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ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer (Cayenne Pepper Red)
A folding-probe instant-read thermometer with a 360-degree auto-rotating display, backlight, motion wake and an included calibration certificate.
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WACACO
WACACO Picopresso Portable Espresso Maker
A manual, battery-free espresso maker with a 52 mm basket and a naked portafilter; you bring hot water and finely ground coffee.
- Manual operation; no battery or electricity
- 52 mm, 18 g stainless steel basket with a naked portafilter
- About 10.6 x 7.8 x 7.1 cm, supplied with a protective case
- Needs hot water and a fine, fresh grind; it does not heat water
Good for
Coffee enthusiasts who already own or will buy a good grinder and enjoy dialing in a shot.
Skip it if
Anyone who wants a push-button drink: the maker says pre-ground commercial coffee will not give a good shot.
Our take
The Amazon listing describes manual operation, an 18 g basket and a naked portafilter, and explicitly says it needs freshly ground coffee. The maker says the device does not heat water, so you must bring hot water separately. We have not used it; the listed specifications are not a promise about shot quality.
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