Description
Wacaco Picopresso: Espresso Craft, Wherever You Brew
The Wacaco Picopresso turns any counter, campsite, or hotel room into a working espresso station. It skips shortcuts entirely, asking you to dial the grind, tamp with intent, and pull the shot yourself — the way a barista would.
Full Control, No Electricity
Every Picopresso shot is hand-pulled through a naked portafilter, so you watch the crema form in real time. There’s no pump, no battery, no heating element to fail — just a precision piston and your technique.
Café Standards, Anywhere
- Naked portafilter for visible, controllable extraction
- Standard 52mm, 18g stainless steel filter basket
- Fully manual operation — no batteries, no mains power
- Reaches up to 18 bar of brewing pressure
- Fits in a daypack at just 350g
Small Footprint, Serious Numbers
Compact Build
106 × 78 × 71 mm and 350g — small enough to sit inside its own protective case in a carry-on.
Water Capacity
80ml water tank, sized for a single concentrated shot rather than a diluted cup.
Ground Capacity
18g dose in the standard 52mm basket, matching commercial espresso ratios.
Max Pressure
Up to 18 bar (261 psi), enough headroom for proper crema and body.
What Ships With the Picopresso
- Picopresso unit
- Double filter basket
- Tamper
- Scoop
- Brush
- Distribution tool
- Funnel
- Protective carry case
- Multi-language instruction book
- Warranty card
- Wacaco sticker
See the Naked Pull
Picopresso, Answered
Does the Wacaco Picopresso need electricity?
No. It runs entirely on manual pumping — no batteries, no mains power, no heating element.
What grind size does it need?
A fine, espresso-level grind. The naked portafilter makes over- or under-extraction visible immediately, so you can adjust.
Can I use pre-ground coffee?
Yes, though a burr grinder set to espresso fineness will give more consistent results with the 18g basket.
Is it suitable for travel in India?
Yes. At 350g and with its own protective case, it’s built for trains, treks, and hotel rooms without compromising shot quality.
How much coffee does one fill make?
The 80ml water tank and 18g basket are sized for a single concentrated espresso shot.
A Manual Espresso Maker for the Committed
The Wacaco Picopresso suits home brewers who already own a grinder and want café-grade shots without a countertop machine, and travelling coffee professionals who refuse to drink instant coffee on the road.
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