Wacaco: Your perfect companion for espresso on the go
Wacaco is a company founded in 2013 by Hugo Cailleton, a passionate coffee drinker who took on the challenge of giving coffee lovers everywhere the chance to enjoy an outstanding espresso anytime, anywhere. With this goal in mind, he developed the Minipresso, Wacaco's first portable espresso machine.
Wacaco's portable espresso machines are true marvels of engineering. Despite their small size and light weight, they're capable of producing an espresso that holds its own against one from a traditional espresso machine. The secret lies in the innovative technology Wacaco has developed to generate the pressure needed to prepare a perfect espresso.
With Wacaco's portable espresso machines, you can prepare your espresso exactly the way you like it, adjusting the coffee type, grind, and amount to get precisely the taste you prefer. And best of all: you can do all of this no matter where you are. Whether at the office, on vacation, or on a camping trip – with Wacaco you always have a perfect espresso at hand.
But Wacaco isn't just a product, it's a philosophy. It's about having the freedom to enjoy an outstanding espresso anywhere, anytime. It's about savoring the moment and taking time for yourself, no matter how hectic life gets.
Over the past few years, Wacaco has built a loyal following of coffee lovers around the world. They appreciate not only the quality of the espresso Wacaco produces, but also the chance to bring their passion for coffee along on their travels.
With Wacaco, you'll never have to settle for inferior coffee when you're on the go — you can enjoy an espresso that's exactly the way you like it, anytime, anywhere. So pack your bag, grab your Wacaco machine, and get ready to discover the world of coffee in a whole new way.
Frequently asked questions about Wacaco
Where does Wacaco come from?
From Hong Kong, founded in 2013 by Jessie Wang and Hugo Cailleton. The name is made up of their names: WA-CA-CO for Wang, Cailleton, Cooperation.
Which models are available?
Manual: Picopresso, Nanopresso, Minipresso GR2 for ground coffee and NS2 for capsules. Electric: Pixapresso. Without espresso pressure: Pipamoka as a travel vacuum brewer and Cuppamoka as a pour-over. Plus a grinder, scale, and accessories.
Which model comes closest to a real espresso?
The Picopresso. It works with up to 18 bar and – this is the key point – with a 52-millimeter stainless steel screen without a pressure valve, for 18 grams of coffee. That means you need a fine grind, but in return you get an extraction that comes close to a portafilter.
What pressure do the models generate?
Pixapresso up to 20 bar, Picopresso, Nanopresso, Minipresso GR2, and NS2 each up to 18 bar. The Pipamoka works with up to 1 bar of vacuum, the Cuppamoka with no pressure at all.
Which models need capsules?
The Minipresso NS2 is compatible with original Nespresso capsules, the Minipresso CA with Caffitaly. The Pixapresso works with capsules or ground coffee. The Picopresso, Minipresso GR2, Pipamoka, and Cuppamoka all work with ground coffee.
Do I need a special grinder for this?
For the Picopresso, yes – it needs a very fine, even grind. Many hand grinders reach their limit there. For the Nanopresso and Minipresso, the requirements are lower.
Who is it worth it for?
For travel, the office, camping, and anywhere there's no machine. It's not meant as a replacement for a portafilter machine at home – and it doesn't need to be.
Sources: Founding, models, pressure specifications, and capsule compatibility according to wacaco.com. The classification ‘closest to real espresso’ is ours, based on the manufacturer's data on the unpressurized 52-millimeter screen.
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