it’s especially true with Staresso, because your coffee will cool as you froth the milk. First up, it’s a very solid option for the price. The Staresso portable machine is easy to use and clean and it creates good coffee on the go. Although the coffee quality isn’t quite as good as a home espresso machine, what you lose in quality, you gain in freedom. On the face of it there are a lot of components to clean and maintain with the Staresso.But it’s easier than you think.

On the other hand, if a heavier espresso maker is not an issue, the Nespresso Mini Espresso machine or Flair Espresso maker are great options. Compatibility It is only compatible with ground coffee and while, with a little bit of practice, your cup tastes excellent, technically, it’s not an espresso since it doesn’t use high enough pressure. It is a true manual lever espresso maker with a pressure of 6 to 10 bars. It allows you to have full control over the brewing, including the grind, tamping, pressure, water temperature, and extraction time. And you know that the more control allows for a better shot. Yes and no. The Staresso portable espresso maker has quite a few components, making it appear a lot harder to use than it actually is. Whilst it is impossible to mix them up, there are plenty of easier to use competitors out there.

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Sold as the world’s smallest espresso maker, it comes in at 2.5 inches shorter than the basic model (just 6 inches tall).

That being said, it isn’t as easy to use as the AeroPress, Cafflano Kompresso,or Wacaco Nanopresso. The concentration and the fresh fine grind releases oils and creates crema which results in a full-bodied and well-rounded beverage. The brewed coffee is done using a longer extraction and a paper filter, which strains the natural oils and makes the coffee more acidic. So, to sum up our Staresso review: a great all-round handheld espresso maker that makes quality coffee.

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Puerto Rico may not be as famous as it’s Columbian cousin in the coffee world, but its interior provides a fertile and ideal spot to grow coffee plants. However, unless you’re looking to use the milk frothing feature, the other portable coffee makers on the market are probably a better option. It may take a couple of tries to get the grind right on your beans. But once you do, you will be very impressed with the results. The Flair Signature makes great espresso. And, not just great for a portable machine, but great in any context. Therefore, it’s one of the best manual lever espresso machines. It achieves the 9 bars required for a perfect shot, and it can pull either double or single shots. If you wantportabilityand milk foamingcapability, as well as the option to use pods without buying an add-on, then this will do very nicely for you.So, yes it can be used with coffee capsules. But it isn’t designed with this in mind so it feels unfair to give it credit for this.

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So, if you are after true espresso, the Staresso is the one for you. But for good coffee (not espresso), then the AeroPress is our winner.If you plan to take your coffee gadget to trips with your group of friends or family and they are the same caffeine fiends as you are, making each coffee separately would cause a lot of hassle, and maybe cause fights over who’s next in line. And nobody needs that on a holiday. Espresso Quality The main competition for the Staresso is the Wacaco Nanopresso ( full review here). But which one is best for you?