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. Do all portafilters fit all machines? Yes … Read more
What are Pressurized and non-pressurized portafilter baskets? Some espresso machines like the gaggia classic pro include both pressurized and commercial baskets Is my portafilter pressurized? A pressurized portafilter is a portafilter with a small hole in the bottom of the basket which creates a pressure build-up in order to force the coffee through the hole … Read more
A pressurized portafilter is a portafilter with a small hole in the bottom of the basket which creates a pressure build-up in order to force the coffee through the hole A pressurized portafilter is also referred to as a “double-wall” portafilter. Is a pressurized portafilter bad? When using pressurized portafilter the coffee is being forced … Read more
The bambino plus comes with 2 commercial-style, 54mm double-walled, pressurized portafilters (1-cup and 2-cup portions), which are great for beginner home baristas but limit how great your espresso can be compared to non-pressurized portafilter baskets. Is the Breville Bambino portafilter pressurized? Milk is managed with a classic one-hole steam wand for repeatable milk texturing exactly … Read more
In a non-pressurized portafilter, the filter basket is just a regular filter It has a single bottom layer with a regularly spaced grid of holes. If you’re buying a non-pressurized basket, you can also pay extra for a precision basket. Do you need to tamp pressurized portafilter? Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down … Read more
When using a pressurised basket, the single hole creates a build up of pressure below the coffee which forces the espresso through. With a non-pressurised basket, there are multiple holes so the pressure is dependant on your grind size and tamp pressure. What is a non-pressurized basket? Non-pressurised baskets are the original style of basket … Read more
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
Say hello to the latest version of Rancilio’s Silvia, the Rancilio Silvia M. Like it’s predecessor, it features an all-over stainless steel body, traditional steam wand, and non-pressurized portafilter, but with some technical (and rather handy) upgrades. Do you tamp a pressurized portafilter? Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down Brush the edges of … 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. Does the portafilter make a difference? Portafilters are a prime example – they all look essentially identical even … Read more
Will this portafilter fit Your Machine. Most companies make their own portafilters that you can still buy separately, and those will be guaranteed to fit your machine You can also try finding a match by looking at the diameter and make of the basket itself. Do all portafilters fit all espresso machines? The compatibility of … Read more