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Cafflano Kompresso
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Make espresso at the campsite, in the park, or in the library with this simple device from Cafflano, a company known for its wide range of coffee gear. All you need to supply is some fine-ground coffee and hot water and the Kompresso will take care of the rest Read More
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17
Dec 25, 2018
Been about over a year since when I first got this.
If you want real espresso this WILL NOT DO, I mean it.
But if you travel a lot and you HATE hotel coffee, this is it.
I like the build quality compare to Aeropress and especially the metal filter.
Only issue is the grind, you have to get good grinder and good coffee if you want something decent.
This thing by far produce good coffee, barely ok espresso, most important to me is the solid build quality, durability, function, and portability.
If you are traveling and want some real espresso really bad, go to real cafe and get yourself real espresso.......
serif
251
Apr 30, 2018
I got mine off the kickstarter campaign. I find it a challenge to get reliable, repeatable results. My success rate when it comes to getting a cup I'm happy with, is like 50-50. Probably user error but when I have an Aeropress and a Hario V60 within reach, I'm honestly not that inclined to work that hard with this when I know how to get what I want with the other two. The washing up is also a bit more involved as there are more parts that need washing. If you're happy with your Aeropress, you're seriously not missing anything. Seems like a more fussy/finicky system overall. I still try it from time to time in the hopes that it 'clicks' for me, but I don't see it ever becoming a go-to.
serif
251
May 1, 2018
Welcome! Just to add, there are a couple of reviewers who seem to have found success with the right grind size, so for those who are itching for a challenge with a new 'system', this might be it. I have the hario skerton and mini porlex, but haven't gotten around to working out the right grind. Again, I'll state that my experience is probably indicative of user error and laziness :p (Actually bought a nespresso recently for those mornings where I'm in a rush!)
RogierFvV
43
Dec 29, 2018
serifVery interesting observation. I decided to give it a whirl and find out for myself. I have metal filters in the Aeropress, though I use them with paper as well. The biggest problem with Aeropress to me is that it starts leaking within a year, so I end up buying a new one once a year. Their customer support tells me that if I empty out the grinds immediately and store the parts separately, the plunger will retain its resiliency longer, but that only goes sofar, for if you allow it to dry out a bit after each run, the coffee becomes a nice hockey puck and easy to discard, versus washing off the messy grinds every time. I guess soon I will experience the difference first hand. Plus, the cafflano seems better for a travel solution.
At the end of the day, you can buy a replacement seal for the end of the plunger on your Aeropress, so at $3.50 per year, that is pretty minimal maintenance.
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Yirg
98
Apr 27, 2018
This product might produce good coffee, but judging by the amount of "crema" in the promotion video, this coffee isn't espresso. Get a Handpresso if you're looking for a portable device that does produce espresso. I'm using one for several years (with a Hario mini grinder) and am very happy with it, enough to take it with me every time I travel abroad.
Yirg
98
Apr 30, 2018
Lack of crema is a very good indicator that the produced coffee is not espresso. Even machines that are known to produce small amount of crema (like the Elektra Microcasa a Leva, which I use at home) still produce incomparably more crema than what's in this video.
Also, why would they use old beans for a promotional video? and are there other videos that show actual crema produced from the Kompresso machine?
If you own the Kompresso and have access to a good espresso machine, here's a little challenge that does not involve crema. Try making 25ml of espresso using 7 gram of ground coffee and compare the result in terms of coffee strength. Just make sure that it takes the electric espresso machine about 25 seconds (plus minus a few seconds) to extract the coffee. I would guess the Kompresso will produce a more thin/watery coffee, but I'd be very happy to learn otherwise.
Also, why would they use old beans for a promotional video? and are there other videos that show actual crema produced from the Kompresso machine?
If you own the Kompresso and have access to a good espresso machine, here's a little challenge that does not involve crema. Try making 25ml of espresso using 7 gram of ground coffee and compare the result in terms of coffee strength. Just make sure that it takes the electric espresso machine about 25 seconds (plus minus a few seconds) to extract the coffee. I would guess the Kompresso will produce a more thin/watery coffee, but I'd be very happy to learn otherwise.
Flashman
90
Apr 30, 2018
YirgI'm disagreeing with your statement that based on the amount of crema alone, this device is not making espresso, that it is only making coffee. You can use crema enhancing device like a pressurized filter to produce great crema even with stale coffee that was grind over a month ago. There is more to espresso. The description claims it does the press with over 9 bars, if that is true, it is espresso. I think where this product has it's greatest challenge is the fact it's hard to be consistent since your hand pressure is what is controlling the bar pressure as you push down. I would like to be able to try this out to see for myself how it works, I think this device is prone to user error.
I do not own this press and I'm not sold on it, I'm just not dismissing it based on a video showing lack of crema. I'm looking for a portable backpacking solution. At 7oz this is borderline on the reasonable weight to add to pack weight to enjoy a cup of espresso in the morning on a multi day backpacking trip. Something like the Handpresso doing a 50 ml shot at a weight of over a pound is not an option vs a 7oz device that does up to a 80 ml shot might meet my needs, the jury is still out.
Here is a video that shows better crema https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5104vTn_vq0
I do not own this press and I'm not sold on it, I'm just not dismissing it based on a video showing lack of crema. I'm looking for a portable backpacking solution. At 7oz this is borderline on the reasonable weight to add to pack weight to enjoy a cup of espresso in the morning on a multi day backpacking trip. Something like the Handpresso doing a 50 ml shot at a weight of over a pound is not an option vs a 7oz device that does up to a 80 ml shot might meet my needs, the jury is still out.
Here is a video that shows better crema https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5104vTn_vq0
211bma
67
Apr 27, 2018
the video was not impressive to me, that was NOT a shot of espresso in my opinion! I know nothing about the beans used, if the water in the thermos was hot enough (I am dubious considering the rest of his technique). there was little to no crema this could be that the beans were too old, or because his tamp was uneven (not flat) or even that the water was not the right temperature. I would not get one of these! The only portable espresso makers I have been impressed with are the Mypressi Twist [no longer made(I own one)] and the flair espresso maker let's have a Massdrop on that!
Flashman
90
Apr 9, 2018
What did this drop go for, cost? I remember reading about this awhile back, but missed the drop. Thanks
Flashman
90
Apr 27, 2018
Thank you, I was on the list to be notified. But nice that you sent a response :-)
NeedsLoomis
20
Mar 27, 2018
By definition, espresso is made with 9+ Bars of pressure. An aeropress puts out about .75 bars , so these products are not similar. One makes coffee, the other makes espresso.
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