Wacaco Minipresso GR2 portable espresso machine: barista quality without electricity

You love vanlife, but you're fed up with only drinking bad coffee or, worse, having to give up your morning ritual? The major challenge of van travel is reconciling the freedom of van travel with the comfort of an equipped kitchen. Traditional machines are too bulky and require an electrical connection that would drain your leisure batteries.

The Wacaco Minipresso GR2 has been designed to allow you to enjoy the best of coffee without compromising on autonomy, performance and compactness. Easily handle this ultra-light tool and prepare, wherever you are, a genuine creamy espresso, thanks to pressure that can reach 18 bars. Its entirely mechanical design guarantees complete independence: simply add hot water and your favourite ground coffee to transform any stop into a luxury coffee break.

Ideal for morning coffee with a mountain view or for an energy shot after a hike, the Minipresso GR2 is a model of mechanical reliability. It's compatible with freshly ground or pre-ground coffee, giving you total control over aroma and intensity. 

The integration of a dosing ring and cup ensures easy and clean use, eliminating the mess often associated with coffee preparation in a confined space. Moreover, its robust structure in durable materials, including bio-based polymers (PP Biomass) without BPA, underlines a commitment to sustainability, essential for your van conversion.

The Wacaco range offers you the freedom to choose your ideal extraction method. If you're still hesitating between ground and capsules, also discover the Nanopresso, our Picopresso for professional quality extraction, or the Pipamoka coffee maker and its Octaroma cup for your long coffees.

Key advantages of the Minipresso GR2

Here's why the Minipresso GR2 is the essential ally for your nomadic kitchen:

• Robustness and environmental commitment: Made from resistant materials, including 20% wheat-based polymers (biomass PP), this machine is designed for adventure and withstands travel shocks. The use of BPA-free plastic guarantees food safety and beverage purity, cup after cup.
• Simplified and clean use: The manual pumping mechanism is intuitive and requires little effort. The set comes with a dosing ring and integrated cup. These accessories guarantee mess-free ground coffee preparation, essential when you're in the confined space of a van.
• The versatility of travel ground coffee: Unlike capsule models, the Minipresso GR2 allows you to use ground coffee of your choice.
• Ultra-compact intelligent design: With a height of only 125 mm and a featherweight of 285 g, it's one of the most compact espresso machines on the market. Its reduced format compromises neither its capacity (80 ml tank for a long espresso) nor its performance, fitting easily into any van drawer or storage.

Technical specifications of Minipresso GR2

• Machine type: Manual portable espresso machine
• Max. pressure: Up to 18 bars (manual)
• Coffee compatibility: Freshly or pre-ground coffee (super fine grind)
• Water tank capacity: 80 ml
• Filter capacity: Adjustable: 8 to 12 g of coffee
• Materials: PA66, PP Biomass (partially), Stainless steel, Silicone, BPA-free plastic
• Main colour: Olive Grey
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 60 x 71 x 125 mm
• Tool weight: 285 g
• Mechanism: Manual pump (semi-automatic piston)
• Included accessories: Integrated espresso cup, spoon/tamper, dosing ring, cleaning brush, carrying pouch
• Power source: Manual (no electricity required)
• Certification: BPA-free plastic (food safety)

Usage and maintenance tips section

The Minipresso GR2 requires no complex installation, simply hot water and ground coffee:

• Heating: To use it, the only additional accessory needed is a means of heating water (a gas or electric kettle on a converter or a van stove). The water must be hot, even boiling, for optimal extraction.
• Preparation: Fill the portafilter with 8 to 12 g of your ground coffee. Use the measuring spoon to lightly tamp the grounds (approximately 3 to 5 kg of pressure). Screw the portafilter onto the machine body.
• Extraction: Fill the tank with hot water. Unlock the piston and operate it steadily. The pressure builds up and your espresso flows directly into the integrated cup.
• Maintenance: After each use, cleaning is minimal. The device is easily dismantled. A simple rinse of the elements with clean water and a brush (included) are sufficient to guarantee its longevity and performance.