dosing funnels are helpful, and, as the photo shows, they ensure that there’s no waste of coffee beans over the sides when you grind beans into the portafilter All the grounds that are sticking to it are neither making a mess on the counter nor in the grinder. Is a dosing funnel necessary? If you … Read more
A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about your coffee and makes it easier to figure out what’s going wrong Without a spout obstructing your view, you can see the coffee pass through the puck and detect any non-uniformities that might be causing an uneven extraction. Does bottomless portafilter taste better? Crema & Taste … Read more
Some coffee scales also have an inbuilt timer which is great for timing your brew length Measuring the length of time it takes for the water to pass through your coffee grinds is an essential way of determining how well extracted your coffee is. What is coffee timer? Coffee Timer is the most convenient way … 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
Victoria Arduino continues to be one of our most well-loved brands in the majesty coffee store , especially among those looking for commercial-quality machines. Since so many of our commercial customers have adored our Victoria Arduino machines, we feel confident that they’ll also love the Adonis. Who owns Victoria Arduino? NUOVA SIMONELLI ACQUIRED THE VICTORIA … Read more
15 bars is the max amount of pressure the pump in the espresso machine can apply during brewing While that is the max amount of pressure, it doesn’t mean espresso should be extracted at such high pressure. The recommend extraction pressure is about 8 or 9 bars. Is 15 bar or 20 bar espresso better? … Read more
Most gaggia classic are set to 12 bars for the pressurised baskets – if you want to use the standard or IMS baskets , you will need to reduce the pressure. Over time your pump pressure fades but when you can adjust the pump you can restore the lost coffee crema. What pressure should I … Read more
The experienced barista that needs more control over the brewing process will need to purchase non-pressurised filter baskets for their la Specialista. The aluminium portafilter has a plastic handle, and it takes 51mm baskets, if you want to buy non-pressurised ones. Can I use non pressurized basket DeLonghi? It’s a portafilter that is non pressurized, … Read more
Most gaggia classic are set to 12 bars for the pressurised baskets – if you want to use the standard or IMS baskets , you will need to reduce the pressure. Over time your pump pressure fades but when you can adjust the pump you can restore the lost coffee crema. What pressure should I … Read more
7-15 bar pressure is typical, and should be considered for those who enjoy great tasting espresso Top notch coffee makers come with 15 BARs of pressure. 15 BARs may be very useful, giving the machine enough range for an initial kick of 10-11 BARs, from where to drop to 9-10 BARs during brewing. Is 15 … Read more