We pulled dozens of shots with 7 leading countertop and portable manual espresso makers to find the best designed, best ...

You get the gist. I always make a point of packing my Staresso portable espresso maker whenever I go away, whether it’s a hotel-based holiday, an Air BnB, a camping adventure or a canal boat ...

Another good portable option is the Staresso Basic Portable Espresso Maker which features in our best espresso machine guide. It looks a bit like a peppermill and requires a lot of elbow grease ...