On a regular portafilter, the bottom of the basket is enclosed by a solid bottom with spouts, which allow the espresso to flow into the cup. What is this? A bottomless or “naked” portafilter is open, exposing the bottom of the basket With no basket installed, it just looks like a sturdy metal ring with … Read more
A knock box is a must have accessory for any machine that uses a portafilter to brew. They make clean-up a breeze and let you get back to your espresso faster Why do you need an espresso knock box? Conclusion. If you are a coffee enthusiast who has been looking for a way to keep … Read more
The puck is the used coffee grounds in the portafilter If your grind was right, the grind should stick together in a solid round ‘puck’. It should be firm and dry, easily snapping into 3-4 pieces. What does your coffee puck tell you? If your coffee puck is too soft or muddy, then you are … Read more
A coffee puck can be wet when the amount of coffee grounds in the scoop isn’t enough You can also get a sense of this when you don’t notice resistance upon tamping your espresso. If you want to decrease your espresso’s potency, you can use a coarser grind or a different roast. How do you … Read more
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