Staresso Mirage Pro: Portable Espresso Machine | Unboxing and Test

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

In this video, I show you the new Mirage Pro portable espresso brewer from Staresso. We do an unboxing together, learn how it works, and make a smooth espresso with crema. Staresso Espresso Brewer: geni.us/StaressoMirage (Amazon) Link: www.staresso.com/products/staresso-pro-mirage 0:00 Intro 0:10 Unboxing 3:52 How to Use the Staresso Pro 6:09 Brewing an Espresso! DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. Affiliate commissions help fund videos like this one.

[@MrJake-yx8ll]

In order to help solve the temperature issue you mentioned-- just take a play out of the great Martini playbook.... whereas you pre chill or freeze everything associated with the Martini before making a Martini. Accordingly for your Espresso, the removable components inside the expresso maker could go inside the pot of boiling water assuming you have an open pot.... and I would also recommend filling the Espresso drinking cup full of boiling water and let it stand and empty it at the point of executing the pumping process. Otherwise if left at room temperature all of those items end up becoming essentially heatsinks and draw away heat from the water used to make your Espresso. One other way to preheat everything is to do a pre- run so to speak and run/pump straight hot water through the machine to warm it up then immediately follow with the actual Espresso production. Perhaps you could give the aforementioned a try and let us know if this helps any? You have me keenly interested in purchasing one of these-- good video and thank you

[@sanildhamija4064]

I use this with a non pressurised 51mm basket, and I also sawed off the bottom to get bottomless extractions. It works a lot better once you mod it!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Wow, very cool idea! Did you use a hole saw on a drill, or cut it off with a band/hack saw? Which 51mm fits well in there? Cheers ☕️

[@sanildhamija4064]

​@@TomsCoffeeCorner I used a 50mm hole saw attachment for my drill! And I bought a 51mm basket from AliExpress along with a puck screen. For this espresso maker, I found a puck screen was quite necessary as it reduced channeling by a huge margin. The only issue I have with this is being able to hold temperature. I usually have to preheat it and it adds to my workflow. But for good manual espresso for a 100 bucks, I'm pretty happy with that!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@sanildhamija4064 Very cool, thanks for sharing, Sanil! I just checked and the 51mm Delonghi baskets I have are just slightly too big. I cannot screw the cap shut. Would you mind sharing a link to the baskets you found? Cheers, T

[@u2bst1nks]

There are free STL files on the web for bottomless portafilters for this Staresso model. I believe it will hold baskets up to 54mm. I had one printed out for under $20. Now I can use a 54mm single or double basket, and all the appropriately sized accessories like a puck screen, dosing ring, tamper, etc... Diagnosing a shot is also much easier with a bottomless.

[@paulr.8910]

Thanks for putting this video together, allows for evaluating before purchasing one of these portable espresso makers. If I can suggest some more careful and better though-out camera angles and the speedin which you move components around. I found myself getting a little frustrated repeatedly rewinding trying to see details to make a decision on this product. Thanks!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hey Paul, I was trying to put together a more interersting video, with two cameras at different angles and switch between them. Would it have been more pleasing to watch, with just an overhead shot?

[@VallornDeathblade]

I just got one of these because Amazon had it for sale for Black Friday. First impressions. I think I ground my first dose too finely but I still got a nice bit of crema. As you mentioned you "can" use the tiny cup for tamping (my tamp for this comes on Wednesday) but it's very fiddly and I don't recommend it. I look forwards to modding this as other people in the comments have done.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome, let me know how it goes modded! Cheers, Tom

[@asher6657]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner where do you get the mod

[@TomJones-tx7pb]

You need to do another video: "Staresso: How to install a manometer"

[@ILT12345]

It is pressurized basket but it still make pretty damn good espresso.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for your opinion, Andri!

[@cosmicfool2383]

are the pressurized basket made out of plastic ?

[@dongjack4731]

This machine is easy to use, easy to operate, and easy to make a good espresso.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for your feedback! Glad you like it. :)

[@abdullahaluqmany6011]

Wow it is beautiful but i wonder if there is away to transform the pressured basket to open it will give you a great results like useing a breville open basket 🤔

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

That is very interesting idea, Abdullah. I will have to take a look into that.

[@brahmantasatyo7869]

Is espresso quality can equal to entry level espresso machine like delonghi dedica?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Not for me it isn't. The espresso does not get as hot, and you are stuck with a pressurized system. But on the go, it is still pretty cool.

[@MrClaudio18]

Muchas gravias por la presentacion. Aparte de esta🚀 cafetera extraterestre😂😂😂me ha gustafo mucho el modelo de la bascula digital. Me puedes decir de donde la puedo comprar? Gracias!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Certo! This one here: geni.us/TimemoreBlackMirror

[@elangrizky8255]

I had a plan to purchased between staresso sp200 or mirage, nanopresso, and picopresso Which one i should choose?? And why? Please help me to decide one

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I would say the picopresso - you can fit more espresso in there, to make a proper drink. Cheers!

[@alek_andros_7.62]

is it recommended to buy for daily use?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Sure, why not? It's kind of more designed for camping though.

[@leandrosantosfreire368]

Does this machine make coffee with capsules, or just pound?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I used ground coffee. Not sure if there's a capsule mod.

[@dthievin]

What are the differences among the Mirage Pro, the 3rd generation, and the SP-300? Apparently all three brands are used in packaging, and it's very confusing.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hey Gus, I just looked at some pictures of all 3, and they seem to be the same product to me. Maybe they are branded different, based on the market. Cheers!

[@atm8600]

I really love your videos, becourse I have a delongi :D Thanks :D

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@kwokyetse]

Is it able to do a good single shot espresso? Or must do double shot only?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I think just a double, since it only comes with one basket, designed for a double.

[@asher6657]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner The amount of coffee and water defines whether it is a single shot or double.

[@asher6657]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner 12 grams of coffee 60 ml of water is a single 18grams and 120 ml is a double.

[@MarcoPlaysDrums]

Does the water tank act as a thermos?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Yes, I think it could.

[@asher6657]

why is it even if i pump 20 times after the last drop, then loosen everything, the 'puck 'still looks like swampwater? I don't need a knockbox to clean the PF, I need a bucket.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Well, the Staresso uses a pressurized basket, so it gets quite soupy. I have heard of people modding this with a non pressurized one, and that should work better I'd think.

[@jampuelawok6722]

How much click when using timemore grinder for this staresso, sorry for my bad english

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

5-7 clicks, I'd say.

[@jampuelawok6722]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks bro

[@MohdShahrulNizam90]

Which type of grind size suitable for this machine?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Oh, like a normal pre-ground size, like you get from Lavazza pre-ground. It's a pressurized system.

[@MohdShahrulNizam90]

Grind size coffee medium, fine or extra fine suitable for this machine?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@MohdShahrulNizam90 I'd say fine, but not too fine.

[@MohdShahrulNizam90]

Thank you

[@popipopi26]

Nice review ☕

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HamburgerJung_]

Looks like a rocket

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Yes Uwe, it kind of does look like a rocket. Fitting, since "Star" is in the name.