Jan 31, 2010 15:07:05

The stylish, award-winning mypressi TWIST is a revolutionary hand-held espresso maker that will change how, and where, you enjoy delicious coffee and espresso-based beverages. Voted best new consumer product of 2009/2010 by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA)-the world’s largest association of coffee professionals—the TWST is truly portable and incredibly easy to use, yet makes delicious, smooth espresso time after time. Producing single or double shots from either fresh-ground coffee or ESE pods, the TWIST requires no external power. Just put in the pod or ground coffee, pour in some hot water and pull the trigger. Seconds later you will have a perfect espresso extraction: no lever, no dials, no power cords, and no complex set up. The TWIST is also easy to clean without requiring special tablets or complex cleaning procedures. Just give it a quick rinse when you’re done. Espresso requires high pressure to make a perfect shot. The TWIST’s extraordinary espresso engine uses the same 100% recyclable and affordable 8g pressure cartridges that have been safely used in whipped cream dispensers and soda makers around the world for over 80 years. Each cartridge has sufficient pressure to make up to four double shots and eight single shots of espresso. The TWIST’s patent-pending technology regulates the cartridge to provide the perfect amount of pressure required to make delicious shots of espresso time after time. The result is a perfectly smooth espresso extraction with a clean and clear taste that has enthused coffee lovers around the world. The New York Times called the espresso “sophisticated and balanced” and “delicious”. The TWIST also easily creates the espresso base for a delicious range of drinks and desserts from cappuccinos, mochas and lattes to affogatos, frozen coffee drinks, espresso martinis and more. It is the must-have espresso maker for those seeking truly delicious espresso, anytime, anyplace.

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I received my Twist as a Christmas gift.

While the instructions indicate that I can expect four Double-shots or eight Single-shots per N2O charger, I’ve used two of them so far and got 5 (five) Doubles out of both using the standard double-shot basket, 16g of beans ground at “10″ on a Rancillo Rocky grinder (for reference, I grind for drip at “21″ and vac pot at “30″).

After the first two attempts (too fine a grind and/or too firm a tamp leading to 60+ and 45 second pulls respectively), I seem to be getting between 20 & 25 second pulls ending with *tons* of crema & a very smooth taste (using Sweet Maria’s “Espresso Monkey Blend”, roasted the morning of 12/26). No bitterness at all.

Very easy clean up, doesn’t tie up a bunch of counter space. I’m one happy espresso drinker. Check Special Offer Price!