Just checked your site. You carry all the brands I am comparing. Is the leverpresso like a mini Cafelat Robot made of titan plastics? Does the placement of water and grounds compare? Because upon James Hoffmann's first look at the Robot, he said it avoided the heatsink problems [of the Flair and the Rok] it seems really smart. Is that the same arrangement of the portafilter and piston with the Leverpresso as with the Robot besides that it isn't metal?
I would say the Robot is superior - but the design is similar yes. The heat sink in the Leverpresso is a little more noticeable - but what's more is it does have smaller issues with getting all the water pressed through on the first press - and you have to end up lifting the levers and pressing down again - whereas with the Robot - it doesn't happen as often ..
Hi there, apologies, but we no longer stock the Kompresso - is has been a popular brewer - but I believe the Picopresso would ultimately win in a comparison there.
@@AlternativeBrewing I'm not so sure bou that, beside the basket capacity, I guess kompresso still have a chance for the taste and the simplicity of work flow..
Thanks Josh for the good review! I have the Nanopresso + barista kit when I need(ed) to travel and it is a perfect brewer for this kind of situation. Not sure I would change for a Leverpresso as it is bigger and the difference in tasting doesn't seem to be huge... (if I want an amazing shot, I would take my Flair Pro 2... as it is portable too ;-) ) Just a question: is it really fair to remove the pressurisation on the Nanopresso as it is engineered as such? It would be good to compare the taste with the 2 brewers in their factory settings, no?
That's a great point Michael. I do believe you can get a little more out of the Nanopresso's extraction without the spring - and the flavour is enhanced this way so long as you're adjusting your grind to suit. So why not? - it is the first time I've really considered sharing the option and it's certainly is not a mod I'd suggest is for every Nanopresso owner. I'd agree with you that if you're already a Nanopresso owner - I wouldn't be adding it to the pile to buy a Leverpresso - it's small gains. Unless you are chasing a bigger shot ( Leverpresso 20g shot.) One thing I should have mentioned is how much I love the ability to brew a rather decent short "espresso" coffee on a Nanopresso with very little dose. This blew my mind - the Flavour from 8g of coffee on a standard Nanopresso 👌 And although it's noted as a pressurized portafilter - I look at it more like a flow valve that forces pre-infusion in the basket for a few more seconds.. however using a fine grind with the spring I've found blocks the Nanopresso up. Flair Pro 2 all the way, that's the Zeus of portable espresso brewers 👍 it's just not as lightweight or compact as these two.
I would say the Picopresso ..rather than the Nanopresso is now on-par with the quality of espresso the the Leverpresso brews- perhaps even a little easier to brew 👍
@Alternative Brewing That is awesome to hear! Nice to know they are on par and the difference is in the usage. Both would be acceptable entries into the world of espresso then. The Picopresso an easier and more portable option... I think one might get more pressure control with the Leverpresso? (I know it’s overkill, but since I am just looking at the landscape of manual espresso, adding a Smart Espresso Profiler to everything is in my mind haha) But then again Wacaco is probably adding a pressure gauge and other accessories down the line. Thank you for your inputs and time! I will for sure buy them from you once I make my mind!
Thanks Josh, I enjoy your comparisons. I use the nanopresso at work with the barista kit, and I find it needs an awful lot more pressure to make an acceptable double espresso. Having said that, the leverpresso seemed to require a bit of muscle from you to work the lever, is this true?
You're welcome ! The Nanopresso is much much easier to complete a brew with - the Leverpresso - depending on how fine you've ground your coffee - you will require more pressure to brew an espresso with it ... that being said - you could always grind a little coarser and press a little slower (avoid excessive strain) and still brew a decent coffee with it... ie: better than the Nano
I actually have the minipresso and the barista kit for that one is really weird. It doesn't have a larger basket, just more of the same size baskets and a larger water reservoir. Not sure how that makes sense. If I use double the water for the same 8 g dose it'll obviously be horribly over extracted
Fair comment. I wouldn't necessarily say I was or attempting to dumb the Nanopresso down - rather tuning it up to meet that of the Leverpresso. The Leverpresso is quite close to making Espresso like coffee, whereas the Nanopresso - whilst still making good tasting coffee, is missing qualities that are inherent with espresso. But as coffee brewers go - I do think they're both great designs. If I was choosing convenience over quality - I would choose the Nanopresso every time 👌
Have you had a chance to try out the new version of the Leverpresso? The mostly steel model with the built-in gage? :)
I have not yet - it is yet to make it to Australia !
@@AlternativeBrewing argh! I keep hoping one of you espresso experts will get their hands on one so that I get your advice on dialing it in 😜
Which would be better, the Kompresso or the nanopresso coffee maker?
Just checked your site. You carry all the brands I am comparing. Is the leverpresso like a mini Cafelat Robot made of titan plastics? Does the placement of water and grounds compare? Because upon James Hoffmann's first look at the Robot, he said it avoided the heatsink problems [of the Flair and the Rok] it seems really smart. Is that the same arrangement of the portafilter and piston with the Leverpresso as with the Robot besides that it isn't metal?
