STARESSO Portable Espresso Maker - Mini Espresso Machine with BPA-Free Material for Rich & Thick Crema Manual Espresso Compatible with Ground Coffee Compact Travel Coffee Maker

1- used every day for a week Every day, take two shots. I was out of espresso when it arrived. I didn't have any coffee grinders on hand, so I made a shot with some locally-sourced coffee. Colombian coffee, roasted and ground The end result was tasty, but the crema was lacking in substance. I had LaVazza espresso the next day. The crema in this shot was fantastic! It had a nice flavor. Next day: Doppio (sort of) made with the same coffee and 80 milliliters of water. It's a good doppio because it has a good crema and a less intense espresso punch. There are a few more shots, all of which are excellent. Today's Americano is made the old-fashioned way: a shot of bourbon in a glass of boiling water I'm not a big fan of Americanos, but this one was excellent (I tried it black first, then with a splash of cream). I also made an Americano a few days ago, following Staresso's instructions (pull a shot with 80 ml water, then refill the water and pump another 80 ml through, completing the brewing process). I was underwhelmed by the results, and would classify it as a "long black" or lungo rather than an Americano. br>br>1. For the best crema, use espresso grind coffee. br>2. There's still some water in the water chamber that doesn't get pumped out, and. . .
3. Because the "puck" is soft and still holds a lot of water after pumping, the shot seems short if I use 50 ml water as suggested. I'm guessing I'll use 70-80 ml. In the end, I prefer 80 mL of water. br>4. The tool for measuring and tamping is a slacker! wimpy! wimpy! It's going to fall apart.
5. When you decant the pulled shot into your favorite cup, you'll be left with a lot of delicious crema.
6. I didn't have any whole beans to test with because my burr grinder is good but not great. The way you grind will be important. br>br>Since I'm not serving a crowd, but only myself, this is an EXCELLENT solution to my desire for an occasional espresso. Great for camping, festivals, and tea-drinking get-togethers (ha!). I also have an Aeropress, which I enjoy using, but it does not produce true espresso (though it does produce good coffee).

Emmeline Randolph

| Jan 15, 2021

After 6 months of use, it finally gave up the ghost: edit: They refunded my money in full! I'm very pleased with the customer service!br>——- br>It lasted 6 months for me. The pump has stopped working; (Apart from that, it was fantastic!) It came in handy on a regular basis.

Layla Riggs

| Jan 23, 2021

Within a month, the Plastit part that screws into the water chamber broke off. Why claim a pressure of 20 bars when it can't even handle it?.

Kobe NAYLOR

| Feb 01, 2021

I've used other single-shot espresso machines in the past. However, this is only possible with a pressure mechanism that is more or less linear. This is a completely unique experience! It also makes a fantastic espresso shot. The bottom line is that, like anything else, it takes some time to adjust to - The pumping action is unique, but the end result is incredible. It will take some trial and error to find the proper proportions for your coffee. I've discovered that a double espresso (60 ml) requires around 90 ml of water. You can tweak those numbers until the flavor is perfect. We've come a long way in a short amount of time.

Ayden Aguirre

| Feb 01, 2021

I was overjoyed until it all came crashing down. The plastic lid/cap cracked, but it was otherwise well-made. It's only been around for a little over three months. It made a true espresso because the pressure was perfect, unlike other machines that claimed to make espresso but didn't. However, now that I've noticed it's cracked, it doesn't hold the pressure required to make true espresso. br>Because you need boiling hot water to make espresso, this product isn't portable. It also takes about 60 pumps (which exhausts your arms) to make one. Espresso (between 5 and 2 shots) As a result, it takes a significant amount of time. I'm returning this item and won't be purchasing another.

Shiloh Mann

| Feb 08, 2021

This staresso is so simple to use; it pulls a perfect shot every time, rich and smooth depending on the coffee and grind you use; I use a quality organic dark roast that I grind myself to a fine grind, microwave my water for 2 1/2 minutes if I don't boil, press until resistance is reached, let the water steep in the grinds for about a minute, and then pull the shot. Love it. It doesn't get any better than a perfectly made cappuccino in a hotel.

Addyson Cummings

| Sep 27, 2021

If you're in the same boat as me, you want to be able to make espresso-based drinks, including single shots, but you don't want to spend a lot of money on a proper espresso machine, nor take a chance with a machine in the $100 range. In the $300 range (for the most part, they're all pretty bad). br>br>This item receives 5 stars for what it is and the price it is being sold at. However, there are a few points to think about:

- Because there is so much plastic in this device, it's important to be gentle with it. Don't overtighten the pressure chamber, and don't twist your hand while pumping because the plunger's rod is also made of plastic.

- This is more difficult to clean than an AeroPress (which isn't a fair comparison because the AeroPress isn't an espresso maker). You don't want to be rinsing coffee grinds down the sink if you have a septic system, for example. So, because the basket is metal, you'll need to let it cool down a little before emptying it. Flipping the device upside down and removing the pressure chamber first, leaving the basket inverted, is my preferred method for emptying the grounds. Remove the basket and shake as many grounds out as you can while holding it over a trashcan. There shouldn't be much left after that. a more tolerable quantity to flush down the toilet.

Adeline Leach

| Mar 07, 2021