Mypressi Twist Portable Espresso Maker

Comment: At least give the people at MyPressi some gratitude for thinking outside the box and coming up with something that gives a 'decent' shot while not weighing a ton and taking up countertop space or costing over $500. As for the folks who are blowing thru cartridges, I have found differences in the quality of cartridges from various manufacturers. Also, if the seals in the MyPressi are damaged or missing your cartridge will not last at all. I was on the waiting list for a long time and unfortunately I had to return the first unit because the trigger would stick, but MyPressi support was very responsive and replaced it immediately along with free cartridges so I am surprised to hear of the customer support problems of some of the other owners. Hopefully customer support is still up to the task and hopefully I don't need to find out anytime soon. The MyPressi takes some practice, but I can get a very reasonable double shot of espresso every morning without much fuss. So, probably a 4.5 star rating since I had to send the first one back, but overall a great appliance.

Comment: I originally got the Mypressi Twist in March. I was blown away by the great shots it was able to produce after only a few tries of getting used to it. Who would have thought such great espresso could have come from this little thing? I really loved the thing, and used it each morning for one double shot. However, as time went on the cartridge life continually declined. At first, I could get the 4 double shots from one cartridge, then 3, then just one. I could hear the gas leaking out slowly. Thought it might be bad cartridges, but it was not. I contacted MyPressi and they said there were problems with some of the early units having a 'slow leak.' On their website, they say they'll send you a "slow-leak patch kit," but in reality there is no kit, they just replace the unit. So I'm thinking, "Wow, what great customer service!" As they said they would, the replacement unit was sent. It was not a new unit, and it was obviously used. The end cap had extra metal soldered into the end, and I could instantly see some gas leaking out from around the bowl (cold on metal). And it made sounds not like my other. I knew it would not last. Again, the Mypressi worked for about a month of daily 1 double shot use. Then, just like the last unit, it is down to 1 double (or single, ONE TIME use only) per cartridge. I again contacted mypressi and they will not respond. I tried posting this info on the help and message board on their site, but all posts relating to the Mypressi not working well are IMMEDIATELY erased (vs 'how do I do this' posts). The Mypressi has a year warranty, but the thing only lasts two months. I am very disappointed as I did love it at first. I tend to think this company may go under...

Comment: If you know Espresso you won't be disappointed.
After a short introduction period I can now pull shots that are better
then the shots I pull with my $2K home unit.

Yes it takes some work, yes you will need a good burr grinder, yes you will need
to dial it in,yes you need fresh good coffee, yes you need to preheat the water bowl and the cup.... but
if you are willing to do all that it will give you amazing results every time.

Unit is built very well.
I can see it being used day after day for years. (simplicity rules!)
Easy to clean up.
For those who only get 1 or 2 cups per charge contact the manufacturer
they will send you an upgraded end cap that will take care of the problem.
The unit will do 4 double shots on one charge within 48 hours.... at minimum.

Yes, the O rings fall out sometimes when I wash the unit but I just worked it into my
routine to place my thumb on the O ring while washing it.

Top quality espresso from a $150 device?
As unbelievable as it may sound the answer is a definitive YES!

Comment: This machine rocks! For crema and intensity of flavors, it is in the same league as my Rancilio Silvia (with PID temp control added). Flavors are a bit smoothed out with the Twist, which makes for a more forgiving espresso if your beans are less than stellar (off notes are muted). Make sure your grinder can grind fine enough and don't forget the preheat.

Comment: Performs as advertised. Water temperature and grind sensitive. Descent crema. For European purchasers beware of the recharge cartriges. Not all brands work due to length differences and cap ends. I found the ISI brand name (made in Austria) works well. A bit of cotton wool at the end of the screw part of the handle compensates well for the few milimeters difference. If not the gaz will eventually leak out and after a couple of hours there will be no pressure.