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

Makes great espresso! I've tried a few espresso machines under $200, including the Stein, and they all shot dull shots, no crema, and were difficult to use. This Staresso is very easy to use, delivers the perfect shot every time, rich and smooth depending on the coffee and grind you use. I use a high quality organic dark roast that I grind to a fine grind myself, heat the water for this in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes, when not boiling I press it all the way, leaving the water in the flour…

I have used other coffee makers for single shot espresso. but only with a more or less linear pressure mechanism. It's a completely different experience! And it makes an amazing shot of espresso. The bottom line is that, like everything else, it takes some getting used to - the pumping action is a different experience, but the results are amazing. It will take time to experiment to find the right proportions for your particular coffee. I have found that a double espresso (60ml) takes about 90ml

At first glance, it may seem easy to insert the pod and squeeze. Like Keurig but no, if you read the product description it only takes 3-4 clicks. Holes in the bottom of the pod (I used corn cob holders and no more than a couple of holes), twist, pour hot water and it may leak a little so be careful but once it's in place pump until you do cannot sway. This is very nice because if you do it right, you get that thick liquid without pouring any coffee grounds into the glass. Be sure to clean the…

This is a great coffee maker, especially as it can make a decent shot of espresso at a fraction of the cost of a more complex and sophisticated espresso machine. If you're in the same boat as me, you want to be able to create espresso-based drinks, including singles, but don't want to spend a lot of money on an actual espresso machine or risk a cheaper machine in the $100-$300 range (they're all pretty badly damaged for the most part). For what it is and for the price it is sold for, it gets 5…

Review of the first week: I don't use caps (such rubbish!), only ground coffee. It is used daily for a week, 1-2 injections per day. I didn't have espresso when it arrived, so I took a sip of regular, locally roasted Colombian coffee. The result was tasty, but the cream wasn't enough. The next day I had a LaVazza espresso. This shot had great crema! The taste was good. The next day: Doppio (so to speak) from the same coffee and 80 ml of water. Good crema and less intense espresso, so a good…

I ordered this Staresso portable espresso maker based on the reviews and how it works by pressing down instead of using my thumb and squeezing like those other brand. But I was a little apprehensive about some of the reviews. I ordered it yesterday, received it this evening and made an espresso martini espresso out of it. It worked great! It was easy to use, easy to clean and made a great espresso which I tried myself (before chilling it and putting it in a martini shaker) as some reviews said…