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!

I was looking for a way to make cappuccinos and lattes at home and skip the line at the coffee shop and this does the trick. Overall I'm very satisfied with this espresso machine. It works exactly as expected and produces a rich espresso shot with a think crema. The chamber is big enough for a double shot, or you can use a nespresso type pod and make a single shot. It's extremely portable, especially if you leave the base and shot-glass behind. The clean up is not quite as easy I'd hoped because you have to pop the filter out of the coffee chamber with a small plastic pin and hot coffee will be leaking all over while you try to do this; although, if I'm doing back to back shots, I just rinse out the chamber and re-load it with coffee grounds. With some practice, it can be cleaned pretty quickly without too much mess. In a side-by-side comparison, the flavor of the espresso was better than the nespresso machine but not quite as good as my friend's Flair espresso press. For me, the price, portability, and the easy of use more than make up for the difference, and it's is much better than anything I would expect from a $60 machine. I didn't think I would use nespresso pods with it, but they turned out to be really handy while I was traveling. You can make great espresso in your hotel room and there is virtually no mess when using the pods, just pop it out. You'll never have to drink hotel coffee again! I'll definitely keep some pods on hand to take when I travel or go camping. (note: you'll need to puncture the bottom of the pod, so get the ones with foil on the bottom or make sure you have something sharp) Build quality is quite good, the only part I foresee having an issue with is the plastic pin that pops the plastic filter out. It's already a little bent, and it's only a matter of time before it breaks. After that, I'll just have to use a paperclip to push the filter out. Otherwise, the coffee chamber and pump seem to be stainless steel and the water chamber is heavy duty plastic similar to the AeroPress. I expect the key parts to last many years. Overall, great product. I would highly recommend for the casual espresso drinker looking for an affordable machine, or the espresso aficionado looking for a portable machine to take on the road or the trail.

We used this on our trip to Iceland, where finding a coffee shop was tough. And there is no where they sell decaf. We used this everyday! Brought our Nespresso pods and only had one “blowout” the first time. After that had fantastic coffee! Like others said, warm up the cup with hot water before you start your pour.

For rustic camping it is a very good option. I don't leave without it.