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Users control the 15 Bar pressure through a hand pump.
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STARESSO Espresso machines
These portable manual machines allow for espresso brewing anywhere using ground coffee and hand-pump pressure. The set includes expansion stands and electric grinders for a complete mobile barista setup
Our pick
Why this brand
Portable Design
These compact makers are built for travel and office use.
Bottomless Portafilters
Available 37mm and 53mm portafilters allow for professional extraction.
About this lineup
Portable Manual Extraction
The listings feature the Classic and PLUS SP300 manual espresso machines. These models use ground coffee and can be paired with the Discovery II PLUS electric grinder.
- PLUS SP300 manual machine
- 15 Bar manual pressure
- 53mm bottomless portafilter
- 37mm classic portafilter
- Portable coffee maker bundles
- Discovery II PLUS electric grinder
Designed around
In the range
Look through Brown, Portable espresso makers, 15 Bar espresso machines, Manual lever espresso makers to see how the STARESSO models split.
The specs that matter
STARESSO keeps the build language in the product names: Manual lever portable espresso machine; Classic espresso maker with 37mm portafilter; Portable espresso maker with expansion stand set.
Who picks these
Pick a STARESSO model from Brown, Portable espresso makers, 15 Bar espresso machines, Manual lever espresso makers when that is the job you have.
Worth comparing
8 machines listed here give you a side-by-side on Brown, Portable espresso makers, 15 Bar espresso machines, Manual lever espresso makers.
Catalog map
How STARESSO splits here
Portable espresso makers
5/7 in our catalog
Manual lever espresso makers
4/7 in our catalog
Listings
STARESSO: 8 machines listed here
Groups Brown Portable espresso makers
From the notes
Pluses and minuses
From 8 reviews we went through
Plus side
- Espresso quality and crema 5
- Ease of use and setup 3
- Portability and compact size 3
- Brew time and speed 2
- Build quality and durability 2
- Design and aesthetics 2
- Ease of cleaning 2
- Value for money 2
- Need for extra accessories 1
- Pump mechanism reliability 1
Minus side
- Pump mechanism reliability 2
- Brew time and speed 1
- Build quality and durability 1
- Ease of use and setup 1
- Need for extra accessories 1
- Value for money 1
First-hand
From this set
The STARESSO PLUS is my go-to for making espresso at the office since it does not need a plug.
Using the 53mm bottomless portafilter with the SP300 gives me a great view of the extraction.
The Discovery II PLUS grinder is a perfect match for the portable maker when I am traveling.
Questions
STARESSO Questions
Do these machines require electricity to brew?
The Classic and PLUS SP300 espresso makers are manual and do not require electricity. However, the Discovery II PLUS coffee grinder in this set is electric.
What is the difference between the Classic and PLUS models?
The PLUS SP300 is a larger portable model that can be used with a 53mm bottomless portafilter. The Classic model is more compact and uses a 37mm portafilter.
Can I use ground coffee with these makers?
Yes, these manual machines are designed specifically for use with ground coffee. The catalog also includes an electric grinder to prepare the beans.
What pressure do these manual machines reach?
These manual lever machines are capable of reaching 15 Bar of pressure. This is achieved through the hand-pump mechanism on the top of the unit.