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Desk #28 · manual-portable

Wacaco Picopresso

Manual espresso away from a countertop machine with a 52 mm basket.

portable espressonaked portafiltermanual pressure

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Editorial advantage

18 g basket, naked portafilter, and up to 18 bar manual pressure.

Tradeoff

Requires separate hot water, grinder dialing, and pull technique.

USD price $129.90 Manual check required

Price verification: Manual check required. Source access: Reachable (2xx). Checked 2026-08-23. Source: manufacturer.

Sourced current-retail from manufacturer on 2026-08-23. Confirm before buying.

Sourced specifications

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Width (in)Not confirmed
Depth (in)Not confirmed
Height (in)Not confirmed
Weight (lb)Not confirmed
Voltage (V)Not applicable
Power (W)Not applicable
Reservoir (ml)Not applicable
Removable tankNot applicable
Bean hopper (g)Not applicable
Built-in grinderNot applicable
Grinder typeNot applicable
Grinder settingsNot applicable
Drinks / formatsNot confirmed
Milk systemNot applicable
Portafilter (mm)52
Brew systemmanual piston pressure
Temperature controlNot confirmed
Sourced warm-up (s)Not applicable
Cup clearance (in)Not applicable
Servings / capacity80 ml water capacity; 18 g dose
Profiles / programmabilityNot applicable
Cleaningrinse basket and shower head; not dishwasher safe
Water filterNot applicable
Warranty (years)2
Materialsaluminum, stainless steel, PA66, PP, TPV, silicone
Accessories includeddouble filter basket; tamper; scoop; brush; case
Counter notesPalm-sized; no electric counter space required.
Workflow notesDoes not heat water; user supplies boiling water and fine grind.

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