Crew Review: MyPressi Twist

[BebeBicy]

Hello! I have only one question... How many cups I can make with one cartridge/sparklet?

Thanks!

Petr

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@BebeBicy 8 single shots, 4 doubles I believe - Kat

[BebeBicy]

@SeattleCoffeeGear OK, thanks! It is possible to say how long stand by the pressure? for example when I make only one coffee...

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@BebeBicy It seems to retain it for each use until the capsule runs out; I have pulled shots days apart without issue - Kat

[BebeBicy]

@SeattleCoffeeGear Thanks Kat!

[ClassicsCafe]

Hey again Kat!

Two questions here:

1) What is the grind setting for this?

2) How often did you / would you find it can go 'sour'?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@ClassicsCafe You want to do an espresso type grind for this if you're using the standard basket; but there is a pressurized as well that is not as picky. As long as you heat everything up to the right temp, the sourness can be non-existent. Just gotta make sure you do so - Kat

[zepoe]

Thanks! You convinced me and I got one at a nearby shop here in Amsterdam. Works great! I find that I use the maximum of 21gr of coffee ground on the Ascaso Isteel (on its finest setting) that you demonstrated in another video to get a slow flow with lots of crema from the MyPressi. I like your informal presentation style, feels like your shop is just around the corner that way.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@zepoe Great to hear!! It's a great prep method, I think :) - Kat

[pugggs]

eddie vedder in the background... mmm

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@pugggs yes, unfortunately we sometimes cannot help what's on the radio :( - Kat

[Kittysafe]

Very cute video.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@Kittysafe Thanks!

[Kittysafe]

@SeattleCoffeeGear You're welcome :)

[HomeDistiller]

if you need to heat so much water etc then wouldnt a stove top be just as good?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@HomeDistiller Well, you could theoretically use this with a hotel room kettle, so a stove top wouldn't be required and not true for the stovetop maker. Also, the resulting coffee is very different. - Kat

[klarinetta]

Can't you get a 25-30 sec shot from this maker ?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@klarinetta You probably can, switching up your grind. - Kat

[watcherjohnny]

Thanks for posting!

[hellomigi]

Great! I want a Presso.

Does anyone know a source for trouble shooting my Rancilio Silvia? It does everything right except heat the water. How do I know if I burned my boiler out?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

We have a repair center if you want to send it into us, the guys can take a look at it. Feel free to send me a message if you'd like to do that. - Kat

[jojoliu1]

the video is so nice! thanks to you guys!

Can you guys do a video of "PRESSO". I was always curious about this hand press espresso machine, thanks!

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

I will see if we can get our hands on one to try it out :) - Kat

[renodavid]

@jojoliu1 Hmm...i had forgotten about the Presso. Another interesting technology. Already pulled the trigger on the Mypressi though. So to speak...

[jerrygalvan23]

Great Vid Ladies!

[crodrigo]

You ladies are a riot. I have a penchant for checking out you ladies for a morning laugh while I'm enjoying espresso from my Duetto. :)

All fun aside, I have a serious question. I've heard mixed reviews about the Capresso water kettles. I assume that is what you're using. Do you notice a bad chemical taste or smell from the kettle? Many people have complained about the odor diffused through the water. Do you notice and chemical smell or taste? Thanks in advance.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

We haven't noticed anything yet, but the one we used is pretty new and been used just a handful of times. That may be something that occurs over time? Not sure...but we'll keep our eye on it. - Kat

[pcharles67]

I think the inability to take cylinders on the plane is a dealbreaker for travelers. Who really wants to go out hunting for nitrous cylinders when they arrive in a strange town after a long flight?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

I know that the manufacturer said they've had customers mail them to their hotels so that isn't a problem. And you *may* be able to check them, but the TSA in the US wouldn't firmly commit to that. - Kat

[darkroastbean]

I still prefer my Handpresso! It has less parts, requires no preheating, uses no N2O cartridges, weights three times less and can go on board an airplane! With the Handpresso Domepod I achieve the same crema !

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

I agree that the Handpresso is a little more portable...but having tried both of them several times, I do think the TWIST gives a better shot. It may be the difference between single & double shots, though :) - Kat

[PB2001]

Great review . You guys are too funny.

[bobcecusn]

I like the "201" stereo sound!

[ASFx2600]

Also wanted to say that with proper preheating and fresh coffee, I feel the Mypressi can easily make a shot comparable to the Rancilio Silvia. Really I think it's on a whole new level compared to the handpresso. :)

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Yeah, I agree -- I think it takes a little bit of attention to the temperature side of things...but, then, so does the Silvia ;) - Kat

[ASFx2600]

Here's some tricks I learned after using it for a few days:

#1 - Preheat the reservoir as it sits in the handle (without the basket) for 30 seconds. Preheat a 2nd time for better temperatures. Leave about 1/8' of air at the top. Don't fill it all the way to the top.

#2 - You can also preheat the basket. Put the basket in a little bowl and let that soak in boiling water, then dry with a towel and tamp.

#3 - Don't use the spouts. Pulling a naked shot helps maintain the temperature.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Awesome, thanks for the tips!! We pre-heated everything before pulling any of the shots, but didn't do the spouts. We'll try that in our next round of testing. - Kat

[mstarmer68]

Price?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

We're not carrying them yet (will be within the next couple of weeks) so you can pick one up from MyPressi directly for around $170. - Kat

[olishant]

first view! :D

I've officially been convinced to get a mypressi instead of the handpresso to take along on the road with me. Thanks!

P.S. Nice legs Kat. ;D

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Well, I think it's a good choice and has the potential to make a really good shot. Glad you liked my jailbird legs :) - Kat