Posting this video without internet was a mission. This one required 4 hours of cellular data and Starbucks wifi (Yes... I did the unimaginable) to upload haha. Hope you all enjoy! :)
You could have done a "2 for 1" by paring the Arco (hand grinder mode) you have with the Picopresso, maybe a missed opportunity? Still a cool video, thanks ;)
I have been using one for about a year. A neat trick is to preheat the tank and put the shower screen in at the same time. I then use the same water to pre-heat my cup. At this time the tank and the shower screen are warm. Have been getting excellent results.
@@KyleRowsell a worthwhile upgrade would also be the brs-3000t 25 grams titanium propane burner, a 25grams alternative to a jetjboil. bring a thermos of boiled water from home, use some to pre-heate and boil a a cup of water for a propper/perfect extracted shot
Guys I do same as you do but when I pure cup it doesn’t give me proper foam with beige color it just black without foam which not good at all, can advise me what to do
@@mohdkamona8613 this has a lot to do with the beans. Do you feel enough pressure on the pump? Might want to consider the grind size too. Also remember that the more you preinfuse, the lesser the crema.
Coffee piston! Kyle, I wanted to thank you for your content, you brought to my attention Lelit Bianca way back when you started uploading videos, it was never on my radar, I have it for 1 year, and I'm totally in love with it, and just yesterday I've received Picopresso, and I wasnt expecting the quality shot I had from it, and again, I have you to thank for, it's one thing to review a product, but your follow up video after 1 year really pushed me to pull the trigger. So thank you for being honest, wishing you all the best.
Coffee Piston. You've completely converted me with this blooming espresso method! Every shot I've made with it including when I forgot to tare my cup has been better than the traditional shots I've made over the past year of owning my Picopresso! When the time comes for me to upgrade to a Flair 58 and Lagom Mini it will be more for the sake of efficiency than desire for more from my espresso. Cheers!
I’ve been using my Picopresso for about 6 months now. I upgraded to an IMS 16g basket and use a puck screen. I’ve been alternating between 16-18g depending on the basket. I don’t mind the stock basket. Preheating is important, and I’ve been using water at about 95C, as that seems to give the best results. I can’t wait to try the blooming recipe.
@@KyleRowsell the Blooming recipe was amazing. I used a Myanmar PA-O Village from French Press Roasters on Vancouver Island. Stock basket, 16g in 40g out. It made a great flat white (150g milk, frothed with my Nanofoamer). I can’t wait to try it again.
Purchased a 2nd hand unused one of these at a thrift shop today for under $4. I had no idea what it was but found it with a quick google search. Still had no idea how something like this could be an espresso maker. A few youtubes later and now I know! As I am always searching for the god-shot, this could be the greatest find of 2024. Thank you coffee-gods!
I just wanted to drop by and let you know that your review was super helpful in my decision-making process. After watching your video, I've decided to go ahead and purchase picopresso. Your insights and the way you explained the features really helped me understand its value. I appreciate the time you took to create this review, and it played a crucial role in making my decision. Can't wait to try out the product for myself!
I got the picopresso for our camping trip this summer. Goal was to brew at the campsite, avoid travelling in to a local cafe, BUT use local beans picked up along the way (Calgary to Vancouver Island). I loved this unit, so compact but had everything you need to take care of business.
Thanks for this video it’s great! I got my pico on Saturday and I’m a novice and always had a mocha pot and French press. Made amazing coffee last two days after trial and error that’s the fun part. The blooming method is awesome! I couldn’t see the link to the full length video on the blooming method?
I've been using the picopresso for a little over a month, and it really is a great little device. However, as you mentioned, upgrading the portafilter is necessary if you want to get the best out of it. I find that once you've got an IMS for it, it really does brew café-quality espresso; I'd go as far as to say it produces results just as good as some commercial machines I've worked with. It's also very convenient once you've got a good workflow established. Great video once again, Kyle!
@@igorastakhov8444 Definitely not something you absolutely need to do, but the coffee does taste a lot better if you upgrade the portafilter. The portafilter it comes with is fine, but if you get a better one it improves things substantially
I totally agree that the pumping gesture is unpleasant--it actually was a deal breaker for me. The coffee from the Staresso is not nearly as good, but the pumping mechanism is so much easier and less annoying.
I’ve been trying to figure out this COFFEE PISTON! hehe Another great Video! Picopresso is imo, a real value for money in the portability aspect without sacrificing much quality! Thumbs up
Hi, I've experienced sudden pressure drops while using my Picopresso, particularly during extraction when the resistance unexpectedly disappears and then returns. What might cause this?
