When using pressurized portafilter the coffee is being forced through a small hole which results in aeration, producing faux crema (foam). For these reasons, the coffee made with pressurized portafilter isn’t as good as the espresso made with a non-pressurized filter basket Are pressurized portafilters good? Pressurized portafilters were designed to produce a beautiful espresso … Read more
Updated for 2020 the rancilio silvia M, features an updated black brew group cover, stainless steel steam wand, and includes a 58mm wood handle tamper What comes with the Rancilio Silvia? Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine. 2 Filter Baskets. Portafilter. 58mm Stainless Steel Tamper. Steam Wand. Measuring Spoon. Drain Tray. Water Reservoir. Does the Rancilio Silvia … Read more
Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down Brush the edges of the filter basket off so there are no stray coffee grounds to get into the threads of the brew head. I like to smooth the basket down with a light tamp to make sure the grounds are even within the basket. Is a … Read more
Use a non-pressurized portafilter if: You have access to a quality burr grinder You’re willing to work a little harder for truly great espresso. You have a commercial or prosumer espresso machine. Can you use non-pressurized portafilter? Use a non-pressurized portafilter if: You have access to a quality burr grinder You’re willing to work a … 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
Yes and no, since there’s not much of a range with portafilter diameters. 58mm is the most commonly used size for commercial style portafilters However, many manufacturers who opt to use pressurized portafilters for their machines will use smaller diameters. Are all 58mm portafilters interchangeable? What Pat said — 58mm baskets are interchangeable, but many … Read more
The smaller the portafilter, the less flexibility you have over how much coffee you us in it Even though you can change out the filter basket inside the portafilter to increase the basket depth, you can only add so much depth before the shots start to pull weird. Does portafilter basket size matter? Yes, portafilter … 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. Do all portafilters fit all machines? Yes … Read more