Based on 3 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Presso Smartshot Manual Espresso Machine

$179.00

ROK

Forget getting the coffee grind and tamping just right, the Presso eliminates the need to flex barista skills. Just spoon in coffee ground to espresso-fine or cafetiere-coarse and squeeze down the lever arms. Don't turn to Nespresso or Keurig when you can go one better, have a free choice of coffee, and be planet friendly. No electricity or single use capsules makes this the best eco-friendly way to make an espresso.

Reddit mentions

  • “True BIFL Espresso Machine: my La Pavoni. Bought it used about five years ago. It's an early 1980s model. I found it for around EUR100 or something like that on eBay. It was lost…”
  • “These are supposed to be great https://us.rok.coffee/products/presso-smartshot”
  • “I have one; it's more than 40 years old. Bought it used about five years ago. Just needs some maintenance, but it runs like a clock. It is as trustworthy as you can get. However,…”
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Product details
Capacity
Single Cup (to make 2 single espresso)
Electric
No
Power Type
Manual
Milk System
Milk whisk, Milk frother (recommended accessory)
Pressure
6-10 bar
Grind System
No precise grinding required
Brew Time
Thirty seconds (for an espresso shot)
Brew Style
Espresso
Brewing System
Manual brewing
Depth
14" (Box dimensions)
Height
9" (Box dimensions)
Width
6" (Box dimensions)
Highlighted Features
Manual, Comes with a free milk whisk, Power-free, Powerless appliance
Included Accessories
Wooden handled Portafilter, Coffee spoon, instructions, Splitter (to make 2 single espresso)
Type
Espresso machine
Color
Soft Teal, Black, Warm Grey
Housing Material
Silver metal (handles), Plastic (base)
Style
Modern
Controls Type
Lever arms
Material
Wood (handled Portafilter)
Water Source
Hot water (necessary), Freshly boiled water (filled into the top)
Use
Home, Office
Top Use Cases
Making espresso
Typical Users
Milk-based drink lover
Sustainability
No capsules or pods needed, reducing waste