Coffee Piston 😁 My wife got me one for Father’s Day, and I have been loving it! I upgraded to an IMS basket added a Normcore Puck Screen. I’ve been making espresso at the office about every day since.
Kyle do you know the Staresso? It is the best in my opinion but no one seems to review it i online. it easily takes 18 grams and has a more ergonomic pump.
Kyle the ims Precision 16-18g Filter basket will not work the lip on the top is to wide ,which will not let me scerw the basket on to the pressure basket and it is a DL2TH26E basket
May I ask what changed your view on the Pico? In your other video, you thought it was okay and was going to give it away to your Patreons but here you seem to really like it. What changed between that initial look and this video?
Kyle and readers, Amazon has the Picopresso for $129.00 now I guess down from the $179.00 you stated. Even better price for sure. I thought I had seen most of your videos but obvious had not. So, thanks for this one. At this new price, I am buying this one tomorrow.
I’m using picopresso for a few days. My complain about it, it burns my hands while pumping, & i’m not sure how fast should i press it. 1 pump per sec or 1 pump per 2 sec? We don’t know the pressure. Maybe it should be upgrade on new version with double wall chamber & pressure gauge.
Thanks for another great video Kyle! Been using the Picopresso since November and I've found myself reaching out for it more than my Flair Signature due to ease of use. Has also been great for the office coupled with a nanofoamer for great milk drinks. Some tips from my end: I cradle the pico with one hand and use my other palm to pump. Much more stable and easy to pump. Since it also gets quite hot to hold, I use the silicone covers on my cradling palm and fingers. By the way, I noticed you didn't use the dosing funnel when tamping? I find myself using it to ensure a level tamp then do another light tamp after. Thanks again and enjoy your trip! Oh and Coffee Piston! 😁
Hey! Thanks for watching! I use the dosing funnel to level as well, I believe in the process of filming I just missed this step. I use it with the shower head.
The Flair Pro2 is my typical brewing device. However for even easier travel I have the Picopresso for up to 3 months at a time with great results. Only time it is a pain is when I am making for guests. Then it is a bit wearisome. No one has complained however about the flavor.
Hello my Canadian friend! Minnesota here! Where you are looks a lot like our Boundary Waters area (far northern MN)! Great video! My wife bought me a Minipresso a while back and I am just learning how to use it now. I’ll let you know how it goes. PS: Where was this video shot?
Coffee PISTON!!!! I always see these "travel" espresso machines in videos and try to justify getting one, but alas, until I get back outdoorsy more, I can't convince myself to get one. Great video as always though! Love seeing delicious coffee in great natural settings!
I had this issue with mine, after several usages it stopped to create a noticeable presure while pumping. Contacted Wacaco support and they exchanged my unit to a new one under the warranty (new one is not leaking a drop through the pumping mechanism).
Hey just as a heads up, the basket you recommended doesn't fit. The lip is wider then usual so you can't screw the base on. I just got mine today and sadly, I have to return and try another basket.
I'm happy with my picopresso, aligned with my 1ZPresso J-Max. I take it to my office on my 2 days in, and get plenty of interest- but great espresso which I add hot water to for black Americano. Also took it on holiday to a small cabin - perfect coffee on the go. Pumping, I find it fairly easy. It's the occasional spray if I hold it too far above my cup (to watch the bottomless portafilter show!) that is disappointing - losing those splashes of beautiful espresso.
Pete: what setting do you use on the J-Max? I just got mine at the end of May and am still playing with it. Just about have it down for Moka, Aeropress and Turkish but am giving consideration to a manual espresso machine with a pretty hard eyeball to a Pico. I use light to light/medium roasts.
hi, im using illy pre ground espresso coffee.And im happy. But. Im thinking about Varia v3. Will I feel the difference with the grinder. ? Thank You for an answer.
Preground is almost never fine enough for espresso, and ground coffee starts losing freshness immediately so a decent grinder (check out reviews - not all grinders will work for espresso) is a huge win... ...and you can do much better than Illy! I'm sure there's a local specialty roaster who can ship coffee to you. Get something freshly roasted (good roasters put the roast date on the bag) with ethically sourced, high quality beans. I went from supermarket dark roasts to specialty light roasts for my filter coffee and it was an absolute game changer...
Hi Kyle, love your videos! I purchased the picopresso and the suggested upgrades. A 1.7 mm lower shower puck screen & Delonghi 51mm 16g-18g DL2TH26E (as suggested in the description),. However, when all arrive, the basket had an open rim that was to wide for everything to fit. Can you tell us exactly what model & size basket did you upgrade to? I will love to hav use the picopresso to its maximum potential :). Thanks!
