FAQ Nowpresso

NowPresso is the Ultimate Portable Espresso Machine because it is the world’s first cordless and automatic portable espresso machine that is able to make coffee for you at the push of a button.

The NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has many world’s first features. It is cordless because of its removable lithium battery. It has one button for all functions. You can sit back and relax as it pumps and pours your coffee for you straight into its detachable drinking cup. And most of all it can boil your water to ensure you can have a fresh hot espresso even in the most remote places.

The NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine is the key to experiencing coffee freedom. Now you can have a fresh extracted espresso with a thick rich crema made for you whenever you want it.

100 cups of coffee when directly pouring water (boiled or iced) and 3 cups of coffee when boiling water.

Yes and it makes incredible Iced Coffees in fact! The NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has the ability to directly pour any temperature water from the Water Cavity without automatically altering the water temperature. Therefore, when using iced water the water will stay cold as it passes through the machine. Once you have inserted your genuine Nespresso® Capsule, L'OR Espresso Aluminium Capsule or SealPod reusable capsule, pour iced water into the Water Cavity and hold down the button for 5 seconds to instantly make an Iced Coffee.

Watch: HOW TO make Iced Coffee

Yes indeed. Once your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has extracted your first espresso, unscrew the water lid to enter another 50ml of water (we recommend using boiled water), then hold the button down for another 5 seconds for the machine to automatically pour the remainder of your Lungo Espresso.

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Yes, only if you remove the lithium battery before flight and do not use your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine when on the aircraft. If flying on an airplane you must store the removable lithium battery in your carry-on luggage.

Watch:HOW TO travel with removable lithium battery

Yes indeed. The NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has CE, FCC, SGS GS, ROHS, REACH and FDA international certifications. All plastic materials of the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine in contact with coffee and water are BPA-free.

Look over the ‘Operation Manual’ to further familiarise yourself with your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine. Secondly, follow the ‘MUST DO FOR FIRST USE’ card to correctly set up your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine to ensure you have the best first coffee experience. Lastly, once your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine is ready to make its first coffee, we recommend you follow the ‘Quick Start Guide’ instructions to do so correctly and effortlessly.

If your new NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has a new materials scent/ plastic smell to you, to eliminate this we recommend squeezing fresh lemon juice inside the Water Cavity, Drinking Cup, Air Vent Water Lid and Capsule Cap then letting it soak in for at least 15 minutes before washing the lemon juice off with boiled water.

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The NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine is only compatible with genuine original Nespresso® Capsules, L'OR Espresso Aluminium Capsules and SealPod reusable stainless steel capsules. We strongly recommend that you DO NOT attempt to use other capsules (even if they claim to be compatible Nespresso® capsules) with the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine because it will damage the machine and void your warranty.

Nespresso® are the pioneers in coffee capsules. We wanted the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine to work perfectly with a capsule that is simple, consistent, convenient, recyclable, has a range of flavours and is available worldwide, so we made the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine to be compatible with all genuine Original Nespresso® Capsules. You can purchase Nespresso® Capsules online here or at your local Nespresso® retail boutique.

The internal capsule piercing knives of the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine are precision engineered to extract the perfect espresso from all genuine Original Nespresso® Capsules so you can enjoy your favourite Nespresso® grind whenever and wherever you are.

Yes you can ONLY use water with the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine. If you choose to use another liquid substance instead of water you will do so at your own risk, we will not be responsible for any damage caused and your warranty will be void.

First, securely seal the Capsule Cap for the genuine Nespresso® Capsule, L'OR Espresso Aluminium Capsule or SealPod reusable capsule to receive the required pressure to extract an incredible coffee.

Second, pour in the correct amount of water, make sure it goes to the Max Level Mark. It is okay if it goes a tiny bit over the Max Level Mark but do not over fill or overflow the Water Cavity.

Third, use your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine on a smooth stable surface especially when it is pumping and pouring your coffee. If you do not have access to a smooth stable surface we recommend you keep your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine as stable and straight as possible by holding the centre of it to ensure the water can effortlessly pass through the Water Cavity to directly pump through the genuine Nespresso® Capsule, L'OR Espresso Aluminium Capsule or SealPod reusable capsule to extract your espresso.

