WACACO Minipresso NS, Portable Espresso Machine, Compatible Original NS Capsules, Travel Coffee Maker, Manually Operated from Piston Action

The first one I received was clearly a used return, so I reordered. This is amazing! I recently used on a PR trip, and it was so lovely being able to buy milk and chai tea concentrate to use with this contraption for dirty chai lattes. I just took two sleeves of original line nespresso pods. It also makes a great single espresso shot. I think some past reviewers might be a bit confused as to the amount that an espresso shot is supposed to be. It does fill their little cup they give. You also have to be firm when screwing in the cap; otherwise, it won’t pierce the pod enough for the water to get through. Yes, it requires pumping which might be hard for some, but that’s a small price to be able to brew my own on vacation. This will be a game changer with my travel!

Me encanto muy cómodo para viajar lo recomiendo 100%

Style is nice. Very compact. However, be ready to work that hand muscle. It was a bit of a struggle to pump out the coffee but in the end it was ok.

Mi esposo lo usa cuando va en el camión y le es perfecto

I'm giving this portable espresso maker 4 stars because it does brew a delicious cup of coffee and it's very portable. However, the instructions could be clearer. Nowhere in the product description does it mention that you need to use hot water to brew espresso. For me, this was a bit of a surprise - I was expecting to be able to use cold or room temperature water.In addition, the Minipresso NS can be a bit messy to use, and it requires some practice to get the perfect cup. If you're looking for a no-fuss way to make espresso at home, this probably isn't the best option. However, if you're a coffee lover who travels frequently, the Minipresso NS is a great way to enjoy a good cup of coffee on the go.Here are some additional things to keep in mind:* The water can get very hot, so you need to be careful when handling it.* It can be difficult to clean and is not dishwasher safe.Overall, I would recommend the WACACO Minipresso NS to coffee lovers who are looking for a portable espresso maker. Just be aware of the shortcomings I mentioned before you buy.

I wanted to love this little coffee press. In fact, I do love this little coffee press. But, it leaks and you might get burned.The product has a 1 year warranty. I made a total of 30 Nespresso shots on three different out-of-town trips, and on the last trip I scalded two fingers on my left hand. I have had this unit about 5 1/2 months. I reached out to the manufacturer asking to replace the unit and that's when the back-and-forth began. Send the serial # and manufacturing date stamp and purchase receipt. I did. Are the threads in the water tank worn out? Send us a picture. They weren't. Is it the orange seal/gasket? It looked fine to me.After more trouble-shooting, I believe what causes this unit to leak is the heat of the water itself. Per the instructions: "6. Add boiling water into the water tank." This is what will yield a decently hot shot of Nespresso, but sadly I believe boiling/near-boiling water is also what makes this little baby leak. The water tank is a hard plastic. So just guessing here (I'm no engineer) but boiling hot, or just post-boiling hot, water makes the tank expand just enough that it compromises the integrity of the seal with the main body. You then flip it upside down to start pumping out your shot of Nespresso and near-boiling hot water seeps out onto your hands. The last round of Nespresso shots I made the water wasn't as hot and the unit didn't leak onto my hands. All other variables were the same (same Nespresso pods, same altitude, using filtered water).I was going to rate this at least a 2, but with the risk of having your hands burned I had to go with a 1 because this just isn't safe. And let's not even talk about the run-around with the manufacturer when you're asking them to honor the warranty. Frankly, I just gave up. I will at least be able to get tepid shots of Nespresso out of this unit without getting burned. And, I'm looking into buying a pair of heat resistant silicone cooking gloves to see if that might be doable to make getting a hot shot out of this unit feasible (whoever thought I'd pack a silicone baking glove on a trip? LOL)If you are going to buy the Minipresso, these are my suggestions / best guesses to keep from getting scalded:- Do not use boiling or near boiling hot water. If you are going to use water that is hot enough to burn you, protect your hands with something.- Do not fill the water tank above the fill line. This will cause water to immediately seep out when you attempt to screw the tank onto the main body. (I got some more minor scalds this way prior to the near-boiling water experience).- Make sure both the water tank and the part that holds the Nespresso pod are secured very tightly to the main unit before you begin pressing your Nespresso. (Also a lesson learned).Pros:- It's compact.- It doesn't require batteries.- Although your shot of Nespresso may be tepid, it tastes just as you'd expect. Aside from the leaking, the Minipresso does a good job.Cons:- It leaks. I'm just guessing the temperature of the water is the main factor that can't be fixed without fixing the design. Perhaps the seal and water tank threads are also an issue in the design.- You may have to press very hard and communicate a long while with many questions and pictures before the manufacturer will honor the 1 year warranty. Unknown. I gave up.Good luck!

I take this along every time we travel and it is so easy to use. A brilliant invention. My husband loves vanilla cappuccino’s. I take this along with a portable frother and electric kettle and a small bottle of vanilla and voila…a perfect cup. Do yourself a favor and buy it.

This does work well, if you don't mind giving yourself a workout before you're really awake. I'm not that strong and it takes some effort to get each shot (and I drink four in each drink, so it's also a bit time consuming).That said, it still saved me money on a 3 week trip by bringing my pods from home and not buying coffee most days. I would highly suggest getting the larger water tank for the unit.