Hey Kyle, was wondering if you can drop the info for the upgrades. Gram size and dimensions of the ims basket and the screen for the water distribution. Many thanks!
@ Understood… how does this brewer compare to the Aeropress? Would you say the brews are more similar, or extremely dissimilar? Please don’t use the term espresso again in your explanation.
Order your coffee direct from the roaster - there are specialty roasters all over the place these days... and invest in a decent grinder (make sure you check out reviews and get one that can actually do espresso if Espresso is your thing). Capable hand grinders are way more affordable these days than they were.
Wow, after a year since I purchased my picopresso, new video came out with a must try recipes. I will definitely try the Espresso Blooming and the Turbo Shot. 👏👏👏👏
I got a picopresso a little over a month ago and have it paired with a 1zpresso K-plus. I have enjoyed using it and it make a good shot. Thanks for the tips and recipes!
Lack of crema could be two main things: 1) Stale coffee - after roasting you want to rest beans for about a week and then use within a couple of weeks. Good roasters will put the roast date on the bag. 2) Not enough pressure. If you've ground too coarse or are using preground you won't generate enough pressure to dissolve the CO2 in the beans. You need a decent grinder to make espresso.
It can also be the grind is not fine enough. A good quality coffee grinder that is rated as good for an espresso grind is very important to get a good espresso. The Picopresso can make crema.
I made better coffees with this than with anything else (flair/quickmill/europiccola). It is also super consistent. The piston broke on one of my two units however. There are definitely some plastic weak points inside. I recommend simply buying two.
I find that the Qutin Nano is a much better experience. Yes, it's battery powered but if you use hot water, as you did with the picopresso, it lasts a long time. No pumping! Just a matter of choice.
I am using this little device but unfortunately i have never get a good creamy coffee, i don’t know if still need to learn how to use it or the machine is worthless,
You joke about brewing on a plane but I did almost attempt to make espresso on a 5 hour flight with my Cafelat Robot, which managed to fit in my overhead along with my J Max.
Hi Kyle, I have also recently bought a Picopresso and use a Comandante MK4 hand grinder for grinding my coffee. Although the suggested setting is between 8-12 clicks, I find myself setting my grinder to around 5-6 clicks for espresso with medium roasted coffee. Just wanted your thoughts on this. Have you experienced the necessity to grind a little finer than usual for the Picopresso? I generally go with a 15gm or an 18gm dose. Thanks in advance!
Would this be considered a huge upgrade from the nanopresso? Would it be worth it to sell the old one and save for this instead? I tend to make occasional espresso especially for 'spro & tonic.
Hey Kyle, been brewing with the Picopresso since it came out and I'm still wondering ... Do we have a potential tamper upgrade on the market for this (in the scenario I brew at home ofc)? I feel like it's difficult to be consistent with it's original tamper. May be it's just me and since it's ''built in'' I should not bother/consider switching... Love your videos, cheers!
Thanks Kyle for making this video. Only thing that I can complain about is the pressure gauge. I'm told they are working on that but after one year I haven't heard anything else about it. Not only do I wanna know how it could be and how fits into Pico, but also I wanna be precise and do a repeatable shots
It’s online! Nicely done I recently got the Leverpresso Pro and first impressions are great. The workflow needs some ironing out but I’ll get there.. I think 😜
The coffee piston , would love to see this with a budget grinder option for a video ! I’m torn between breville bambino and this maybe (I usually drink my espresso in ice drinks so milk steaming isn’t as important) I do however want a good grinder(they say the grinder makes all the difference). Would it be better to get a slightly more expensive grinder(200-250 range) with this since it’s less expensive ? Great video, enjoy the outdoors!!
Been watching all the videos of your channel, huge fan. Wanted to ask a question, been debating between the picopresso and the flair neo for almost 2 weeks, any advice on witch one to go for? Hopefuly someone can help me out.🙏
Sorry that I'm not answering the question, I just wanna say that I'm in the exact spot now! What did you choose?? And did you make the right choice? ... I don't want neos pressurized filter but I see that it can be upgraded so it's still same price....
what is a coffee piston? anyways - this was a fun and interesting video about the picopresso! I just wanted to leave a comment saying your review(s) on the lagom mini persuaded me to finally preorder one! I kept holding off because I didn't want to wait until late-september/october for it, but I bit the bullet and preordered the 48mm moonshine burr version! super excited, thank you!
