I use a bottomless portafilter most of the time to check on the evenness of the extraction and because it eliminates the need to rinse the portafilter. I use a double basket and pull into one demitasse (usually around 1.5 to 1.75 ounces) If you’re pulling 2.5 ounces, you’ll need a demitasse used for macchiatos. … Read more
Overview. Need a replacement portafilter for your Breville espresso machine? Made from stainless steel in Breville’s 54mm portafilter size, this portafilter is compatible with: Duo-Temp. What size is Breville Barista Pro portafilter? 54 mm stainless steel portafilter delivers full flavour with dual and single wall filters. How do I know the size of my portafilter? … Read more
In the hands of an experienced barista with fresh espresso beans, a bottomless portafilter will yield 50% or more of Crema Why? Well the answer is simple. Your espresso shot will come in contact with no other surface than the bottom of you portafilter basket. Does bottomless portafilter taste better? Crema & Taste Some baristas … Read more
Most café and barista-style coffees require a great shot of espresso, for which you’ll need fresh espresso beans Buy quality espresso beans like the Havanero Espresso whole beans to get the robust espresso flavor that forms the base of all your coffee shop favorites. What does barista style coffee mean? The Barista Style Coffee can … Read more