In this article, we’ll show you how to get an espresso from Tiny Patio portable espresso maker using ground coffee. For the best experience and to ensure safe use, please read the user guide/instruction manual that comes in the box. It contains important information on troubleshooting, safety precautions, and proper operation to help you get the most out of your portable espresso maker. If you need a digital instruction manual, feel free to send us a message. Essential Coffee Machine Parts for Brewing Espresso from Ground Coffee (you don’t need the small capsule holder) Step 1: Take off the lid of the ground coffee container. If possible, preheat the container. Step 2: Add two scoops of ground coffee (approximately 8g). The plastic scoop comes along with the coffee maker. Step 3: Wet the ground coffee, allowing it to “bloom”. If you don’t wet the grounds before the extraction, you probably get a weak cup of coffee. Put the lid back on. Step 4: Insert the ground coffee container into the large capsule holder Step 5: Screw the large capsule holder into position Step 6: Put back the mug Step 7: Add 30ml of cold/warm/hot water (using hot water will help save battery power). Press the power button once to check the battery level. The water container has a capacity of 60ml. If you’d like an Americano-style coffee, add 60ml of water. If you prefer a standard espresso shot, 30–40ml of water is recommended. Step 8/1 – If you use hot water, long press to extract coffee (green LED running). Step 8/2 – For cold/warm water, implement a double press to heat the water to 86°C/186.8°F (yellow-orange LED running); heating time depends on the initial temperature of water. In the below video, we use warm water, so the heating time is about 2 minutes 25 seconds. Coffee will be extracted automatically. Q&A: Do I need to press the button again to make the extraction stop or does it stop automatically? – The extraction lasts approximately 65 seconds. It will stop automatically; you can also press the button once if you want to stop the machine in the middle of the extraction. We used two simple methods of coffee brewing, and what we got are shown below. See the thin layer of foam? Using a filter, such as a Vietnamese phin filter, allows us to brew 2 or 3 cups of coffee at once, whereas the electric portable espresso maker produces one shot at a time. However, coffee made with the electric machine develops a nice crema and releases an amazing aroma during extraction. It’s worth giving it a go. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment.
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My husband and I both work from home, and every now and then, we pack up the car and head out on a road trip. We usually only have a vague itinerary as we like the idea of “going with the moment”. There is a sense of adventure and wonder about those unplanned stops along the way. Whenever we find a pretty spot, we can have a stop, pull a nice espresso shot, have a sip, and enjoy the view. We have a picopresso. We like its build quality, and it makes great shots. But on the road, we hate having to find boiling water. Then there’s the preheating, measuring out the grounds, pouring in the hot water, pulling the shot, cleaning it all up. It’s all too much when traveling. We still use the picopresso at home, but for traveling, we prefer a self-contained unit. That’s when we decided to have a self-heating espresso maker. There is a compromise on some quality, but the convenience of having a built-in heater is not to be underestimated. It takes both pods and grounds, and is so much easier to manage on the go. We’ve taken it everywhere: roadside stops, hiking trails, and even those business hotels with sad excuses for coffee. It’s compact, easy to clean, and comes with a built-in travel cup. The battery lasts long enough 3 brews if we’re using cold water, or up to twenty if we’ve got access to hot water beforehand. It’s not perfect, but it’s enough to make those little moments—a pause by a scenic lake or a quiet morning on the balcony—feel complete. So, is it worth it? For us, absolutely. In short, below are the pros and cons of this self-heating espresso maker in our opinion. Pros: + Very convenient. No need for kettle. This coffee machine also has a built-in travel cup, so you don’t need to bring your coffee mug. + Take both Nespresso pods and ground coffee. + Shot quality is more than acceptable. + Battery: If we use cold water, battery is good for 3 brews; if we use the room kettle or have access to hot water, we’ll get about 20 brews. + Compact design. Easy to carry. + Easy to clean. Cons: + Don’t expect that a portable coffee maker will produce the same results as a countertop machine. However when we are on the go, it does just fine. + Possible to produce only one shot at a time Interested in giving it a go? Check out this handheld coffee maker here, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.