That this mini portable bicycle pump is $130 should scream Law of Supply and Demand to entrepreneurs. This thing should be $30-$40 max at any Wal-Mart (or $130 at Academy if it says YETI on it). You can get 3000 PSI out of high pressure hand pump, this thing is 261 PSI. My hat's off to the company.
Dang I got the one upgrade basket from your link but it doesn't fit. I'll try Brian Quan's to see if that one works, I'll update this comment if it does
Posting this video without internet was a mission. This one required 4 hours of cellular data and Starbucks wifi (Yes... I did the unimaginable) to upload haha. Hope you all enjoy! :)
Even Rogers can’t stop quality espresso (and content!) ☕️
It's forgivable if it was the Starbucks beside Weber's ;) Love my Pico, I hope the pressure gauge is coming soon!
@@samueldanealexander180 love that spot. The Weber’s that is.
You could have done a "2 for 1" by paring the Arco (hand grinder mode) you have with the Picopresso, maybe a missed opportunity? Still a cool video, thanks ;)
the dedication!
I have been using one for about a year. A neat trick is to preheat the tank and put the shower screen in at the same time. I then use the same water to pre-heat my cup. At this time the tank and the shower screen are warm. Have been getting excellent results.
Preheating is key for BEST results.
@@KyleRowsell a worthwhile upgrade would also be the brs-3000t 25 grams titanium propane burner, a 25grams alternative to a jetjboil. bring a thermos of boiled water from home, use some to pre-heate and boil a a cup of water for a propper/perfect extracted shot
Guys I do same as you do but when I pure cup it doesn’t give me proper foam with beige color it just black without foam which not good at all, can advise me what to do
@@mohdkamona8613 this has a lot to do with the beans. Do you feel enough pressure on the pump? Might want to consider the grind size too. Also remember that the more you preinfuse, the lesser the crema.
@@clockit-app I do grind with 5 grade as famous, I tried 8 work little more crema but I don’t feel enough pressure as other machines
Coffee piston! Kyle, I wanted to thank you for your content, you brought to my attention Lelit Bianca way back when you started uploading videos, it was never on my radar, I have it for 1 year, and I'm totally in love with it, and just yesterday I've received Picopresso, and I wasnt expecting the quality shot I had from it, and again, I have you to thank for, it's one thing to review a product, but your follow up video after 1 year really pushed me to pull the trigger. So thank you for being honest, wishing you all the best.
Coffee Piston. You've completely converted me with this blooming espresso method! Every shot I've made with it including when I forgot to tare my cup has been better than the traditional shots I've made over the past year of owning my Picopresso! When the time comes for me to upgrade to a Flair 58 and Lagom Mini it will be more for the sake of efficiency than desire for more from my espresso. Cheers!
I’ve been using my Picopresso for about 6 months now. I upgraded to an IMS 16g basket and use a puck screen. I’ve been alternating between 16-18g depending on the basket. I don’t mind the stock basket. Preheating is important, and I’ve been using water at about 95C, as that seems to give the best results. I can’t wait to try the blooming recipe.
Right on! Please report back after you get it friend. All the best.
@@KyleRowsell the Blooming recipe was amazing. I used a Myanmar PA-O Village from French Press Roasters on Vancouver Island. Stock basket, 16g in 40g out. It made a great flat white (150g milk, frothed with my Nanofoamer). I can’t wait to try it again.
Which size IMS basket were u using on the picopresso? 51 or 53mm?
Purchased a 2nd hand unused one of these at a thrift shop today for under $4. I had no idea what it was but found it with a quick google search. Still had no idea how something like this could be an espresso maker. A few youtubes later and now I know! As I am always searching for the god-shot, this could be the greatest find of 2024. Thank you coffee-gods!
I just wanted to drop by and let you know that your review was super helpful in my decision-making process. After watching your video, I've decided to go ahead and purchase picopresso. Your insights and the way you explained the features really helped me understand its value.
I appreciate the time you took to create this review, and it played a crucial role in making my decision. Can't wait to try out the product for myself!
I got the picopresso for our camping trip this summer. Goal was to brew at the campsite, avoid travelling in to a local cafe, BUT use local beans picked up along the way (Calgary to Vancouver Island). I loved this unit, so compact but had everything you need to take care of business.
Thanks for this video it’s great! I got my pico on Saturday and I’m a novice and always had a mocha pot and French press. Made amazing coffee last two days after trial and error that’s the fun part.
The blooming method is awesome! I couldn’t see the link to the full length video on the blooming method?
