– STARESSO Classic Manual Espresso Maker, 2 IN 1 Travel Coffee Machine | Compatible Ground Coffee & NS Original Pods, Stainless Steel Water Chamber, Portable for Travel Camping, Manually Operated

Very good coffee maker As machine results

Clearly a quality issue with this product - returning as the chamber got cracked after a single use.

Hey there, just wanted to share my thoughts on this portable coffee maker I recently purchased. As someone who loves coffee and is always on the go, this little gadget has been a lifesaver. First of all, it's super easy to use - I don't have to be a barista to get a delicious cup of coffee. Just add in my favorite coffee grounds and hot water, wait a few minutes, and press the plunger down. Voila! Perfectly brewed coffee every time. The best part is that I don't need electricity to use it, which makes it perfect for camping trips or when I'm out and about and don't have access to a power source. It's also incredibly portable - I can just toss it in my bag and go. And let me tell you, the coffee it produces is top-notch. It's smooth, rich, and just the right strength. I've even had a few friends try it and they were blown away by the taste. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. If you're a coffee lover who's always on the move, I highly recommend giving this portable coffee maker a try. It's a game-changer!

I've been really impressed with this espresso maker. I spent a lot of time looking for one that didn't have a lot of plastic touching hot water, and this was the best option I found at this price. There is still a little plastic in contact with the hot water, but it's minimal. I also like that the water chamber is stainless steel and the cup is glass. The portability is one of my favorite features. It's compact enough to throw in my bag, so I can take it to work, on trips, or anywhere I want good espresso. It works perfectly with Nespresso capsules and honestly makes the best espresso I've had at home. The coffee comes out rich, smooth, and with a thick, creamy crema every time. Very happy with this purchase. Five stars!

We purchased this a year and 3 months ago ago as a gift for my husband he just started using it a couple of weeks ago. And it broke within 2 weeks. He liked it so much before it broke. Edit: they sent us the replacement parts and it is working again.

I’ve made probably a dozen shots now and I’m satisfied. Pros- *decent shot as I get from most places. Improving all the time as I refine it *Easy to clean! Thank you Staresso! *feels very high quality *very stable on counter while pumping Cons and needed improvements *little brush that comes with is plastic and the tip to push out the mesh in bottom of basket just doesn’t get the job done and in fact the tip broke off immediately. You need a little metal pin of some kind. *the spike to punch pods just doesn’t quite make it through most of the time. I think it needs to be just a smidge longer. I end up checking and always need to punch through manually with the same little thing I found to push out the mesh plate to clean *I like the little glass but I do wish it had just a tiny spout. Pouring from it is a little messy and I feel like I lose a little crema Overall highly recommend. Great for a small cortado or Affragato. I’m trying to get a second basket so I can pop a second one in to make two shots. I really should have gotten the 300 but an extra basket assembly set should work fine too. I’ve even done two pods in a row. Seriously equals most shots or espresso I’ve gotten at local coffee places. There is only one place here that makes a truly fine shot. So for the money I’m saving and not having to drive somewhere I’m super satisfied. I have no doubt I’ll get better at it too as I refine what I like. It’s extremely helpful if you are really taking it out and about to get pods but there definitely needs a little improvement on the punch function in the device, at least for the Peet’s pods I picked up. It just doesn’t get quite through. And the little brush needs definitely to be improved for pushing out the basket assembly innards. It simply doesn’t work. Plastic no bueno. Or at least THAT plastic. It’s not sturdy enough. The rest of the device is very sturdy and stable. Surprisingly easy to pump and use. If you like two shots though I highly suggest moving to the 300. I do kind of wish I’d gotten that although a little one shot cortado isn’t a bad thing either. Kinda nice if I have the yen but it’s late in the day. Biggest thing to remember is heat the chambers and glass up before using and pump some hot water into the pump. You’ll be a lot happier with the quality of the shot. It’s not a big deal to do. If you live in a small space this is really awesome.

I’m an espresso guy and this product was made for people like me who can’t pack a full setup in their suitcase when they’re on the go. I’m impressed with the build quality, espresso quality, and the overall ease of use and cleaning of this device. Happy to pack this on short trips, and will likely keep it at the office for other times. Highly recommend!