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Wacaco makes hand-powered espresso makers small enough for a backpack. This range includes the Minipresso GR, Nanopresso and Picopresso, plus a case for the Minipresso. Our team can explain how they differ, so you can choose between travel convenience and a more hands-on espresso workflow.
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Nanopresso

Packed with new features and capabilities, which will drastically improve the way you prepare your favourite coffee, Nanopresso is one of the best ...

$72 RRP $124.90
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Wacaco Picopresso
Wacaco Picopresso

The Wacaco Picopresso is a compact, portable espresso maker designed to be used on the go. Picopresso is the most compact and pro-oriented of Waca...

$189.90 RRP $189.90
Minipresso Case
Minipresso Case

Minipresso Case is made of durable EVA material and soft fabric interior lining. It is specially designed to fit around the Minipresso GR, NS or CA...

$29 RRP $29.90
Minipresso GR
Minipresso GR

Minipresso GR is the perfect portable espresso machine. Compact, lightweight and versatile, you may use any variety of coffee bean/roast, which wil...

$56.72 RRP $79.90

Wacaco portable espresso makers

Wacaco builds manual espresso makers that need no power: you add hot water and ground coffee, then pump a piston by hand. They suit camping, travel, the office desk and anyone who wants espresso without a machine.

Three models, three approaches

The Minipresso GR is the simpler, lower-pressure option that takes ground coffee. The Nanopresso is rated at up to around 18 bar and, with a separate adaptor, can brew capsules as well as ground coffee. The Picopresso also reaches about 18 bar and adds a 52mm stainless steel portafilter with an 18g basket and tools for dialling in.

What to expect

These are manual devices, so technique matters. The Nanopresso produces roughly a single shot at a time and the Picopresso requires a fine, consistent grind and several steps. The plastic parts need regular cleaning to avoid stale flavours.

Who they suit

Travellers and campers will like the Nanopresso. Enthusiasts with a good hand or electric grinder will get more from the Picopresso. The Minipresso case keeps its parts together on the move.

Advice in store

Visit a showroom in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Newcastle or Kiama, or ask online, and we will help you pick a model and a grinder to go with it.

Frequently asked questions

Both are hand-pumped and rated to around 18 bar. The Nanopresso is the simpler one, making a single shot and working with capsules via a separate adaptor. The Picopresso adds a 52mm stainless steel portafilter and an 18g basket, suiting people who like dialling in.

The Nanopresso's pressurised basket tolerates pre-ground espresso, and the Minipresso also takes ground coffee. The Picopresso rewards a fresh, fine and consistent grind, so pair it with a capable grinder. Whatever you choose, store grounds airtight and brew promptly.

Plan on a small shot. The Nanopresso uses a small water tank and produces roughly a single shot per fill. The Picopresso is built around an 18g basket aimed at a double-size shot. For several drinks, you will need to refill and repeat.

You need hot water, and a grinder is strongly recommended unless you use capsules with an adaptor. A hand grinder suits travel. The Picopresso in particular benefits from a fine, consistent grind, so consider the grinder as part of the set-up.

After each use, empty the water, remove the portafilter, discard the puck and brush out the loose grounds. Give it a deeper wash in warm soapy water about once a week, since plastic can hold coffee oils and affect flavour over time.