Are Espresso Portafilters Universal?

There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., 58mm), but no, there really isn’t a standard The grouphead geometry changes considerably among espresso machines. Are all espresso portafilters the same? The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same diameter … Read more

Is E61 Group Head Good?

e61 group heads are an espresso machine group head design that have been around since 1961. It’s a design that is very tried and true and is one that is used on many of our prosumer grade espresso machines and even some commercial machines like the Faema Legend and the Faema Jubile. What does E61 … Read more

Does Gaggia Make Bottomless Portafilter?

This bottomless portafilter is a MUST have for gaggia classic pro if you wanted to make any espresso drink with milk, i.e. Cappuccino, Caffe Latte. Is it worth getting a bottomless portafilter? A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about your coffee and makes it easier to figure out what’s going wrong Without a … Read more

Where Is ECM Espresso Made?

The ecm range is presently manufactured at two locations. The single-boiler and heat exchanger models continue to be manufactured in Italy, while the dual-boiler synchronika model, the commercial machines, and the entire range of grinders are also handmade in Germany. Where is ECM espresso machines made? ECM espresso machines are produced by their own manufacturer … Read more

How Tall Is Breville Touch?

The height of the Breville® BES870 Barista Express™ is approximately 13.5″ How tall is Breville? The height of the Breville® BES870 Barista Express™ is approximately 13.5″. What size are Breville Portafilters? portafilter kit 54mm for selected breville espresso machines. How much does breville barista touch weigh? Bean hopper capacity: 1/2 lb. water tank capacity: 67 … Read more

How Can I Tell What Year My Gaggia Classic Is?

What year was gaggia classic? Gaggia’s much-loved classic made its debut way back in 1991. When did the Gaggia Classic Pro come out? The Gaggia Classic was introduced in 1991 That’s a long, long time ago. And it hasn’t substantially changed in the meantime. If you look at it from one side, it means that … Read more

Where Is ECM Synchronika Made?

The ecm range is presently manufactured at two locations. The single-boiler and heat exchanger models continue to be manufactured in Italy, while the dual-boiler Synchronika model, the commercial machines, and the entire range of grinders are also handmade in Germany Where are rocket coffee machines made? ROCKET ESPRESSO Designed and hand-made in the heart of … Read more

What Pump Is In Gaggia Classic?

What does the gaggia classic come with? The Classic Pro comes with a double shot pressurized filter basket, single shot commercial basket, double shot commercial basket, a tamper, and a coffee scoop When you use the pressurized basket, be sure to put the two-way pin in the bottom of your portafilter before putting the basket … Read more

Does ECM Synchronika Have Flow Control?

This iteration of the ecm synchronika comes equipped with a flow control device , allowing you to directly control the flow rate of your extraction. This flow profiling offers an extra layer of experimentation that can unlock the potential of your brew. What is ECM flow? ECM Flow Valve device allows the user to manually … Read more

Should You Backflush Gaggia Classic?

Do I need to backflush your espresso machine? home machines typically only need backflushed once per week with plain water , but it won’t harm your machine performing it more often or with cleaners. commercial machines should be backflushed at the end of every busy business day with a sufficient cleaner. How often should you … Read more