Hey Kev, thanks for this. I've had my Picopresso for around a year and despite never having preheated it I've always been satisfied with the results. Just tried preheating and the difference with the Australian Skybury Beans I'm using currently is significant

@Coffee_Kev

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic, I'm glad you found my video helpful :-)

Sickkkk video. Your son likes this gift

It’s only people from our part of the world, Kev, who would giggle to themselves after saying they’re going to do 8-10 pumps!

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 you may well be right.

Hi I just purchased this yesterday with the Wacaco Exagrinder, I've watched a few videos on it, your video I followed closely, First shot chocked, Second was perfect and one of the better Espresso shots I've tasted. I have on order your Chocolate brownie blend so will be trying that soon. I also purchased the Wacaco Pipamoka for when I'm out, I often visit Nature Reserves and cannot use a stove so only water from a flask, the Wacaco pipamoka is more for long coffee using a French press grind.

Have one of these. Absolutely love it

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Kenny, decent little thing isn't it? What grinder do you use with it?

@K3MCL

Жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev I use the 1Zpresso J-max. It’s perfect for it. Took me a wee while to get it dialled in but have it nailed now

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

@@K3MCL Cheers for that, J-Max looks good, I'll get hold of one, I've used the JX. Ta, Kev.

Wifey bought this for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. I’ve used it with your Chocolate Brownie beans too and got great results from it. So glad you mention the preheat. Lots of other videos out there and although some mention it, they don’t stress it enough. It’s possibly the most important thing about using it. I’m going to try the Custard Cream in it next. Cheers, Kev 😀👍

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

It's a great little thing isn't it, yeah you really do have to pre heat it well, I think as long as you're aware of that, it's ace. Glad you're enjoying the chocolate brownie blend, love that stuff! Custard cream is great too but it's a light roast that one, a bit more challenging, pre-heating and working fast to not let it all cool down too much will be even more important. Cheers, Kev.

@Halfpint71

Жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev I ran out of coffee so bought some Starbucks dark roast espresso. Yeah, so I’ve found out I’m not a dark roast person 😄 I’m just waiting for the Custard Cream beans to arrive, but the dark roast beans are going in the compost bin! Gippin!

So i modified it with a battery powered heater (i'm traveling 320 days a year in countries from 220 to 110 v and bringing a adapter is just to much work but it improved it alot. only make sure you get something wrapped around it (i let a local repairshop make a thick insulation cover to keep the heat in and my hands cool) and prevent it to start boiling as it really can not handle that ;)

I've had one since launch - great little thing - makes great espresso provided you can get the grind and tamp exactly right.

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree Tim, once you get the hang of it, it's fantastic!

@tim_biller

Жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev Just don't pump too quickly ... Also Wacaco (and others) sell a sleeve to insulate your hands from the heat, as they can get very hot in use. Oh and your coffee works really well with it too ;-)

Hello Kev! Love the channel. Hey, quick question for you... My Pico is my daily driver. Do you think saving for a cafelat robot makes sense or is it similar enough???

I'm thinking of getting this is it worth getting and do you make your own coffee bean mix ?

i got this for couple months, really great performance for all espresso roast coffee , and even better with an IMS basket (as suggested by other youtubers), had some fun for outdoor and indoor brewing!

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Once you get the hand of it its fantastic :-)

@Ahmed.Elkholy1

Жыл бұрын

Which IMS basket do you use ?

@coffeeterrain7685

Жыл бұрын

ims 51mm 20g , but an 18g one would fit better because of the depth of basket

@foxtrotwhisky4061

Жыл бұрын

I've heard of the better performance with IMS basket, but what actually makes it better? I find it hard to believe a basket that doesn't fit well, and is just a holder for coffee, can make any difference?? Does it change the flavour? Thanks for any info you have!

@coffeeterrain7685

Жыл бұрын

@@foxtrotwhisky4061 the biggest difference is the side of the basket. The one comes with it isn’t straight wall. So the IMS 18g basket works way better(despite I got a 20g one but a bit too long)

Did you make a test of whether pre heating vs no pre heating makes any difference?

I hope they frequently have discount, i missed their boxing day discount.

Does the expresso comes out hot or Luke warm ?

That B-roll..... mmm

How much better is the result when compared to AeroPress? I know its not a good comparison since AeroPress doesn't make espresso with crema, but still is it worth investing about 2 times the cost of an AeroPress? (I already have an AeroPress btw)

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video Sail, thanks, Personally, I love the Aeropress, I think its amazing.

🤣 Excellent....as always ♥️

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Ta 😃

Kev, love you but you mustn’t like your lad very much 😝. There again, looks a great result but I think that’s down to you, maestro 👍

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

Haha, actually Josh is way better at this stuff than I am, he's a real Barista, I just play one on KZread ;-). It's actually really straightforward, as long as you've got a capable grinder and as long as you pay attention to the preheating and then work quick enough while it's not, I think it's about as good a shot you're going to get from a travel espresso maker. Cheers, Kev.

@mikeh2613

Жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev thanks for everything you’ve done re the coffee experience. My wife & I wish you & yours all the very best for the new year 2023 👍👍

@Coffee_Kev

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeh2613 Many Thanks Mike, same to you and yours :-)

Looks a right faff