The Calphalon Temp IQ espresso machine is a great choice if you want an espresso maker that brews great-tasting coffee and makes a creamy froth but doesn’t want to pay through the roof It’s one of the more reliable espresso machines I’ve used all well. Calphalon Temp IQ is a great option for home baristas. … Read more
You cannot make them wider or smaller 58mm in diameter is the emerging standard for commercial espresso machines. Chances are, the cheaper the home machine, the smaller the portafilter diameter—though that’s not the case 100% of the time. Will any 58mm portafilter fit? Yes and no , since there’s not much of a range with … Read more
These grinders are also great at grinding for brew methods that require a coarser grind like pour over or drip coffee In order to switch this grinder to pour over, we’ll have to make a much larger adjustment than we’d ever make for espresso, starting by rotating 1.5 full rotations coarser. Can eureka mignon grind … Read more
Where is the breville dual boiler made? For what it’s worth, Pro 300’s parts are German engineered and the machine itself is hand-assembled in Milan, Italy. The Breville Dual Boiler is factory made in Asia. What comes in the box of the Breville Dual Boiler? 58mm Razor Dosing tool. 58mm Stainless Steel Portafilter. 1cup & … Read more
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
ceramic burrs can last slightly longer, clocking in at around 750 – 800 lbs. of coffee before needing to be replaced. This means it would take a person grinding 1lb. of coffee per week, around 10 years to wear out their burrs. Are ceramic grinders good? Ceramic grinders are best for manual grinding because it … Read more
The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same diameter sometimes do not fit those of other makes This holds especially true in the lower priced entry levels and in the upper end dual boilers. Are all coffee portafilters the same size? … Read more
until 2009 when Phillips took over Gaggia & things began to change. The original gaggia classic was made in Italy, had the the 3 way solenoid valve, all brass group, and full sized 58mm portafilter, and really was built to last. What year was Gaggia classic? The original gaggia classic espresso machine was released in … Read more
What Pat said — 58mm baskets are interchangeable, but many PFs are not 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 baskets universal? Sizes, shapes and hole patterns vary by manufacturer. There is no consensus … Read more
Sizes, shapes and hole patterns vary by manufacturer. 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 in mind is that most portafilters and filter baskets are not interchangeable between brands Are all portafilter baskets the same size? Portafilter … Read more