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class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"val\"\u003e18 Bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eMax Pressure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"val\"\u003e18g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eBasket Dose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"val\"\u003e80ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eWater Tank\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"val\"\u003e350g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Picopresso is a genuine espresso machine in a cup-sized body — not an espresso-style approximation. A true unpressurised 18g basket, naked bottomless extraction, 9–12 bar working pressure, and an optional pressure gauge to profile your shots. Reviewers compare the cup quality to the Flair Classic. If you have a good grinder and want a proper double shot anywhere on earth, this is it.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"howto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-header\"\u003ePre-Infuse ~8 Seconds · Then Pump to Full Extraction · ~50ml Double Espresso\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreheat the body\u003c\/strong\u003e — fill the water chamber with a small amount of hot water, swirl, and discard; prevents heat loss during extraction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose and distribute\u003c\/strong\u003e — use the dosing ring and WDT tool to load 18g of ultra-fine ground coffee and distribute evenly before tamping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTamp firmly\u003c\/strong\u003e — use the included palm tamper to compress the puck; an even, level tamp prevents channeling in the naked basket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill water chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — add 80ml of freshly boiled water and assemble the machine; work quickly to minimise temperature drop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-infuse ~8 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e — push slowly once or twice to saturate the puck; pause ~8s for even extraction before pumping to full pressure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hs-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtract to ~50ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — pump steadily at 9–12 bar until the shot reaches the desired volume; watch the bottomless basket for flow pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Who This Is For:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Picopresso uses a professional unpressurised basket — it requires a quality burr grinder (ultra-fine espresso grind), correct puck prep, and some extraction knowledge. Beginners may experience channeling or sour shots during dial-in. It also has no internal heater — externally pre-heated water only. The learning curve is real; the reward is equally real.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-icon\"\u003e☕\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-name\"\u003eTrue Unpressurised Basket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-desc\"\u003e18g non-pressurised basket — the same format as a café portafilter. No crema-enhancement tricks, just real extraction quality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-icon\"\u003e👁️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-name\"\u003eNaked Bottomless Portafilter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-desc\"\u003eWatch the shot form in real-time from below — channeling is immediately visible, making the Picopresso a precision diagnostic tool as well as a brewer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-icon\"\u003e💪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-name\"\u003e18 Bar · 9–12 Bar Extraction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-desc\"\u003eBuilds to 18 bar peak; working extraction pressure lands at 9–12 bar — commercial espresso machine range, achieved entirely by hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-name\"\u003eZero Electricity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-desc\"\u003eNo battery, no USB, no power outlet. Works on any continent, at any altitude, indefinitely — the only consumables are hot water and fresh coffee.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-icon\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-name\"\u003eFully Upgradeable System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-desc\"\u003eOfficial accessories expand capability: pressure gauge for profiling, collapsible stand with undershot mirror, sleeve for heat comfort, Exagram Pro scale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-name\"\u003e106×78×71mm · 350g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-desc\"\u003eSmaller than a smartphone in two dimensions — all accessories pack inside the body for travel, fitting in a jacket pocket or the top of any daypack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"upgrades\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"upg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-name\"\u003e📊 Pressure Gauge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-desc\"\u003eAttaches to the pump head — shows real-time bar during extraction for profiling. Recommended for anyone dialling in light roasts or experimenting with pressure curves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"upg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-name\"\u003e🪞 Stand + Undershot Mirror\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-desc\"\u003eCollapsible stand holds the Picopresso at working height — angled mirror lets you watch the naked extraction without crouching.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"upg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-name\"\u003e🧤 Protective Sleeve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-desc\"\u003eFaux leather sleeve attaches to the water chamber — the body gets very hot with a proper preheat; the sleeve makes it comfortable to grip throughout extraction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"upg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-name\"\u003e⚖️ Exagram Pro Scale\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ug-desc\"\u003ePurpose-designed to fit under the stand — weigh your shot yield in real-time without a separate scale footprint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ib-title\"\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ib-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003ePicopresso Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003e18g Unpressurised Basket\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003eDosing Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003ePalm Tamper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003eWDT Distribution Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003eCollapsible Scoop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003eCleaning Brush\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ib-item\"\u003eSturdy Travel Pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWACACO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicopresso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Hand Pump — No Electricity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Bar \/ 261 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 – 12 Bar (During Extraction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasket Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnpressurised — Naked \/ Bottomless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasket Dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18g Ground Coffee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasket Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEspresso Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to ~50ml (Double Espresso)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Infusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Manual (~8 seconds recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot — Externally Pre-Heated (No Internal Heater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106 × 78 × 71mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReusable — No Paper Filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTravel, Camping, Hiking, Bikepacking, Home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18g Unpressurised Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble the dose of earlier WACACO models — the true upgrade over the Nanopresso; a full 18g enables proper double espresso extraction rather than an underextracted concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaked Bottomless Extraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShots emerge from an open base with no spout — visible channeling, uneven flow, or perfect tiger-stripe extraction patterns tell you precisely what your grind and puck prep are doing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–12 Bar Working Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak pressure of 18 bar drops to a working 9–12 bar during extraction — the commercial espresso standard, achieved entirely by hand pump without any motorised assistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Infusion (~8 Seconds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply light initial pressure to saturate the puck before full extraction — reduces channeling risk on fine grinds and improves extraction evenness across the 18g dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpgradeable Ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial pressure gauge, collapsible stand, undershot mirror, heat sleeve, and purpose-fit scale — the Picopresso grows with your espresso skills rather than hitting a ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact Self-Contained Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll accessories — tamper, WDT tool, dosing ring, scoop, brush — store inside the body in the travel pouch; 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