The Twist uses cartridges of nitrous oxide (yes, whippits) to generate nine bars of pressure. This even stream of happy gas forces hot water through a compressed puck of grounds or an espresso pod. It makes only double doses, but a forked spout can split the portion. It's dead easy to operate, and since a cartridge makes four pours, there's not a lot of fiddling between rounds. Best yet, the thick, rich brew is just as good as what you'd get from a $2,000 countertop machine.
Review: Mypressi Twist
The Twist uses cartridges of nitrous oxide (yes, whippits) to generate nine bars of pressure. This even stream of happy gas forces hot water through a compressed puck of grounds or an espresso pod. It makes only double doses, but a forked spout can split the portion. It’s dead easy to operate, and since a […]
Jens Mortensen
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WIRED
Excellent, creamy espresso. Gorgeous design. Works with pods and grounds. Easy to disassemble and clean.
TIRED
Single shots pour unevenly if you don't hold the unit level — tricky when you've had a few too many. No empty-cartridge indicator. Ineffective as an N2O delivery mechanism — we got a caffeine buzz with a nitrous jones.
