The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. Does tamper size matter? The filter size is also vital for choosing an espresso tamper You want … Read more
Rancilio and e61 pfs are interchangeable , and the bottomless rancilio is sold by a few on line vendors as an E61 bottomless, so you got lucky. Are portafilters interchangeable? There is no consensus on whether bigger is better or which proprietary hole pattern is better. The often frustrating thing for home baristas to keep … Read more
What is the most popular dessert in America? Cheesecake, cupcakes, jell-O, carrot cake, apple pie, ice cream, brownies, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake are the most popular desserts in America. What is the most popular pastry? Empanadas, Spain Krapfen, Austria Eclair, France Brioche, France Baklava, Turkey Cannoli, Italy Croissant, France. Who makes the best … Read more
Yes and no, since there’s not much of a range with portafilter diameters 58mm is the most commonly used size for commercial style portafilters. However, many manufacturers who opt to use pressurized portafilters for their machines will use smaller diameters. Are all espresso portafilters universal? There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., … Read more
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How important is tamper size? How much do you think tamper size matters? I searched and found … Read more
Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much range in diameter, with 58 mm being the standard. But the depth of the basket makes a difference. Deeper baskets allow you to pull more espresso. Are all espresso baskets the same size? One thing you should know is that the portafilter size is … Read more
Historical Side Note: Ernesto Valente invented the e61 group (shown attached to an Isomac domestic machine in banner image) and it is known as such because it first appeared on the faema e61 espresso machine. Incidentally, the name E61 signifies the total solar eclipse that occurred in 1961, the year of its invention What is … Read more
What does irish coffee taste like? What does Irish coffee taste like? Irish Coffee tastes like a sweet boozy coffee drink It has a deep rich flavor from the strong coffee, a sweet flavor from the two kind of sugar, and a satisfying full mouth feel from the heavy cream. What is the flavor of … Read more