While most coffee products compete to look new and different some are constrained by existing standards. Portafilters are a prime example – they all look essentially identical even on close inspection, but the differences in performance can be massive Does portafilter basket size matter? Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much … 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. Should you use bottomless portafilter? A bottomless portafilter … 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. Are naked portafilters better? 1. A Quality Control … 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
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
If your water is too hot, it can lead to over-extraction that can make your coffee bitter If it’s not warm enough, it won’t extract the full consistency of the beans. The optimal temperature for brewing coffee is 195℉ to 205℉. How hot should your water be for pour over coffee? Clean Water Act. Don’t … 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
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
The primary difference between the EC680 and the EC685 is the latter’s adjustable switch for making hot milk or cappuccino with the steam wand This means you can get creamy milk foam for cappuccino, or flatter foam for flat white and latte. What size are delonghi portafilters? portafilter basket The first thing is to buy … Read more
A 58mm tamper is often used with commercial and high-end espresso machines (espresso coffee makers), while smaller size options include 57 mm, 53mm, and 49mm tampers. Are all coffee tampers the same size? espresso tamper sizes vary in millimeters from 48 mm to 58 mm with most brands utilizing a 58 mm size tamper. Many … Read more