I've been using the picopresso for a little over a month, and it really is a great little device. However, as you mentioned, upgrading the portafilter is necessary if you want to get the best out of it. I find that once you've got an IMS for it, it really does brew café-quality espresso; I'd go as far as to say it produces results just as good as some commercial machines I've worked with. It's also very convenient once you've got a good workflow established. Great video once again, Kyle!
Hi! could you please clarify why you need a new portafilter? What's the deal?
I've just got a new Pico)
@@igorastakhov8444 Definitely not something you absolutely need to do, but the coffee does taste a lot better if you upgrade the portafilter. The portafilter it comes with is fine, but if you get a better one it improves things substantially
Could I ask which portafilter you got?
@@alexlightfoot7348 He said in the video, 'IMS'.
Coffee piston - thanks for the recipes will try them out when I get mine in a few days!
I totally agree that the pumping gesture is unpleasant--it actually was a deal breaker for me. The coffee from the Staresso is not nearly as good, but the pumping mechanism is so much easier and less annoying.
I use this for my daily coffee maker and absolutely love it!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching friend
I’ve been trying to figure out this COFFEE PISTON! hehe
Another great Video! Picopresso is imo, a real value for money in the portability aspect without sacrificing much quality! Thumbs up
Totally agree 👍🏼👍🏼
Hi, I've experienced sudden pressure drops while using my Picopresso, particularly during extraction when the resistance unexpectedly disappears and then returns. What might cause this?
Coffee Piston 😁 My wife got me one for Father’s Day, and I have been loving it! I upgraded to an IMS basket added a Normcore Puck Screen. I’ve been making espresso at the office about every day since.
Love to hear it clegg! I’m glad this video resonates with your experiences
Hey clegg,
I‘m not really in the „basket game“ - can you put a link for your chosen basket in the comments?
@@einfachnurmelanie I actually just liked it in the description
@@KyleRowsell thank you! :)
You made the video! Thanks! Now I got more recipes for the Pico. Next is to upgrade to IMS basket. The coffee piston!
Sure did! Hope it helps!
THE COFFEE PISTON! I pictured a V6 espresso machine pulling 6 espresso shots a a time, what a sight.
Ha, now that’s an espresso machine I want to use
Since you have only linked a screen am I safe in understanding that you are using the stick basket and not an upgraded one?
The coffee piston? I have the picopresso as my daily driver now for the past three or four months and I LOVE IT. Great video!
Awesome! Thanks for watching
Can someone send me a link to the IMS basket as I can’t seem to find it. Thanks
now I've heard that some people prep the presso by pushing through hot water before brewing the coffee . fo you recommended that as well ?
Thanks for the video and your specific advice on "the coffee piston" technique. I will buy a PP and basket upgrade in the next week.
I don’t have that one specifically, but I love my pump espresso machine! Really an enjoyable experience.
Kyle do you know the Staresso? It is the best in my opinion but no one seems to review it i online. it easily takes 18 grams and has a more ergonomic pump.
Kyle the ims Precision 16-18g Filter basket will not work the lip on the top is to wide ,which will not let me scerw the basket on to the pressure basket and it is a DL2TH26E basket
May I ask what changed your view on the Pico? In your other video, you thought it was okay and was going to give it away to your Patreons but here you seem to really like it. What changed between that initial look and this video?
Kyle and readers, Amazon has the Picopresso for $129.00 now I guess down from the $179.00 you stated. Even better price for sure. I thought I had seen most of your videos but obvious had not. So, thanks for this one. At this new price, I am buying this one tomorrow.
If you use the link I posted it’s also that price direct from wacaco. I realize now that it was quoted in CAD.
I’m using picopresso for a few days. My complain about it, it burns my hands while pumping, & i’m not sure how fast should i press it. 1 pump per sec or 1 pump per 2 sec? We don’t know the pressure.
Maybe it should be upgrade on new version with double wall chamber & pressure gauge.
What hand grinders would you recommend to go with picopresso? Thank you 😊
Without a doubt, yes.
Money well worth spending. I love my Picopresso ❤ ☕️
How would you compare this to the Outin nano now that they’ve just released the basket plus?
Thanks for another great video Kyle! Been using the Picopresso since November and I've found myself reaching out for it more than my Flair Signature due to ease of use. Has also been great for the office coupled with a nanofoamer for great milk drinks.
Some tips from my end: I cradle the pico with one hand and use my other palm to pump. Much more stable and easy to pump. Since it also gets quite hot to hold, I use the silicone covers on my cradling palm and fingers.