I would say the Robot is superior - but the design is similar yes. The heat sink in the Leverpresso is a little more noticeable - but what's more is it does have smaller issues with getting all the water pressed through on the first press - and you have to end up lifting the levers and pressing down again - whereas with the Robot - it doesn't happen as often ..
Hi josh, can u compare Cafflano kompressor vs Wacaco Picopresso? I'm in dilemma which one should i buy 😅
Hi there, apologies, but we no longer stock the Kompresso - is has been a popular brewer - but I believe the Picopresso would ultimately win in a comparison there.
@@AlternativeBrewing I'm not so sure bou that, beside the basket capacity, I guess kompresso still have a chance for the taste and the simplicity of work flow..
Hey Josh, please make a comparison of the Cafflano Kompresso vs Leverpresso, both are really great portable manual espresso makers.
Thanks Josh for the good review! I have the Nanopresso + barista kit when I need(ed) to travel and it is a perfect brewer for this kind of situation. Not sure I would change for a Leverpresso as it is bigger and the difference in tasting doesn't seem to be huge... (if I want an amazing shot, I would take my Flair Pro 2... as it is portable too ;-) )
Just a question: is it really fair to remove the pressurisation on the Nanopresso as it is engineered as such? It would be good to compare the taste with the 2 brewers in their factory settings, no?
That's a great point Michael. I do believe you can get a little more out of the Nanopresso's extraction without the spring - and the flavour is enhanced this way so long as you're adjusting your grind to suit. So why not? - it is the first time I've really considered sharing the option and it's certainly is not a mod I'd suggest is for every Nanopresso owner.
I'd agree with you that if you're already a Nanopresso owner - I wouldn't be adding it to the pile to buy a Leverpresso - it's small gains. Unless you are chasing a bigger shot ( Leverpresso 20g shot.)
One thing I should have mentioned is how much I love the ability to brew a rather decent short "espresso" coffee on a Nanopresso with very little dose. This blew my mind - the Flavour from 8g of coffee on a standard Nanopresso 👌
And although it's noted as a pressurized portafilter - I look at it more like a flow valve that forces pre-infusion in the basket for a few more seconds.. however using a fine grind with the spring I've found blocks the Nanopresso up.
Flair Pro 2 all the way, that's the Zeus of portable espresso brewers 👍 it's just not as lightweight or compact as these two.
How would the Leverpreso V3 stack up against the new Picopresso? Witch one would be more versatile and/or make better espresso? Thank you!
I would say the Picopresso ..rather than the Nanopresso is now on-par with the quality of espresso the the Leverpresso brews- perhaps even a little easier to brew 👍
@Alternative Brewing That is awesome to hear! Nice to know they are on par and the difference is in the usage. Both would be acceptable entries into the world of espresso then. The Picopresso an easier and more portable option... I think one might get more pressure control with the Leverpresso? (I know it’s overkill, but since I am just looking at the landscape of manual espresso, adding a Smart Espresso Profiler to everything is in my mind haha) But then again Wacaco is probably adding a pressure gauge and other accessories down the line. Thank you for your inputs and time! I will for sure buy them from you once I make my mind!
Thanks Josh, I enjoy your comparisons. I use the nanopresso at work with the barista kit, and I find it needs an awful lot more pressure to make an acceptable double espresso. Having said that, the leverpresso seemed to require a bit of muscle from you to work the lever, is this true?
You're welcome ! The Nanopresso is much much easier to complete a brew with - the Leverpresso - depending on how fine you've ground your coffee - you will require more pressure to brew an espresso with it ... that being said - you could always grind a little coarser and press a little slower (avoid excessive strain) and still brew a decent coffee with it... ie: better than the Nano
Thank you for the comparison review.
No problem 👍
I actually have the minipresso and the barista kit for that one is really weird. It doesn't have a larger basket, just more of the same size baskets and a larger water reservoir. Not sure how that makes sense. If I use double the water for the same 8 g dose it'll obviously be horribly over extracted
This is true - I've never seen the benefit of extra water either. But the extra capacity in the filter basket is a win 👍
Invite you to evaluate our staresso portable coffee machine, it will definitely surprise you
Do the HandPresso next
Please I mean
I liked your movie. You make many good movies.
Not really a great comparison given you essentially modified the Nanopresso, 'dumbing it down' to match the Leverpresso
Fair comment. I wouldn't necessarily say I was or attempting to dumb the Nanopresso down - rather tuning it up to meet that of the Leverpresso. The Leverpresso is quite close to making Espresso like coffee, whereas the Nanopresso - whilst still making good tasting coffee, is missing qualities that are inherent with espresso. But as coffee brewers go - I do think they're both great designs. If I was choosing convenience over quality - I would choose the Nanopresso every time 👌