Picopresso: your barista-quality espresso everywhere in your camper van

Who said that waking up in the middle of a splendid natural landscape and enjoying a coffee worthy of the best barista from a major capital was impossible? Certainly not Wacaco!

Your van adventures deserve much better than instant coffee or an espresso substitute, which is precisely why this award-winning brand created the Picopresso.

The Picopresso is Wacaco's most accomplished machine, offering extraction quality that rivals high-end professional machines. Its compact and robust design guarantees maximum durability on the road, even in the most demanding conditions.

It features a standard 52 mm portafilter in stainless steel, capable of holding up to 18 grams of ground coffee. This is the promise of a double espresso worthy of a coffee shop, with a rich and smooth crema. Thanks to its innovative manual pumping system, you effortlessly achieve high pressure of 18 bars, essential for optimal and flavour-rich extraction, all without battery or electricity.

Its portability and featherweight (350g) make it the ideal tool for your nomadic kitchen. The Picopresso is the favourite accessory of coffee enthusiasts, as it gives you total control over your grind and tamping, transforming each preparation into an expert ritual. It's the guarantee of high-quality nomadic coffee, ensuring not only exceptional taste but also material protection thanks to its quality components (aluminium, stainless steel, BPA-free plastic).

You will receive your machine with all the necessary accessories: a sturdy protective case for safe transport, a double filter basket, a tamper, a cleaning brush, and dosing and distribution tools.

For a complete experience and to discover other coffee solutions, explore our range with the Nanopresso piston machine, the economical alternative Minipresso GR2 and the Pipamoka vacuum nomadic coffee maker. For those seeking electric simplicity, discover the Pixapresso, and don't forget our Octaroma insulated cups to keep your beverage at the ideal temperature during your adventures.

Key advantages of the Picopresso

• Robustness and safety: Made from aluminium and stainless steel, the Picopresso is designed to withstand the shocks and vibrations inherent in van travel. This robustness ensures long-term reliability so you never miss your coffee ritual.
• The simplified ritual, effortless: The manual pumping operation is intuitive and quick, allowing you to reach 18 bars of high pressure without effort. It comes with all the essential tools for easy and precise handling from the first use (tamper, dosing cup, dosing ring).
• Expert versatility: Unlike pod machines, the Picopresso offers you the freedom to use the grind of your choice. This versatility allows you to enjoy any freshly roasted speciality coffee, no matter where your van takes you.
• Intelligent design and efficiency: Its ultra-compact profile (106 x 78 x 71 mm) and featherweight (350 g) fit discreetly into your van kitchen. The 52 mm portafilter, usually reserved for high-end domestic machines, guarantees the efficiency of professional extraction on the move.

Technical specifications of the Picopresso

• Machine type: Manual espresso machine (piston)
• Max. pressure: 18 bar
• Water reservoir capacity: 80 ml
• Coffee quantity: 18 grams (double espresso)
• Filter basket diameter: Ø52 mm (professional standard)
• Body materials: Aluminium, Stainless steel, PA66, PP, TPV, silicone
• Filter basket material: Stainless steel
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 106 x 78 x 71 mm
• Tool weight: 350 g
• Mechanism: Manual pumping
• Recommended grind: Ultra-fine
• Certification: BPA-free plastic

Usage tips and preparation section

To get the best out of your Picopresso and make a true barista-quality espresso in your nomadic van café, you must use an external hot water source (kettle, stove) as the machine does not heat water.

Preparation steps:

1. Heating: Fill the Picopresso reservoir with hot water (not boiling, ideally between 90 and 96°C) and screw it on to preheat the device. Empty the water.
2. Dosing and tamping: fill the filter basket with 18 grams of freshly and finely ground coffee. Use the included dosing ring to guide the grounds and the supplied tamper to apply firm and even pressure. The quality of tamping is crucial for extraction under high pressure.
3. Assembly: Attach the portafilter to the machine body. Fill the reservoir again with 80 ml of hot water and screw it on.
4. Extraction (Pumping): Unlock the piston. Hold the machine vertically and pump slowly and steadily. Extraction typically takes 20 to 30 seconds. Thanks to the bottomless portafilter, you'll see a beautiful espresso topped with lovely crema flowing from the Picopresso.