By the way, I noticed you didn't use the dosing funnel when tamping? I find myself using it to ensure a level tamp then do another light tamp after.
Thanks again and enjoy your trip!
Oh and Coffee Piston! 😁
Btw, do you use the puck screen in place of the shower screen that came with the Picopresso? Or together with it?
Hey! Thanks for watching!
I use the dosing funnel to level as well, I believe in the process of filming I just missed this step.
I use it with the shower head.
Great content - thanks. Have you ever compared this with the Coffee Jack? If not, would you consider doing so?
Coffee piston! Well Done! I’m still on the hunt for something to satisfy while on the road (and leaving my Jura at home!)
Whats the scale youre using in this video?
I wish there was a capsule adapter like nanopresso. Judge me if you want but I drink a lot of coffee and normal way is still a hassle for me.
What is that scale you are using in this video? Thanks!
The Flair Pro2 is my typical brewing device. However for even easier travel I have the Picopresso for up to 3 months at a time with great results. Only time it is a pain is when I am making for guests. Then it is a bit wearisome. No one has complained however about the flavor.
Nice vacation spot to bring a coffee piston
Hello my Canadian friend! Minnesota here! Where you are looks a lot like our Boundary Waters area (far northern MN)! Great video! My wife bought me a Minipresso a while back and I am just learning how to use it now. I’ll let you know how it goes.
PS: Where was this video shot?
Coffee PISTON!!!!
I always see these "travel" espresso machines in videos and try to justify getting one, but alas, until I get back outdoorsy more, I can't convince myself to get one.
Great video as always though! Love seeing delicious coffee in great natural settings!
Awesome video Kyle. This + IMS basket+puck screen+a decent wdt would definitely make killer espresso.
Thanks for watching Arian! 😃
Hi. Could you inform which basket size of IHS is compatible WITH Picopresso? Thanks.
Do you have the same issue where water exits the cylinder pump mechanism while pumping? It’s only a few drops but never completely sealed.
I had this issue with mine, after several usages it stopped to create a noticeable presure while pumping. Contacted Wacaco support and they exchanged my unit to a new one under the warranty (new one is not leaking a drop through the pumping mechanism).
Hey just as a heads up, the basket you recommended doesn't fit. The lip is wider then usual so you can't screw the base on. I just got mine today and sadly, I have to return and try another basket.
Oh no! I’m so sorry, that shouldn’t have been a problem. I’ll look into it now!
Coffee Piston approves of corn holders as a wdt method... 🌽
Haha, thank you.
I'm happy with my picopresso, aligned with my 1ZPresso J-Max. I take it to my office on my 2 days in, and get plenty of interest- but great espresso which I add hot water to for black Americano. Also took it on holiday to a small cabin - perfect coffee on the go.
Pumping, I find it fairly easy. It's the occasional spray if I hold it too far above my cup (to watch the bottomless portafilter show!) that is disappointing - losing those splashes of beautiful espresso.
Right on! Keep on pumping!
Pete: what setting do you use on the J-Max? I just got mine at the end of May and am still playing with it. Just about have it down for Moka, Aeropress and Turkish but am giving consideration to a manual espresso machine with a pretty hard eyeball to a Pico. I use light to light/medium roasts.
hi, im using illy pre ground espresso coffee.And im happy. But. Im thinking about Varia v3. Will I feel the difference with the grinder. ? Thank You for an answer.
Preground is almost never fine enough for espresso, and ground coffee starts losing freshness immediately so a decent grinder (check out reviews - not all grinders will work for espresso) is a huge win...
...and you can do much better than Illy! I'm sure there's a local specialty roaster who can ship coffee to you. Get something freshly roasted (good roasters put the roast date on the bag) with ethically sourced, high quality beans. I went from supermarket dark roasts to specialty light roasts for my filter coffee and it was an absolute game changer...
Hi Kyle :) i have one question to you. It's possible use less grams of coffee? (I mean around 9 grams) For me It's 18 grams to much :) THX for aswear.
Worth every penny.. I'm in love of picopresso !
Love to hear it!
when did u start the timer for the turbo shot? At the moment u started pumping?
That’s right!
Hi Kyle, love your videos! I purchased the picopresso and the suggested upgrades. A 1.7 mm lower shower puck screen & Delonghi 51mm 16g-18g DL2TH26E (as suggested in the description),. However, when all arrive, the basket had an open rim that was to wide for everything to fit. Can you tell us exactly what model & size basket did you upgrade to? I will love to hav use the picopresso to its maximum potential :). Thanks!
