Single cup machine - thoughts

[K Baz]

Looking to buy one when I travel any thoughts.

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2009/04/mypressi-twist-espresso-machine.jpg

http://www.mypressi.com/

or

http://www.illyusa.com/wcsstore/IllyUS/images/catalog/accessories/handpresso_new_300x250.jpg

http://www.illyusa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_gifts_gifts_illy-favorites_A042

Anyone use these or try espresso made from one of these?

[germantown rob]

My thoughts are an Aeropress is so much cheaper then this that it is no competition. The water temp in this seems to be a problem since espresso is brewed in the range of 195-205f and you have to get the water in the device then brew you are losing temp the whole time.

[EvanS]

I'm with Rob. Aeropress might not get you "espresso" in the truest sense (or in any sense), but it's a damn good shot in it's own right. And for the reasons Rob pointed out I might very well doubt the ability of the other portables to really make "espresso" anyway. Aeropress cleanup is a breeze and it's pretty forgiving as to water temp.

[Mister Moo]

I'm with Evan who's with Rob. I add: AeroPress makes best home/portable, easiest, lowest cost almost-espresso around.

[EvanS]

I am with Moo, who is with me, who is with Rob...at least 70% of most of the time

[germantown rob]

I am with Moo, who is with me, who is with Rob...at least 70% of most of the time

I am not sure where this is going and I hope we are still talking about coffee.
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