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. Discard the water (assuming you didn’t skip the preheating phase) and add fresh water to the tank. Make sure it’s no higher than the maximum line (80ml). Now carefully tighten it to the base. The Uniterra Nomad is also not the most portable device, though it is smaller and lighter than the Flair. It puts that heft to good use by looking like a little piece of metal art sitting on your desk while cranking out an excellent, creamy espresso. The main competition for the Staresso is the Wacaco Nanopresso ( full review here). But which one is best for you?

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Thanks for the great review on this product. After your recommendations I decided to buy one! For now I just bought the standard Nanopresso. My question: can you make an americano or cappuccino with the standard version of this product? It seems possible I guess, they may be a bit smaller then normal but okay… I fancy myself an americano or cappuccino after some time.

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Before you buy, think about where you’ll be brewing. In other words, think about what you can access in terms of power and heat. Just know that there’s a perfect travel espresso maker for you, whether you wish to use it in your car, office, or campfire. You can also make cold espresso with the Staresso which is always a bonus. This will take a bit more practice to get the brewing time just right but, with work, it can produce a good cold brew espresso shot.

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The link from your review of the use of nespresso pods, cleared it up. Apologies, I hadn’t seen Part III.It should have a very high brew ratio, usually two parts water to one part coffee. Brewed coffee is more like 15 to one.

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Once I learn “where the edge is”, I will start using the Barrista Kit, also bought strictly on your recommendation.

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Freshly ground coffee can take your cup of coffee from zero to hero – even whilst you’re travelling. Measure 8 grams of coffee and add it to the filter basket. If you’re using the scoop, it’s pretty much level with the top. Sorry to ask the same thing you’ve been asked a couple of times, but was wondering if it’s happened to yourself where it’s taken a while to fix.

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Its dimensions are just 4.1in x 3.0in x 2.7in, but it’s lightweight, too, at 0.7lbs (350g) – only a tad heavier than the Nanopresso. In other words, this is a machine built for taking with you on the move. If you are a home brewer, this definitely won’t take up any space on your kitchen counter like other heavy countertop espresso makers. The fact Wacaco’s patented pressure system can achieve that 18 bar pressure is a serious game-changer for hand-powered espresso, and it means the Nanopresso is able to compete in flavor against the top end of the market. The espresso quality is excellent. However, the Flair Neo is as close to a static kitchen machine as a portable one. The difference between a portable espresso maker and a portable coffee maker is in the way coffee is made. To be classified as an espresso, water must be forced through ground coffee at 8 to 10 bars, and crema should make up at least 10% of the beverage ( 4). While not all portable espresso makers will necessarily meet this strict Italian definition, they come pretty close.

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When coffee lovers think of manual espresso machines, they often believe they involve too much effort. Thankfully, that doesn’t apply to the Wacaco Picopresso. NS CAPSULES refers to Nespresso®** Original capsules and compatibles. Note that some non Original capsules might not work well with our machines.