Same here for me when the basket in the link arrived. Had the lip that didn't fit into the pico
Hey Kyle, was wondering if you can drop the info for the upgrades. Gram size and dimensions of the ims basket and the screen for the water distribution. Many thanks!
Genuinely very good video. Love the presentation and your thoughts, enough to go and buy the Picopresso. Thanks a lot for doing it.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching Alex.
How does this brewer compare to the Aeropress?
This makes espresso, the Aeropress is not espresso.
@ Understood… how does this brewer compare to the Aeropress? Would you say the brews are more similar, or extremely dissimilar? Please don’t use the term espresso again in your explanation.
Best expresso bean I can get from Costco or Whole Foods? and ground size for it using the store grounder?
Order your coffee direct from the roaster - there are specialty roasters all over the place these days... and invest in a decent grinder (make sure you check out reviews and get one that can actually do espresso if Espresso is your thing). Capable hand grinders are way more affordable these days than they were.
Can you use this regularly? Judging from the build quality, how long do you think it can last?
My brother just got me one and I'm super impressed with the quality. I have a feeling it's gonna last a long time.
Great Video👍😊
What would u suggest instead of the ims u suggest as hard to find in the uk?
Wow, after a year since I purchased my picopresso, new video came out with a must try recipes. I will definitely try the Espresso Blooming and the Turbo Shot. 👏👏👏👏
Please do! And please share how you enjoy them!
is this still great in 2024? Are they working on a new upgrade for the PICO?
I got a picopresso a little over a month ago and have it paired with a 1zpresso K-plus. I have enjoyed using it and it make a good shot. Thanks for the tips and recipes!
Love to hear it. Enjoy!
Hey, Whats grind setting do you use on kplus?
Thanks for sharing! Really interesting. What IMS basket would you recommend? La pavoni one or the one you mentioned? How do they differ?
Thanks
Both work, but I’ve linked the ims screen in the description
I do preheat tank but I don’t get enough foam it just black liquid with nice taste but not same as foam coffe, can u advise what to do plz
Lack of crema could be two main things:
1) Stale coffee - after roasting you want to rest beans for about a week and then use within a couple of weeks. Good roasters will put the roast date on the bag.
2) Not enough pressure. If you've ground too coarse or are using preground you won't generate enough pressure to dissolve the CO2 in the beans. You need a decent grinder to make espresso.
It can also be the grind is not fine enough. A good quality coffee grinder that is rated as good for an espresso grind is very important to get a good espresso. The Picopresso can make crema.
Can you do a video on the mods and tweaks please? 🙏❤️
Coffee piston. Great review. Very interested in one now. Video looked so crisp when I changed it to 4k ;)
Thanks for noticing 😅
I made better coffees with this than with anything else (flair/quickmill/europiccola). It is also super consistent. The piston broke on one of my two units however. There are definitely some plastic weak points inside. I recommend simply buying two.
I find that the Qutin Nano is a much better experience. Yes, it's battery powered but if you use hot water, as you did with the picopresso, it lasts a long time.
No pumping! Just a matter of choice.
May have to pick one up when travelling
I’d recommend trying one even at home!
I am using this little device but unfortunately i have never get a good creamy coffee, i don’t know if still need to learn how to use it or the machine is worthless,
Machine isn’t worthless! As you can see my coffee is creamy and textured. It may be your coffee, it may be your prep!
You joke about brewing on a plane but I did almost attempt to make espresso on a 5 hour flight with my Cafelat Robot, which managed to fit in my overhead along with my J Max.
Genius
Thank you for sharing the two interesting recipes. I've no complaint about the piston itself but the water leaking out from the piston.
Oh no! I’ve never heard of this issue. What a bummer! Have you reached out to wacaco?
I strip back the wires in a bread twist tie for dispersion.
Hi Kyle,
I have also recently bought a Picopresso and use a Comandante MK4 hand grinder for grinding my coffee. Although the suggested setting is between 8-12 clicks, I find myself setting my grinder to around 5-6 clicks for espresso with medium roasted coffee. Just wanted your thoughts on this. Have you experienced the necessity to grind a little finer than usual for the Picopresso? I generally go with a 15gm or an 18gm dose. Thanks in advance!
Totally possible! Grind size is a variable that constantly changes with each variable
Would this be considered a huge upgrade from the nanopresso? Would it be worth it to sell the old one and save for this instead?
I tend to make occasional espresso especially for 'spro & tonic.
