WACACO Minipresso Tank+, Accessory for Minipresso NS or Minipresso GR, Large Water Tank for Lungo Espresso

I think a lot of negative reviews of this product are due to the buyer being confused about what they're purchasing. To be crystal clear: This is a larger water tank, an espresso cup, and an adapter to connect them together into one convenient tube for storage and transport. The espresso maker itself is not included! This item is compatible with the Minipresso GR, NS, and CA.Okay, assuming you bought what you meant to buy... The tank works great. I have not had issues with over-/under-tightening or leakage that others have mentioned. In fact, mine has a stop that allows me to tighten it properly by turning it until it won't turn anymore. Maybe that's a new feature, I don't know, but mine has it.There are a couple of advantages to the Tank+.First, you can make a larger espresso. A regular shot of espresso is only one fluid ounce (about 30ml). The Tank+ allows you to make about double that, maybe a little more. Now, with the same amount of coffee that obviously means that the espresso will be weaker. This is called an "espresso lungo". If you want your espresso full strength, you can simply install new coffee after you've pumped about half of the water out to make an "espresso doppio". If you have the Minipresso GR, you'll to buy an extra basket to make this change quickly. On that account, the Minipresso NS and CA models are superior IMO.The second advantage is even better IMO. One valid knock against the Minipresso is that the water cools down rapidly resulting in suboptimal temperature. Well, the larger the volume of water, the longer it takes to cool down. So you can fill the Tank+ with boiling water, but only pump half of it out and your espresso will be hotter. (Another tip: Fill the tank and your espresso cup with hot tap water first to pre-warm them, then dump the warming water immediately before making your coffee.)I can't really think of any significant disadvantages to this, except that with the larger tank, the Minipresso won't fit into the case that Wacaco sells. But that's not a big deal to me because I use the case only when I camp or travel, and at those times I'm more interested in keeping the weight and size down rather than having extra water capacity.

I purchased the main Wacaco Minipresso for my son and added this extended tank to ensure he was able to make the types of espresso he makes at home, even though he is hunting/fishing/camping. The system was such a big hit for my son that his companions wanted to try it as well. I was told the coffee system produced coffee beyond expectations in taste, ease of preparing and consistent results...so much so his other hunting companion went home and purchased the same set up for himself and his wife. HIGHLY RECCOMMENT WHOLE SYSTEM TO ANYONE WHO LOVES COFFEE THAT IS EASILY PREPARED AND DELICIOUS, WITH THE BONUS OF BEING MINIMAL IN SIZE.

Thought It'd come all together as a set but was wrong.

Fits perfectly in the minipresso. This is the right amount of water if you want a macchiato-size coffee rather than a ristretto. In fact this is the right amount of water for a Nespresso single capsule.

you must add this part to your Minipresso. till i had it i had to set the machine twice each time. now i can to it un one time!

This product has left me thoroughly perplexed and disappointed. At first glance, it appears as though it was intentionally designed to mislead customers. When I made the purchase, I had expected to receive a compact and efficient mini espresso machine. However, it couldn't be further from the truth.I feel misled by the product's description and title. It's essential for customers to receive what they expect when making a purchase, and this item falls far short of those expectations. I had hoped for a mini espresso solution, but it appears I've been deceived. As a result, I will be returning this product in search of a more straightforward and reliable espresso-making solution.

This little thing is AMAZING! Brews some of the best coffee I’ve ever had!

I purchased this for use with the Minipresso NS. It does exactly what you'd expect: replaces the standard water tank with a larger tank for making a slightly larger espresso shot. It also comes with a second cup, though I question the utility of that: you're using more water with the same amount of grounds, so I would not be inclined to make two separate cups with it. But for my purposes, it accomplishes everything I wanted for it.