How much coffee do you put in a Wacaco NanoPresso?
Despite its small size, the Nanopresso packs a punch. You can fit 8 grams of coffee in the portafilter and up to 80 ml of water in the reservoir, giving you the ability to brew single shots. If you’d like to brew doubles, a portafilter adaptable is sold separately. Each method needs a different grind size. Espresso needs fine, pour-over prefers medium, and cold brew works best with coarse grounds. Using the wrong grind size makes it harder to balance flavour.For espresso, we recommend starting with a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:2. For a double shot, this means using 18 grams of coffee to yield about 36 grams of espresso. Unlike other brew methods, espresso is highly concentrated, achieved by pushing pressurized hot water through a very fine grind.
What coffee is best for Nanopresso?
The Best Coffee for a Nanopresso You can basically use any medium roast coffee with a Nanopresso and make a good cup. We always recommend using a blend if you’re adding milk to your coffee. For on-the-go espresso lovers who prefer ground coffee, Nanopresso is a great choice. And for those looking for maximum convenience and speed, the Minipresso NS2 is the right choice.It’s my top pick for portable coffee makers in 2025. There are some limitations, however. Don’t expect the same quality texture and taste your favourite coffee shop serves. The espresso the Nanopresso produces is decent, smooth and, if used correctly, has crema on top.
Which is healthier, coffee or espresso?
When it comes to espresso or filter coffee, filter coffee wins the race as the healthiest coffee. It is important that the coffee has been filtered using filter paper, because that is where the unhealthy substances such as diterpenes get stuck. Unlike paper filters, which trap many of the coffee’s natural oils and compounds, metal mesh filters allow these substances to pass through into the final brew. While this process preserves the coffee’s robust flavor, it also allows certain compounds that can affect cholesterol levels to remain in the coffee.
Is 1 shot of espresso equal to 1 cup of coffee?
Regarding fluid ounces alone, it would take about eight espresso shots to fill a coffee cup. However, we strongly advise against drinking that much espresso. The per-ounce caffeine concentration of espresso (63 mg) is far higher than drip coffee (about 12 mg per fluid ounce). An average shot of espresso can range from 60 – 100mg of caffeine (for a double shot) while a standard 12-ounce cup of black coffee can range from 96 – 180mg of caffeine. It would take roughly two double shots of espresso to equal or surpass one 12-ounce cup of black coffee.