Wacaco Picopresso

The most compact and pro-level ofWacaco’s portablecoffee machines, the Picopresso makes barista-quality espresso every time.

—DETAILS—

Founded in 2013, Hong Kong-based Wacaco produces portable, eco-conscious coffeemakers that do not need plugs, redefining ways to enjoy a good cup of coffee whether at home, the office or on the road. This Wacaco Picopresso, voted the best portable espresso maker by Wired, features a naked portafilter, allowing users to see delicious, creamy espresso flowing directly from a stainless steel filter basket during the brewing process. After placing fine espresso grounds, tamping, and pulling a shot, the reward is an authentic, cafe-quality espresso that doesn’t sacrifice shot quality for portability. Truly compact, it fits in the palm of your hand yet is made from robust stainless steel. It comes with a 2-year warranty.

—BENEFITS— ‘Having a “naked” portafilter makes all the differenceif you can see the coffee stream down evenly, you know you’ve tamped the grounds evenly and with therightpressure, and canperfectthe process.’