WACACO Minipresso NS, Portable Espresso Machine, Compatible with *Nespresso®* CAPSULES and compatibles, Small Travel Coffee Maker, Manually Operated Coffee Machine for Camping

The media could not be loaded. I bought this for a recent camping trip, but also thought it would be good just to have in emergencies when I might be out for the day etc, as long as you can get your hands on hot water or carry a flask, you're good to go.When reading some of the other reviews I was a tiny bit worried that this might be a bit of a gimmick, with flaws in design etc. That couldn't be further from the truth, if you handle it correctly and ensure things are screwed in place tightly, this this is mess free, and makes a perfect cup of delicious coffee. (also super easy to clean after use)I was so amazed by how good it was, very well made, simple but effective design, and in my opinion great value. The only way you could either burn yourself or make a mess, is by not appreciating how much pressure is going to be generated and not attaching the parts properly.. I recently ran out of my normal coffee at home and used this for a few days whilst I awaited normal service to resume, it was a god send to fuel my morning ritual/addiction. You can buy the non-Nespresso aluminium capsules at all supermarkets too, and they are super cheap.In summary, I would go as far as to say this is the best thing I have ever purchased of Amazon.

I had previously seen these when looking for coffee machines, when out and about in the campervan. A change in subscription with a certain coffee chain saw these looked at again for use whilst working in London.Quick delivery and I have to say I love it. Simple to use and gives a good caffeine hit, which is all I was looking for. Not much bigger than my hand, the size is very portable and could easily be placed in a rucksack.Add your capsule and hotwork and then squeeze. Pressure builds up and then pop! The coffee flows! A nice, creamy espresso is what you will get.Several people at work have seen this and wondered what it is and like the look of it. Highly recommended.

Nice and light for travel. One design flaw - the container that holds the boiled water is push-on, not screwed. After pushing it on, then turning the Minipresso upside down to express coffee, the expanding air (heated by the hot water) forced the top off and hot water spilled everywhere. With 2 attempts the same thing happened each time, so I opted to return it for the more expensive Outin automatic one, which works great. Shame, because the Minipresso is much lighter for travel. Hope they can make a screw attachment for the hot water end, then it would be great.

Initial feelings on unboxing were those of happiness. The wrong instructions were included - for the ground coffee and not for the NS model. But it's obvious from the products ergonomics where to put the Nespresso pod. The quality feels solid on the threads used to screw the unit together. I washed with hot water first and flushed with hot water to warm the unit. I think this is a good idea, as it would also be to warm the cup you are using too.I filled it up with water, added a Nespresso pod. Screwed together and started to pump. You need to do it pretty firmly, and after 4 pumps as the pressure in the unit builds, you could hear the pod inside engage with some very sharp teeth which puncture the pod. Don't touch the sharp teeth!!Strong coffee started to flow. I'd say after three pumps you could stop and you'd have a very intense ristretto style. I kept going as I like mine a bit weaker than that. Obviously the more you pour the weaker the coffee gets.I recommend to put about 10% more water than you would normally use into the reservoir so you have sufficient for your beverage. Just stop pumping when you're done. It was a little stiff to undo the pressure containing piece after I drank the coffee. No real mess. A rinse and it's ready to go again.Coffee was excellent. If I had to compare it to my dedicated Nespresso machine I'd say it's 95%... but extremely close. Maybe a tiny tiny bit thinner but really it could just be me. It's very good. Very convenient. And seems on initial experience, well built.Only word of warning: it involves pouring boiling water into a small reservoir, and then screwing parts together. So you need to be careful and have somewhere safe and stable to make the drink of you could quite easily knock it or spill water on your hand and hurt yourself.Really nice portable product. Intuitive enough to use without the instructions. Would make a great gift for a coffee lover if they already have a favourite Nespresso flavour, so they can replicate it on the move. It makes one coffee at a time and I'd say it takes two minutes or so from when your water is boiled to put it together and product the drink. So you probably wouldn't want to make a round of 10 cofffee with it. Really for a solo or couple of coffees on the go.Highly recommended

This is the second Minipresso I've had. The first one developed a leak after shortly after a year of use. Amazon refunded me on return and I got a new one.I work away from home and I don't like instant coffee. This wonderful little gadget saves me perhaps £30 a week on takeaway coffee.I've found either nespresso pods, costa pods or Starbucks work the best with this machine. LOR always seems to jam the machine up.It's easy to use -- Unscrew the top after removing the cup/cover and then insert a pod.- screw the top back on tight enough to pierce the pod.- remove the tank at the bottom and fill with hot water. Screw back on.- Invert the machine, unlock the pump handle and then pump (I usually begin pumping until a little coffee comes out the bottom, then wait for a few minutes).- Pump at a rate of about 1 pump a second until empty. Remove pod and recycle if possible.I have the larger tank which is sold separately and then use additional hot water to make an Americano.Excellent when travelling, makes a good coffee and fits in my bag easily with a lunchbox of pods.I would recommend it!