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Presso and Crema – no modification required

Years ago Jim Schulman posted an article online detailing what he described as Presso’s “fatal flaw”. At the time Jim posed that to achieve good results from the Presso, a modification to the piston was required to fill the air pocket which forms inside the cylinder when making a shot. For the record, it is [...]

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Presso gets prestigious Gadget of the Week

Last night I got an email from Patrick Hunt, the British Designer of the Presso, letting me know that our little coffee gadget got a great review in the Sunday Times on the weekend (ST is the biggest Sunday paper in the UK). The review really sang the pressos praises for its simplicity and elegant [...]

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Presso Photo Time Lapse

A series of over 200 photos posted in sequence to demonstrate the process of the Presso Espresso Maker.

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Espresso

To ensure you have the most fulfilling rich golden halo on your espresso (crema): Fill your porta filler to the desired level (dose) with freshly ground beans (grind for espresso machines). Press down firmly using the back of the PRESSO scoop (tamping). Be sure to have the porta filler on a firm surface to ensure [...]

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The Coffee

For the best results use freshly roasted beans from your local roaster, ask them to grind them for an espresso machine. Store your freshly ground beans in a vacuum for no more than a week. Try roasting your own green beans in a popcorn popper, a small amount at a time until you hear the [...]

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