Incredible expresso quality result. Not complex to use. Just requires accuracy in the process to keep the shots consistent. Allows to play with different parameters. Top quality, including the packaging which is great.
Not suitable for people who want to prepare many expressos in a raw or per day. But for 1 or 2 per day, this equipement is just great by its performance, expresso are just really amazing with it, it´s affordable, compact and fun to use. I use it by adding a "Puck screen PremiumLine" on top of the coffee bed, to even improve the water distribution. You can make really great espressos already after a few trials. Smooth, balanced, super crema, and velvet in the mouth.
A must is to have a top quality coffe beans grinder with it, to grind coffee last minute, have the espresso full and fresh. I own a Comandante manual grinder for the moment. Requires efforts to grind the coffee fine, but 1 shot a day is manageable, also for 18g.
I have not tried this equipment and on the go. I only use it in my kitcheen. This avoid to have a place-taking expresso machine which would not necessarily give better results, unless investing a lot of money. Picopresso is for me really a great product for who wants to dive into the espresso world, allowing really great espresso shots while not spending a huge amount. I love it.