Wacaco Picopresso

Overview

The Wacaco Picopresso is the most advanced portable espresso maker in the Wacaco lineup, designed to satisfy specialty coffee enthusiasts who demand professional-level extraction in a travel format. Unlike the Nanopresso and Minipresso which use small, proprietary filter baskets, the Picopresso features a naked (bottomless) 52mm portafilter with a professional-grade 18-gram filter basket — accepting the same dose as many full-sized machines. This means you can use your standard espresso recipe and grind setting, producing shots that are genuinely comparable to home espresso machines. The pressure system generates up to 18 bars through a refined pumping mechanism, and the pre-infusion chamber allows water to saturate the puck before full pressure is applied, promoting even extraction. The Picopresso is machined from aluminum with tight tolerances, and the overall build quality is a significant step up from other Wacaco products. It comes with a distribution tool, WDT needle, dosing funnel, and carrying case. The bottomless portafilter lets you visually assess extraction quality in real time. For the traveling barista who wants no compromise in espresso quality, the Picopresso is the gold standard in portable extraction — it demands a good grinder but delivers exceptional results.

The Wacaco Picopresso comes equipped with pre-infusion for even extraction. It features a none boiler system. The manual lever pump delivers 18.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $130, the Wacaco Picopresso is designed for budget-conscious beginners and casual coffee drinkers. As a manual/portable machine, it offers ultimate control and portability, making great espresso possible anywhere.

In terms of build quality, the Wacaco Picopresso is a substantial machine, weighing in at 0.4 kg, manufactured in Hong Kong. With dimensions of 95 x 95 x 136 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 80 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.