Picopresso

for a compact setup like yours i'd say the casabrews 3700 stays pretty close to the dedica in size but the stainless steel build makes it comparatively more reliable. runs at 20 bar pressure and the steam wand can actually make proper microfoam which makes a huge difference for lattes compared to th

If you want to pay less than $100, want good coffee, and don't have a grinder, just buy an aeropress, it will serve you better than a peice of shit cheap espresso machine. Pre-ground with a pressurised basket is just glorified nespresso with extra steps. To get into espresso and if you're going to b

I have a picopresso. It was my sole espresso machine for three years until I received my Argos this March - shockingly capable device if you put a slightly nicer basket in it. I would still use the stock one while traveling because it has the perfect little hand tamper that fits in the machine. I br

Just wanted to second that any espresso capable grinder works. As someone who mainly does pouroversbans only did espresso in the side, I used the original 1zpresso x-pro with the pico for two years before getting a Lagom Casa for the picopresso. It was very time-consuming and a bit of a workout to g

I own a Chemex, a V60 and a Picopresso. I also have a temperature control kettle, a 1Zpresso X-Ultra and a scale from Amazon. Admittedly this is more like 600 worth of gear, but the grinder and espresso machine on its own is about 300 and is more proper espresso than the baristina. Admittedly this i

Yes. I spent several days doing research and reading about various options, user reviews etc. Finally decided on the Picopresso. It's really well made and a joy to use. Puck prep is important. When done right, the result is a very good (and actually real) espresso.

If its a dedicated device at home, I thought the lever manual machine like flair might be better for the ergonomic. I use picopress at work and even though the coffee is good, I wish it can be easier. I second the nanofoamer, it make same quality if not better foam than the steamer on my bambino. It

Love my Picopresso. I have this, a Commandante grinder with red click upgrade, and a Timemore mini scale. I use the standard basket with 18g coffee. I find when my grinder is dialed in I hardly need to adjust it. I get 9/10 quality shots from it consistently. You get a feel for it. Pump it up to pre

Unfortunately I have the insatiable desire to tinker. None of my kit is very expensive. I have a French press, a V60, a Wacaco Picopresso, and my most expensive purchase, a Sage Precision Brewer that I got one sale a few years ago for £200. I have the Wacaco hand grinder designed for the Picopresso.

most compact true espresso is the picopresso - i love mine but it's a little bit of faff to pull two shots. for the grinder, a Kingrinder K6 or Timemore C3 ESP would be good choices for manual grinding. Not too far in price is the electric Geimori T38 Plus, which I would recommend if you're always g