Lastly, when your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has finished making your coffee, wait a few seconds before unscrewing the Drinking Cup to allow the Drinking Cup to catch any last drops of coffee from the Capsule Cap.

You may find that your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine may slightly move or slowly rotate when pumping your coffee. This is due to the vibrations the pump may cause on the surface you are using. When using an unstable or slippery surface we recommend you hold the machine around the centre of its body to keep it straight and stable for when it is pumping and pouring your coffee.

When not making a coffee, we strongly advise against transporting your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine with water stored inside the Water Cavity. The Water Lid has air vent holes so spillage can occur out of the holes.

It is possible to move your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine when it is in operation, however we strongly recommend keeping your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine stationary, stable and upright whilst it’s extracting your espresso. If you do choose to move your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine whilst in operation, we strongly advise you to hold it securely upright. This is to ensure the water can easily travel straight through the pump and also create you an awesome crema.

After 3 minutes your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine will realize that no water is inside the Water Cavity and will switch itself off. Please note the button was designed to prevent the machine from accidentally turning on.

First, enjoy your coffee! After your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine has cooled down, we recommend you dispose of your genuine Nespresso® Capsule, L'OR Espresso Aluminium Capsule or coffee grind from your SealPod and capsule sticker lid responsibly. If you would like to personally recycle your Nespresso® Capsule and L'OR Espresso Aluminium Capsule you can do so by using the NowPresso EcoPress.

There are 3 ways you can clean your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine. NEVER put the main body of the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine in the dishwasher machine or rinse with water.

Option 1: Wipe dry with cloth
After using your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine and once it has cooled down, use a dry cloth to wipe away any residual coffee or water from the Drinking Cup, Capsule Cap and Air Vent Water Lid.

Option 2: Rinse with water
After using your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine and once it has cooled down, ONLY rinse with water the Drinking Cup, Capsule Cap and Air Vent Water Lid.

Option 3: Dishwasher machine
After using your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine and once it has cooled down, ONLY put in the dishwasher machine the Drinking Cup, Capsule Cap and Air Vent Water Lid.

To clean the Capsule Insert, pour water into the Water Cavity without a capsule inserted and hold down the button for at least 5 seconds so the pump can draw the clean water from the Water Cavity into the Capsule Insert to wash off any residual coffee. Then wipe the Capsule Insert dry with a cloth or dry it in the air. (DO NOT stick your fingers into the Capsule Insert). We recommend this procedure only when needed.

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No, because the Water Cavity is exposed and has a small filter to ensure only clean water will have access to the pump.

However, we do strongly recommend wiping away any residual water from the Water Cavity after use if you are not going to use your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine again for a long period of time. If you do keep residual water in the Water Cavity for a long period of time please know it may build up and begin scaling however you can remove this by washing out your Water Cavity with boiled water.

We recommend squeezing fresh lemon juice inside the Water Cavity, Drinking Cup, Air Vent Water Lid and Capsule Cap then letting it soak in for at least 15 minutes before washing the lemon juice off with boiled water.

To view the current battery level, simply press the button of your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine. Do the same process to view the battery charge level when charging your removable lithium battery.

You charge the removable lithium battery inside the NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine using the included AC Adaptor and Car Charger for 2.5 hours or your own USB Type-C connector with an AC Adaptor output of 5V 2A for 4.5 hours.

Yes, your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine will fully function the same as if the lithium battery was installed.

No it will not draw power from the lithium battery. It will only draw power from the power source it is connected to. This will further save the life of your removable lithium battery.

Our AC Adaptor is certified worldwide and has an input of 100-240V and output of 12V. Our Adaptor Power Cable is available in 4 country variations: US, AUS, EU and UK. If you’re country is not compatible with a US, AUS, EU, or UK Adaptor Power Cable, we recommend you choose the best option available and use it with a Universal Adaptor that is compatible with your country.

Use your USB Type-C with an AC Adaptor that has an output of 5V 2A. It will take approximately 4.5 hours to charge your NowPresso Portable Espresso Machine when using a USB Type-C.