Depends.. you’ll need a decent grinder for the Picopresso so if you don’t yet have one I’d stay with the nano as it uses a pressurized portafilter
@@KyleRowsell I'm using a Kingrinder K6 which is good enough I think for occasional espresso but I tend to use it for filter/pour over
@@NightFoxXIII oh then absolutely
Coffee piston. Great video. I take my Picopresso paired with a JX Pro whenever I travel.
Thanks Karl! Enjoy!
Ive used a corn fork thing as a distribution tool before lol
Hey Kyle, been brewing with the Picopresso since it came out and I'm still wondering ... Do we have a potential tamper upgrade on the market for this (in the scenario I brew at home ofc)? I feel like it's difficult to be consistent with it's original tamper. May be it's just me and since it's ''built in'' I should not bother/consider switching... Love your videos, cheers!
Thanks Kyle for making this video. Only thing that I can complain about is the pressure gauge. I'm told they are working on that but after one year I haven't heard anything else about it. Not only do I wanna know how it could be and how fits into Pico, but also I wanna be precise and do a repeatable shots
Yes. A pressure gauge would be game changing… for me at least
It’s online! Nicely done
I recently got the Leverpresso Pro and first impressions are great. The workflow needs some ironing out but I’ll get there.. I think 😜
I did! Haha. Thanks for watching. I have a leverpresso on route. Stay tuned.
The coffee piston. Which scale were you using?
Wacaco’s scale!
OHHHH shit
As I'm thinking about coffee solutions for work, Kyle comes through once again
Answering all the questions Google couldn't
Metal hand emoji
Great stuff!
Thanks!
I use my fingers as well. The Coffee Piston?
Right on! Thanks for watching friend
We notice the 4K…we notice 😉….really great review! ❤️🙏🏻
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Hey Kyle have hoy considered using the dosing funnel while tamping? I’ve found is very helpful for evenness.
Absolutely! I often use it
The coffee puffin
Piston?
They look mouthwatering ;) keep sharing please… I’m subscribed ✌️
Thanks friend!
The coffee piston! Question, flair signature, or picopresso? 😬😬 (fire content 🔥 btw!)
Ohhh that’s tough. I think pico for value. But if it was a pro2, I’d that that every time.
The coffee piston , would love to see this with a budget grinder option for a video ! I’m torn between breville bambino and this maybe (I usually drink my espresso in ice drinks so milk steaming isn’t as important) I do however want a good grinder(they say the grinder makes all the difference). Would it be better to get a slightly more expensive grinder(200-250 range) with this since it’s less expensive ? Great video, enjoy the outdoors!!
Depends on if you want a manual or semi automatic brewer! One is portable and one is stationary. Your call! And thank you
They have that new grinder now…check it out on their website
This video makes me want to go to the cottage. 😆
Been watching all the videos of your channel, huge fan. Wanted to ask a question, been debating between the picopresso and the flair neo for almost 2 weeks, any advice on witch one to go for? Hopefuly someone can help me out.🙏
Sorry that I'm not answering the question, I just wanna say that I'm in the exact spot now! What did you choose?? And did you make the right choice? ... I don't want neos pressurized filter but I see that it can be upgraded so it's still same price....
Please review the new wacaco manual hand grinder. They call it "exagrinder".
I Will
Hi Kyle, thanks for making this video. 16grams is really great recipe. I have been using 18grams and i didnt find it great. Thanks for the tip!
My pleasure
Coffee piston! Recently got one of these, haven't been able to master it yet.
Thanks for watching! Be sure to try these recipes!
what is a coffee piston?
anyways - this was a fun and interesting video about the picopresso! I just wanted to leave a comment saying your review(s) on the lagom mini persuaded me to finally preorder one! I kept holding off because I didn't want to wait until late-september/october for it, but I bit the bullet and preordered the 48mm moonshine burr version! super excited, thank you!
That this mini portable bicycle pump is $130 should scream Law of Supply and Demand to entrepreneurs. This thing should be $30-$40 max at any Wal-Mart (or $130 at Academy if it says YETI on it). You can get 3000 PSI out of high pressure hand pump, this thing is 261 PSI. My hat's off to the company.
Not me frantically searching if I can get one before my mission trip on Monday 😳☕️
Coffee on mission 🔥
Dang I got the one upgrade basket from your link but it doesn't fit. I'll try Brian Quan's to see if that one works, I'll update this comment if it does
It seems my linked changed. I’ll fix it tonight.
@@KyleRowsell thank you!
Also happy to report back Brian's basket recommendation does work very well with the Picopresso